Transformers #[5]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects issues from the 2004 Transformers series published by Titan, focusing on the aftermath of the war on Cybertron as the Autobots and Decepticons continue their conflict on Earth. The story arc titled 'Breakdown' delves into the psychological and physical toll the battle takes on the characters, with key moments involving the Decepticon named Breakdown and the escalating tensions among the factions.
In "Gone But Not Forgotten!", Megatron’s descent into madness following Prime’s destruction takes a dangerous turn when Shockwave manipulates the Predacons into attacking him, using forged Autobot symbols to turn the tide. As Megatron fights back and uncovers the deception, a fleeting memory of Ethan’s mysterious intervention—linked to a forgotten data disk—leads him to destroy the space bridge in a final, defiant act. Written by Bob Budiansky and illustrated by Don Perlin, with inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey, colors by Nel Yomtov, and letters by Janice Chiang, this pivotal issue sees Megatron’s rage and resolve tested like never before. The cover, by Andrew Wildman, captures the moment’s intensity with sharp, dramatic detail.
In the wake of Optimus Prime’s apparent demise, Megatron spirals into madness—only to be manipulated by Shockwave, who sends the Predacons to destroy him, disguised as Autobots. As the battle rages, Megatron uncovers the truth and faces a moment of reckoning, triggered by a fleeting memory of Ethan’s mysterious act. With the space bridge collapsing behind him, he vows to never fall to Prime again—no matter what form he returns in.
In "Funeral for a Friend!", the Autobots gather to mourn Optimus Prime, but not all are present—Ratchet, uneasy with the ceremony, drives off alone to a scrap yard. There, he’s hijacked by a rogue Mechanic and his partner, who force him into a dangerous game of survival. As Ratchet fights to reclaim his body, the Mechanic slips into the Autobot base, setting his sights on a far more dangerous prize than just a vehicle.
In "King of the Hill!", the Decepticons unleash the colossal Trypticon upon Earth, targeting the Autobots' base in a devastating assault. The Dinobots answer the call, facing down the towering threat in a battle that tests their strength and unity. When the dust settles, the Autobots gather to vote, and Grimlock emerges as their new leader.
In "Crater Critters," a mysterious and dangerous virus known as the Scraplets crashes to Earth, threatening mechanical life forms across the planet. When the Triple Changers fall ill, the infection spreads fast—soon Blaster and Goldbug are both affected, forcing Charlie to act quickly to help Goldbug escape the outbreak.
In "The Cube!", the Decepticons on Cybertron send the Autobot Throttlebots to Earth with a deadly mission: eliminate all Transformers infected by the Scraplets before the contagion spreads. When a young woman named Charlie Fong uncovers the surprising truth—that water can neutralize the Scraplets—she rallies a bold countermove, summoning G.B. Blackrock and a fleet of water tankers to turn the tide in a high-stakes battle for survival.
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