Transformers #36

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• 10

  Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

  Sep 10, 2026

  Transformers 36 might wrap one arc, but there’s so many exciting storylines in the works now that it feels like a great time to be a Transformers Energon Universe fan. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

  Sep 08, 2026

  Transformers #36 nails how impactful of a threat Cobra-La is. The main cover of this comic book alone should tell you how big of a deal they are with the major Transformers debut we get here. It all works to show how the Energon Universe has opened the door for many different storylines for Transformers to deal beyond the Autobots vs Decepticons. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini

  Sep 09, 2026

  Transformers #36 closes one chapter while opening several more, delivering the triumphant debut of Superion, the arrival of Cobra La, Starscream’s ominous return, and a promising new path for expanding the Energon Universe. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell

  Sep 09, 2026

  Transformers #36 delivers an exciting escalation for the Energon Universe, pairing the arrival of Cobra-La with Superion’s impressive debut and several ominous developments involving Starscream and Dr. Arkeville. Strong writing and dynamic artwork make this a compelling issue that leaves the larger conflict more unpredictable than ever. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  AIPT - Crooker

  Sep 09, 2026

  Forging ahead with trying to make the universe even more connected, Kirkman's Transformers sits head and shoulders above the rest of the EU. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Crusaders - Al Mega

  Sep 13, 2026

  Transformers #36 is controlled chaos, and I mean that as a compliment. Kirkman keeps widening the Energon Universe without losing the emotional center, Howard draws Cybertronians like several tons of metal actually occupy the page, Spicer gives every battlefield its own pulse, and Wooton keeps the noise organized. It is not perfect, and the sheer number of active story threads occasionally makes the book feel like three missiles being launched at you simultaneously, but this is exactly how an arc finale should operate. Pay off what came before, hurt somebody, move the board, then leave me staring at the final page saying, “Oh, you motherfuckers.” Mission accomplished. Read Full Review

• 7.5

  Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez

  Sep 09, 2026

  Transformers #36 wraps up a few loose ends and brings Cobra-La into the Transformers story in the big way. Robert Kirkman’s script still feels like we’re in a transition period, but one that’s coming into focus. Fortunately, Jason Howard’s artwork makes the one big battle shine. Read Full Review