The Transformers: Spotlight, Vol. 1
by Simon Furman, Robby Musso, Nick Roche, M. D. Bright, Rob Ruffolo
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Author: M. D. Bright, Nick Roche, Rob Ruffolo, Robby Musso, Simon FurmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-30
ISBN: 1600100686
Number of pages: 136
Publisher: IDW Publishing
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Book Review: A great compilation!
Summary: 5 Stars
Simon Furman is once again given creative control of the transformers comics, this time over a larger spanning storyarc. Here he focuses on a number of individual characters, linking them all into the main continuity of the new IDW Transverse. Here's a breakdown of the individual comics.
Shockwave: a sort of retelling of the old comic story of Shockwave. The decepticon scientist devises a way to cultivate energy in the coming energon crisis he knows is about to happen. However, his plans are foiled by the Dyno-bots who show up with new, organic forms to battle Shockwave. Elements from the past comics where the Dinobots battled Shockwave on a prehistoric Earth as well as Beast Wars where the characters had to reformat with organic forms to tolerate the high energon levels. The ending is somewhat predictable, leading to the same senerio as the old comics.
Nightbeat: this is a story that's somewhat confusing by itself. An Autobot investigater is off to check up on a case of murder and stolen property, only to end up way over his head. He's kidnapped, only to be released with no memory of the event (apparently). What actually happened will become clear in future Spotlights.
Hot Rod: Finally his name is correct! Anyway, in this continuity Hot Rod is a loner, and we find out why during his mission. It introduces a number of important elements for future issues, but it's also a decent stand alone Hot Rod comic. You get to see him in action for two missions at once!
Sixshot: He likes to blow stuff up, lots of it. Here he does. What else could you want? It's a total stand alone issue, having little to nothing to do with the main series or other Spotlights. My only complaint is about the ending which could've been written a bit better. Sixshot turns down the opportunity to dessert the decepticons. He said he stayed out of loyalty but he should've said he stayed to propogate the war, as opposed to joining the other side who sought to end the conflict.
Ultra Magnus: He's kicking rear axels and takin names all over the galaxy. He sets one Decepticon free to track down another, more powerful one. This comic introduces Scorpinok and his new crazy scheme, which will become important again later on. Also, it's got lots of Ultra Magnus kicking series mecha-but. Nice.
That sums this collection up. Nice stuff!
Summary of The Transformers: Spotlight, Vol. 1
Collecting a series of five one-shots focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the Transformers Universe - Hot Rod, Sixshot, Shockwave, Nightbeat and Ultra Magnus. Each Spotlight is written by long-time Transformers scribe Simon Furman, whose words accompany artwork by the likes of Nick Roche, MD Bright, Rob Ruffolo and Robby Musso.Literature Books
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