I guess I was expecting a bit more than just Thor acting as a big power battery.

Looks like this is going to be a series of one-off shorts as the storylines started in the first issue are abandoned here. What is most disheartening is that this issue isn't as funny, but not for lack of trying.

Batman is the type of character that can't really get over his parents since they function as the central drive for his character... but that doesn't mean it doesn't get tiresome.

This is probably Punchline's best appearance so far, which doesn't say much.

I actually enjoyed the lettering on the Batman cape, it was my favourite part. I don't know what that says about me.

The unknown actor filling in Batman's void is actually the most interesting element of this issue.

Oh cool, this issue finally starts to develop new plot and continuity that can blossom and fill in the interim time frame on Cybertron where the Autobots and Decepticons on earth lay dormant. Straxus is quickly becoming a formidable tyrant, the but introducing heavy hitters like Scorponok and Deathsaurus ensures that his power grab will not come so easily.

Well, the main character seems like a douche, but the setup is interesting.

As soon as Usagi acts out of character, I as the reader know that he's hiding something, yet the reveal is no less exciting.

Usagi and Mariko are as adorable as ever, especially their cute child selves in the flashback

The world and premise are introduced nicely; it's essentially a futurized fishing economy getting choked out by corporatization. It's a pretty quick read though, so there isn't enough time to feel invested in the characters. A double-length first issue might have helped.

We continue with a broad focus of the larger societal implications of the pandemic and, worse, Trevor Lane's fascist agenda. It's bleak, but the resistance gives me hope.

It's not bad, Batman's relationship with Catwoman is the most compelling part. The convoluted plot, not so much

Yes, the billionaires' propensity to cut corners at every turn will be their downfall!

The backup dog story is fantastic and weird. I always knew it was the dog with the shifty eyes!

The dog makes all the important decision for the billionaires. What makes this funny is that it might as well be reality because it wouldn't be much of a difference from the way the world works right now.

I didn't care much for the abstract backup material this time around. What's the deal with the recipes?

Simon Furman is working the Dinobots into the OG Transformers lore so they're a bit more meaningful, but the laser focus on continuity leaves much to be desired from the narrative and characters.

The plot's alright but nothing special.

A decent wrap to this arc. The series could end here, but looks like it isn't finished.

The action gets turned up to eleven for this final issue in an attempt to step up the already insane action, but it's worth it. The story wraps in a sombre place and leaves room to be revisited. I don't know what else to say, unless Three Jokers surpasses this, it will easily be the best thing coming out from pandemic era DC.

The DNA/dental record thing and the breaking or the treadmill are ridiculous, but the plot is interesting and well paced, taking full advantage of the comic book medium.

Barbara takes center-stage. Her drastic change in character is entirely justified and I feel for her.

Very intense issue.

Wow, Mirka Andolfo almost makes me root for the horrible monsters, which is kind of amazing. Each issue gets better and better, I'm glad I stuck around.

What a fantastically gross issue.

It's as well constructed as the fist White Knight run, but the premise isn't as interesting. Why do we need to have historical analogues for all of these characters, and what reason would Alfred have to keep this secret until now?

Another promising run from Sean Murphy.

So the Visionaries just permanently exist in the background of Cybertron now? It's funny, this was probably one of the better issue of this series, but it can't save a bad series. I'll be honest, the Transformers universe was better off before this story ever existed and that's probably the most frustrating part.

There is also a revelation that definitely ties into the main Tranformers books and will come up later, so it's not even like I can pretend this never happened. more

Seeing all of the iterations of the batmobiles together pushes my fan-boy buttons, but it's the the satisfying resolution to this truly noteworthy Batman story that seals the deal. Finally, a great series that sticks the landing.

I'd also like to acknowledge just how humanized Bruce is in this series. He's often portrayed as infallible, always knowing the answer to everything and being one step ahead. But he makes genuine, emotionally-driven mistakes and grows as a character in this series, which is a rare treat for Batman.

Now, if we only found out what's under the floorboard in Alfred's quarters... more

We finally learn more about what happened with Jason Todd and it makes a huge difference in grounding this series.

Another dope issue.

First, let me get two grievances out of the way:

One, the Jack's not going to be able to match Batman in hand-to-hand combat, even with years of training, don't even go there.

Two, is Bruce Wayne wearing his costume under a skin-suit, under his bath robe? What is happening!? Lol.

That being said, this series is amazing as we watch Batman finally go too far. A dark revelation between the Waynes and the Frieses makes it even better. more

There is still no reason for Sarah Connor to hang around, she was very clear in the original Terminator film that she wasn't about this life - it was thrust upon her and she couldn't escape.