Transformers #31

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• 10

  AIPT - Crooker

  Apr 08, 2026

  A blend of old and new, with some character reveals that'll make your jaw hit the floor faster than you can say "Bumblebee is still dead." Read Full Review

• 9.6

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Apr 08, 2026

  Transformers #31 takes us on a journey to breakdown Megatron. The powerful scenes of him being tortured and coerced will resonate with readers and keep them turning the pages. The artwork will make you stop and appreciate what’s going on in this issue. This one is a total package of awesomeness and should be at the top of everyone’s list to pick up at the shop this week. This is my Pick of the Week, so you should grab a copy and find out why. Read Full Review

• 9.6

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Apr 08, 2026

  It remains to be seen exactly where Kirkman’s taking Megatron with this particular storyline. Given how interesting and original the 31st chapter feels, it would seem pretty strange to go through all of the trouble he’s gone through to simply make Megatron reemerge as Galvatron again. Kirkman seems to be pushing it a bit in that direction. Hopefully he can deliver Megatron in a more novel direction after all of the punishment... Read Full Review

• 9.5

  Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

  Apr 08, 2026

  Transformers 31 is a very solid read that appears to lay the groundwork for some key storylines in future issues. Read Full Review

• 9.2

  The Comic Book Spot - Adam Koppel

  Apr 08, 2026

  Transformers #31 is another remarkable issue, featuring a narrowly focused story for a notably narrow focused character. The terse script delivers a shocking story and finale, while the artwork sings. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini

  Apr 08, 2026

  Transformers #31 is an excellent exploration into the horrifying psyche of Megatron, leading to some pretty big reveals for the Energon Universe. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez

  Apr 08, 2026

  Transformers #31 is a heavy, essential chapter that trades surface-level action for a deep, systemic deconstruction of Megatron’s quest for autonomy. The creative team masterfully balances visceral, jagged art with a narrative that challenges our understanding of Decepticon history. While the brief focus on the supporting cast might leave some readers wanting more, the central conflict delivers a high-value return on the reader’s time. This issue earns its place in a limited comic budget by proving that even a veteran franchise can find fresh, meaningful stories in its oldest villains. Read Full Review

• 8.5

  Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

  Apr 06, 2026

  Transformers #31 does a fantastic job providing even greater insight into what molded Megatron to be the character he is in the present day. The gladiator-like experience makes you understand but not excuse Megatron’s actions since returning. He has molded by a truly brutal experience that is not just from the Autobots vs Decepticons war. What this means for what will happen next with the Decepticons will be very interesting to see play out. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Crusaders - Al Mega

  Apr 09, 2026

  Transformers #31 is a sharp, sinister, mythology-heavy winner that takes readers inside Megatron’s fractured psyche and comes out with one of the most compelling chapters in the series so far. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Comic Book Clique - Sawyer Peek

  Apr 11, 2026

  After an issue that redefined leadership and fractured the Autobots, shifting entirely to Megatron feels less like escalation and more like a detour. Read Full Review