Transformers Vol. 2: Transport to Oblivion

On Cybertron, Elita-1 infiltrates a Decepticon fortress and finds Ultra Magnus, tortured for years by Shockwave. She resents Optimus for leaving in the Ark mid-war. Shockwave uses a space bridge to bring Cybertron to Earth and drain the planet's resources. On Earth, Spike considers running off with the Autobot Beachcomber but decides to stay and fight. Wheeljack wins over Skywarp to teleport the team to the Decepticon base, and Ultra Magnus rejoins the fight, only to freeze at the sight of his torturer. In the end, Optimus faces Shockwave, who appears to die, and gives up a chance to save Cybertron in order to protect Earth.

1. Behind the scenesJorge Corona on art

   Jorge Corona takes over art from issue #7, announced in January 2024. He won ComicBook.com's Best Artist award that year.

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2. ReferenceElita-1 and the Ark

   Elita-1 blames Optimus for leaving Cybertron in the Ark mid-war. That grudge comes back later.

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3. Behind the scenesUltra Magnus's trauma

   Ultra Magnus, patched up by Wheeljack, insists on fighting but freezes at the sight of Shockwave, who tortured him for years.

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4. ReferenceOptimus and Superman

   AIPT's review compared Optimus's final choice to Superman accepting that Krypton is gone.

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5. SetupSomeone else's hand

   Keep an eye on Optimus's right arm: he lost his own early in the series and is using one borrowed from Megatron. That comes back to matter later.

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