Transformers #2keeps the intrigue of this new era up as Ruckley examines how one murder could be the tipping point in Cybertron's society. While several of the characters seem a little too familiar to their future selves, particularly Megatron, it will still be interesting to see how this time period shapes their decisions once the Cybertronian war breaks out. The artwork from Hernandez and Whitman is quite detailed with vibrant colours from Lafuente and Burcham that makes the issue stand out visually. With Ruckley planting possible seeds for the future war,there's still a lot for new and oldTransformers fans to look forward to. Read Full Review

A murder mystery and a tale of civil unrest forms the basis of this new series of Transformers. And the narrative is a success on both fronts. A clever building of tension is set in a magnificent world created by the large art team. Get in on the ground floor for this series as it's going to get massive. Read Full Review

A book that proves this brand has grown up just like its original audience. Read Full Review

Transformers (2019-) remains accessible to those looking to get into a Transformers comic book series, but some of the momentum generated in its debut is lost here; still, Transformers (2019-)is off to a promising start. Read Full Review

The wonders and mysteries of Cybertron continue as new questions mount Read Full Review

Transformers isn't a high octane story but there are some promising developments this issue. Read Full Review

Two issues in and there's nothing particularly bad about the new series but it absolutely lacks the quality we came to expect from the previous epic run. There's a political/social awareness that seems to be missing and things are watered down. When first announced, we were told we'd see a Cybertron we have seen before the civil war but in reality we have seen bits and pieces of this and it was done better before. As a fan of what came before due to its intelligence, it's hard to not be disappointed so far with this run. Read Full Review

Its some interesting philosophical questions asked and a great look at the peace that Cybertron actually enjoyed before the war, but its hampered by some art that just isnt catching my attention. Read Full Review

Forgive this issue and its pacing problems, it's a doubleheader that offers some explanations of the new world and re-introduces the characters to the readership. Enough happens here to keep the reader interested, even if it's almost bereft of action. This story feels like it's going to go somewhere, just don't expect it to transform and roll out in anything but its own time. Read Full Review

Overall, this is an issue that should mostly please Transformers fans, albeit maybe not as much as the debut. Read Full Review

Transformers #2 wraps things up with Megatron‘s speech (the one that was foreshadowed in the last issue). As expected, trouble comes when the rally is interrupted by violence. The perpetrators get away, but their poor aim and the fact that their attack only help bolster Megatron's position and rally against the status quo has to make one wonder just who the attackers were working for. For fans. Read Full Review

This new Transformers relaunch has left the door wide open to welcome new readers, however, it may have been forced too wide causing a story that is spending a great deal of time setting up an inevitable conclusion. There are pieces here that can possibly lead to something, but the lack of a major narrative hook limits the desire to see that potential fulfilled. Hopefully, the ending of this issue will kick in some much-needed momentum. Read Full Review

Being that I've never been the biggest Transformers fan or followed the lore too closely I can say that this series is easily my favorite take on these characters to date. 

The issue ironically feels a lot like my previous review, Justice League Odyssey #3 just executed better. The story picks up immediately following the prior issue's cliffhanger. Brainstorm is dead and nothing will ever be the same again, at least that's the impression I'm left with for the setting. 
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 The issue can be broken into three parts. The first part covers the murder of Brainstorm and the mystery surrounding his death. The second part of the comic covers the continual development of the relationship between Bumblebee and the newly forged transformer Rubble. The final aspect of the issue focuses on the developing situation with Megatron and the Ascenticons.

The comic is great and is probably one of the few examples of decompressed storytelling in recent memory and feels like a thought out story rather than just another book paced for an eventual trade paperback. There isn't a ton of action but its made up by the excellent script, intrigue, and worldbuilding. 
 
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The strongest aspect of the book are the parts focusing on Rubble and Bumblebee. Their relationship reminds me of the relationship between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan in that Obi-Wan tries his best but he's probably not the best teacher for Rubble. This story also takes place before Bumblebee joined the Autobots so it will be interesting to see how the story gets him to that point.

The stuff with Megatron and the Ascenticons is the weakest story element but it doesn't hurt the series. The problem is that it kind of feels like Megatron's role as villain is set in stone so it's hard not to see where his story is heading. Aside from that tepid complaint, I don't have much to gripe about with the story aside from minor gripes with the art. 

The pencils aren't the strongest but they are bailed out by Joana and Josh who do an amazing job with the colors for this issue. They both do a great job in conveying the wonder of the setting and elevate the linework tremendously. The pencils aren't all bad some pages are truly breathtaking when everything comes together. 

Colorists rarely get the attention they deserve but this team does an awesome job melding the art direction with the script and should be acknowledged for tying the threads together here.

This is another solid addition to the new series and I'm intrigued to see where the story goes from here.  more

We've got our first murder mystery underway.