Following the events of Transformers: Devastation, long-lost Cybertronians are returning from a dead dimension with plans to set off a cosmic event that could mean the end of our universe as we know it! Can the Autobots retrieve an all-knowing, all-seeing artifact before the coming apocalypse, despite having a double agent in their midst? But would that even save them from Nemesis Prime's master plan? Originally presented in one-shots featuring Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, and Sideswipe.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great story!,
This review is from: Revelations (The Transformers: Spotlight) (Paperback)
Long time Transformer scribe Simon Furman was allowed his own take on IDW's reboot of the Transformers "Generation 1" franchise. This collection, "Revelation", follows up on 3 previous volumes, as well as several Spotlight issues. The proper reading order would be: Infiltration, Escalation, Devastation, Revelation, and Maximum Dinobots. To help fill out some gaps, there are 3 volumes of Spotlights as well. I only give it 4 stars instead of 5 due to its truncated nature, but that was mandated by publisher IDW. Revelation was originally to be a 6-issue set, to be followed by other 6-issue set called "Expansion". IDW wanted to move the Transformers in a new direction with their All Hail Megatron series, so they gave Furman only 4 issues for Revelation, as well as "Maximum Dinobots" to tie up some loose ends.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rushed, disjointed storyline, a bit morbid,
This review is from: Revelations (The Transformers: Spotlight) (Paperback)
I picked up Revelations mainly for the more professional, less comic book style art not realizing it had such a disjointed alternate universe storyline. I have read many of the "classic" series but I am not a fan of traditional boxy comic art or the latest "slam, bang" in the face art style. I like solid writing and quality art. Granted this is a series that is continued in another volume but for me the Transformers Universe is confusing enough as it is so this volume seemed a little disjointed and out of sync.
Generation One fans may have trouble with the plot. I don't mind the use of humans, the kids in this story are smart and capable, but the storyline is poorly written in my opinion. One thing in this issue I really do not like is how Sideswipe is being spotlighted, or rather what he was turned into. Unless you read the whole series you really don't know what the deal is with Sunstreaker's capture either. They definitely do not seem like brothers here. And Hound is featured as uncharacteristically bossy and loud. There are really not a lot of good Gen 1 stories out there (next to zero with good art) so hence my disappointment. I do like the artwork which is very much like the way I think transformers should look. Hot Rod is in unusual form and refreshingly acting more like an adult in this version. And I also liked the addition of the Decepticon mad scientist, Thunderwing in this story arc. Beyond that I am happy to see Optimus Prime featured quite a bit in this volume. And in a angst filled role but thankfully not one where he is mega suicidal or killed off for the umpteenth time for no reason. I would recommend this for a Gen 1 Transformers fan, but be prepared when you read it. Its not a keeper for a casual reader but still a good edition for any fan collection. If you are new to transformers or the comic this would only confuse you and it is not a good introduction to the characters because many of them are completely unlike the "real" Gen 1 and Gen 2 bots we know and love from the TV series. Overall 3 stars for the disjointed story and angry, out of character take on some of my favorite mechs.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Rushed, sloppy end to tightly woven series,
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This review is from: Revelations (The Transformers: Spotlight) (Paperback)
It is very fitting that what seems to be the end of the first major story arc in IDW's series is called 'Revelation' and not 'Resolution'. Told as a collection of Spotlights, this installment of the story arc seems to forget that there are Decepticons, humans, and several other standing issues on the Autobot's plate.
Considering the threat being dealt with, the characters could be forgiven for brushing these issues aside, but the writers ignoring them is different. I was enjoying the slow build up in Infiltration, Escalation, and Devastation, but the finale leaves something to be desired.
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