Transformers #1
Ahhh...finally. It's been a while hasn't it? Mike Costa, just off the heels of his instant classic mini, G.I. Joe: Cobra, receives the job he's always wanted and does an admirable job transformering his excellence on this debut issue. What we get right off the bat are two critical moments that I cannot spoil for you. It's just crazy that these shockers would happen right off the bat!
The feeling I get from reading this story is that of Transformers 3. The difference? The Autobots are the protaginists here while humans play the villains. Smart move, considering most of the human characters spotlighted in recent Transformers comics have been middling. Not that we got Oscar-winning dialogue/performances out of the actors in those movies either, but the book simply had no memorable humans. At least the flicks had Megan Fox...oh and that other kid.
This version of Transformers reminds me of all that is good associated with the franchise. I guess some might not be too happy with the change in designs (i.e. Hot Rod no longer sporting "hot rod" flames). The major doesn't disappoint: Optimus Prime looks as intimidatingly restrained as possible. All major players are here in abundance; it's great Costa has mini-thankfully-not-annoying nametags displayed next to the Autobots. Still, as awesome as Don Figueroa is in detailing tech and displaying battles, you might have to flick a page or two backwards to make sure it's the same 'bot. Nonetheless, the book looks as epic and smooth as possible.
This debut has all you'd want from a Transformers comic. My only hope is that the new villains become more intriguing than a typically cheesy anti-bot squad. If Costa's past writing is any indication, we're in for a hell of a ride. Or flight.
4/5 Megan Fox Posters - Hot! If you're a TF fan, you're a moron if you didn't grab this.
Ahhh...finally. It's been a while hasn't it? Mike Costa, just off the heels of his instant classic mini, G.I. Joe: Cobra, receives the job he's always wanted and does an admirable job transformering his excellence on this debut issue. What we get right off the bat are two critical moments that I cannot spoil for you. It's just crazy that these shockers would happen right off the bat!
The feeling I get from reading this story is that of Transformers 3. The difference? The Autobots are the protaginists here while humans play the villains. Smart move, considering most of the human characters spotlighted in recent Transformers comics have been middling. Not that we got Oscar-winning dialogue/performances out of the actors in those movies either, but the book simply had no memorable humans. At least the flicks had Megan Fox...oh and that other kid.
This version of Transformers reminds me of all that is good associated with the franchise. I guess some might not be too happy with the change in designs (i.e. Hot Rod no longer sporting "hot rod" flames). The major doesn't disappoint: Optimus Prime looks as intimidatingly restrained as possible. All major players are here in abundance; it's great Costa has mini-thankfully-not-annoying nametags displayed next to the Autobots. Still, as awesome as Don Figueroa is in detailing tech and displaying battles, you might have to flick a page or two backwards to make sure it's the same 'bot. Nonetheless, the book looks as epic and smooth as possible.
This debut has all you'd want from a Transformers comic. My only hope is that the new villains become more intriguing than a typically cheesy anti-bot squad. If Costa's past writing is any indication, we're in for a hell of a ride. Or flight.
4/5 Megan Fox Posters - Hot! If you're a TF fan, you're a moron if you didn't grab this.