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Incredibly artwork and an Intriguing setting with a setup driven by characterization. This is a strong start to a story and a worthy addition to Stan Sakai's legacy.

What a brilliant comic. Hits you in the feels, hard.

Not gonna lie, the cover for Transformers #29, had me concerned … the cover A art just isn’t that good, however EVERY page of the interior was spectacular. This was an all-out, straight-up, action packed issue! Picking up right where issue 28 left off, Megatron was literally eating Trailbreaker and Optimus Prime has had enough. He goes after Megatron with full force and before you can say “one sha ll stand, one shall fall” it becomes a massive brawl between all of the Autobots and all of the Decepticons. Each page is rendered with beautiful precision by Dan Mora … this guy is an Action Master (see what I did there). No humans … no M.A.S.K. … just robot on robot combat! Well done and exactly what the series needed. Arcee, Magnus, even Beachcomber all got their moments, top tier from the first page to the last. Best book of the week … maybe the month! more

10/10 no notes.

Smiled like a 5 year old.

Brutal.

Alright ... Transformers 28 was STACKED with all sorts of story points and some action mixed in for good measure. Megatron is going cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, Arcee is becoming the new Magnus, Spike & Carly are getting back to normal, Autobots "roll out", and Trailbreaker has a bad day. This was a great Transformers comic, giving everyone a little something while dropping a cliffhanger at the end. T he story & pace are on point and the art ... WOW ... Optimus Prime has seldom looked so good. My only issue was that they keep putting peanut butter in my chocolate ... I really think the MASK plot should be in GI Joe or it's own book. Still an excellent issue and I highly recommend it! more

The way Scott and Nick mimics the vibe and thrill that Frank Millers Batman run brought, it's amazing to relive that in this ongoing series. In my opinions it even surpasses Frank Millers.. Just be aware that this Batman series will be read by our kids and their friends.

Keep reading this, its the best.

Snyder is kind of a guy whose work when being extreme, or in this case Absolute, can be an absolute banger, or a shitshow.

Thankfully, this is absolute banger. What a comic and what a story.

This issue just blew me away. Non stop suspense til the end with so much heart for Bruce and Waylon's friendship to make such an over the top story carry so impactful. This series is some of Snyder's best work if not his best.

Horrific.

Confusing but in a way that I enjoy being confused.

Im behind on this and I see the mixed scores.

But I dug this.

It plays with a lot of cosmic ideas ad Kirby-isms but at its core its about a team having to realize their role and what they can do to help in a hopeless situation. The part with Daredevil was insanely cool in its 4th wall breaking and utilizing comic structure as a weapon.

Its not quite fully poignant bit I see the vision. I like it.more

This was a much hyped issue and it delivers on the horror angle snd the reveal of this monstrous figure.

Snyder shows off his storytelling chops here, but keeps things simple. Hes playing on concepts that he's had for the Joker for some time, but he gives it a more modern, more timely take that reflects a lot of modern urban legends of corrupt, untouchable evil billionaires.

He takes the framework of Bruce Wayne that we know more traditionally as a billionaire with a strong sense of moral justice and empathy, and flips it up its head. Mixing it with a laughing clown, with the joke being all of those who incur his wrath in his lust for power.

This Joker is a guy who does seemingly good things all so he can use the world as his plaything. Its an introducing that manages to be intriguing, enticing, but also memorable. To a skeptic it may read as a second attempt at the Batman who Laughs. But the presentation here? Aided by the brilliant lineart of Jock, sells this as a fresh take on a very old villain, whilst sticking to Snyders tried and true strengths.

Jocks art is the perfect fit for this issue. I've heard critiques of his work saying that he is simply copying what worked from predecessors, but on a weaker level. I dont agree. I think he's some himself as a pretty great storyteller while crafting a visual trademark entirely his own. Simply no other books look like his do.

Excited to see where the series goes from here.more

I don't give out 10s often, but this is a perfect comic. Art is great and the story makes you feel.

I had phantom pains while reading this comic. Which, in this case, is a good thing.

Another perfect issue.

This issue is an EASY 10/10.

This is comicbook excellence at its zenith. You could teach an art class how to make a comic with this, just this issue alone. It has everything a good comic book must have, and has it in excess.

The writing is brilliant. The wording of the dislogue mimicking spontaneous thought if the protagonist, flowing alongside the colorful, hopeless panels ... its incredible, truly.

The art... this is a masterclass in comic book art. And art in general. Everything is here. Lighting, figure work, paneling, pacing, angling, it is ALL there. This is insane, how good this is.

The narrative itself simple, but complete. Thus could be a short film. You dont even need to read the two prior issues to enjoy this.

On the running for the beat issue I've read all year. And I loved the first two. But this, this could be a landmark single issue. There is so much fine tuned, refined excellence of comic book crafting here. If this isn't under consideration for multiple eisners next season I dont know what they're looking for. more

- Art wise this is the best comic series of the year -

Story it's awesome but for now the most unique concept ever. And so a subscription is earned.

Waited a while to grab this. Was gonna pass but the high praise for the art got me to give it a go.

I was not disappointed. The art is astonishing, but thats hardly surprising. That said the detail and color work and composition and storytelling are all at peak levels here. Finch puts his decades of expertise on full display and it is a marvel to witness.

But the story here doesn't slack either. Its a very straightforward narrative but the character work is clear and direct; and what worldbuilding is there is done well.

I think I'll be picking up the whole series. more