Optimus Prime's Heartbreaking Struggle To Live...

[@DanExclaims]

The comic is "Transformers" (2023 - ). Justice for Bee. Dies in chapter one, in like the first two pages...

[@fallgaming7065]

THE GOAT BUMBLE BEE DIES

[@tjproductionsteal7082]

"This cannot bee"

[@overpowered_aggression9049]

Dont u mean "Transformers: Skybound"?

[@filipbabic4913]

Good, because Cliffjumper has been long overdue to get some spotlight

[@PyroniusRex]

He pulled a Cliffjumper 😢

[@aaritmitra625]

Optimus refusing medical treatment until the rest of his people are fixed is the most Optimus thing I ever heard.

[@leslieandrews9208]

So, would they see a doctor, or a mechanic?

[@Tsupek]

@@leslieandrews9208yes

[@Savagewolver]

@@leslieandrews9208not the marvel mechanic, that’s for sure.

[@azechase6597]

​@@leslieandrews9208a mechanical doctor obviously

[@LukeyMia4]

​@@leslieandrews9208...yes

[@joeseiden4299]

The brutality of Bayverse Optimus with the heart and care of G1 Optimus

[@weewoo695]

If you ask me Bay Optimus is a lot like G1 optimus inside but thats overshadowed a ton because he's fighting most of the time he's on screen. I love the bayverse but a lot of the decisions the movies made really hurt the potential all those characters had. Like imagine we had just a few scenes addressing primes anger, you could do some cool things with that.

[@Savagewolver]

@@weewoo695I did always feel that Optimus had something of an arc, growing steadily more and more cynical as a result of the allspark’s destruction, the deaths of his comrades, the betrayal of his mentor, and finally humanity turning on him. It was only thanks to Cade he got a glimmer of his old self back, but then they screwed it all up with last knight.

[@fameasser123]

What is G1 Optimus?

[@joeseiden4299]

@fameasser123 the original 1984 Optimus. This could be in reference to the 1984 toy, cartoon, or Marvel Comics version. In this case, I'm referring to his characterisation from the 1984 cartoon. G1 just refers to the original era of Transformers, which span from 1984-1990

[@weewoo695]

​​​@@Savagewolver oh don't get me wrong I agree with you. Prime has an arc but the bayverse always focuses on action more. For most people they turn their brains off to watch so stuff like prime's development goes over everyone's head. And yeah TLK was the worst thing to ever happen to the franchise even if I like a lot of its ideas

[@Fourtytwo4242]

Thing is, primes are not just bigger robots, they hold all the memories, skills, ideas of every prime before. Turning a libarian into a super soldier in seconds. It shows how skilled megatron really was, being able to go 1vs1 with a prime and making it a even match.

[@GokuBlackRose978]

Being a gladiator does that to ya, he practically fought bots that were huge and powerful in many different ways. Still, pretty cool

[@Fourtytwo4242]

@@GokuBlackRose978 There is gladiator fights and then there is pretty much the peak of your species, that like saying yeah sure mike tyson can beat batman. Megatron just built different, facing off with a prime and giving the prime a even fight is a big deal.

[@saldzbob9972]

I'm pretty sure they're going g1 origins.

[@kinglycrimson]

@@saldzbob9972 no because of something I don't wanna spoil

[@saldzbob9972]

@@kinglycrimson the one with the matrix and sparky?

[@jonathantheslow]

This Optimus has all of the compassion of G1 Optimus Prime and all of the brutality of Bayverse Optimus Prime

[@blank4785]

Good combination but a terrifying one. For the Decepticons

[@manuelvasquez2432]

Apparently the writer of this comic is a fan of pro wrestling, so expect more brutality from them all soon

[@AMWZPN]

I love that. It’s really refreshing. Provides more complexity to the character.

[@LIMITLESS2774]

@@manuelvasquez2432 optimus rkos shockwave for bumblebee

[@megalodon1749]

Perfectly balanced. As all things should be.

[@Shirtlessvr]

Bro I saw Optimus doing a suplex and had to call a penalty

[@DanExclaims]

okay, do you fuck with wrestling? cause he literally did a burning hammer too.

[@manuelvasquez2432]

Apparently the writer is a fan of pro wrestling. So expect more penalties soon

[@DanExclaims]

@@manuelvasquez2432 im waiting for the RKO outta nowhere

[@kami_narisama]

@@DanExclaims goddamn i need to see this

[@LukeyMia4]

He's gonna do a Lou Thesz Press on Starscream, I'm calling it now

[@KodyCrimson]

This is easily one of, if not THE best, versions of Optimus ever. Extremely selfless with his soldiers, very gentle with organic life, and wanting to save all he can. This is the core of who Optimus is. Regardless of if he's more like a dad who's behind the times in G1 or more stoic like Prime, you need that central pillar for Optimus.

[@ikinser82]

"Be strong enough to be gentle" .. the words that Peter Cullen held to heart from his own brother and infused into the very spark of Prime ..

[@TheKyrix82]

Remember, Optimus CHOOSES to be good. He's very much truck Superman. If he ever went rogue, the number of non combiners that can stop him can be counted on one hand, and two of them have city alt-modes.

[@somebodyrandom27]

This Optimus embodies the idea of "strong enough to be gentle" that was at the core of Peter Cullin's performance. The best example of this is when he pushes himself to transform, despite his injuries, just to entertain a curious cancer patient. He doesn't even know what cancer is, he just sees this little human who is obviously suffering from something and decides that any discomfort he might suffer is worth brightening their day.

[@raidengodofthunder6177]

I like this run Starscream mercilessly squashing humans, bee dead, Optimus reminding everyone who he is it's great.

[@trence5]

And Starscream PROVED Megatron right when he said he's not fit to be leader. Starscream had a chance to END the war by killing Optimus - but did he do? Took his optic off of Prime to shoot up a hospital, forgetting who he was dealing with - and paid for it.

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

I hope Shockwave shows up and does his usual war crimes

[@kinglycrimson]

He will in issue 9

[@sk_hermit1809]

Shockwave in his good days:

[@music79075]

Decepticons never agreed to the Geneva Convention and have no such concept. For that matter, neither do the Autobots XD

[@g1shockwave1984]

Logical

[@45hr52]

I can't wait to see Robo Satan

[@aaritmitra625]

I feel like Starscream leading the Decepticons is the equivalent of having the most annoying kid in your grade try to lead your school's football team. Of course they're disorganized. No one likes Starscream to begin with so no one is going to follow his orders

[@Robotdestroyer0]

Soundwave proceeds to beat the shit out of starscream and throws him into an active volcano

[@amtraklover]

​@@Robotdestroyer0Hehachi Mishima approves

[@Pr0fessorUnkn0wn]

@@Robotdestroyer0only because he kicked ravage

[@cooltiger2439]

Starscream is a good general and a terrible commander. He's like hol horse , he needs to be number 2 cause moment you make him number 1 he screws it up.

[@virkallon1884]

@@cooltiger2439 Starscream in a nutshell lol and just as consistently way too arrogant to realize it too. Only exeption (i can think of) is in TF:Prime. The usual finally leading the Cons but naturally screws it up and instead of doubling down, steps back and realizes he was a fool all along and resigns himself entirely to be Megatron's subordinate.

[@Aldrnari956]

If you go back and watch the G1 series’s first few episodes, a big motif through those stories is that the Autobots are a bunch of scrappy civilians fighting against a military power over an allegorical food shortage. They’re completely outmatched and overpower… except for wherever Optimus Prime happens to be. The Autobots have fighters, scrappers, brawlers, and some tough bots, but Optimus Prime is the only real soldier in their ranks. Plenty of people know who Cullen modeled Prime’s voice after. He’s basically characterized as a Marine who took charge and leads a volunteer army against a war machine (Cold War US v Russia allegory, am I right?). Prime was the bulwark that held back the inevitable genocide the Autobots faced. In episode two, he single-handedly turns a defeat into victory after showing up at the last minute. Having Prime depicted as such an overwhelming force in this run of the comics triggers that core memory of mine as a child watching Transformers and being in awe of both Prime’s toughness and his compassion. For what amounts to the lead character of a 22-minute toy commercial, the bot was a hell of a roll model to a lot of kids back then. I’m glad to see the character being treated right. He’s not just tough as he also values life and strives with everything he has to protect it.

[@justanothermollusk5829]

Beast Wars even confirmed that Optimus leading the Autobots is why the Decepticons lost... which is exactly why the Predacon Megatron tried to kill him while he was in stasis.

[@star.master_cranium]

Optimus Prime is the “prime” definition of “That hero only hasn’t made you meet your maker yet cause he has a code”.

[@cooltiger2439]

"I'd put you in the ground if I didn't value the earth more then you."

[@RClipsGaming101]

Spiderman and Sonic the Hedgehog (specifically Archie Sonic) are very similar in that regard to this version of Optimus. I bet all three of them would get along great honestly.

[@calebminor12]

This Optimus makes Bay Optimus look like a baby 😂😂

[@kinglycrimson]

EVERY Optimus makes bay Optimus look like a baby

[@DaveBarn-mg6ec]

​@@kinglycrimson False

[@jakubgrzybek6181]

Bay Prime is absolute psycho...

[@kinglycrimson]

@@DaveBarn-mg6ec tell me you've only seen bayverse without telling me

[@DaveBarn-mg6ec]

@@kinglycrimson I've seen a lot more then just bay im just saying bay isn't the worst. That goes to robots in disguise

[@luisruiz5199]

That tear-off arm move feels like a direct homage to Gundam: The 8th M.S. Team

[@robertgray1365]

It is. DWJ is a huge Gundam fan. He's also a wrestling fan, hence all the suplexes and power bombs.

[@EvilPaladin11]

"I'M GONNA LLIIIIIIIIIIVVVEE!!!"

[@fenrirsrage4609]

I really love that Skybound Optimus is a mix of both his kinder and more emotional G1 self but also the hardened one man army badass that modern depictions like to take. Its a really cool fusion. Well that and well, he keeps using wrestling moves. My headcanon was that Orion pax was a wrestler.

[@TheFanFoundation]

That would be cool but i think Optimus works better as a librarian. It's how he and Megatron best contrast, like in the War for Cybertron games Megatron says he should have spent more time training in the pit than in the library and Optimus just comes back with, "and perhaps you should have spent more time in the library." That just sums them both up.

[@JD-zp4vn]

Optimus really be doing the EZ8 strat. Wack em with your own arm

[@AshSabre]

came here looking for this..

[@Ko-165]

@@JD-zp4vn “IM GONNA LIVE! AND ILL MARRY MISS AINA!”

[@MammothBehemoth]

"You may fight me if you wish. But remember, I am old FOR A REASON."

[@JohnJohn-yl4ko]

Gundam EZ-8: approves of this tactic✅

[@skyhunt9595]

*Rips off the arm*

[@Iamafiretrucknow]

The writer said it was a direct reference to the EZ-8, which is really cool

[@JohnJohn-yl4ko]

@@Iamafiretrucknow is that true?, that is awesome 👍

[@RX0_GundamUnicorn]

​@@JohnJohn-yl4koGouf-y ahh MF disables EZ-8's arm, EZ-8 proceeds to rip off said arm and proceeds to bash the shit out of them with said arm

[@NishidaTegaru_nZk]

This scene? Now has Shiro Amada's stamp of approval

[@mrf19741]

That German suplex Prime gave Starscream was personal.

[@MartianWasp]

He did kill bumblebee

[@dragonranger8456]

I **really** think we're overlooking Prime throwing Devastator like that... Devastator is 6 Decepticons combined together... He's fucking massive... And Prime just threw him like a rock...

[@cooltiger2439]

I know right. Imagin you bust out your megazord, your end game ringer. Then Mr. Pax himself just yeets it in to next week. How do you recover from that? What do you tell the other decepticon? "Oh well, I know he just took down our voltron equivalent, but im sure you nameless footsoliders stand a snowballs chance in hell of doing jack all."

[@ReapeX]

@@cooltiger2439 Deceptions, "What happened to YOU!?" Devastator, "I fell down some stairs." Deception, "How many?" Devastator, "All of them."

[@allendavis3663]

Bumblebee died! 😢 Damn you Starscreammmm!

[@Lupin_the_second]

Stascream here is pure villain bro

[@goodguybrian9764]

Read issue 7, u will feel better

[@Afanof1]

​@@goodguybrian9764justice for ravage

[@TheFanFoundation]

All praise Soundwave!

[@Dipj01]

I think he'll be back

[@LightGlyphRasengan]

Optimus will always fill me with pride in what a leader should be

[@SykeeNot]

Always fills u up?

[@SykeeNot]

I got u

[@LightGlyphRasengan]

@@SykeeNot yes with his motor oil cummies

[@forest_fire959]

Everybody gansta till Optimus pull up😭

[@celestialecho9817]

Imagine fighting someone and they just rip off their own arm to beat you with it. At that point if i saw that im quitting being a decepticon

[@cooltiger2439]

You'd make it further then most. Lot of guys would call it quits minute Optimus step on to the battlefield.

[@certifiedcheesecakeASDFGHJKL1]

"look, Optimus, we're so sorry about your arm... But that shit was metal asf bro"

[@PolarityOfNeoSoulCity]

This Optimus genuinely feels like the marriage of the G1's desire for peace with the Bayverse's absolute force style combat.

[@chaoticfloralarrangement8741]

The bit where Optimus refuses care because he wants others to be taken care of first is probably one of the reasons he became a prime. His selflessness and willingness to fight for others is honestly inspiring in so many ways

[@GTSW1FT]

Prime pulling a EZ-8 with that arm

[@johnb3587]

this is the power of a prime, the strength to be gentle and the power to make his enemies turn in fear of his name

[@LaughingJokerProd]

This Optimus AINT playing NO GAMES

[@jocelyncordeiro4870]

Optimus Prime will always be my favorite Autobot!

[@MayanFrighter100000]

This is my Transformers, it give me Transformers Prime vibes from this serious tone and wish other shows and movies capture this feeling.

[@bruticusdude65]

optimus is a true hero, caring for his fellow bots.

[@loermansw]

I've always liked the idea that optimus is a beast, but is held back by his beliefs; that decepticons win only by tricks, playing into prime's weaknesses; taking hostages, etc.

[@AllIsFiller]

Love that this comic run has proved you can make Optimus look badass and not make him a sociopath at the same time

[@cubefreak123]

Optimus has bodied Devastator before. In the Dreamwave comics run, one battle had Optimus fight a Kaiju-sized Devastator. Optimus ended up basically crashed himself into Devastator’s neck, pulled out his gun, and blew Devastator’s head apart at point-blank range.

[@DaniG._.German]

Ripping off your arm and beating your opponent with it. That's so metal.

[@Zhortac]

Not to mention for a replacement arm, he uses Megatron's fusion cannon arm. He wasnt fucking around.

[@JoshuaMcDermott-y5f]

optimus reminds me of spiderman. (including the colors) because of his desire and will to do good. (okay, unless you count micheal bays version) optimus always "wants" to hold back. he genuinely doesnt want the foe to be hurt or exterminated. he told Ironhide himself "ideas cannot be defeated" meaning the could never truly win against the autobots. he holds back his punches like spiderman. but he can dish them out like spiderman

[@The.Ronin.Kuzuri]

Daniel Warren Johnson is such an amazing storyteller, I have 5 of his books and love admiring his fantastic visuals.

[@dominickvilotta6082]

The Heart of G1 Optimus The Brutality of Bayverse Optimus Combined... Into ONE!!!

[@aaronluisdelacruz4212]

"beat him with his own arm that are in tatters" *Looks at the EZ8 vs Gouf custom fight*

[@xygo6038]

Bro Optimus suplexing starscream is awsome

[@Riley-ub2tf]

This is the best version of OP I’ve ever seen. He has the brutality of Bayverse, seriousness of WFC(show), mind of TFP, heart of G1, and the loyalty of IDW

[@CelestialInfinite678]

That's why he is the GOAT

[@elianblue111]

I love this optimus version

[@Afanof1]

Same, I hope he gets the chance to grieve for bumblebee and Jetfire

[@improveyourself1895]

​@@Afanof1why do i see u everywhere

[@nicktroisi6347]

Optimus Prime is the greatest and most selfless leader

[@banananana2681]

"HELL YEAH Leta go Optimus. That's my guy right the-" *shows bee dead at the end* *Instant depression*

[@novapxls]

“There is no victory without sacrifice.” -Optimus Prime

[@LuciferMorningstar-ge2nc]

optimus is GOAT i’ve only read this comic from transformers but i really like the characters and the moment he rips his arm was shocking to me it was an amazing moment

[@baelreviewsshit5382]

Love the fact that Optimus pulls an EZ-8 with the whole arm thing. A fun little reference there

[@killaclayton]

Hey! Just wanted to let you know you rock! I learn sooo much from these shorts!

[@FarradMuseumofTruth]

I always respect Optimus. Thank you for sharing.

[@pashlyn]

Reading this and seeing the Cons start squishing people made me gasp like "I didn't know they knew they could do that" gasp

[@deadmemer5621]

Imagine fighting your brother and they rip they’re arm off to beat you in a fight💀

[@mouaadwdh4767]

G1 Optimus prime gone Bayverse mode in this comic

[@holylight2428]

Oh shit he pulled a " Shirou Armada: I want to live!!! "

[@Izaac_Artist]

Now this is how you DO TRANSFORMERS !!!!!! GOD I want Travis Knight to do a movie franchise on this story

[@RiccioSoter]

Optimus using his arm as a weapon is a reference to Ez-8th Gundam

[@kylewhitfield449]

I'm absolutely loving this comic. It's my first live comic I've read and I can't wait for the rest of the series

[@ramaluminus]

Oh snap, Gundam MS 08 reference in Transformers comic? We're so back!

[@TheArbiterKnight343]

I actually got the book yesterday, and whilst I was reading it in the book shop, my jaw dropped at how VIOLENT it is. It’s my first and favourite transformers comic

[@0liver_Clothesoff]

"That's what I'm talking about! That's why he's MVP! That's why he's the GOAT! THE GOOOOOAT!"

[@BoneyMiles]

Damn Optimus pulled a Nosferatu Zodd. That's how you know he's badass.

[@MrShaun1578]

In terms of combat capability optimus is an absolute monster he holds back its a different story when he really cuts loose

[@KnightOfGod3204]

Now this is the type of Optimus Prime I want to see in live action. A force to be reckoned with but also gentle and cares for his Autobots.

[@Yousuf-fl9dl]

You still watch X-Men 87? Because I’m getting the feeling marvel wants an animated multiverse since captain America and General Ross are here

[@DanExclaims]

yeah dog

[@The-Deadite]

They an animated multiverse sonce the 90's tho

[@feqol]

The original xmen cartoon always have cameos tho didnt they

[@webs538]

I love all the love transformers and gi joe is getting right now this last year.

[@Porh-shae]

Optimus pulling that Ez8 was my favorite moment

[@LostStudios73]

This comic is some of the best Transformers I’ve seen in a while

[@true_neutral3378]

Damn, he pulled off the EZ-8 maneuver

[@thunderlighting2006]

This is what i wanted from Rise of the beasts movie

[@TheBumblebeeChannel24]

The gentleness and fatherly nature that G1 has while having the brutality and power that Bayverse has is legitimately what we have been wanting this whole time in show form, movie form, and comic form but we have only got comic

[@ansanojezreel6933]

Dang optimus really pulled a EZ8 maneuver.

[@soniczeromkx]

If it's G1 prime, then he is going to pull feats beyond our human minds

[@RoegadynEnjoyer]

That’s why he’s MVP!!! That’s why he’s the G O A T ! ! !

[@Eustasio-g3r]

Bro really took the frase beat you to death to a whole nother level 😅

[@CesarDeLosSantos-i1o]

That's because he's a icon and a legend and he's my hero 😢

[@ArchineOne]

“Literally nobody on the Decepticon side can stand up to Optimus” Shockwave has entered the chat

[@Natxus950]

Optiums is the goat for leading, reason why no one can beat his leadership and his genreious

[@zoltanperei4789]

This comic gave me the best Optimus. He is a warrior with a heart of gold. Perfectly balanced and not just a badass warcriminal like the Bayformers one.

[@vordeseite7273]

Bayverse Optimus: "Nooooo! You can't sneak up behind me like that! I can't handle it!" Transformers Comic Optimus: "I'm nearing death from my injuries and missing my arm. WHO WANTS A PIECE OF ME!?"

[@holdblockbro]

I want.. TWO!!!

[@weewoo695]

Ew.. you're one of THOSE guys

[@kaih_the_viewer]

Bayverse: keels over after Sentinel tears his arm off and begs for mercy Skybound: tears his own arm off and beats the living shit out of Skywarp with it before proceeding to run the ones with the rest of his buddies

[@lagrotteauxbiblosmagiques5596]

​@@kaih_the_viewerbro bayverse Optimus wasn t begging for his life he litteraly wanted to sacrifice himself since TF1 and died for Sam in tf2. But comics Optimus looks goated and pretty brutal yeah

[@martinr3648]

Anyone remember transformers devastation game? Optimus laying down a major beating is just the norm over there

[@hostiledodo1150]

It's nice to see a modern depiction of Optimus that still has his heroic soul while also being an absolute powerhouse. It's like the perfect middle ground between G1 and Bayverse. I need to pick up this book

[@NaSMaX]

Dude, I am really glad I found your channel. So many good recommendations and takes.

[@DanExclaims]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much!

[@captnkale2720]

Beating someone with your own arm that you broke off has got to be the craziest but funniest thing I’ve ever heard😭😭

[@smorphous8928]

Optimus is the most selfless robot ever, man would wait for everyone to be healed first then consider himself.

[@RyanEX2000]

Lets also not forget that he was also shot at, and damaged by humans while defending them against Skywarp. And I think Warp remarked, "They're not only small, but stupid too."

[@WatkinsAGoGo]

Havent had a chance to read any Skydance Transformers yet (really want to, especially now that you're covering them) But if you're digging this, I have to recommend IDW's More Than Meets The Eye by James Roberts. As a lifelong TF fan its the funniest, saddest, and most heart-warming/wrenching Transformers series I have ever read. It also has the greatest Megatron story arc of all time which I think is a must read.

[@whitelight7]

Skywarp being mutilated by Screamer & Soundwave honestly made me a bit upset. But it's worth it to see Prime "Go On The Defensive"

[@analauragonzalezaguilar1196]

He indeed has the touch and the power

[@westleytraynor1841]

I..do y'all forget how fucking much of a menace optimus prime is? I see y'all saying bayverse optimus...nah, this is IDW comics/g1 optimus. Optimus has always and will always be on demon time, he is the sole prime thats alive that isn't from eons passed or anything. He is also carrying a piece of primus in his chest just because the 2nd greatest prime was like "yeah, your the best choice to hold a piece of god himself-" like...prime is a menace no matter what

[@halosreaper1]

I think the warning "Fear the anger of a gentle man" perfectly sums up Optimus Prime's core. He'll be downright gentle with a decepticon if that decepticon doesn't do anything too bad but once Optimus snaps? Ooh boy even Megatron will run the other way! The only thing holding Optimus back from winning the war is his kindness towards literally every sapient being whether they are good or evil. I mean honestly how many times has Megatron been at the mercy of Optimus and Optimus has let him go? I think I've only seen one moment when an Optimus decided to actually kill Megatron and failed because he was being dramatic with it!

[@somerandookay6999]

My actual no joke hero

[@SebDystic]

Kratos + Optimus Prime = this Optimus

[@sonraonofficial631]

More like Guts + Optimus Prime= this Optimus

[@microwave_man]

The true power of a prime

[@davidwhatsthatabout7404]

What I love about the optimus prime dynamic is that he is an, elevated, super powered robot (quite possibly the strongest robot in transformers) who is sided with weak worker bots (Autobots) against military enforcer robots (decepticons) he’s literally carrying the whole team. He’s like the robot captain America. A super weapon to use against the Nazis

[@BungieStudios]

Prime is the champion of Primus. I'd hope he'd be able to walk over any potential threat. The thrill comes from his leadership being tested. He might be strong, but his comrades are weak and depend on him always. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Optimus cannot win the war by himself nor can the Autobots win without their Prime.

[@garrettviewegh9028]

“No sacrifice. No victory”.

[@Starktech98]

Optimus is the Auto GOAT!!💙❤️🤖🔥🔥🔥