Transformers/Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron - Atop the Fourth Wall

[@jetwolf8406]

So I told my brother about Gozer destroying Cybertron, I said that "starscream was the one who chose the destroyer" And he immediately said, "it was just a giant starscream wasn't it?"

[@mecha53107]

Who else but Starscream

[@sscool100]

The joke really writes itself

[@RogueShadows]

I was honestly expecting Unicron, even though Starscream at this point would have no way of knowing about the Chaos Bringer...which means that when it was giant Starscream I was blindsided and actually fell from my chair with laughter. Giant Starscream is _so much better_ than Unicron.

[@Kaizer617]

True fact, this wasn't the first time a character originally played by Earnie Hudson fought alongside Optimus Prime. He played the voice of Agent William Fowler in the Transformers: Prime animated series. And that's just one of MANY top-tier talents that they had in that cast!

[@Kefkaesque13]

To the guy who made that "pedophile" comment, I can only respond with this quote from C.S. Lewis: "Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."

[@Toramai-pi8wx]

Preach! Just because somebody collect something from their childhood does not make him well that. It just means that they are taking some thing that brought them great comfort as a child into adulthood. Also if that guy things like that he is aware of the people who make this stuff are adults and most likely grew up with an enjoyed it so much that they decided to continue it on so that we more kids could enjoy it. Sounds like one of those edgelords that makes these random stupid comments. Comments like that are like the same people who believe that Loki from Marvel is some sort of a devil for real. It’s the same kind of stupid. And if that’s the case well then he shouldn’t get near CS Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien who basically took the stuff that they loved from childhood and pretty much made an art form out of it.

[@nine_tails137]

When did Lewis say that?(aka: which video is that quote in?) I'm legit curious.

[@Stephen-Fox]

@@nine_tails137 C.S. Lewis. Not Lewis Lovhaug. i.e. it's a quote from the author of the Chronicles of Narnia, not a quote from Linkara.

[@Kefkaesque13]

@@nine_tails137 It's from an essay C.S. Lewis wrote titled _"On Three Ways of Writing for Children"_ where it is the first of 3 arguments he brings up to address those who would see men like him who still love fantasy while in their 50s "scorned and pitied for arrested development." (Note: during the time C.S. Lewis wrote this, "fantasy" as a genre name hadn't been fully developed. When he mentions "fairy tales" he's referring to even then-modern books like _The Hobbit_ and his own _Chronicles of Narnia,_ not just older stories like Snow White or The Frog Prince.)

[@nine_tails137]

@@Kefkaesque13 Interesting. Cause that's a really good quote, along with his quote on sexism in his review of Barbi Twin Adventures 1. Or even his quote from Mightily Murdered Power Ringers 1 saying: "Just because I'm a fan of it, doesn't mean I can't poke fun at it."

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

"Adult's who own children's toys are probably pedophiles" Doesnt that person realise that the people who make both the toys and the shows that the toys are based off are also adults?

[@battlion507]

And adults use to be... well... kids one time... and took their ideas and/or dreams during their younger years into reality.

[@battlion507]

@Darth_ Madara overtly pessimistic/cynical blunt-headed idiot edgelords trying to be profound like a Joker archetype.

[@katherinealvarez9216]

They probably think those shows are created by magic.

[@starwarsnerd100]

@@battlion507 Probably a troll trying to get a rise out of people . . . which means everyone in this comment thread has given him the attention and outrage he wanted . . . oops.

[@Ghostlyking-tc3vu]

The 90s kid in me loves this so much. a lifetime fan of the Ghostbusters/Transformers

[@Valdagast]

I don't see why you're so surprised that Starscream is a ghost. Of course there's robot heaven. Where would all the calculators go?

[@manmiles]

No-where… they just die.

[@daltonwilliams1723]

I mean realistically, there’s definitely a good chance Cybertron has a heaven. It would basically just be a massive cloud server that holds dead robot’s brains and uploads them into a simulation.

[@Valdagast]

@@manmiles But surely you believe that God is in all things? Aren't you a pantheist?

[@fanguy99]

Transformers do have an afterlife. It’s called the well of allsparks. If you played ffvii, it’s like the lifestream; but for robots

[@Djbreviews]

Makes sense, out of curiosity is robot heaven the same place as human heaven?

[@cowboyquebecanimations3068]

Just because you're a causal fan of something and only like the one character that doesn't make you less of a fan, you do what you want lewis

[@Materminds187]

Pretty much. Hondo Ohnaka is the best Star Wars character.

[@myriadmediamusings]

Indeed, screw gatekeeping and fan elitism.

[@necromancermareful481]

I like Seto Kaiba more than the main cast of Yugioh

[@Vesperitis]

There's a reason why Optimus Prime toys are constantly sold out, and every other Transformer collects dust on store shelves.

[@russellsales7796]

Linkara’s name is Lewis?

[@billygreci9739]

Ectotron: And then Gozer asked the Decepticons to choose the form of their destruction. Optimus: I doubt Megatron would heed such a command. Ectotron: Starscream did that for him. Started wondering what would be capable of destroying Cybertron. Optimus: (annoyed) Let me guess. Gozer took the form of Starscream? Ectotron: Yep. Except far larger. And wearing your head as a torso accessory. As well as those of Megatron and others. Optimus: (facepalm) By Primus.

[@richmcgee434]

Much as I love funk metal, it's kind of weird that Optimus Prime swears by that band's name. :)

[@billygreci9739]

@@richmcgee434 I had no idea that was a band.

[@NepetasShippingWall1642]

@@richmcgee434 in transformers lore,primus is robot god and has nothing to do with the band

[@biggeek2256]

Ectotron: And then Optimus: Ok that's enough

[@RussanoGreenstripe]

Can we talk about how good those lines as Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave were? Because man, Linkara's vocal chops have come a long way.

[@AT4W]

I'll boast my Starscream, but Megatron is ALWAYS a major hurdle for me - trying to replicate that rasp is hard.

[@bluevelocity9166]

@@AT4W Can I just add that your Grimlock voice was very good aswell.

[@williamhumes5249]

@@AT4W True.

[@Vesperitis]

@@AT4W I weep for your vocal chords every time you do your Starscream/Ultron voice. Also, your Peter Venkman is damn good too.

[@RhyperiorRanger]

@@AT4W I have the opposite problem. My Megatron impression is pretty good but Starscream is a real challenge for me.

[@CaptainAvenger1993]

There’s something strange In Atop the Fourth Wall Who are you gonna called? LINKARA!

[@Martynde]

Doctor Insane-O.

[@BaronSengir1008]

@@Martynde I wonder how he's been doing...

[@omechron]

There's a comic booook and it isn't good. Who you gonna call? LINKARA!

[@BaronSengir1008]

To be fair, if there's something strange in Atop The 4th Wall, I'm pretty sure Linkara already knows about it... Lol

[@tencents6]

Daa-da. Daa-da. Daa-da. Daa-da. Da-da-da-da. Daa-da. Daa-da. Daa-da. I ain't 'fraid. I'M A MAN!!! (Ghost Punch)

[@Cyber_kumo]

I've read about that Vigo painting in the firehouse some years ago. It's actually a poster from the art museum's gift shop that Vigo escape to after the painting was sprayed. Since it's not the original painting, all Vigo can do is talk.

[@kidprime6863]

In other words, he's trapped and powerless.

[@wstine79]

Starscream: "Megatron has been possessed by Zuul! I, Starscream, am now the leader of the Ghost-ticons!"

[@rodrolliv]

Coulier Venkman: and here we are a bunch of fluffer nutters

[@atiredfloridian777]

"Adults who own children's toys were a sign that they were probably pedophiles." My buckets of Lego bricks and my shelves of steadily growing Transformers figures dare to differ. Annnnnnnnd the fact that these toys are *made* by adults is lost on someone apparently. Not to mention the certain toys only affordable by adults. But idiots aside I *loved* this comic. Was easily imagining the classic casts as the characters' voices.

[@lexinelson1805]

“Any adult who collects children’s toys are pedophiles” 1. You don’t know what a pedophile is then if this is what you believe 2. Everyone collects things, it’s called a hobby. You should try it, commenter 3. Kids stuff is a lot more heartfelt and impactful than some like to think. People are entitled to enjoy whatever they want as long as they don’t gatekeep or use their passion to overlord others. 4. People are allowed to enjoy stuff from childhood. Being a grown up doesn’t mean never having fun or enjoying yourself. Living only to work and make money is not and never will be what being a true adult is.

[@XanthinZarda]

5. Projection. While it can never be said to be absolute, one who speaks loudly against can often be the exact thing they speak against.

[@cyechan50]

What the point of being an adult if you can't act childish? - The Doctor

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

@@cyechan50 Projection often comes in the form of right wing politicians, influencers, zealots, and the like. Why Timmy Turner could not have peace because in the world of Fairly Odd Parents, children had almost no human rights, but still were fully aware of what their older counterparts are doing. Almost piggybacking the Simpsons to the point of insulting it's bitter, overworked adults in the Channel Chasers special abused by it's oligarch, Mr. Burns.

[@pieceofschmidtgamer]

@@Gaia_BentosZX5 *"Projection often comes in the form of right wing politicians, influencers, zealots, and the like."* Seriously, dude? Bringing politics into this was entirely unnecessary. All you're doing is promoting division where it didn't need to exist.

[@richardgadberry8398]

That'd be like saying anyone who eats bacon is Islamophobic.

[@gorlomimargheriti8870]

Winston: “I have seen shit that’ll turn you white.” Optimus Prime: [actually becomes white after meeting the Ghostbusters]

[@Rabbitlord108]

I wonder how Winston would react to Ultra Magnus taking off his armor. Revealing that he's a white Optimus underneath.

[@ZeddtheVHSotaku]

There’s no point in being grown up if you can’t act a little childish sometimes The Fourth Doctor

[@tyrongkojy]

"You've lost MORE THAN ONE car due to potholes this big!?" I believe he's referring to the end of the first film, with the earthquake, just before they climb the tower.

[@Macrochenia]

That and Ghostbusters is set in New York in the 80s.

[@tyrongkojy]

@@Macrochenia Huh?

[@Macrochenia]

@@tyrongkojy New York City in the 1980s was infamous for how bad the condition of its streets were. "Potholes so big they swallow entire cars" was a frequent joke.

[@tyrongkojy]

@@Macrochenia OH! Okay, makes sense. I get the joke now.

[@Webshooters1]

Apparently that monstrous Megatron that appears after being forced out of Ectotron is his design for the short-lived Transformers Universe online game. That's a deep cut right there.

[@CthulhuianBunny]

"Gozer was trampling the planet and destroyed a bunch of Decepticons, even a couple Combiner teams." That last part's not too impressive a feat. After seeing Phelan's review of "B.O.T." I'm pretty convinced you could take out a Combiner with a dollar store laser pointer or a decently-sized rock. Edit: Maybe the sudden change to the War for Cybertron Megatron was supposed to be his ghost devolving into a more monstrous form, as we've seen with characters like the Scoleri Brothers and the Librarian's more ghoulish appearance. Granted we don't see any other cybertronian ghosts do this, but maybe it's Megatron's violent emotions, relentless rage, and betrayal by his most loyal lieutenants that's causing it.

[@Macrochenia]

That is an awesome explanation for Megatron's change.

[@TF2Fan101]

To be fair, most of the fandom straight up HATES B.O.T., and most likely don’t consider it canon.

[@Macrochenia]

@@TF2Fan101 I'm not even sure if the writers consider it canon.

[@plantainsame2049]

Not to mention how did your molecules f***** with by the Ghostbusters probably ain't healthy

[@plantainsame2049]

Also of course combiners are easy to take out they literally are completely mentally unstable to the no fault of their own but their pieces legitimately half of the time hate each other

[@EnerKaizer]

Fun Fact about Starscreams ghost form: Not only was this the reason cybertronian scientists researched Starscream to find out how immortality for cybertronians could work (leading into the creation of the Transformers version of the Hulk pretty much) but also, when Tf was still part of Marvel canon, it was speculated that Starscream might've been a cybertronian with the X-Genom to pull this off.

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

And Cybertron itself is a living entity. Gozer didn't necessarily fully destroyed the world, the Autobots just took it's heart and ran. This means the planet still has a shot of survival once Gozer is defeated. The AllSpark is the planet's heart and it's still very much beating. When Megatron found out, he wanted that power for himself so Optimus had to explain that he stepped on a few toes (which is true, given the main IDW continuity at the time).

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

Gozer's idea of destroying a world isn't quite really sound, either. It was already uninhabitable by the time the traveller got there, thanks to the loss of the AllSpark. Now that both Gozer and Kremzeek are defeated, it can certainly feel safe to return home, even have a ghostbusting team led by Ectotron once they finish rebuilding. There's always an offchance a destroyed Cybertron can be reborn in each continuity.

[@danielbrant6740]

The X-Gemone thing sounds like the Transformers equivalent to "outlier", a Cybertronian who exhibits abilities not entirely to their alt mode. The 2005-2018 G1 IDW continuity during the pre-war era treated outliers not that differently from Mutants from the X-Men comics.

[@barraki6706]

That makes the concept of Outliers in Transformers: More than Meets the Eye kind of hilarious in hindsight! 😄

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

For those of you wondering what ‘Bot was created in order to replicate the X-Genome, that would be Rampage from Beast Wars. He’s what would happen if Hannibal Lecter was an immortal, mechanical, crab-tank, who enjoys seeing his targets overcome with fear. The only reason he’s working for the Predacons is because they got a chunk of his spark taken out, and converted into a device that would shock him in order to keep him in check.

[@TerminalSports45]

"Adults who owned children's toys were a sign that they were probably pedophiles." I have several questions about how that person came to this conclusion, one of them being "how can I mock you with my limited lego collection?" Spotted a typo in the stinger, you spelled "version" with a b.

[@SCWRMComms]

Not gonna lie, a timeline where the Decepticons were intercepted and killed before reaching the Autobots on Earth has a lot of potential. Any fan can tell me if there are similar cases? -Teo

[@arielfilmsinc1926]

Beast Wars played with the idea

[@NepetasShippingWall1642]

@@jlev1028 is the game good?

[@zackgamer5314]

@@NepetasShippingWall1642 sure is.^^

[@skibot9974]

@@zackgamer5314 what game

[@PERSONII3331PERSONIIEVER]

deceps losed

[@UnderlordZ]

If you like Ernie Hudson and Soundwave, I recommend "Transformers Prime", which heavily features both!

[@TF2Fan101]

Eh, I prefer Animated to Prime.

[@abraveastronaut]

Animated isn't nearly as good at featuring Ernie Hudson or Soundwave.

[@TristenSarelvun]

@@TF2Fan101 It's not a competition. Someone just recommended a show for those who like a particular character and actor. TFA, as good as it is, has absolutely no relevancy in this context. Or do you have to mention your preference anytime _Prime_ is mentioned? If so, don't let the popular opinion make you insecure in yours; and don't try and "make up for it" by forcing yours where it's irrelevant. That said, I also prefer Animated, at least at the moment.

[@shinkenger2011]

Prime Soundwave is my favorite character in the entire franchise, so I can vouch for this.

[@bthsr7113]

There's also that time Megatron possessed Bumblebee in Transformers Prime.... but that was from a neural interface called the cordical psychic patch, which is the least outlandish way he's done it.

[@plantainsame2049]

Megatron is to go to Herald of literal robot Satan

[@Rabbitlord108]

And later Bumblebee took him down after getting his voice back.

[@Dr.WaluigiReviews]

Whenever I hear people get put down for the things they like I just imagine one of three people; 1.) Karen's, 2.) People who have sad lives or 3.) Someone who is a fan but is ridiculed for liking the same thing and blames other fans for it. Anyway great video as always Linkara can't wait for next week.

[@thomasplummer8103]

Actually, transformers sparks being ghosts makes sense in transformer universe, since Ghosts are explicitly made of negatively charged energy--thus the proton stream, and total protonic reversal.

[@EnerKaizer]

Not realy. Starscream is a unique case, because when a Spark chamber breaks the spark in it extinguishes. His spark surviving him getting atomized is anything but normal, and the TF universe aknowledges this fact.

[@Bezaliel13]

Starscream: "Peter Venkman has fallen! Now, I, STARSCEAM, am the leader of the Ghostbusters!" Megatron: "... What?"

[@GoneFishingAmalgam]

I love that the canister of Mood Slime is drawn just like a mutagen container from TMNT

[@Tamashikiri]

Most people might think that reimagining a goofy monster of the week as a powerful cosmic being is a hell of a weird way to reinterpret the mythology... and it is, but may I remind people that in IDW's Transformers vs. GI Joe comic, Kremzeek is reimagined as a soul eating demon that stalks the Transformers afterlife (and that's not even the weirdest that comic gets with reinterpreting either franchise's respective mythos).

[@AndrewBullXandrew]

I love how this comic got Optimus's sense of humor, reminds me of my favorite line in the G1 episode "Prime Target", "Amazing, A Booby Trap That Actually Catches Boobies", never stops bringing a smile to my face. Also missed crossover opportunity, Soundwave with Ray Parker Jr, come on!

[@bluevelocity9166]

My favourite honestly is when Starscream just decides to shoot Silmer because he felt like it, followed by a conversation with Peter Venkman while human sized. This is the stuff I read for. Fun fact: their are technically three characters Frank Welker voiced that being Megatron Soundwave and Ray Stantz since he voiced him in the real ghostbusters cartoon.

[@bluevelocity9166]

@@JazzStation95 You’re kidding? I had no idea Mr Hudson was the voice of Agent Fowler on that show. That’s freaking awesome.

[@BBBHuey]

Four if you count Slimer ^^

[@Vesperitis]

This comic was already surprising me with how goofy yet highly knowledgeable it was with franchise lore, but the absolute best part of this entire thing has to be *exasperated Optimus Prime.* Clearly, the writers had so much fun with this crossover.

[@Bezaliel13]

Starscream: "Cybertron is going to be destroyed by a giant ME? I, STARSCREAM, have conflicting feelings about this."

[@TheOnlyTherazan]

I laughed so hard at the reveal that the first and foremost thing Starscream thinks could be able to single-handedly destroy his entire home planet... is himself! If Cybertron was fueled by this robot's hubris, the Transformers would never have need for a single sliver of Energon ever again!

[@ninjat-rex7472]

The Design that Megatron takes on after being expelled from Ectotron was actually from a Transformers MMO/moba title called "Transformers Universe" which took place between Fall of Cybertron and the show Transformers Prime. The game was unfortunately scrapped, but it did have a beta and people were able to record videos about it before the game's cancellation. If you're ever curious, I highly recommend checking it out.

[@serPomiz]

the infamus "alligned" continuity. the moment the franchise shifted up gear in production while at the same time having the most executive meddling interference since the time of the film...

[@TF2Fan101]

@@serPomiz Yep. Not sure which franchise has more inconsistencies, the Aligned continuity, the Bayverse films, or the X-Men movies.

[@ninjat-rex7472]

@@TF2Fan101 Bayverse. No question.

[@johnnygyro2295]

@@TF2Fan101 Definitely Bayverse. It's continuity is all over the place. The first couple movies have the Allspark as what created the Transformers. Then Age of Extinction implied it was the Quintessons, though to be fair you could theorize/argue they built the Allspark. And then Last Knight changed it, again, by foreshadowing Primus and Unicron. The writers couldn't make up their damn minds?!

[@shadowldrago]

This comic is a welcome breath of fresh air if only because of how FUN it is. Feels a bit like a kid's fanfic idea come to life and given some polish and, it works. Good job to everyone involved in making it.

[@DarkfireTaimatsu]

As a bonus, the electrical ghost they encounter is Killerwatt, who was the focus of a The Real Ghostbusters episode~

[@BigSwede7403]

Got to hand it to them though, the title "Ghosts of Cybertron" is pretty damn cool.

[@VerdantRange]

From what I can tell, the War for Cybertron inspired look for Megatron's final form was based on a scrapped idea for a new body to continue the Aligned continuity rather than a new toy.

[@GrandArchPriestOfTheAlgorithm]

As a priest in the Church of the Algorithm, I bless this video with a comment.

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

5:37 I come from the year 2022. Last year, someone released a short story called “Mazinger Z VS Transformers”. It created… PHOTON POWERED STARSCREAM. Oh great, now he has the power to warp reality, so that he can kill gods, devils, and forms of entertainment that aren’t himself! If, that is, he could find a way to handle that energy, since it blew him up at the end…

[@kylebrown5101]

Fun fact: the electrical ghost name is killerwatt and is voiced James Avery

[@mitchfletcher2386]

And Samhain is played by William E. Martin!

[@Igarappappa]

RIP

[@LaZodiac]

Given sparks are Transformer souls, I don't think Beast Wars retconned Starscream's Ghost so much as explained WHY he's a ghost. He's got a mutated soul that just persisted after death, and allowed him to possess others.

[@battleupsaber462]

Transformers has been killing it with the crossovers recently. Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Terminator, Back to the Future, and there's also been toys based on Top Gun and X-Men

[@BigAmericanGirlFan]

And given the franchise is now owned by Hasbro, we could soon finally have a proper Power Rangers/Transformers crossover.

[@MrSafior]

And Mazinger Z & My Little Pony.

[@tscream80]

Given they've had toys of this crossover in the past, we're still waiting for that Transformers/Star Wars crossover comic. :)

[@serPomiz]

@@MrSafior the Transformers/MLP is ongoing, I believe. too bad the TransformersXStarWars and TransformerXMarvelHeroes got canned before they could get any tie-in...

[@DestinyZX1]

@@serPomiz mega missed opportunity. Disney should let them do it.

[@Solongsocialmedia]

"But here's where the regular timeline of events decides to take a twist" GOZER! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!? YOU CREATED A TIME PARADOX!

[@myriadmediamusings]

IDW & whoever they’ve been parterning with have for the most part been on a roll with this Collaborative crossover line & stories. Crossover stuff I’d like to see down the line for a comic/toy: 1. Toy of the Star Trek Transformer & comics for the Top Gun & X-Men Transformer toys. 2. A Beast Wars/MLP Transformer 3. Resurrecting the aborted JLA/Transformers that was drawn by Phil Jimenez. Toys could include Green Lantern Optimus Prime & Batmobile Transformer. 4. Doctor Who and TARDIS Transformer. 5. Power Rangers & unique Zord Transformers with the Rangers as Headmasters. 6. TMNT & Turtle Van Transformer 7. Knight Rider & KITT/KARR Transformer 8. A-Team & GMC Vandura Transformer 9. Stephen King’s Christine 10. The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine

[@cameronheaton9900]

Tmnt and mystery machine transformers collaboration.

[@johnnygyro2295]

Power Rangers and Transformers crossing over could be fun.

[@DavidWright1138]

Something awesome to me about Christine being a murderous, unhinged Autobot Transformer who only speaks in classic music (a la movie Bumblebee).

[@serPomiz]

I'm still somewhat bitter the "original" crossover transformers, the TansformersXStarWars ones never got a tie-in comic... heck, even the reworked one from the TransformersXMarvel got a comic, and they don't even trasnform anymore!

[@TF2Fan101]

Who should Sonic cross over with? His IDW series has been pretty solid so far.

[@JORDAN77777777777]

Ghost Transformers made of translucent plastic actually does sound kind of cool.

[@thegradyfiles]

It was done before

[@plantainsame2049]

Screamer had a couple

[@wokenlunatic2849]

Would they still transformed if they are Translucent? (I feel like it would snapped in half if you try to transformed them)

[@JORDAN77777777777]

@@wokenlunatic2849 I'm sure they would still transform; you'd just have to be a little more careful not to break them.

[@darthcinema4262]

This definitely needs a sequel. Imagine if The Boogeyman from The Real Ghostbusters showed up, maybe possessing one of the characters, and maybe even Unicron.

[@plantainsame2049]

I wonder how the ghostbusters would help take down unicorn I wonder how they could help take down the giant robot devil I mean, they probably Could they took down another all powerful Entity in the Form of the traveler I'm just wondering how specifically Maybe somehow hook up the proton packs to the matrix to make a beam Of robot jesus synergy

[@halleyangel1706]

Don't ever feel ashamed for your casual love of Transformers. I love Transformers Prime and I'm very biased to aligned community and I'm not ashamed of it

[@mecha_void8207]

Considering the ending, the crossover is definitely part of the main IDW Ghostbusters timeline, so Ectotron could appear in a future Ghostbusters event comic.

[@Grizabeebles]

Re: being a Soundwave fan. In G1 continuity, Megatron leaves Soundwave in command on Cybertron when he goes after Prime in the first episode. Soundwave wins the war and rules Cybertron with an iron fist for *4 MILLION YEARS* before giving power back to Megatron. As far as I can tell, Soundwave is maybe the most competent dictator in all of western fiction.

[@serPomiz]

that's Cartoon!Shockwave; in almost every continuity he's in, soundwave is stuck to waxing megatron's bumper (excepting animated and cybertron) in other G1s, the only thing he trust in more than megatron is the decepticon cause itself (he even deposes megatron in a couple of cases)

[@Grizabeebles]

@@serPomiz -- 100% True. Soundwave is more loyal to the Decepticon cause than Megatron himself. And in continuities like Transformers Prime, Soundwave has also been recognized in-universe for being a better _Gladiator_ than Megatron was back in the Pits of Kayon days. What Soundwave IS NOT is a charismatic or ambitious leader. He can't START a revolution without a Megatron or Starscream to draw the crowds - but he can CERTAINLY rule the peace afterward.

[@reyonXIII]

Fun fact: Winston's actor, Ernie Hudson, voiced one of the BEST human companions in the franchise, Col. William Fowler from Transformers Prime. Dude's a badass, and while being the military liaison means he's always breathing down the Autobots' necks, he's easily their biggest supporter. Also, toys wholly made from translucent plastic! How can you suggest such unspeakable evil!? Also, yes, don't let anyone tell you you're less for not being more than a casual fan. If it's what you enjoy, then that's their problem, not yours. And while Soundwave is always superior, speaking of Transformers Prime, I recommend checking that version of him out, if you haven't already. He may look completely different, but he's probably the scariest and most dangerous version of him

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

Optimus Prime: Remember, Linkara i died for your sins! Ghostbusters: So did we!

[@thelionbenc]

This is just a great bersion of these characters. Hopefully it gets a sequel.

[@thatonea-hole]

Just like the Batman/TMNT crossover and the MLP/Transformers crossover

[@robertwyatt3912]

Bersion

[@anarchomando7707]

@@robertwyatt3912 shh don't tell him I'm waiting to see how long till he corrects it

[@mattwo7]

11:41 I find it amusing how the Ectotron toy is suddenly transformed in the background when he had been in vehicle mode up until then.

[@myriadmediamusings]

I mean this is AT4W. I wouldn’t have put it past Linkara the character to give robotic conciousness to the Ectotron toy and it simply “transformed” off camera.

[@westheriault3797]

Comics like this are SO COOL because of all the little details.

[@jankarieben1071]

Casual Fan solidarity! I only have multiples of Starscream figures!

[@myriadmediamusings]

I’ve definitely seen lots of online fans who love to collect multiple versions of a same character, like a Mr Thew Adams and the huge amount of Skywarp toys. For me it’s something I can respect but can’t get behind, especially when Transformers toylines already have an issue with repaints, retools, and remolds.

[@nightshardthefanguidebrony847]

HEY LINKARA! THERES GONNA BE A JURASSIC PARK CROSSOVER WITH THE TRANSFORMERS!

[@swordkingx4874]

Screw all those people calling you casual. Who gives a flying fuck? Transformers is a massive franchise and having a singuler favourite isn't a bad thing. Also yes the transformer enterprise would be an amazing toy.

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

Alternators (metal Transformers based on real vehicles) is a thing, and it’s made for adults. Or, at the very least, older audiences, so there’s our counterargument.

[@PERSONII3331PERSONIIEVER]

@@Nameless-ln5mr and they re strong as hell.

[@Faris_V5]

Oh my god the reveal that the curb your enthusiasm joke was a real page had me spit-take. That's the hardest I've laughed in a good while, thank you. As for the "ghost" and the explanation: "On the slim chance your weren't aware of this-" Well uh, boy do I feel like a baby now cause I only now realize I was born 9 years after G1 ended airing...

[@brandonlyon730]

I’m still surprise that there has never been a true Transformers/Star Wars crossover.

[@connerharvey548]

Especially weird when you consider there have been transformers toys based of star wars ships such as Anakin's jedi fighter and Luke's snowspeeder.

[@serPomiz]

I remember the DarthVader transforming in a TIE fighter from thatrelease, got sold out in less than a week and I still kick myself for not getting it...

[@tronmaster5704]

@@serPomiz I had the General Grievous one.

[@gota7738]

The inherent awkwardness of Star Wars not addressing the Droids thing. Though if they took the reformed version of Megatron and had him team up with Artoo to lead a Droid Revolution while Optimus has hesitant feelings and talking it out with C-3PO, would be both fun and honestly insightful.

[@Tiggeralt]

This is a fun comic. It's what got me into the IDW Ghostbusters comics since it's the same creative team. Well, from 2011 onwards at least.

[@jessicam.4061]

So, while this might sound like a 'aktually'... That isn't War for Cybertron Megatron... It's his canceled Transformers Universe form. A literal ghost. Edit: Oh, and I wouldn't even count it as an 'actually'... Because they're the same character. I... Think... That 'Aligned' attempted retcon they had really ended up anything but.

[@LaZodiac]

It also fits the lore of Ghostbusters; ghosts tend to keep their human form, but as they get more fucked up they become more monstrous. Megatron was just... becoming most ghosty.

[@TF2Fan101]

The Aligned continuity is already a huge fustercluck of continuity errors and inconsistincies, so what's one more on top of that pile?

[@incitossol]

@@TF2Fan101 ah the aligned Continuity. You’re full of good stuff but dear god are you a pain to explain

[@TF2Fan101]

@@incitossol No kidding. The inconsistencies between the Cybertron games, Prime, and Robots in Disguise (Which is a continuity anomaly clusterbomb in its own right) are enough for their own list.

[@meganpayette5996]

2:04 - I'm rather impressed that the Ghostbusters were able to find a uniform for Optimus Prime in his size.

[@mattsherlock9636]

This was fun, I kinda want him to cover all of the ghostbusters crossovers. Maybe make it part of the annual Halloween reviews, he alternates the franchises he covers every couple of years so it makes sense. My favorite IDW ghostbusters crossovers are the ones based on the various different versions of the ghostbuster. Especially the ones where they meet the 2016 reboot ghostbusters, they seem to understand how they are both similar and different from the originals and play with it in interesting ways.

[@koku6626]

I like the Curb Your Entusiasm theme for the narration of Cybertron's destruction. I also think the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" theme would have also been perfect

[@matthewgagnon9426]

I did not need to be reminded that Kiss Players was a thing, thanks.

[@walterlopez5054]

a line of transformers toys made entirely out of clear plastic.......*shudders* so many cracked joints.

[@EnerKaizer]

That exists. An off-shot of the Transformers prime toys was made entirly out of Translucent placti. I think they made 2 waves total.

[@toqkaizogou1636]

Honestly it's amazing how as far as I'm aware, there's never a Ghostbusters crossover with Scooby-Doo.

[@BigAmericanGirlFan]

I always hope that they utilize the behind the scenes connection created by the cartoon that Ray and Fred are related to each other, whether as Fred's Uncle Ray or if they're just cousins.

[@zoisite_moon2828]

Perfect timing, Lewis. News has just come out that there's going to be an animated film crossover between Scooby-Doo and Courage the Cowardly Dog coming this fall.

[@zeo1chris]

It was said in Jest But I would SO WATCH go-Bots meets Filmations GhostBusters "Let's GO ghostBusters... LET's GO!"

[@revinevan300]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure having the Transformers cross over with properties from the 80s' is one of the most brilliant things I've seen.

[@Nergalsama01]

I love the dynamic between Venkman and Starscream. They're like two con-men, and I imagine they'd have A LOT to talk about. Good idea. :)

[@nobodyimportant5140]

Ah yes, the Legion from Kiss Players. ... Hey, Patrons, Kiss Players review. Let’s make it happen.

[@Ethereal-23]

gotta say, that color scheme on Optimus looks good. Really suits him

[@ArachCobra]

I just love how much fun this comic just have with the concept. It's right up my alley.

[@baliyae]

This was a very good crossover. Ghostbusters and Transformers are awesome and seeing them together is equally awesome. Ectotron is a great character and I enjoyed him. Great job as always, Linkara! 😎👍🏻❤️

[@serina3872]

To be fair I still think Starscream possessing a Angel is still the weirdest thing the franchise has done

[@skittleboo90]

Is nobody gotta talk about the fact that at the beginning he sounded exactly like the original narrator for the G1 show?

[@goonhaveanotherbikky]

I agree with the meddling executives. The War for Cybertron Megatron is, indeed, the best Bersion. All other Bersions of Megatron will never be as good as that Bersion.

[@serPomiz]

@@jlev1028 read the end credit afterthought

[@wokenlunatic2849]

Why does Optimus Prime saying “I ain’t afraid no Ghost” was The Greatest Thing Ever?

[@Bobsheaux]

_"Adults who own children's toys were a sign that they're probably pedophiles."_ What a joyless existence you must lead, sir. You have my pity. Hell, even my father spent his remaining days making set pieces for his D&D campaigns and playing video games. "He can just shoulder-check his enemies to death." And somewhere, Wedge from _Robots in Disguise_ (2001) is feeling vindicated. lol I don't know what the Ghostbusters usually look like in comic form, but these guys look really WEIRD in their particular style next to the Transformers. The Transformers themselves look to be inspired by their cartoon counterparts animated by Sunbow, so why not have the Ghostbusters be similarly designed? That worked to great effect with the human characters in _Mars Attacks The Transformers._ 18:49 Ah, case in point! lol "GHOST Transformers with translucent plastic!" Ooh, bad idea... That kind of plastic isn't one for longevity.

[@wstine79]

🎼"When there's something strange In the Cybertron. Who ya gonna call.... Ghost-Transformers!"

[@Wanderingsage7]

Proton-axe. This crossover is awesome

[@grantmoore8228]

You know,I wasn't sure about Viga's title card art at first compared to Dr. Crafty's but I have to say these past few ones have been really good! Can't wait to see more! Also when are we going to see Bionicle meets Transformers? There is SO much potential there!

[@zexalbrony4799]

The funny thing about the Starscream ghost thing is a few different incarnations bring it back in one form or another somehow. For example, in Energon after his death in Armada, he was resurrected, but they didn't have enough energon for the process so he wasn't fully revived, lacking a physical body and being a ghost basically. Even after he was later fully revived with an actual physical body he still retained some of his ghost-like powers, such as the ability to turn invisible, which allowed him to dodge attacks by disappearing and then reappearing behind people for sneak attacks.

[@PERSONII3331PERSONIIEVER]

great explanation

[@DeconvertedMan]

Ghostformers more bustin` then meats the eye!? Also so, next up is the Back to the future / Transformers crossover next? :D

[@theoddronin1]

May as well, the final issue is out now

[@nintyfan1991]

All these crossovers Transformers has, yet I (and probably others) wait for the crossover that needs to happen: Power Rangers x Transformers. Imagine Megazord vs Megatron. Tommy Oliver of the Dino Thunder era seeing the Dino Bots. Some of the humans or humanoids of TF becoming Rangers temporarily (like Chip Chase or Sari Sundac) akin to the Ninja Turtles and April O'Neil (Boom Studios/Image comic). And above all, the Rangers allying with the Autobots while villains (like Divatox, Venjix, or dare I say it, Drakkon) team up with Decepticons Of course, though Hasbro owns BOTH of the US side of the copyrights. There is still a problem with the Japanese rights to both (Toei with PR/Sentai, Takara Tomy with Transformers). Side note: Johnny Yong Bosch has appeared in both franchises. So Adam and Bumblebee should definitely be involved as a nod to that.

[@Webshooters1]

Although we're getting something equally awesome: POWER RANGERS VS GODZILLA. I am not joking.

[@RaphBlade7]

The ticket bit is actually based upon a deleted scene from I think the first movie, where Ecto-1 was supposed to be artificially intelligent & ends up freaking out cop who tries to give it a ticket! Ultimately, it was cut, but the concept works well in this crossover featuring a Transformer whose vehicle mode is Ecto-1! Also, the ghost of Starscream also appeared in Beast Wars (somehow traveling into the past) & it was revealed that Starscream had a mutated indestructible spark which lead the Maximals development of Protoform X/Rampage who unfortunately ended up becoming a deranged cannibalistic serial killer who's spark was cut in half, with one half eventually used by Beast Wars Megatron to give life to a clone of Pedacon turned Maximal Dinobot (this came back to haunt him as Rampage's death resulted in the clone gaining Dinobot's personality assisting the Maximals in the final battle of the Beast Wars)!

[@adamgoss3638]

Just re-watched this and a question finally registered in my head - if the Autobots had never been to Earth prior to this crossover (in this crossover's version of the timeline obviously)... how did Grimlock get made???

[@ninakrishnamurthy6674]

Aren't there some continuities where Grimlock is made on Cybertron?

[@thoughtengine]

4:20 Thinking of Lindsay Ellis' wing of Starscreams...

[@AussieDragoon]

War for Cybertron is my favorite BERSION of Megatron, I'll tell you what!

[@Jman3302]

I've waited for you to cover this for awhile and was not disappointed. I love IDWs Ghostbusters

[@lexnoil]

18:34 The Stuntacons easter eggs.

[@ShyBiiteVT]

I've been wanting to see you review this crossover for a while. So glad it finally happened. Loved this mini series!

[@KingNanoA]

24:05 Linkara, please do not give TF collectors panic attacks. Translucent plastic can’t handle stress over time. Hell, some toys with translucent joints are broken right out of the box.

[@thepopculturebuff5080]

A Great Thing about the IDW Ghostbusters comics, We get to see Peter Venkman or Pete Venkman use his Psychology Major more.

[@seanraby7479]

7:05, Ahh, they must be in my native Michigan where literally all the roads are in some state of deterioration.

[@danielbrant6740]

For those wondering about the heads dangling from Gozerscream's chain, they are, clockwise from top-right: Shockwave, Optimus, Megatron, and _Jetfire._ Why Jetfire? Because in the G1 cartoon he used to be friends with Starscream prior to the Autobot-Decepticon war. Jetfire was lost during a scientific expedition to Earth and was eventually found in the Arctic once the war came to modern day Earth. Since the 'Cons were the first to find him, Screamer used his friendship to get Jetfire to join them and _very nearly_ succeeded until he saw what a bunch of jerks they were and joined up with the 'Bots. With Jetfire's head on Gozerscream's chain, one can assume that in this continuity that something similar happened with Jetfire & Starscream. Like Lewis said, this comic is _loaded_ with easter eggs from both franchises, and that was just *one example* from the more obscure side for Transformers.

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

Can't wait for Radiated Angry Cookie Monster meets The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in space the comic next year!

[@BenjaminHayden]

Another Great episode Linkara. You should review the TF/Back to the Future crossover next once that series is done, since it's even more fun and off the wall then the Ghostbusters/TF crossover.