Slingshot

Slingshot is an Autobot who forms part of the Aerialbots, a team of Transformers capable of combining into the massive gestalt warrior Superion. As one of the jet-based Autobots, he fights alongside teammates Silverbolt, Skydive, and Air Raid against Decepticon forces.

Debuting in the pages of Marvel's The Transformers #21 in 1986, Slingshot arrived right at the dawn of one of comics' most beloved licensed properties, brought to life by the creative team of Bob Budiansky and Don Perlin. This Copper Age combatant has kept remarkable company over the decades, sharing adventures with heavy hitters like Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Silverbolt, Skydive, and Air Raid across titles including the crossover event G.I. Joe and the Transformers. Nearly four decades of publishing history — stretching all the way to 2025 — speak to the enduring appeal of the world Slingshot inhabits, and for collectors hunting down every corner of the Transformers universe, tracking this character's appearances is a rewarding deep dive into Marvel's rich science-fiction action legacy.