Transformers: Generation 2

Marvel’s Transformers: Generation 2 (1993–1994) rebooted the Cybertronian saga with a darker, more cosmic scope, as writer Simon Furman and artists Manny Galan, Derek Yaniger, and Andrew Wildman pitted Optimus Prime’s Autobots against an evolved Megatron and the mysterious new threat Jhiaxus. This 13-issue series bridged the original run and the modern era, introducing a harder sci-fi edge while still spotlighting fan favorites like Grimlock, Starscream, and Kup. It matters as a pivotal Marvel chapter that redefined the franchise’s stakes before the toy line’s relaunch.