Can the Autobots recover from their latest loss in time to save everyone? Transformers #10 features some answers and fills in more backstory as it also delivers horror and surprises.

Written by Daniel Warren Johnson, Transformers #10 is another fantastic issue in a series that has taken the familiar and twisted it enough to surprise long time fans. While the series started off in a similar way to the classic animated series, it has been planting its own flag along the way and carved out a voice that’s far from the kid-friendly cartoon of the 80s. This issue is a prime example of that as We learn who the damaged Autobot from Cybertron is, Shockwave tortures his captives, and Beachcomber catches us up on what he’s been up to.

Transformers #10 answers some questions that have been raised in the last few issues. While the “stripped” Autobot shouldn’t be too surprising, there’s still something horrific about his state and what has happened to him. Beachcomber talks about not wanting to bring destruction to Earth, while others debate torture in war. It’s a comic that delivers far more depth than its “based on toys” would make you expect.

The art by Jorge Corona continues to be solid. With color by Mike Spicer and lettering by Rus Wooton, the comic continues a style that’s similar to Johnson’s from the first arc but also of its own. Corona and the team also deliver the horror of what’s going on so well. The stripped Autobot, what happens to Cliffjumper, it’s all enhanced with a visual unease that’ll make readers imagine the worst. It’s a great example of giving just enough to tease and scare. There’s also a great delivery of emotions. There’s the terror from Jazz and Cliffjumper but Beachcomber has a sadness about him and his interaction with Astrotrain also gives a bit of humor as well. All a great mix of dialogue, narrative, and art.

Transformers #10 is another fantastic issue in a series that has delivered with every release. It’s great for longtime fans and friendly for those that are new as well. It’s a great comic that’s part of a fantastic shared Energon Universe. It’s one that you can look forward to every release and know you’ll be entertained and surprised.

Story: Daniel Warren Johnson Art: Jorge Corona
Color: Mike Spicer Letterer: Rus Wooton
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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