Transformers Classics, Volume 6

Transformers Classics #6

by Simon Furman

The historic comic book roots of THE TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collecting issues #63-74, rejoin The AUTOBOTS and The DECEPTICONS as their war stretches across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo. Collects issues #63–74.

Genres: Comics, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2012

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

[Sean Chick · Rating 5 out of 5]

For many, this is the high point of the series. The art and writing are in near perfect sync, culminating in an epic story arc that surpasses even the flawed grandeur of the Underbase saga. It's hardly perfect, but one can see how the comic developed a good reputation. That said, I am most impressed with the characterizations. Budiansky was best with zany tales, but his characters were often a bit all over the place. Furman seems to have a better handle on them, which is key for any Transformers tale, since really it is the characters that bring one in. So while background transformers are slaughtered, Furman concentrates on his core cast, what motivates them, and the ways they change and stay the same as the plot moves along. Shockwave is a great example. He is as cold here as before, but now malfunctioning a bit. His return page is sheer perfection.

Just one thing though. Why the hell is Blitzwing on the cover? He does not show up at all. Better to have had Shockwave.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the (soon-to-be) 90s artwork, this book has been the high point of the Marvel Transformers comics - a solid extended storyline with good dramatic beats. Nothing essential, but a good reminder of why I had so much fun with this stuff as a kid.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Features the end of the Matrix Quest story arc and the climactic battle with Unicron. The only weak link among them is the one that features the foundation of the superhero team the Neo-Knights. I've never really liked humans taking on Transformers, not in the TV show, not in the comics, and not in the Bay movies; the latter especially made it too easy.

[Don · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Unicron saga was a great unifying thread across all these issues. Loved the lead up and how it ended. Showed what kind of stories are possible without the need to constantly introduce new characters for toy sales. This is basically it for the Marvel Transformers series. The last volume is just the spare parts that didn’t fit into the main series. But of course I’ll still read them