The Death of Optimus Prime

bumblemusprime · Post by **bumblemusprime** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:32 pm

Now THIS is what I love! Hell yes!

The big idea story. The moment in G2 when Prime realizes that the entire Autobot-Decepticon War is a very tiny cog in a large machine. The promising opening to War and Peace where Megatron and Prime see that peace has come about without them.

This is as big, or bigger! I don't want to be a spoilerbot yet, but suffice it to say that the words from the letters page of G2 #1 -- "We've turned the Autobot-Decepticon War on its head" -- apply in a new and amazing way.

The issue does make Cybertronian history even more convoluted. But it sets up one amazing conflict and pretty much violates all of Costa's silly "restrictions." Plus a great moment for Prowl.

I will say that it's a bit talky, especially in places where there should be more action. I'm ready for more text a la Furman after the sparsity of McCosta but James tends to get really, really text-heavy.

That said, these new ongoings seem to be going where no TF story has before. I'm really excited.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:25 am

I loved everything about this. This is what Transformers comics should be about.

If Roberts can continue to deliver on his early promise we will have much to look forward to.

Also, Metalhawk <3

Post by **Best First** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:23 am

I didn't like it. They don't have mums, or dads, or children. And they turn into stuff. And they don't eat Monster Munch or watch Xena: Warrior Princess. Or do one big poo in the morning and another one in the afternoon. I bet they weren't even excited by and then subsequently dissapointed by Star Wars Prequels. Or have a glass full of spare change near their beds. That they don't have.

How am i supposed to enjoy or be interested in things that are not exactly like humans? It's impossible. No one could ever take these beings and craft a fascianting, game changing story full of wonderful character moments that both explores and intensifies the Transformers myth and manages to set up a new direction without crapping on what has gone before. With nice art. NO ONE!!

What? Oh.

Hot Shot · Post by **Hot Shot** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:09 am

It's great to see IDW back on track. I loved it.

Yaya · Post by **Yaya** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:03 pm

Went to the doctor. Was feeling a strange sensation. Very unfamiliar. He asked me what I was doing the past hour. Answered reading the latest TF comic book by Robert and Barber. He examined me with a quizzical expression on his countenance. I asked him "Doc, how bad is it? I haven't felt this way in long time."

He said "Sir. You have just acquired a serious case of hope."

Hope. Let's pray it's contagious.

(Oh, and Beefster. Can you repost your post on the IDW site? Awesome stuff.)

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:04 am

Just read it myself.

I am pleased. I am well pleased.

Who would have thought that it would take so little? One single issue, and all of a sudden I'm interested in reading about the exploits of Orion Pax once more.

Can't wait for the new run to begin.

Post by **Kaylee** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:03 am

A very good read, puts me in mind of the better days of Marvel G1

DJ_Convoy · Post by **DJ_Convoy** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:40 pm

Finally got a copy.

I do find it immensely pleasing that for characters who don't have sprituality or an afterlife, BOTH were referenced on the VERY FIRST PAGE.

Story-wise, it was interesting. Dense. Things that weren't important were simply glossed over. Things that WERE important were lamp-shaded. Characters were established. Past stories were referenced when necessary.

All things that make good story-telling possible.

Loved Prowl's machinations and revelation. Prime's weariness was totally palpable... and I loved the fact that he realizes Megatron will rear his head again. He's not fooled by comic book off panel death any more than we are! The 'cons were great- particularly Ratbat scrambling for Power and Starscream being very Starscream-y. Interesting how writers who know or understand the characters INSTANTLY can establish character with minimal dialogue. Best of all, the Matrix is still the ultimate maguffin... but now it's a completely new and different maguffin! Cool take.

Art-wise, it was great, save for two niggles...

1) Why does IDW print their books so damned dark?

2) Roche stepped up his game SO MUCH here... but I couldn't stand the way he drew Bumblebee for whatever reason. His face, particularly. Can't win 'em all, I guess.

Anyway, good, possibly even great stuff. It's safe to come back!

Yaya · Post by **Yaya** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:33 am

Agree, Roche toned down the artistic license a bit and brought things down to a more basic level, which was nice. I remembered after reading this that he has that capability, as referenced in the Kup Spotlight, to give us that more mainstream kind of robotic feel to the Transformers.