Transformers #18

Transformers #18 is a masterclass in setup and payoff that truly stands as a testament to what makes this series so wonderful. Read Full Review

The big bombshell for Transformers 18 is a massive spoiler that absolutely will turn the tide with this battle of the Autobots and Decepticons. Whose side are they on to tip the scales? That would be telling, and that reveal is well worth reading the issue and its jaw-dropping cliffhanger. Read Full Review

The war between Soundwave and Starscream ends with a thunderous conclusion. Johnson adds in much emotion with the intense fighting. Corona, Spicer and Wooten construct a devastating melee that shows no mercy. Theres never a doubt at the high level of quality with this series. Read Full Review

Fear has dominated Optimus Primes life on Earth. The Autobot leader has repeatedly turned away from the violence that consumed him on Cybertron. Sparky's sacrifice saved him, but may have consigned Optimus Prime to a slow death. Optimus Prime tries his best to ignore his lapses into mindless violence by protecting the endangered inhabitants of his adoptive planet. But any hopes for a better future and a chance to resolve his problems die in Transformers #18. Read Full Review

Transformers #18 is an epically impactful final chapter to the third story arc of this series. This comic book is the definition of must-read. There are so many things that will be talked about with everything that goes down in this issue. It all further drives home the fact Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona have made this the best comic book on the market right now. Read Full Review

TRANSFORMERS #18 is a hard-hitting, action-packed collection of wow moments and big entrances to get your Transformers-loving heart pumping. Daniel Warren Johnson keeps multiple plots moving with maximum impact and interest, and Jorge Corona's storytelling-art is fantastic. Read Full Review

A knock-down, drag out brawl of an issue that exceeds all previous spectacle this comic is known for. Read Full Review

SneakyToaster17

Mar 13, 2025

Read this book. There’s alotta reprints for issues 1-6; hunt them down and enjoy a glorious first arc. I didn’t love the 2nd arc as much, but that’s to be expected. They opted to lay groundwork, and that forethought pays off swell in the third arc. If you don’t jump in now, then you’re bound to regret it. DWJ is so hot right now.

fthissite

Mar 13, 2025

This book is a godsend. Never a bad issue.

Toonstrack

Mar 15, 2025

DWJ is on a generational streak with this series. I've not seen a book this consistently good in a long long time and I can't believe we're already 18 months into this. The epic visuals; the pitch perfect characterization and the ambitious storytelling do not tke breaks. There are no filler issues, no padding. All of it is in your face and relevant to the ongoing story and this issue culminates everything that has happened so far into the return of a character just as iconic to this brand and to pop culture as Optimus himself. Its been building for a while but the moments of gravitas interspersed throughout the chaotic action still feel fresh and poignant. My anticipation for what's to come cannot be higher.