Transformers #4

Transformers (2023) (Single Issues)

by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer (cover_art)

"DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON is full of surprises.” —ComicsOnline When the Decepticons attack the Autobots at their weakest moment, an unlikely new hero joins the battle! With human and Transformer robots' lives at stake, can Optimus Prime unlock the true power behind the Matrix of Leadership to save them both?

Genres: Comics, Comic Book

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2024

About the author

Daniel Warren Johnson is a Chicago-based comic book writer, artist, and illustrator. He's worked on titles for most major publishers, including Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image. His current series with Skybound/Image Comics is EXTREMITY, a sci-fi/fantasy title he is writing and drawing, and continues to update his webcomic Space-Mullet in his spare time.

Reviews

[Caleb Sabo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this is the way Optimus should be written. Kind when he needs to be and a warrior when he has to be. Respecting all life. Even if it's at the expense of himself.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heft 4 von Vol.4 der Transformers Serie von 2023. Optimus schafft Spike ins Krankenhaus, welches von den Decepticons angegriffen wird. Die Autobots können den Angriff abwehren, sind aber angeschlagen. Beiden Fraktionen fehlt es an Energie und sie handeln sehr unterschiedlich um das zu ändern.

Issue 4 of the 2023 Vol.4 Run of the Transformers. Optimus Prime stays the focal point, fighting for the humans and little Spike. He takes him to a hospital which gets attacked by the deceptions. The Autobots can fight them off and keep it running but only via high costs. Both factions still lack Energon and the deal with that very differently.
Still a hell of a series.

[Nathaniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

RIP Skywarp

[Matthew A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes and no. I like it, but am still enamored with IDWs run with Roberts et al.

The transformations are muy cool visually though. Simply amazing art detail work.

Starscream’s violence feels uncalled for, and at times I do feel as if I’ve walked into Transformers Walking Dead.

The final page of this issue is pretty darn cool and unexpected.

[Eugene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a huge fan of the IDW series, so I was bummed with it being relaunched. So far so good though.

[Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hold up, DWJ doing Transformers?!.. wow. The book in my hold I can’t wait to read… I feel like a teenager again. Running to the comic shop to pick it up the day it comes out… just to see more of the story unfold and the amazing art! Dreams really do come true.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

MENUDA LOCURA. Toda esta reimaginación de la historia base de Transformers mediante el descarnado sentimiento de Daniel Warren Johnson lleva a este monumental momento donde Optimus hace quizás la mayor muestra de heroísmo de toda su historia como personaje (gracias... ¿al metal?). Por otro lado, se potencia aún más lo deleznable y oscuro de los Decepticons con esa canibalización literal que deja todo listo para la nueva colisión de la guerra de Cybertron en el nuevo campo de batalla que es la frágil Tierra.

[Nicolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Autobot team is starting to fill out.

Optimus Prime, as the leader of the Autobots, is the obvious pick. Cliffjumper is a curve ball, but a good choice. A medic is a necessity, and Ratchet is the best. In this issue, we get Jazz, a favorite of mine gets added to the time.

The last panel is a nerdgasm. If you're planning to stick around, I'd reveal it in my review of the fifth issue.

[Stephen Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Transformers are BACK

I haven't felt this excited for a Transformer series since the night of IDW! Optimus is a heroe, the Auto boys are ALL heroes. The fighting is kinetic and exciting and I'm really looking forward to the next issue.

[Cammie · Rating 4 out of 5]

(85%)
Really good heartfelt issue, the little kid asking Optimus to transform, spikes dad opening up at his bedside, to even Cliffjumper relating to Carly grief, to top it off Optimus getting Megatrons arm is wild.

[M Sholihin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This run is so damn good. Will continue...

[Susan :3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did not expect THAT to happen to Starscream in issue 4 also, who is JIMMY?

[Edward Covington · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🤖s

[KJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've only just started getting into the Transformers IDW comics and 4 issues into this, I already know it's a favourite

[David Beer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ooooohhh she’s getting dark.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

At times the visuals are too chaotic to keep you in the story. Some of the transitions between frames change perspective in unfollowable ways. Holistically, I’m in on the story though. I mean it’s mostly nostalgia; “Oh, what are they going to do with my childhood cartoons?!?”, but the t seems to be solid storytelling so far.

[chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

truck dad is back <3

[John Sandoval · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good

Much slower issue, which is by no means a bad thing. I really like how they're building a Megatron and I can't wait to read next issue

[Sara Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Optimus Inferior!

This series has been so good, the art is fantastic the storyline is great! If you love transformers this series is for you!

[Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

I like it and I think you would too. If you grew up with the transformers and gi joe, guess what? They're all rolled up into one. Enjoy

[Adelaide Metzger · Rating 5 out of 5]

7/17/24 - I hate Starscream, but I love Cliffjumper.

[Dennis Brock · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Art on this book is really well done! I'm loving the Energon Universe!!!

[ComicBookCult Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Those last couple pages 🤯 that was worthy of five stars alone, anything else is a bonus.

[cicada]

rip skywarp

[Paul Moran · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good but a bit short

As the title says it was a great comic but it is kind of short and the art style is quite good for the type of comic

[Dragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transformers Are Back!!

This comic is phenomenal!! Great pacing, high stakes, great characters, amazing art, it's got everything! Only 4 issues in and already so much has happened, definitely one of the best stories.