Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive"
Monday, September 26th, 2011 10:07AM CDT
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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.
These are some of those stories. This is:
It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.
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IT'S ALIVE
Story by;
Curt Lunsford & Juan Pablo Osorio
Art by;
Jeremy Tiongson
Colors by;
Tomoko
Letters / Edits by;
Franco Villa
Credit(s): Richter
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Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293736)
Posted by
RhA on September 26th, 2011 @ 10:13am CDT
Nice!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293743)
Posted by
rpetras on September 26th, 2011 @ 10:24am CDT
Good stuff, really liked this one!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293748)
Posted by
griftimus prime on September 26th, 2011 @ 10:33am CDT
some nice art and a creative story.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293751)
Posted by
jamiko on September 26th, 2011 @ 10:37am CDT
Absolutly great! I am not usually impressed by Mosiacs, but this one nailed it. BTW EXCELLENT artwork!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293772)
Posted by
Bumblevivisector on September 26th, 2011 @ 11:34am CDT
I was a little stumped by this one at first, since this origin for these three doesn't jive with the comics or Japanese continuity where they were more prominent. Then I realized it was playing off the number of guys showing up new in The Rebirth that the Autobots already knew somehow, despite the assertion that the 'Cons hadn't attacked since The Return of Optimus prime. Crosswise incarcerating them before TFTM and their escape in 2007 is a decent explanation (the new Autobots could have just come from Paradron), along with a reason for all of these animal alt modes that weren't great disguises, though I'm a bit confused about him fusing a bunch of guys into Skullcruncher; he wasn't that much bigger than the others, and aren't there any leftovers for Scrapper to make into the Horrorcons and Clones?
Since Crosswise/Autovolt and Evac/Live Convoy imprisoning Decepticon "Monsters" was an homage to the Pretenders in Masterforce, this also provides an intersting parallel with Japanese continuity, which I generally subscribe to for the cartoon universe because I HATE the Rebirth. Yet even I have to admit, this mosaic is the best in months, giving the appearance of all these Earth-animal-based 'Cons a better explanation that the Marvel comic! Perfect art, and very well thought out. Keep 'em comin'!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293778)
Posted by
El Duque on September 26th, 2011 @ 11:51am CDT
Very impressive art. This guy should be working for IDW.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293790)
Posted by
retrothomas on September 26th, 2011 @ 12:43pm CDT
This one is rad! Awesome art and cool concept. I like it better than some of the IDW comics, even. Great work!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293803)
Posted by
Astronopolis on September 26th, 2011 @ 2:52pm CDT
as i was reading it i thought it was going to portray an explanation to the conflicting origins of the Constructicons, but things took a turn toward the confusing lol. top notch art, but there really isn't too much of a story. nice work regardless!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293826)
Posted by
GetRightRobot on September 26th, 2011 @ 3:43pm CDT
gorgeous! Nice story, more please.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293837)
Posted by
CaSSeTteBOTs45 on September 26th, 2011 @ 4:37pm CDT
I like it, I always like to see the headmasters in action... but I prefer the G1 comic origin story for them.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293885)
Posted by
MINDVVIPE on September 26th, 2011 @ 7:48pm CDT
Killer work.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293886)
Posted by
Down_Shift on September 26th, 2011 @ 7:50pm CDT
I liked everything about this Mosaic!
The art was crisp and refreshing
Good story and humor
Great use of a Monster Hunter like Crosswise
Excellent use of Crosswise as a G1 character
Nice nods to past episodes
Unique enough to be a stand alone story while bringing in purists
10/10
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293895)
Posted by
City Commander on September 26th, 2011 @ 8:24pm CDT
Great piece! Just makes me think- I'd LOVE a cybertron Crosswise repaint/remould using the RTS Jazz mold. He'd look great next to Nightbeat and Hardhead!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293910)
Posted by
BeastProwl on September 26th, 2011 @ 9:20pm CDT
makes me love Crosswise even more now, esp. since this makes like PERFECT sense! your an artistic god in my book!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293935)
Posted by
Duke of Luns on September 26th, 2011 @ 10:30pm CDT
City Commander wrote:Great piece! Just makes me think- I'd LOVE a cybertron Crosswise repaint/remould using the RTS Jazz mold. He'd look great next to Nightbeat and Hardhead!
I think a repaint/remold of Classics Prowl/Silverstreak/Smokescreen would be more apt., as you'll see in the next installment(this is a three part tale) that Crosswise is actually a Datsun like Smokescreen, Bluestreak, and Prowl. And what is his colorscheme?
Black Gold!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWF-hH1nlooAlso, why can't I get the youtube tag to work?
Oh, and for another edit, Lost Seasons uploaded the custom model guide provided for the artist:
It was made(not by me) using the Jazz and Smokescreen models from the Art Book.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293937)
Posted by
UltraPrimal on September 26th, 2011 @ 10:30pm CDT
Very cool! I love Crosswise. Love that he's basically the Van Helsing of the Autobots who hunts Decepticons who dress up as monsters of legends. And it's a stroke of genius to stick him into the G1 universe and pit him against the Decepticon Headmaster trio of Weirdwolf, Mindwipe, and Skullcruncher.
City Commander wrote:Great piece! Just makes me think- I'd LOVE a cybertron Crosswise repaint/remould using the RTS Jazz mold. He'd look great next to Nightbeat and Hardhead!
This!
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "It's Alive" (1293957)
Posted by
G1 Legacy on September 26th, 2011 @ 11:16pm CDT
Spike and Bumblebee see this and yell in unison: "The Alligatacon!!!"