Transformers #12 Cover C Karen Incentive Connecting Variant

Transformers (2023) (Single Issues)

by Daniel Warren Johnson

**END OF STORY ARC ** The fate of two worlds is decided here, as the Autobots and Decepticons make choices that will change the universe forever.

Genres: Comics, Comix

32 pages, Comic

Published September 11, 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

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transformers #12 can be summarized as the culmination of solid pacing and character writing as the second arc of Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers series comes to a climactic close. Optimus Prime & the rest of the Autobots enact a plan to take the fight to Shockwave while also rescuing Jazz and Cliff. We also keep up with Spike & Beachcomber in the side story. Artist Jorge Corona and colorist Mike Spicer continue to provide the perfect visuals, along with impeccable lettering by Rus Wooton.

The majority of the issue focuses on a battle between the Autobots and Shockwave’s army. The script’s choreography allows the reader to easily follow along with so much action and robotic body parts flying around the pages. Even with so many characters in the mix, DWJ is still able to include character moments for quite a few of the main cast. After building up over the past few issues, tension amongst the Autobots (and Carly) comes to head and where this team of heroes finds itself in the next arc is a huge question mark. Decisions are made that leave the previous status quo in tatters, leaving the next arc to pick up the pieces of a fractured team.

Corona’s work in this issue, and this entire arc, has been so lively and precise, without forgetting the is a comic book about fighting robots. He flexes his chops yet again with an expertly choreographed brawl that keeps the reader drawn in. His presence on the book has picked up seamlessly from where DWJ left off and the unknowing eye might not even realize there was a change in artist. Spicer’s colors bring Corona’s art to life with bursts of energy and depth. On the page with one of the heaviest emotional beats of the issue, I applaud his restraint from using bold colors and stick to an emphatic use of white space.

My only complaint for this issue is that I wish we would have seen more of Ultra Magnus after his PTSD episode in the previous issue. It was setup as a pivotal moment that impacted the flow of battle and I was shocked it was touched upon again in this issue. Hopefully this wasn’t just a plot point to introduce a sense of chaos and despair, but I trust DWJ to revisit this situation with care and grace.

Through what is now two full arcs, DWJ has brought a depth to the Transformers Universe that I didn’t expect to encounter in my first comic book experience with the IP. With each review, I feel like I’m running out of new ways to say that this is a can’t miss series but the entire creative keeps pumping out brilliant work that requires me to do so.

[Marcus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yessss! Some good catharsis here as well as possibly a glimpse at Dark Optimus? The ending hurt to read but in a good way since it’s beautifully done. If this is the end of another story arc I’m curious where we’re going from here.

[Lee Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!!

Wow!!! I'm near speechless!!! I'm blown away by what happened in this issue and with the Skybound Energon Universe version of our beloved G1 Transformers... Optimus Prime vs Shockwave with the fate of both Earth and Cybertron in the balance... 'Nuff said... A Must Read!!!

[john vargo · Rating 5 out of 5]

why named character I mean I get it but WHY

This issue gives me emotional trauma I love it the amount of emotion in the art alone is insane combined with the devastation that ensues from various things well I was in tears

[Colin Post · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, that’s on hell of an epic fight. I just wish we had DWJ illustrating this one. Corona’s art is amazing and well-suited to the book, but he doesn’t have the brilliance for depicting epic action that Johnson does.

[doowopapocalypse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damn!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel Warren Johnson sigue sin dar tregua a nuestros Autobots en esta reformulación total amparada por el Universo Energon. Los conflictos entre personajes se sienten totalmente crudos incluso entre nuestros confiables Autobots. Los Decepticons (aún sin la presencia de Megatron), nunca se han visto más crueles y sádicos. El planeta tierra agoniza, pero Cybertron lleva en ese estado más tiempo. Optimus Prime es encarado por sus aliados por su inacción y nueva implicación al llevar la guerra a la Tierra.

Sigue la pura emoción y acción.

[Nicolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can almost hear the sound of Elita's heart breaking as Optimus makes his impossible choice.

Beachcomber though, he's definitely DJW's favorite Transformer. The Silver Surfer impression just gave Beachcomber the coolest moment in this book, and this was a book with a lot of breathtaking moments.

[Yasser Maniram · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing and story were top notch. The art style is a bit choppy but it does have a lot of detail. The characters shined more in this issue than the last.

[Myles Gerber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crap

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very satisfying read. I still can't believe how obsessed I am with a transformers comic in 2024. But here we are. Cannot wait for issue 13!!!

[Dennis Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooooo good, the writing is superb! Optimus Based. Elita a whore! Carly so cringe! 4.5/5

[ComicBookCult Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible, beautiful, poetic, a visual masterpiece, modern comics done to excellence.

[raph santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yee

I didn't see it coming. Optimus gave us a new side of his character to.. expand on... cant wait.
Plus things seem to have taken a more permanent stance for our friends.