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WARNING ! Spoilers ahead forTransformers#9Optimus Prime and his Autobots have suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Decepticons , as theEnergon Universeera ofTransformerskicks into an even higher cogwheel than readers have become accustomed to . While thesmall band Cybertronians ground on Earthhave been trade reversal since awakening inTransformers#1 , a game - changing component introduce in the latest issue may have tipped the scale in the Decepticons ’ favor .
Transformers#9 – written by Daniel Warren Johnson , with art by Jorge Corona – opens with the Decepticons establishing a bridge between Cybertron and Earth . Shockwave arrives through the Modern vena portae , and the herculean Decepticon manages to gain the upper helping hand on the Autobots .
Shockwave enters the sceneby transforming into his alt - mode as a laser pistol . Soundwave then uses him to take aim at a incapacitated Cliffjumper , butRatchet stick out in front of him at the last minute , sacrificing himself to save the vernal Autobot .
In the Energon Universe continuity , Shockwave was impart in control of Cybertron after Megatron chased Optimus Prime to search the universe for more Energon .
2023 was the year of the Energon Universe , as Skybound debuted its shared continuity , launchin all - new Transformers and G.I. Joe series .
Ratchet’s Sacrifice Comes As The Autobots Reach A Brutal Low Point
Transformers#9 – Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer & Rus Wooton
With Ratchet seemingly dead , the Autobots scramble to reorganize against the Decepticons . Optimus then faces off against Shockwave , taunt that the two had tangled millennia ago on Cybertron . “ Shall I make you cry for a second prison term ? ” taunts Optimus Prime , but he presently finds himself overwhelmed by all the Decepticons , which Shockwave uses to his reward by place Prime in a piledriver – keeping thepro - wrestle connection alert and well in the newTransformers . Shockwave direct the time to crow over Prime ’s comatose form , but he ’s stopped from delivering the kill blow by Elita-1 arrive through the portal .
Although Elita-1 furnish a last - arcminute save , the tide of the battle has already turn . Overrun by the Decepticons , Elita-1 takes charge and convincesPrime to “ transubstantiate and wave out , ” sadlyleaving the wounded Jazz and Cliffjumper behind to be capture by Shockwave . It ’s a lurid turn of event , and something that Prime will more than potential twist with in future issues . It may not be traditionally “ larger-than-life , ” but Prime is a leader , and thus has to make tough decisions for the goodness of all .
This is why Daniel Warren Johnson ’s cover forTransformers#9 work so well , as Optimus Prime is quite literally carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders .
The Autobots Losses Are Severe In The Energon Universe’s Latst Battle
Ratchet Killed; Jazz & Cliffjumper Captured
This is why Daniel Warren Johnson ’s cover forTransformers#9 works so well , as Optimus Prime is quite literally carrying the weight of the world on his shoulder . Even though Prime was able to kill Starscream during his brief tenure as leader of the Decepticons , the conflate might of Soundwave and Shockwave try too much for the Autobot loss leader . Now thatMegatron has gained his freedomfrom Cobra - La , he ’ll almost certainly be looking for a rematch , as well . With so manyTransformersenemies running rearing in the Energon Universe , it ’s not a great time in the Energon Universe to be one of Optimus Prime ’s Autobots .
Transformers#9is available now from Skybound Entertainment .
Transformers # 9 ( 2024 )
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Transformers is a multimedia franchise consisting of movies, TV Shows, video games, and comics. The franchise centers on a race of humanoid robots called the autobots who must protect Earth from the Decepticons. Some of the most popular characters include Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. In 2007, the first live-action movie in the franchise was released starring Shia Labeouf.
