Cover: Marcelo Matere

The Transformers #21

Jul 2011 · IDW · 3.99 USD

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In "Space Opera – Final Tableaux: Orphans of The Helix," Prowl digs into the aftermath of Spike’s actions from issue #8 as Optimus Prime leads the Autobots off-planet to Cybertron, leaving Bumblebee and a handful of others behind on Earth. With tension simmering, Thundercracker departs the Earthbase, warning Prowl not to follow him—his words heavy with unresolved history and the threat of renewed enmity. Written by Mike Costa and illustrated by Brendan Cahill, with colors by Joana Lafuente and letters by Shawn Lee, the issue’s cover by Marcelo Matere captures the moment’s quiet intensity.

Contains 2 stories

Space Opera- Final Tableaux: Orphans of The Helix

15 pp

Autobots [Optimus PrimeBumblebee (Leader)ProwlOmega SupremeHot RodSilverstreak [Bluestreak]RatchetWheeljackWheelieIronhideSunstreakerJetfireCliffjumperDriftJazzBeachcomberUltra MagnusBlurrSideswipeTrailbreakerBrawnHoistMirageProtectobots [Hot Spot (leader)]Red Alert]Insecticon droneSkywatch troopers

In the quiet aftermath of a tense reunion, Optimus Prime prepares to launch into space aboard Omega Supreme’s rocket mode, guided by urgent intel from Hot Rod about Cybertron’s fate. As the Autobots brace for separation, Bumblebee is left in charge of those who stay behind, the weight of command settling over a team still reeling from the moment’s gravity.

Police Action: Prologue

7 pp

Autobots [Optimus PrimeBumblebee (leader)Prowl]ThundercrackerDecepticons [Megatron (leader)]Skywatch [Spike (field leader)]

In the quiet aftermath of a mission gone wrong, Prowl digs into the mystery behind Spike’s actions in issue #8, even as Optimus Prime leads the bulk of the Autobots off-planet to Cybertron. Left behind on Earth, Bumblebee and a handful of Autobots brace for what comes next—especially when Thundercracker abandons the Earthbase, warning Prowl not to follow, their past tensions flaring once more.