Transformers #27

Transformers (2023) (Single Issues)

by Robert Kirkman, Dan Mora (Artist), Mike Spicer (Artist)

MEGATRON STRIKES BACK!     The Decepticons make their move to rescue one of their most powerful members from the Autobots.

Genres: Comics, Science Fiction

Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2025

About the author

Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher.

Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.

In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Transformers #27 is a strong setup issue that continues to build momentum for the run. Dan Mora’s artwork is the clear standout — sharp, cinematic, and full of personality, making even dialogue-heavy scenes engaging. The story leans more toward positioning characters and future conflicts than delivering a major payoff, but it seems like effective groundwork that hopefully pays off in what’s coming next. A solid chapter that reinforces why this series is working so well.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent amount happens in this one. I especially liked the moment with Ultra Magnus. There are quite a few stories going on and I do wish we got more focus on a couple. Kirkman is still making it managable to follow along and not fell to flimsy. The artwork by Mora is also great.

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things are getting intriguing, Kirkman has the right amount of story threads spinning here. Dan Mora is making this fun too look at. Cant wait for more!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se nota lo "frikones" que son tanto Kirkman como Mora a la hora de hacer brillar y disfrutar de todo Transformer en viñeta (y más con esta idea de redimir Decepticons). Sí que me parece que la cabecera ha perdido mucho de la autoría y fondo más en crudo de DWJ y Jorge Corona (aunque el cliffhanger apunta a amenaza creepy). Además, los personajes humanos sí que me parece que van a ir cuesta abajo y sin frenos. No he entendido nada de la escena expresamente romántica de proposición de cita para cenar de Spike a Carly. Y luego creo que me falta contexto G.I.Joe de lo de los militares que vuelvo a comentar que me recuerda horrores a escenas e ideas de INVINCIBLE.

[Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying the new team of Kirkman and Mora, Not that the former team was bad they were really good but as a non Transformers fan I found some of the characters, action and stories hard to follow due to the sketchy artwork. It wasnt bad art by any means it just wasn't for me. With Mora's art, its alot clearer making everything easier to follow. Former Decepticon, Thundercracker has joined allegiance with the Autobots but will it last?

[Nicolo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A character driven issue as the Autobots mourn their fallen comrades in storage and Thundercracker turns over a new wing.

The Autobots finish their repairs, which means that Dan Mora gets to draw a very clean profile of Optimus Prime back at full strength and rebuilt. The 3 stars are for Dan Mora alone.

I heard a while back that Jetfire is Kirkman's favorite Transformers and seeing the big guy back after being killed back when DWJ was writing is proof enough.

I went back to the DWJ covers so that it would match the rest of the Skybound Transformers run that I have collected so far. As long as DWJ is doing them, those will be my preferred covers.

[Seth Daub · Rating 5 out of 5]

yeah kirkman is doing great with this so far. this is packed with great character work from thundercracker and optimus mainly. but also ultra magnus and arcee. i love the story going on here. also shockwave is still alive somehow?

[Bella Morteo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved like always. I’m so happy the Thundercracker finally joined the Autobots, as he should. But the ending is what surprise me, Shockwave and Cliffjumper. I’m already getting chills. I can’t wait to read the next issue.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 not read any others so wasnt sure about everything that was goin on

[Oneirosophos · Rating 5 out of 5]

<3 Thundercracker

[Susan :3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

LETS GO THUNDERCRACKER, A ANOTHER FAVORITE?

[Dennis Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is The Flagship of The Energon Universe. So Good! 5/5

[Wm · Rating 5 out of 5]

The quiet philosophical conversation between Optimus and Thundercracker was unexpected, and a delight to consume.