What a exciting two years this has been in the Transformers fandom! What began in Void Rivals with an appearance from Jetfire, Transformers has been non-stop action, great characterizations and spectacular art and typography. The 24th issue released last week to wrap up the Daniel Warren Johnson era and so much happened. I don’t want…
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Comic Connoisseur: Energon Universe SDCC Reveals
This is way late, but I wanted to post this anyway. I am a big fan of what Image/Skybound is doing with the Transformers and G.I. Joe properties. After what IDW crafted with their universe, I didn’t think it could be topped, but these creative teams have crafted a modern classic with their story to…
One Shall Stand…Transformers #24 Preview
It all comes down to this! The story that started in Void Rivals with Jetfire getting reactivated by Darak and Solila, concludes its first 24 issue epic with Transformers #24. And fittingly we will get a battle between Optimus and Megatron. I’m honestly sad to see this creative team go. They have crafted such a…
Enter: Mephisto! Marvel Legends Mephisto Now Up For Preorder
With a character like Mephisto, there aren’t many chances to get him out to retail. I mean, the guy is basically the devil. But for most Marvel Legends fans he is a character that has been long missing from collections. When the Engine of Vengance campaign was going on there were a lot of people…
Comic Connoisseur: Transformers #23 Preview
I’m not sure how I feel about the current run of Transformers ending soon. I know Kirkman is taking over writing duties soon and Dan Mora pencils, and they are both great, but it won’t be the same. The current writing and art by Daniel Warren Johnson has been superb. I feel they may derail…
ComiConnoisseur: First Look: Blood and Thunder Are Our Last Hope in Blood & Thunder #2
Blood & Thunder is one of legendary creator and Image Comics Chairman, Robert Kirkman’s newest books. Like a lot of his other series, The Walking Dead, Invincible, Oblivion Song, etc., this book is set to be an instant classic. The book follows a bounty hunter, Blood, and her talking gun, Thunder, as they travel the…
Marvel Legends Series 85th Anniversary Venom
Hasbro is currently running their Marvel 85th Anniversary line of figures. Most of what they have revealed has not been exciting to me. I do want Superior Spider-Man and Skaar, but for the most part nothing has been all that exciting. This Venom, while a nice looking figure, isn’t anything new. Well, that’s not 100%…
Marvel Legends Fanstream Reveals 4/15/24
What a stream! There were so many great reveals that I’m probably going to break my promise to myself not to preorder anything. Let’s take a look at the promo images Hasbro sent out today. Let’s just start with the star of the stream, Danny Ketch, the Ghost Rider with motorcycle! When I think of…
Transformers Studio Series 86 Commander Class Ultra Magnus Official Images
During SDCC last week, Hasbro had their Transformers panel revealing a bunch of new figures coming soon. One that instantly caught my eye is the upcoming Studio Series Ultra Magnus. This isn’t just a straight up reuse of the Siege Ultra Magnus mold. Judging by the images, this looks to be a new figure drawing…
Marvel Legends X-men ’97 Magento Roleplay Helmet
Hasbro’s Marvel Legends line has included roleplay items for some years now. To date, they have mostly been MCU related, with the exception of the Punisher War Machine helmet. I have only purchased one so far, the Infinity Gauntlet. It’s an incredible piece and it is fun to take it to the Austin Comic-Con while…