TRANSFORMERS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)

The Autobots and Decepticons have gone to full out war! After the atrocity that was committed on Trailbreaker by Megatron, Optimus Prime can’t let that slide. Now the two sides are in an all-out battle, and which side will come out on top?

Transformers #29 - Written By Robert Kirkman - Art By Dan Mora - Colors By Sarah Stern – Letters By Rus Wooten - Edited By Ben Abernathy - Published By Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics

Credit: Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

STORY OVERVIEW:

As the crazed Megatron feeds on the lifeless body of Trailbreaker, Optimus Prime shows up and is furious. This starts an all-out war between the Decepticons and Autobots. During the fight Megatron sends the Constructicons to the Ark to try and free Soundwave. Prime and Arcee work together to take down as many Decepticons as possible. But, as they set Soundwave free, they try and form Devastator to take out the Autobots. As the fight continues, which side will get the upper hand? And what happens when the biggest threat comes from an ally?

WRITING:

The action in this issue is hot and heavy and makes this issue super exciting. Robert Kirkman jam packs this issue with so much action, but it is also full of story and meaning. Kirkman makes sure to highlight why the battle is going down, as well as the struggles both physical and mental. The fight to get to Soundwave is what drives the Decepticons, well revenge for Trailbreaker is fueling the Autobots. But the most genius part of this issue is the final page that reveals the biggest threat to Optimus Pime is his own Autobots. This really leaves the reader in suspense for the next issue of the series.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue matches the energy of the story perfectly. Dan Mora brings the action to life as his art makes the battle in this issue feel larger than life. The carnage of the battle is shown in great detail. Add to this Mora’s character designs, and the reader has a front row seat for the battle of the century. Furthering the effectiveness of the artwork is the color pallet that Sarah Stern uses in this issue. The colors make the fight scenes much more brutal as well as making the art stand out. This art team really nails the art and shows why Transformers is one of the best-looking books on the shelves.

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Final Thoughts:

Transformers #29 is an action-packed joyride that gets the readers adrenaline pumping. Every page is packed with action and shows just how much the hatred between the two sides runs. Add to that an intense final page that catches the reader completely off guard, and you have a slam dunk pick up at the LCS this week. This book is my personal Pick of the Week, grab it off the shelf and find out why for yourself.

FINAL GRADE: 10/10

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