Transformers: Lost Light, Vol. 2
James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence, Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Alex Milne (c)
Rodimus and his Autobot crew continue their adventure as they chase the starship Lost Light—and its mutinous new captain! A witty, smart, emotional take on fan-favorite Transformers characters in a sci-fi world unlike any other! Collects issues #7–12.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-148-9
Transformers: Lost Light #14
James Roberts (w) • Brendan Cahill (a) • Jack Lawrence (c)
MACGUFFIN QUEST! The Scavengers have never had it so good. The war is a receding memory, their patchy service records have been forgotten, and the five of them can roam the galaxy as they please. All’s well that ends well? Not quite. Because unbeknownst to Krok and Co., their next adventure… will be their last.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Lost Light #13
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Jack Lawrence (c)
CABIN FEVER! Crammed into a dead Decepticon astropod that’s ten sizes too small, the displaced crew of the Lost Light face their most serious threat yet: each other. As tensions rise and tempers fray, only one Autobot is arrogant enough to think he can save the day. Enter Rodimus, expert mediator.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
NO TURNING BACK! Getaway has crossed one too many lines and made one too many enemies. Hunted down on his own ship, the master manipulator has one last trick of his sleeve-something so shocking, so audacious, that it would put the most evil Decepticon to shame. No one is safe as the “Mutineers Trilogy” reaches its jaw-dropping climax in Transformers: Lost Light #12.
“The Mutineers Trilogy” kicked off with one of the best issues of the year and though the next two have been enjoyable, they haven’t reached that high bar. Transformers: Lost Light #12 though still shines as all hell breaks loose and Getaway’s psychosis gets even worse.
Writer James Roberts has been exploring how far Getaway will go to complete his mission. This issue though starts giving a bit of a reason for his obsession. What I’m enjoying is Roberts painting Getaway as a religious extremist willing to do whatever is needed to get to Cyberutopia. And Getaway will do whatever he needs to in order to drag more individuals into his orbit. The combination of action, shock, and the themes have created a fascinating read.
The art by Jack Lawrence is fantastic as expected. There’s lots of action and lots of carnage. Every bit of it is detailed. Lawrence also delivers a lot of emotion. Each death and dismemberment has emotional depth to it.
Where this is all going, I’m not sure. The issue is full of surprises including the ending. There’s death and lots of questions to be answered. It’s clear this ship is full of traitors but what that means… who knows? There’s also an interlude that’s beyond exciting and has me wanting to see what’s next. This has been a great story arc with some of the best writing in a while. That’s impressive considering IDW’s Transformers both entertains and makes you think. Still more than meets the eye.
Story: James Roberts Art: Jack Lawrence
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read
Transformers: Lost Light #12
James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a & c)
NO TURNING BACK! Getaway has crossed one too many lines and made one too many enemies. Hunted down on his own ship, the master manipulator has one last trick of his sleeve—something so shocking, so audacious, that it would put the most evil Decepticon to shame. No one is safe as the Mutineers Trilogy reaches its jaw-dropping climax.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Lost Light #11
James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a & c)
Success? The crew of the Lost Light, led by the mutinous Getaway, is now only weeks away from completing their quest. But such remarkable progress comes at a price. Just how far is their new captain prepared to go to find Cyberutopia? Unfortunately for the likes of Riptide and First Aid, it turns out the answer is “very far indeed.”
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Homecoming! First Aid, the Autobots’ Chief Medical Officer, returns to the Lost Light to find that everything has changed: the ship is now under the command of the treacherous Getaway, half of his closest friends are missing, and – most shocking of all – the crew is actually making progress…
Transformers: Lost Light #10 answers the question as to what the mutinous crew under Getaway have been up to. The issue is rather ominous with a horror vibe tone, and then we get to the end of the episode and we get to see the brilliance of the issue.
Written by James Roberts, it’s difficult to completely review the issue and its amazingness without spoiling why and it’s best to experience the comic on your own.
Throughout the issue we follow First Aid as he, and his crew, explore the Lost Light and attempt to figure out what happened to Rodimus and its members. We know what has happened and know things aren’t right but Roberts still infuses the issue with a tenseness about it all. It build and builds until the reveal which may be one of the best twists I’ve read in a comic all year. The writing by Roberts is fantastic and how the issue is plotted becomes even more impressive when you get to that twist.
The art by Jack Lawrence is great and each Transformer is unique and has personality of their own. The fact so much tension and emotion is brought forth isn’t just Roberts’ writing but also has a lot to do with Lawrence’s art which enhances it all with the positioning of the characters and what emotion can be delivered in their faces and bodies. This is also a crew with variety in their looks and styles.
The issue is good and then you get to the end and it all becomes clear as to what’s going on. The rug is pulled out from under the reader and it goes from good to amazing. This is one of the best comics I read this week and one of the most fun I’ve read all year.
Story: James Roberts Art: Jack Lawrence
Story: 10 Art: 8.25 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy
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Transformers: Lost Light #10
James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a & c)
HOMECOMING! FIRST AID, the Autobots’ Chief Medical Officer, returns to the Lost Light to find that everything has changed: the ship is now under the command of the treacherous GETAWAY, half of his closest friends are missing, and—most shocking of all—the crew is actually making progress…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Lost Light #9
James Roberts (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Jack Lawrence (c)
All sides converge on Troja Major as the race to unlock the secrets of a unique Cybertronian reaches its desperate, violent conclusion. As old secrets are revealed, Nautica must pay the ultimate price—by resorting to the ultimate currency.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Lost Light #8
James Roberts (w) • Jack Lawrence (a & c)
THE HUNT IS ON! Ever lost something and spent forever looking for it? Try visiting Troja Major, the lost property capital of the universe. Just bear in mind that it’s better known by another name: the Howling Town. And the Autobots are about to find out why.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
