Today’s Comic> Transformers: Regeneration One #89

And so began Hot Rod’s career as an internet reviewer.

Transformers: Regeneration One #89

IDW Publishing (March, 2013)

As Scorponok’s altered Autobots and Decepticons continue to hunt the remaining uncontrolled Autobots, the Dinobots decided to judge one of their own, namely Grimlock. Meanwhile, Rodimus makes a discover. On Earth, Prime…just drives around while Shockwave fights for his sanity within his mind.

What they got right: Grimlock actually being called on his screwing-up? In a Furman-penned story? Sure it doesn’t last long, but that’s in-story circumstances. Probably won’t be brought up again, so enjoy it while you can. I also admit they do a fair job of getting across just how bleak things are for the Autobots. So yeah, this is one of those (rare) times they got something right.

What they got wrong: Everything else, of course. There are three unnecessary subplots, only two of which have a chance of coming together. I don’t see where Hot Rod hunting the “prototypes” underground…or why they had to HAVE prototypes for the Transformers all of a sudden…has anything to do with what’s going on right now.

Recommendation: If it were just the main story I might give it a mild recommendation. However, the subplots and history of the title, including this arc, makes that difficult.

Oh come on, you knew I’d nominate this.

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