Optimus Prime #18
| Writer | John Barber |
| Artist | Kei Zama |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
"The Falling," Interlude: Who is Onyx Prime? Leader of beasts, and one of the original Primes who led Cybertron, Onyx has been missing for millenia. Yet, his schemes go on. Where did he come from, and how will his reappearance change Cybertron forever?
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Flickering Myth - Ricky Church
Jun 07, 2018Through Barber's reinvention of Shockwave and Ramondelli's art,Optimus Prime #18is one of the most memorable issues of anyTransformerscomic yet. The twist that Shockwave is responsible for all of Cybertronian history is not a twist for the sake of one, but an integral part of Barber's long-story format that pays off in a huge way. It's a compelling read and will make any Shockwave fans happy. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comics: The Gathering - Olivier Roth
Apr 20, 2018I don’t usually remark on “Next month on…” pages that appear in some books, but I can’t praise enough how good these have been in the Transformers comics. I’m not sure if these are handled strictly by editorial, but it feels like Barber has a hand in them. This, and issue 17’s, “Next month” features were perfect teases and has built my anticipation for issue #19. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Pop Break - Michael Dworkis
May 15, 2018Zama's art remains on-task, the dark, twisted metal landscape and the ancient tale is felt with each panel. Read Full Review
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6.9
Multiversity Comics - Alexander Jones
Apr 19, 2018"Optimus Prime" #18 is a dark, dreary origin story for a fascinating new/old Transformers antagonist arriving just in time to finish the continuity! Read Full Review
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