Transformers #28

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• 9.8

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Jan 14, 2026

  Transformers #28 delivers one hell of a story with one of the most shocking and violent endings in the series. The repercussions from the end of this book will be felt in the upcoming issues and beyond. The Energon Universe is one of the best universes in all of media and Transformers is a giant reason why. Grab this issue well you're at the shop this week and enjoy the ride it will take you on. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

  Jan 17, 2026

  Things continue to escalate as Megatron descends more into the Mad King of the Decepticons and Arcee gets a major transformation in Transformers #28. Those two things would be more than enough to make this yet another great chapter of this series. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  Comic Book Clique - Sawyer Peek

  Jan 18, 2026

  This is the kind of book that makes me wish I had waited to read it all in one sitting. I want the next issue immediately. Read Full Review

• 9.3

  The Comic Book Spot - Adam Koppel

  Jan 15, 2026

  Transformers #28is a thrilling and unflinching new chapter full of sharp writing and gorgeous art that illustrates the creative team's willingness to push the boundaries for fans who grew up with the IP, taking the series in a decidedly more mature and dangerous direction (for the Autobots at least). Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

  Jan 14, 2026

  Kirkman and Mora have kept the series rolling smoothly following the departures of Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona. After setting the stage for the next big arc, the creative team unleashes some horrifying chaos as Megatron primes his Decepticons to resume their war against the Autobots. This was a solid opening act for this latest conflict. Hopefully, Kirkman can resist the urge to dramatically shrink the cast by the time this conflict concludes. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  AIPT - Crooker

  Jan 14, 2026

  An absolute landmark issue for this series, breaking a glass ceiling fans have been asking for since the book began. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini

  Jan 14, 2026

  Transformers #28 is a very focused and concise issue that continues to build this world in interesting ways. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  ComicsOnline - Matt Sernaker

  Jan 17, 2026

  Dan Mora continues to deliver insanely stunning takes on the world of Transformers (let's be real, he's killing it on ALL of the books he's drawing across publishers), and the new upgrades to a fan-favorite character were a welcomed addition to the Transformers story. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez

  Jan 14, 2026

  TRANSFORMERS #28 delivers on the promise that this series respects its characters enough to make death mean something. Megatron's return as a focused, terrifying force ends any notion the Autobots are winning, and the balance between strategy and visual impact proves the stakes are real. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  COMICON - Austin Gorton

  Jan 19, 2026

  The fallout from the events of issue #25 and the creative team change continue in Transformers #28, as two characters undergo significant…transformations, while the expansion of the Energon Universe kicks into another gear. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Jan 14, 2026

  Kirkman is working with inter-franchise architecture  that's been around for several years now. The crossovers compromise the integrity of an issue that could have theoretically explored a lot more with respect to the title characters. There's a lot that's being drawn into the complex complexity of all of the different elements of the.Energon Universe. It may be a little bit more than a single issue can handle. Kirkman DOES modulate the script and keep the action moving with a degree of balance. It just isn't terribly satisfying for anyone who might be particularly interested in any one of the franchisees being brought to the page here. Read Full Review