Transformers #24

Transformers (2023) (Single Issues)

by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona (Artist), Mike Spicer (Cover Art)

END OF STORY ARC OPTIMUS PRIME VS MEGATRON This is it.  And the new era of TRANSFORMERS begins with the most shocking ending to ANY comic book this year!

Genres: Comics, Comix, Science Fiction

Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2025

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

[Craig Schorling · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great conclusion to an absolutely amazing run. The battle was brutal and visceral and there were touching moments sprinkled throughout to give it balance. The final page both wraps up the story and opens the door for what is to come. I am sad that this team is stepping down but they set up a great world and story to build from.

[Nathaniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a single issue, there's a lot to love here. As a series finale to Daniel Warren Johnson's run, I can't help but feel disappointed. Johnson was what drove me to this series in the first place, and the first year of his run was utterly fantastic. I found year two to be a tad overstuffed, and that lack of singular focus definitely hurt this concluding chapter. It feels more like the end of another arc, and while I'm looking forward to Kirkman's take on the title, I was hoping for a more definitive exclamation point at the close of the Johnson era.

[Colin Post · Rating 5 out of 5]

The big showdown doesn’t disappoint but it’s the quieter moments at the end that really shine and make this a poignant conclusion. The final page is gorgeous.

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

that was a nice arc ending. hopefully there's more Cybertron in the next arc.

[Matt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Something about this just didn't land, like it had to wrap everything up too quickly. We don't get to see the meat of the Autobot/Decepticon battle, only Prime and Megatron. The Ulchtar scene was nice and I sort of get why shot himself, but still unexpected and off-character. Also what is Omega Supreme doing showing up out of nowhere at the last second and just doing a flyover? And we don't get just one last-second savior but two, which is a bit much. Soundwave gets knocked off a building and that's it for him? And I still don't understand what the significance is between Sparkplug and The Matrix. Again, it's like they had an idea of an ending here but really didn't have the time to work it out in a way that makes sense. Other than making sure to squeeze yet another reference to the movie dialogue instead of coming up with something new.

[Nicolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You think I am weak. But just because I care for the innocents doesn't mean I can't beat you into submission!

Optimus Prime to Megatron

The issue opens with a massive brawl between Optimus Prime and Megatron, amidst a devastated city landscape. A symphony of destruction, but the printed page carries no sound. The picture of ruined concrete and twisted steel, carnage is all around.

Transformers #24 marks the end of a historic run by Daniel Warren Johnson and Corona's best work in the series, and perhaps, his career.

I have no regrets investing resources following Johnson on this title for two years. Save for one, I was never able to send my fan letter to be answered and printed by Johnson in the comic book's letter column.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aunque el número ha dado para rematar un brutal arco argumental de puro enfrentamiento físico entre los Autobots y Deceptycons nuevamente liderados por el pérfido Megatron. Queda bastante frustrante el que suponga la despedida de Daniel Warren Johnson de esta cabecera. El tema del padre de Spike y la Matriz de Optimus parece que también fuerza una especie de "desenlace" como si DWJ supiese que los planes a seguir no van a ser mantener este plano totalmente emocional y trascendental con la relación de los autobots y los personajes humanos.

Los TRANSFORMERS de DWJ han sido una de las mejores sorpresas comiqueras de estos últimos años. Una dignificación total a estos personajes y franquicia. Y alabo el cómo Jorge Corona ha logrado alzarse como sustituto gráfico de Daniel.

[Stephen Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth the ride

Just enough nostalgia to make me smile. It was a wild ride from USA 1 to here, and I didn't like the whole trip but I love what we got. This issue is filled with both action and heart which is what a good heroic comic needs to be. Fantastic. 5 stars without reservation.

[José Ignacio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful ending to two years of storytelling

I mean… what can I say? While there is a moment towards the middle that does feel like an ass pull, I cannot complain about anything else.

It’s just a beautiful, action-packed, heartfelt conclusion to two wonderful years of DWJ awesomeness.

[Jonathan Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great final issue for DWJ

This is a well crafted end to the authors run. It has actions d a lot of Heart and still manages to go to few places you don't expect. If your a Transformers fan, especially G1 cartoon, you will enjoy this.

[Gazatron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, damn.

What a ride… put the original soundtrack on while I read this edition, and it was epic! Gutted the comic had a last page as I could have kept reading for ages. Great story. Nostalgia filled emotions right here.

[John Haslach · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fantastic run

With this ends Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers run and it was great. I won't be spoiling but I highly recommend you read this. The showdown we were all waiting for.

[rocco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I nearly cried. Such a perfect issue!

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some twists and turns in this final issue, will have to see how the next story arc pans out with Kirkman at the helm

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad to see Daniel Warren Johnson's run end but it was epic and will always be remembered. Hopefully, he comes back for a one-shot or makes more bot art in the the
future as well.

[Andy Waldron · Rating 5 out of 5]

gah, DWJ truly is the mother fuckin man. this run was fantastic and i am sad to see it end, but damn am i stoked to see what the GOAT is cooking up next

[Chris Loan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal ending to a fantastic run!

[Dennis Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

"My name is Ulchtar." 5/5

[Bella Morteo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. I can’t believe Starscream killed himself after he came back to his senses. That was so unexpected. I also loved how Optimus kicked Megatron’s ass.

[Susan :3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing Art as Always

Love the art style. Going to miss Daniel Warren Johnson 🥲

Megatron and Optimus fight was brutal 👌
Beachcomber ❤️