Dirge

Dirge is a Decepticon Seeker jet from Cybertron, distinguished by his ability to generate a low-frequency engine drone that induces fear and anxiety in enemies. Vain and cowardly himself, he relies on psychological intimidation rather than raw combat skill.

Emerging from Dreamwave Productions' early 2000s dive into Transformers lore, Dirge made his catalog debut in Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #2 (2003), a Modern Age entry point into the rich, sprawling mythology of Cybertron. His appearances are concentrated across Dreamwave's More Than Meets the Eye titles and official guide book, placing him squarely in that era's ambitious effort to document and celebrate the Transformers universe in depth. Sharing pages with heavy hitters like Devastator, Galvatron, Frenzy, Snarl, and Gears speaks to the grand, faction-spanning company he keeps. A niche find with only five catalog appearances, Dirge is exactly the kind of deep-cut character that rewards the dedicated collector who wants to go beyond the obvious.