Powerglide

Powerglide is an Autobot warrior in the Transformers universe, a small but bold soldier who transforms into an aircraft and fights alongside iconic Autobots like Optimus Prime in their ongoing war against the Decepticons.

Few Autobots have kept such distinguished company as Powerglide, who made his comics debut in The Transformers #17 in 1986 — a Copper Age entry into one of Marvel's most beloved licensed universes, shaped by the legendary Bob Budiansky and artist Don Perlin. Sharing pages with heavy hitters like Optimus Prime, Blaster, Perceptor, Ratchet, and Beachcomber, Powerglide has always been embedded in the thick of Autobot action across a remarkable publishing span that stretches all the way to 2025. With nearly four decades of appearances — collected and celebrated through titles including the Transformers Compendium — this is a character with real staying power in the Transformers mythos. For fans who love digging into the full roster of the Marvel Transformers era, Powerglide is a rewarding find.