IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review
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WRECK THE HALLS
(Spoiler free-ish)
(Spoiler free-ish)
Synopsis
FROSTY RECEPTION! THE WRECKERS journey to Nome, Alaska to track down the number one suspect in PROWL’s disappearance—their former human ally, VERITY CARLO!
Who doesn't seem at her best, really...
Story
The holiday period has brought the second chapter in this new, updated Wreckers story, which deals with the old, outdated motives and reasoning of the Wreckers - and all the terrible terrible things they did at some point. Oh, and somehow Prowl - of course - is involved too. How does the story hold up?
On subtle threads
The Noisemaze and Prowl's mind are explored a little further, as Nick Roche digs into the four-letter-P-word's ego and dreams (no electric sheep, unless they're in perfect, precise order), but despite the creepiness of off-panel Tarantulas Mesothulas, we're not looking at the core of the issue just yet. Though we also are, in another way. It's complicated, okay?
See? Complex dialogue
From the preview shown, there is nothing I want to say here that might spoil the enjoyment of the various reveals along the way, as the Chimeracons are a bit of a treat and a half, drawing from a range of sources close to Roche's enjoyment as a consumer of Transformers fiction - and it really shows in the rationale behind their presence here, too.
Not shown here
I am not entirely convinced at how some of the established characters are being used by Roche, especially in the case of Arcee - who while still has all the possible valid reasons to be suspicious of practically everyone involved in the book, still manages to have a ..peculiar exchange with Springer much later in the book. I may just be reading it the wrong way, however, so don't hold me to that.
Art
Roche is definitely having fun, balancing his writing with the attention he pays to his art. Again, there are many many spoilers that would come out of spending too much time on what he does with the design of a number of characters across the issue, but the action is nicely fluid, dynamic and hopping off the page with organic vitality.
Can you bear the suspense?
Josh Burcham, additionally, plays with the sudden shifts of setting, both interior and internal, past and present, through flashbacks, PTSD-esque scenes and panels focused on Springer and Kup, and some seriously vibrant and slightly disturbing colours in eye-shades, Energon spillages, and.. yeah. Alaska and the team's past are very different palettes. Very.
Oh dear
In Tom B. Long's lettering work, we find the new cast of characters find their own voices, as shown in Mesothulas's scenes, the heightened scenes with some of the characters, and a smattering of SHEEEEAAAGGGHs across the book, too. On the cover front, we have a similar selection to issue 1, Roche and Burcham bring Stakeout close to the action, guest Stephen Mooney with Burcham show the still misfitting Arcee, and Andrew Griffith also teams up with Burcham for another LSTOW-centric variant (thumbnailed).
Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead
As you've seen until now, there is a lot in this issue which I really do not want to talk about too openly in a review, giving a chance to readers to appreciate in their own time and on their own reading - but, that said, if you're a fan of Beast Wars in any of its incarnations, and even some Armada, why not, you may just want to pick this up for the smug smirk factor.
I have to show this again
The story is proceeding with enough mystery and dangling threads that it feels it could very much head *anywhere* from here. It also is a fairly dense read, with some seriously serious moments underpinned by dark, bleak humour, especially in the over-bulked shape of Guzzle, and confirms some of what Roche was saying in terms of LSTOW being a super-edit - there is a lot going on here, take your time, it's very much worth it.
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½ out of
½ out of Credit(s): IDW, Va'al
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Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751237)
Posted by Genericon #378 on December 31st, 2015 @ 11:51am CST
Posted by Genericon #378 on December 31st, 2015 @ 11:51am CST
So what happened to Stakeout? Did he die? I need to know these things!
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751247)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 31st, 2015 @ 1:14pm CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 31st, 2015 @ 1:14pm CST
Well it's nice to see Carnivac again but then it's an IDW version that differs greatly from the G1 character I'm very fond of so just cos he's called that and is a wolf doesn't mean I'm going to automatically be a fan. Though was nice seeing a version of him and a version of Springer in same story again after all these years.
Yeah I found the Arcee bit odd too. She's a bit with the bitchy and then it's like she's coming on to Springer later on. Women...
Anyways it's ok. I still get put off by a lot of the faces (I just don't like how Roche draws most of them, don't get why Springer has such a pudgy squishy looking nose either) but it's not bad.
Yeah I found the Arcee bit odd too. She's a bit with the bitchy and then it's like she's coming on to Springer later on. Women...
Anyways it's ok. I still get put off by a lot of the faces (I just don't like how Roche draws most of them, don't get why Springer has such a pudgy squishy looking nose either) but it's not bad.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751248)
Posted by RevTibe on December 31st, 2015 @ 1:21pm CST
Posted by RevTibe on December 31st, 2015 @ 1:21pm CST
Try to show a bit more class, mate. Anyways, after her comment about Springer's eyes - "It's hard not to notice that you - all of you - the worse things have gotten, the more... engaged you seem." Looks like it ties into an observation about all the Wreckers, not just Springer.Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah I found the Arcee bit odd too. She's a bit with the bitchy and then it's like she's coming on to Springer later on. Women...
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751249)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 31st, 2015 @ 1:30pm CST
Was meant to be a lil snarky joke on the characterization of many female characters in mostly male-centric comic books and the rather unlikable portrayal of IDW's Arcee but yeah sorry. I'll shush now.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 31st, 2015 @ 1:30pm CST
RevTibe wrote:Try to show a bit more class, mate.Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah I found the Arcee bit odd too. She's a bit with the bitchy and then it's like she's coming on to Springer later on. Women...
Was meant to be a lil snarky joke on the characterization of many female characters in mostly male-centric comic books and the rather unlikable portrayal of IDW's Arcee but yeah sorry. I'll shush now.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751331)
Posted by LE0KING on January 1st, 2016 @ 1:51am CST
Posted by LE0KING on January 1st, 2016 @ 1:51am CST
The dialog in this was... difficult... too many -heh- unnecessary breaks a- and pauses.
Seriously though, it was like he wrote each characters' dialogue separately, for a couple panels Springer and Arcee are arguing, while on the same panel verity is talking about something completely different. I found myself rereading pages just to follow the story. I think that's why so many people were confused with Arcee commenting on Springer's eyes. It just wasn't well written.
The art was fun though! (except that guzzle scene... gross)
Seriously though, it was like he wrote each characters' dialogue separately, for a couple panels Springer and Arcee are arguing, while on the same panel verity is talking about something completely different. I found myself rereading pages just to follow the story. I think that's why so many people were confused with Arcee commenting on Springer's eyes. It just wasn't well written.
The art was fun though! (except that guzzle scene... gross)
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751342)
Posted by Va'al on January 1st, 2016 @ 3:32am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 1st, 2016 @ 3:32am CST
Here's some stuff between me and Roche.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751343)
Posted by Va'al on January 1st, 2016 @ 3:33am CST
Guzzle is really not well. At all.
Posted by Va'al on January 1st, 2016 @ 3:33am CST
LE0KING wrote:The art was fun though! (except that guzzle scene... gross)
Guzzle is really not well. At all.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751389)
Posted by Syn_13 on January 1st, 2016 @ 10:42am CST
Posted by Syn_13 on January 1st, 2016 @ 10:42am CST
I thought this was a much better issue than the first. I did like the first, but I guess where it was setting the scene it was always going to be a slow burner. I'll admit that a large part of it was me expecting it to be something it was never going to be. I initially hoped the first issue would be a little more bombastic and visceral, much like LSotW was, but it's clear that Roche is going for a darker story here. It jarred me slightly as I didn't expect the slower pace and gritty visuals, but I'm seeing the merits of it now.
I've really enjoyed IDW's post-war Transformers, and Roche is building upon the themes that Barber and Roberts have handled so well. The emotional fallout of the war, soldiers bred for killing that have had to reintegrate into society, outcasts given a chance for retribution and redemption. This issue explored these themes - Carnivac's dialogue, Springer's PTSD, Roadbuster defaulting back to hostility to get answers, Kup's regret after the realisation of what he had done. Even the brutal scene with Guzzle effectively drinking the 'blood' of his victim just shows how f***ed up these individuals have become as a result of the things they've gone through.
I liked the reveal of the 'Chimeracons', amsuing since I thought nothing of the animals in the first issue. I wasn't ever a Beast Wars fan but I did like their inclusion, nice to see more characters drafted into the IDW family.
There are still plenty unanswered questions - Verity's clearly not right, perhaps dying. Hubcap just seems off to me, I think there's more to him. Prowl's captor is pretty obvious and I doubt there's going to be a curveball there, but it's the why that's making me wonder more than the who.
I know some people aren't big on the artwork, but it works for me. Admittedly, I had to warm up to it, but now we're a couple of issues in I do appreciate the gritty, dark style that Roche brings.
After the first issue I wasn't pumped or excited for #2, but I can now say that Roche has piqued my interests and I'm intrigued to see where he's taking this.
I've really enjoyed IDW's post-war Transformers, and Roche is building upon the themes that Barber and Roberts have handled so well. The emotional fallout of the war, soldiers bred for killing that have had to reintegrate into society, outcasts given a chance for retribution and redemption. This issue explored these themes - Carnivac's dialogue, Springer's PTSD, Roadbuster defaulting back to hostility to get answers, Kup's regret after the realisation of what he had done. Even the brutal scene with Guzzle effectively drinking the 'blood' of his victim just shows how f***ed up these individuals have become as a result of the things they've gone through.
I liked the reveal of the 'Chimeracons', amsuing since I thought nothing of the animals in the first issue. I wasn't ever a Beast Wars fan but I did like their inclusion, nice to see more characters drafted into the IDW family.
There are still plenty unanswered questions - Verity's clearly not right, perhaps dying. Hubcap just seems off to me, I think there's more to him. Prowl's captor is pretty obvious and I doubt there's going to be a curveball there, but it's the why that's making me wonder more than the who.
I know some people aren't big on the artwork, but it works for me. Admittedly, I had to warm up to it, but now we're a couple of issues in I do appreciate the gritty, dark style that Roche brings.
After the first issue I wasn't pumped or excited for #2, but I can now say that Roche has piqued my interests and I'm intrigued to see where he's taking this.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751393)
Posted by RevTibe on January 1st, 2016 @ 11:24am CST
Personally, I'm just sitting here chanting "please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw,".
Va'al: Thanks for mentioning the eyes thing to Roche, I forgot how accessible comics writers/artists are these days!
Posted by RevTibe on January 1st, 2016 @ 11:24am CST
Oh, gotcha (guess this is a consequence of text communication). Personally, I think Arcee's actions here work well enough w/ the context and her characterization to not be out of place, but that's certainly a matter of taste.Carnivius_Prime wrote:RevTibe wrote:Try to show a bit more class, mate.Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah I found the Arcee bit odd too. She's a bit with the bitchy and then it's like she's coming on to Springer later on. Women...
Was meant to be a lil snarky joke on the characterization of many female characters in mostly male-centric comic books and the rather unlikable portrayal of IDW's Arcee but yeah sorry. I'll shush now.
Personally, I'm just sitting here chanting "please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw,".
Va'al: Thanks for mentioning the eyes thing to Roche, I forgot how accessible comics writers/artists are these days!
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751427)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 1st, 2016 @ 4:12pm CST
Golly ge wiz, he was right. awesome beast wars stuff here.
Guzzle needs help. Fast. and now.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 1st, 2016 @ 4:12pm CST
ProfessorParis wrote:Stampy???
Golly ge wiz, he was right. awesome beast wars stuff here.
Guzzle needs help. Fast. and now.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751547)
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 1st, 2016 @ 10:43pm CST
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 1st, 2016 @ 10:43pm CST
I like the bleak tone that this establishes, and I love how the colors are very unsaturated, as if they played with the story's grey morality.
THIS, SO MUCH THIS! Claw Jaw was my very first Transformer, so the moment I saw a squid, I squealed out loud thinking "OH MY GOD, COULD IT BE?!?"
So please, Nick, be gentle
RevTibe wrote:Personally, I'm just sitting here chanting "please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw,".
THIS, SO MUCH THIS! Claw Jaw was my very first Transformer, so the moment I saw a squid, I squealed out loud thinking "OH MY GOD, COULD IT BE?!?"
So please, Nick, be gentle
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751551)
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 1st, 2016 @ 10:57pm CST
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 1st, 2016 @ 10:57pm CST
I like the bleak tone that this establishes, and I love how the colors are very unsaturated, as if they played with the story's grey morality.
THIS, SO MUCH THIS! Claw Jaw was my very first Transformer, so the moment I saw a squid, I squealed out loud thinking "OH MY GOD, COULD IT BE?!?"
So please, Nick, be gentle
RevTibe wrote:Personally, I'm just sitting here chanting "please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw, please don't kill Claw Jaw,".
THIS, SO MUCH THIS! Claw Jaw was my very first Transformer, so the moment I saw a squid, I squealed out loud thinking "OH MY GOD, COULD IT BE?!?"
So please, Nick, be gentle
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751553)
Posted by RevTibe on January 1st, 2016 @ 11:01pm CST
Posted by RevTibe on January 1st, 2016 @ 11:01pm CST
I kinda get a vibe that Roadbuster or Guzzle are going to do something awful in addition to their current beating/eating the subdued, "Sins of the Wreckers" and all, and there's Claw Jaw sitting around as a defenseless prisoner, wouldn't that be a nice callback to the execution of Squadron X in Last Stand...
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1751554)
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 1st, 2016 @ 11:05pm CST
Oh god please no...they gotta show they've grown as characters, right?
Also, mods, the spoiler tags aren't working properly, they hide stuff in the formus, but on the news they don't work at all(and sorry for the double posting)
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 1st, 2016 @ 11:05pm CST
RevTibe wrote:I kinda get a vibe that Roadbuster or Guzzle are going to do something awful in addition to their current beating/eating the subdued, "Sins of the Wreckers" and all, and there's Claw Jaw sitting around as a defenseless prisoner, wouldn't that be a nice callback to the execution of Squadron X in Last Stand...
Oh god please no...they gotta show they've grown as characters, right?
Also, mods, the spoiler tags aren't working properly, they hide stuff in the formus, but on the news they don't work at all(and sorry for the double posting)
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1754112)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:17am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 11th, 2016 @ 12:17am CST
This story is very horrific and interesting at the same time. These guys have lots of issues on many sides, and it will be intriguing to see where this all goes.
And I doubt Roche will be anywhere near "gentle"
And I doubt Roche will be anywhere near "gentle"
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756185)
Posted by Va'al on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:04pm CST
Posted by Va'al on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:04pm CST
We have another preview for an upcoming IDW Transformers release, though this one comes via iTunes screenshots - Sins of the Wreckers #3 begins to unfold in the mirrored images below. Check them out, and keep an optic out in the next couple of weeks for the full preview!
SECRETS AND SINS! PROWL’s past—shrouded in mystery—begins to come to light… and the revelations aren’t pretty. But to get ahold of the missing AUTOBOT, the WRECKERS will have to face… the NOISEMAZE.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756187)
Posted by Microraptor on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:15pm CST
Posted by Microraptor on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:15pm CST
Don't worry Verity: It's still more comprehensible than Dreamwave artwork.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756191)
Posted by Va'al on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:39pm CST
Posted by Va'al on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:39pm CST
Those colours are amazing. Props to Burcham!
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756192)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:40pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:40pm CST
That noisemaze is disturbing, majorly so
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756198)
Posted by Windsweeper on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:59pm CST
Posted by Windsweeper on January 16th, 2016 @ 4:59pm CST
Mesothulas really reminds me of Armada Sideways rather than Tarantulas as some had speculated.
But then they are both agents of Unicron. Nothing saying they can't all be the same individual.
But then they are both agents of Unicron. Nothing saying they can't all be the same individual.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756200)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on January 16th, 2016 @ 5:03pm CST
Considering he's likely got some kind of bio-disguise like the Mayhem squad, he's both.
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on January 16th, 2016 @ 5:03pm CST
Windsweeper wrote:Mesothulas really reminds me of Armada Sideways rather than Tarantulas as some had speculated.
But then they are both agents of Unicron. Nothing saying they can't all be the same individual.
Considering he's likely got some kind of bio-disguise like the Mayhem squad, he's both.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756712)
Posted by Samsonator on January 17th, 2016 @ 10:27pm CST
Posted by Samsonator on January 17th, 2016 @ 10:27pm CST
Mesothulas's head is pretty clearly the non-mutant head from the original Tarantulas figure.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756761)
Posted by Va'al on January 18th, 2016 @ 4:25am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 18th, 2016 @ 4:25am CST
There's just so much of both, though, and with the Noisemaze concept introduced in there, perhaps there is a foundation to believing in a Sideways/Tarantulas merge of characters. They're both a motorbike (in Transmetal body for the latter), they share interests - I think it could work. 
(Someone else said it above/in the podcast too, I just can't find it right now!)
Also, Prowl is definitely about to shove him into the Noisemaze.
(Someone else said it above/in the podcast too, I just can't find it right now!)
Also, Prowl is definitely about to shove him into the Noisemaze.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1756987)
Posted by Samsonator on January 18th, 2016 @ 6:53pm CST
Posted by Samsonator on January 18th, 2016 @ 6:53pm CST
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it can't be a merging of characters. The colourscheme, while shared between both anyway, definitely skews more towards a Sideways-esque layout. I was merely pointing out that the head design is pulled straight from the Tarantulas toy. The Noisemaze name drop certainly lends some Sideways elements to the equation, as well. Thing about Sideways is, he's such a convoluted character with his supposed dimension-hopping, that some out there have theorized that BW Tarantulas was just Sideways in another universe, anyway. So it definitely works.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1757755)
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 20th, 2016 @ 6:37pm CST
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 20th, 2016 @ 6:37pm CST
Well, we know what the purpose of Hubcap is now.
All those funky wavelengths in his head (and probably his inbuilt communications filters and systems) just made him the underdog hero for the time being.
Or maybe he's actually a traitor.
I hope not.
I like him.
All those funky wavelengths in his head (and probably his inbuilt communications filters and systems) just made him the underdog hero for the time being.
Or maybe he's actually a traitor.
I hope not.
I like him.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1757781)
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 20th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CST
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 20th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CST
Sincere apologies for the doublepost, but I just noticed something rather interesting about Mesothulas.
Not only does he remind me of a darker counterpart to Brainstorm in personality, he appears to share the penchant for devastating weaponry as well. If you look in the top-right corner of the first page? That looks an awful lot like the Protoform X pod. There's some other nice possible touches here too. Next to that weird pillar thing in the center, there are three bodies connected to each other through chestports. Their overall shape looks a lot like the Reflector trio.
And here's some real conspiracy-level stuff: The protoform in the weird pillar thing in the center actually looks quite a bit like Rung. Seriously. Look at the eye placement, the central torso design...It's a bit of a stretch, but there's something there.
Not only does he remind me of a darker counterpart to Brainstorm in personality, he appears to share the penchant for devastating weaponry as well. If you look in the top-right corner of the first page? That looks an awful lot like the Protoform X pod. There's some other nice possible touches here too. Next to that weird pillar thing in the center, there are three bodies connected to each other through chestports. Their overall shape looks a lot like the Reflector trio.
And here's some real conspiracy-level stuff: The protoform in the weird pillar thing in the center actually looks quite a bit like Rung. Seriously. Look at the eye placement, the central torso design...It's a bit of a stretch, but there's something there.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1757789)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2016 @ 9:08pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2016 @ 9:08pm CST
I can see what you mean CC. I don't know what to make of it, but it is there
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1757903)
Posted by Va'al on January 21st, 2016 @ 2:09am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 21st, 2016 @ 2:09am CST
Covers for issue 4 in the April Solicits!
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idw-publishing-april-2016-transformers-comics-solicitations-megatron-vs-tarn-sins-aho-tpbs-t106213.php
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758096)
Posted by ScottyP on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:01pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:01pm CST
I just want to know what Pipes has to do with it. He was buddies with Hubcap - maybe Overlord's stompy murder time with Pipes wasn't as random as we all thought? Just a fun thing to think about.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758097)
Posted by ScottyP on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:04pm CST
Transformers Armada Crosswise (Shadow) Gallery
This book is so much fun to speculate on. I can't wait for us to all be wrong
Posted by ScottyP on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:04pm CST
Not too far away from this either:Samsonator wrote:Mesothulas's head is pretty clearly the non-mutant head from the original Tarantulas figure.
Transformers Armada Crosswise (Shadow) Gallery
This book is so much fun to speculate on. I can't wait for us to all be wrong
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758101)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:18pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:18pm CST
The covers are awesome and I love them. especially the chess game with Prowl
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758103)
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:32pm CST
The fact that the offed Wreckers are knocked over makes me a bit salty, though.
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:32pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The covers are awesome and I love them. especially the chess game with Prowl
The fact that the offed Wreckers are knocked over makes me a bit salty, though.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758105)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:34pm CST
Why, if I may ask
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2016 @ 3:34pm CST
CombaticonsCombine? wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The covers are awesome and I love them. especially the chess game with Prowl
The fact that the offed Wreckers are knocked over makes me a bit salty, though.
Why, if I may ask
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758113)
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 21st, 2016 @ 4:12pm CST
Because being reminded of their deaths sucks. Seriously, they made most of the Wreckers in LSOTW so likable and proceeded to kill some of the best ones off.
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Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on January 21st, 2016 @ 4:12pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:CombaticonsCombine? wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The covers are awesome and I love them. especially the chess game with Prowl
The fact that the offed Wreckers are knocked over makes me a bit salty, though.
Why, if I may ask?
Because being reminded of their deaths sucks. Seriously, they made most of the Wreckers in LSOTW so likable and proceeded to kill some of the best ones off.
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Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758114)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2016 @ 4:16pm CST
Ah, understandable.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2016 @ 4:16pm CST
CombaticonsCombine? wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:CombaticonsCombine? wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The covers are awesome and I love them. especially the chess game with Prowl
The fact that the offed Wreckers are knocked over makes me a bit salty, though.
Why, if I may ask?
Because being reminded of their deaths sucks. Seriously, they made most of the Wreckers in LSOTW so likable and proceeded to kill some of the best ones off.
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Ah, understandable.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758579)
Posted by sol magnus on January 22nd, 2016 @ 8:19pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 22nd, 2016 @ 8:19pm CST
newsarama has the full Sins #3 preview up.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758660)
Posted by Va'al on January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:20am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:20am CST
As Newsarama gets their first shot at the IDW Publishing Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #3 preview - though apparently calling it Sons of the Wreckers - we can now also share it with fans! Are there spoilers? Perhaps, so proceed with caution - and head back here for a review once the book is released next week!
Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #3 (of 5)
Nick Roche (w & a & c)
SECRETS AND SINS! PROWL’s past—shrouded in mystery—begins to come to light… and the revelations aren’t pretty. But to get ahold of the missing AUTOBOT, the WRECKERS will have to face… the NOISEMAZE.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
The sequel to the acclaimed LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS continues!
No Cybertronian is safe—and no reader’s heart will be unbroken!
Caught in the web of lies and betrayals!
Written and drawn by Nick Roche (New Warriors, Transformers Spotlight: Megatron)
Variant Cover by Priscilla Tramontano!
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758665)
Posted by Bounti76 on January 23rd, 2016 @ 2:21am CST
Posted by Bounti76 on January 23rd, 2016 @ 2:21am CST
So Mesothulas IS Tarantulas, surprising nobody.
Also, the fact that the Noisemaze isn't affecting Hubcap makes me think he's going to turn out to be a traitor. Too bad. I like seeing more of the Minibots in fiction, and not killed off after a couple of appearances *Cough*Bumper*Cough*
Also, the fact that the Noisemaze isn't affecting Hubcap makes me think he's going to turn out to be a traitor. Too bad. I like seeing more of the Minibots in fiction, and not killed off after a couple of appearances *Cough*Bumper*Cough*
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758666)
Posted by Warpstorm on January 23rd, 2016 @ 3:01am CST
Posted by Warpstorm on January 23rd, 2016 @ 3:01am CST
Wow i would like to see a new Tarantulas figure based on this appearance and not another redeco,repaint,remold etc etc
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758667)
Posted by Deadput on January 23rd, 2016 @ 3:15am CST
Posted by Deadput on January 23rd, 2016 @ 3:15am CST
It is obvious that Hubcap is either immune to the effects of the Noizemaze or more likely is a traitor.
I know that the article says that there are maybe spoilers but I'm pretty sure those are major spoilers including the reveal of Tarantulas and Hubcap's suspicious position.
I know that the article says that there are maybe spoilers but I'm pretty sure those are major spoilers including the reveal of Tarantulas and Hubcap's suspicious position.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758668)
Posted by Deadput on January 23rd, 2016 @ 3:18am CST
Posted by Deadput on January 23rd, 2016 @ 3:18am CST
It is obvious that Hubcap is either immune to the effects of the Noizemaze or more likely is a traitor.
I know that the article says that there are maybe spoilers but I'm pretty sure those are major spoilers including the reveal of Tarantulas and Hubcap's suspicious position.
I know that the article says that there are maybe spoilers but I'm pretty sure those are major spoilers including the reveal of Tarantulas and Hubcap's suspicious position.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758673)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 23rd, 2016 @ 4:30am CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 23rd, 2016 @ 4:30am CST
Interesting. IDW seems to successfully be bring in Beast Wars, only for Hasbro to soon crush it with their forced Titans Return story line.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758680)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 23rd, 2016 @ 7:09am CST
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 23rd, 2016 @ 7:09am CST
I love how that's basically Tarantulus' Transmetal body, without actually being Transmetal. If we don't get a toy, I riot.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758694)
Posted by Randomhero on January 23rd, 2016 @ 7:53am CST
I doubt we'll get one but it does look amazing. Maybe someday but with Hasbro in full blown gimmick mode again I don't see it happening. First combiners, now (head)masters, I'm really hoping the next one will be the return of Armada style minicons. We got some but I want them back in full force.
The original Transmetal Tarantulus still holds up enough to have him with Generations figures too in my opinion.
Posted by Randomhero on January 23rd, 2016 @ 7:53am CST
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I love how that's basically Tarantulus' Transmetal body, without actually being Transmetal. If we don't get a toy, I riot.
I doubt we'll get one but it does look amazing. Maybe someday but with Hasbro in full blown gimmick mode again I don't see it happening. First combiners, now (head)masters, I'm really hoping the next one will be the return of Armada style minicons. We got some but I want them back in full force.
The original Transmetal Tarantulus still holds up enough to have him with Generations figures too in my opinion.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758703)
Posted by Randomhero on January 23rd, 2016 @ 8:21am CST
Posted by Randomhero on January 23rd, 2016 @ 8:21am CST
I'm loving Tarantulus. He was my first beast wars toy so there's a very special place in my heart for him but I am struggling with this series. It's good but it is not a wreckers story and I feel everyone is so out of character. I let Kup slide because his head is all messed up from what's happening to Prowl but Arcee and Impactor are just awful. 1. I hate Arcee's face. Said it before, nick you are a wonderful artist but female faces are not your strength. 2. She's just a b**** in this for no good reason. Impactor is just weird in this comic, I'm having a real hard time seeing Impactor and how he's acting. Really need a scene with him and Springer reconciling. They haven't done that and while Impactor did forgive Springer by the end of LSTOW he didn't forgive him to his face
Really not a sins of wreckers(yet) and more sins of prowl which, hey, it's prowl. His nickname is Prick to the fandom.
Really not a sins of wreckers(yet) and more sins of prowl which, hey, it's prowl. His nickname is Prick to the fandom.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758736)
Posted by Mindmaster on January 23rd, 2016 @ 10:42am CST
Posted by Mindmaster on January 23rd, 2016 @ 10:42am CST
Oh, look, it's Tarantulas!
Oh, look, he's actually terrifying!
Oh, look, he's actually terrifying!
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758759)
Posted by Munkky on January 23rd, 2016 @ 11:52am CST
Posted by Munkky on January 23rd, 2016 @ 11:52am CST
The design for Tarantulas is fantastic, I'd love a toy of it (probably won't happen, but one can dream...), and Mesothulas kind of reminds me of the TFCC Subscription service Tarantulas.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758768)
Posted by Deadput on January 23rd, 2016 @ 12:27pm CST
Forced?
Just because Hasbro is doing something else and not what you want doesn't mean it's forced.
And Hasbro has not crushed anything and thinking otherwise is ridiculous.
Posted by Deadput on January 23rd, 2016 @ 12:27pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. IDW seems to successfully be bring in Beast Wars, only for Hasbro to soon crush it with their forced Titans Return story line.
Forced?
Just because Hasbro is doing something else and not what you want doesn't mean it's forced.
And Hasbro has not crushed anything and thinking otherwise is ridiculous.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758775)
Posted by Whifflefire on January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:07pm CST
Posted by Whifflefire on January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:07pm CST
Noisemaze is misspelt "Noicemaze" in the recap 
That tarantulas would look very nice in toy form, yes indeed.
That tarantulas would look very nice in toy form, yes indeed.
Re: IDW Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #2 Review (1758785)
Posted by Genericon #378 on January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:46pm CST
Don't you mean "noice"?
Posted by Genericon #378 on January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:46pm CST
Whifflefire wrote:Noisemaze is misspelt "Noicemaze" in the recap
That tarantulas would look very nice in toy form, yes indeed.
Don't you mean "noice"?
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