News a Rama posted an interview with the writer. He took some time to explain some of the context of the how and why he approached this story: What If OPTIMUS PRIME Killed MEGATRON? In DEVIATIONS, He Did | Newsarama.com
Please don't have him write the book set in G1 cartoon continuity. Give it to flint Dille. Edit: Whaaat? On comixology the book has 4 stars?
No. Not G1 with this author. Nonononononononononononononono!!! Seriously. NO! Seriously, hyping this book in media will only do harm to IDW and their TF line. This isn't any kind of artistic experiment, it's just a very juvenile fanfic with the only worthwile idea there (Megascream's design) coming from the artists. It makes the simplest possible writing coming from Budiansky back when he was just shilling toys in comic books looking like a freakin "War&Peace" in comparison. Sunbow as simple as it was is Akira Kurosawa next to this book.
There's no -1 rating, unfortunately. I can give it 1, but otherwise won't help. Yeah, I agree with the "author" that there's a considerable interest in G1-era TF comics. Just not with him.
I've read it, and it is a waste, Spoiler Hot Rod has his character assassinated (along with the rest of the season 3 cast who all die in a pointless and contrived manner) It was obviously written by someone who didn't like anything post season 2, and that is why he should not have been given the reigns in the first place, it should have been given to Flinte Dille. It's devivative and replaces the feeling of hope from the original movie with a depressive shadow of what makes the 86 movie still watchable. I'm not saying the guy can't write, but I have read better fan fiction than this. If it was a different universe, then I might understand, but this is presented as the G1 cartoon universe and the characters should act as such, just because it splits off from the original occurrence doesn't mean that all characters should suddenly be jerks, especially Optimus Prime As much as it pains me, I think I would rather see a Michael Bay adaptation of the 86 movie than read this again, at least that would be entertaining. You really shouldn't pay money for it unfortunately.
I would say spoilers, but you've just saved many people $4. Although it does bring something to the table. Why don't we come up with our own version of alternate universes? Optimus Prime survives, but so does Megatron. Megatron pulls Starscream into space with him and they go to Unicron together. Both get reformatted and Shockwave has assumed command, but he instantly returns it to Megatron (now Galvatron). Then, Galvatron and Megascream return to earth and attack the Autobots. The movie continues with Optimus and Hot Rod together at all times, with Optimus as a mentor figure. No angst and visions of Optimus dying. No Autobot casualties that happened in the comics. In the final battle, you have Megascream and Galvatron VS Optimus and Hot Rod. Optimus Prime prepares to open the matrix, but in the process it also reformats Hot Rod into Rodimus Prime. But it doesn't kill Unicron. Instead, Cybertron transforms into Primus and kills Unicron. BEST. DEVIATION. EVER. Or not. Could be utter shit as I'm doing this as I go. Not planning on making a whole fanfiction about it. What am I, from Tumblr?!
I really don't understand some people here. That you and the majority think it's utter bullshit doesn't mean you have to give spoilers for those people who do plan to read it. It's not up to you where people should spend their own money on.
I actually used the spoiler tag back when I was discussing it. Well, not on the 'how it should've happened', but still.
This sort-of almost happened: The Secret of Cybertron - Transformers Wiki Maybe this should've been the basis of the 'What if?'.
While I wouldn't go as far as saying it was the worst comic I've ever read, I do have to say that I was very disappointed with it. Sure, it was interesting idea to see what someone's take on "what if" Prime didn't die, but I honestly feel that I've read better fan-fiction which could come up with a more interesting plot-line and outcome. Also, I agree with many others here, where some of the character lines are just off. Especially some of Magnus's lines... it just doesn't sound like something he'd say.
I'll spoiler my post if it helps you feel better. Just trying to save people some money and a feeling of anger at the end of reading it.
But yeah, this comic is still utter garbage, spoilers or no spoilers. Haven't read Beast Within. Is that worse or better?
