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Transformers (2023) (Single Issues)
Transformers #29
AUTOBOTS VS DECEPTICONS!
And only [SPOILER] can turn the tide…
And only [SPOILER] can turn the tide…
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Published February 11, 2026
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Robert Kirkman
2,474 books6,988 followersRobert 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.
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.
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February 13, 2026
Just finished this issue and it ended up being a mixed experience for me. On paper, a massive Autobot vs. Decepticon showdown should be an instant win, but the execution felt oddly muted.
There are definitely some visually cool moments and flashes of classic Transformers spectacle, yet the overall impact never quite lands. The scale works against the story a bit — with so many bots involved, no single character really gets space to stand out, which makes the battle feel less dynamic than it should and seems to also lessen the stakes for me.
Not bad by any means, just not as gripping or explosive as I’d hoped. A decent issue, but one that didn’t fully capitalize on its premise. 2.5 stars
There are definitely some visually cool moments and flashes of classic Transformers spectacle, yet the overall impact never quite lands. The scale works against the story a bit — with so many bots involved, no single character really gets space to stand out, which makes the battle feel less dynamic than it should and seems to also lessen the stakes for me.
Not bad by any means, just not as gripping or explosive as I’d hoped. A decent issue, but one that didn’t fully capitalize on its premise. 2.5 stars
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February 12, 2026
Chaotic issue! But had some interesting highlights. I feel like there might be some small details missed in these large action pages, if not looked closely.
February 15, 2026
I added this to my monthly list after reading the previous issue and really enjoying it. I have to say this one left me a little disappointed as it's essentially one long slug-fest and doesn't really move the story forward at all.
The previous issue ended with the suggestion that "permanent" death was now possible for the transformers but besides it sparking an angry fight I didn't see much development of what is a potentially interesting idea. First, I wasn't sure how it was permanent beyond feeding on the victim like a vampire, in which case why weren't more decepticons trying this. Second, I'm not sure the autobots appreciated the finality of the death and if they had I'd have thought they'd be much more shaken. Maybe this will have to wait for the next issue, if not it will feel like an unfulfilled idea.
The art is hard to judge because it is a massive slug-fest often involving multiple (10+) characters in all kinds of fighting stances. I can easily imagine this issue would take 50-100% more time to draw, and for the first time I feel like Mora is stretched and it's not his usual high standard. The fighting is confusing in places; take the initial attack on Megatron from Optimus Prime - I couldn't work out the physics direction of the attack and only realised in a later panel that an energy axe was involved. Weirdly, this more chaotic style did remind me of the 80s comics. I wouldn't say it was bad artwork, but I couldn't help but imagine how it may have looked if the artist had had more time for such a busy issue. I recall author Kieron Gillen saying it's a falsehood that comics have no budget because it's all drawn - the budget is the time it takes an artist to depict the script. This issue was a blockbuster script on a monthly budget.
Will I be reading the next issue? Yes, as the previous issue was excellent and I hold out hope there will be more examination of the consequences of the arc. If this had been my first dip into the series, I don't think I'd have been reading the next issue. If I ran a comic shop, I certainly wouldn't recommend it to customers asking about transformers without suggesting earlier issues. Unless you really love slug-fests in which case you'll be very happy.
Overall = 3/5
Writing = 2/5
Art = 3/5
Will I read the next issue? Yes
Did I need to read previous issues/series? Yes, unless you are fine with lots of robots beating each other up without context.
Will I read previous issues? I read the last issue but I'm now thinking I over interpreted the "permanent" death and that earlier issues may have clarified this.
The previous issue ended with the suggestion that "permanent" death was now possible for the transformers but besides it sparking an angry fight I didn't see much development of what is a potentially interesting idea. First, I wasn't sure how it was permanent beyond feeding on the victim like a vampire, in which case why weren't more decepticons trying this. Second, I'm not sure the autobots appreciated the finality of the death and if they had I'd have thought they'd be much more shaken. Maybe this will have to wait for the next issue, if not it will feel like an unfulfilled idea.
The art is hard to judge because it is a massive slug-fest often involving multiple (10+) characters in all kinds of fighting stances. I can easily imagine this issue would take 50-100% more time to draw, and for the first time I feel like Mora is stretched and it's not his usual high standard. The fighting is confusing in places; take the initial attack on Megatron from Optimus Prime - I couldn't work out the physics direction of the attack and only realised in a later panel that an energy axe was involved. Weirdly, this more chaotic style did remind me of the 80s comics. I wouldn't say it was bad artwork, but I couldn't help but imagine how it may have looked if the artist had had more time for such a busy issue. I recall author Kieron Gillen saying it's a falsehood that comics have no budget because it's all drawn - the budget is the time it takes an artist to depict the script. This issue was a blockbuster script on a monthly budget.
Will I be reading the next issue? Yes, as the previous issue was excellent and I hold out hope there will be more examination of the consequences of the arc. If this had been my first dip into the series, I don't think I'd have been reading the next issue. If I ran a comic shop, I certainly wouldn't recommend it to customers asking about transformers without suggesting earlier issues. Unless you really love slug-fests in which case you'll be very happy.
Overall = 3/5
Writing = 2/5
Art = 3/5
Will I read the next issue? Yes
Did I need to read previous issues/series? Yes, unless you are fine with lots of robots beating each other up without context.
Will I read previous issues? I read the last issue but I'm now thinking I over interpreted the "permanent" death and that earlier issues may have clarified this.
February 24, 2026
entire issue for one single fight scene … kirkman is cool but his biggest issues are pacing and optimus’ dialogue … bro cannot stop pontificating !!!! please.
anyway beachcomber my goat i hope nothing bad happens to you … please can we also FINALLY carry on the discarded elita and shockwave plotlines? thanks robert
anyway beachcomber my goat i hope nothing bad happens to you … please can we also FINALLY carry on the discarded elita and shockwave plotlines? thanks robert
February 12, 2026
Sometimes I just want to see big ass robots beat the crap out of each other in climatic battles. Turns out some things dont change as you grow older. This was so much fun and Dan Mora absolutely cooked on these pages. Then we get the cherry on top with that last page stinger.
March 1, 2026
one big battle but the attempt to show several simultaneous matchups and skirmishes within just ends up making it a bit unfocused and confusing, not letting the start of one fight resolve before skipping over to another one.
February 14, 2026
sigh. i miss DWJ on this book……
February 19, 2026
Pure M A D N E S S ! ! !
March 3, 2026
The art and story are all over the place making it so hard to follow what is happening. This was not a good issue.
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