Transformers: Rage in Heaven

Transformers US Titan Collections #16

by Simon Furman, Manny Galan (Illustrator), Andrew Wildman (Illustrator)

The galaxy-spanning saga of Transformers: Generation 2 continues... As Jhiaxus and the new Cybertronians continue their remorseless advance across the universe, colonising and mechaforming planets as they go, the Autobots and the Decepticons enter a wary alliance against this common foe. But the threat of Jhiaxus and all he represents pales in comparison to the Swarm, a faceless mass consuming Transformers wholesale. What is it? Where did it come from? The answers strike close to home, and for Optimus Prime only one course of action remains... he must die Plus, treachery from Starscream (of course), Megatron unleashed and the most shocking ending of all time.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 2003

About the author

Simon Christopher Francis Furman is a British comic book writer who is best known for his work on Hasbro/Tomy's Transformers franchise, starting with writing Marvel's initial comic book to promote the toyline worldwide, as well as foundations for both Dreamwave Production's and IDW Publishing's takes on the Generation 1 minifranchise.

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an irresistible purchase, a seldom sighted Transformers hardcover graphic novel by Simon Furman at the height of his powers as a scribe chronicling the adventures of Hasbro's transforming robots.

[Jdetrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think the Marvel Transformers comics went out on a high note with these issues and I wish we could have seen more. Great stuff.

[Sean Chick · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art was VERY hit and miss and the narrative mostly about Optimus Prime, with almost everyone else falling into the background. It works well enough, if a bit rushed at the end. Regeneration One has its problems but with better art and a poignant ending, it works slightly better.