The Transformers: Spotlight Shockwave
IDW · 2006 · 1 issue
Publication history The Transformers: Spotlight Shockwave (2006) · this series The Transformers: Spotlight Nightbeat (2006) #2→
About the series
In the IDW Transformers universe, this one-shot from 2006 zeroes in on the coldly logical Decepticon scientist Shockwave, peeling back layers of his enigmatic past. Written by series architect Simon Furman with striking art by Nick Roche, it explores the character's ruthless dedication to his mission and the dark secrets he carries. A key piece of the larger Spotlight series, this issue deepened the lore of the Cybertronian war and remains a fan-favorite character study.