Transformers #2 (Image Comics, 2023)
Transformers #2 (November 2023), published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment. Optimus Prime fears that he brought the million-year-old war for Cybertron to Earth. The Autobots slowly rebuild their forces using his trailer, while the Decepticons continue to attack a local power station in their search for Energon. Starscream attacks a military F-18 and nearly kills a member of the G.I. Joe team.
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Transformers #2 Story Summary
After the events in Transformers #1 and Void Rivals #1 by Image / Skybound, which launched the "Energon Universe" saga, Optimus Prime explores the beautiful countryside and admires the beauty of Earth. Then, he steps on a deer, which demonstrates to him the fragility of carbon-based lifeforms.
Spike, the human who helped to save Optimus in the previous issue, who then hitched a ride out of the Ark with him, converses with his new gigantic robot friend about the concept of "family" and where the Transformers came from.
Readers (and Spike) learn of the mechanical planet Cybertron, and the terrible civil war between Autobots and Decepticons. Optimus tells of how the Transformers were losing the battle. They left Cybertron on the Ark in search of a new way to fight their Cybertronian oppressors, but Megatron found them and nearly killed Optimus before crashing into Earth (Megatron is now missing).
Using Optimus Prime's trailer, the Autobots slowly start to rebuild each other in the quarry where Jetfire crashed in Transformers #1. Cliffjumper shows up and is freaked out by the small, squishy, human life forms around him. Like the Decepticons, the Autobots are now in search of more power and Energon.
Meanwhile, the Decepticons, led by Starscream, ravage a local power station in their quest for Energon. Skywarp and Soundwave gather energy, while Starscream transforms into jet mode to intercept a military F-18 on route to investigate the "giant robot disturbance." The plane carries a special passenger named Duke, a member of G.I. Joe.
Starscream and the F-18 engage in combat, but Starscream transforms in the middle of combat, forcing the humans to eject. He squashes the pilot, Capt. Frosting, with both hands, while Duke watches. The plane crashes into the power plant while Duke evades Starscream and barely escapes using a jetpack.
Optimus Prime sees the smoke from a distance and rushes to fight the Decepticons, while Spike hitches a ride. Carly, Spike's friend, races home, only to discover Spike's dad, Mr. Witwicky, armed and preparing for battle. Carly and readers learn that the guy Starscream squashed in the previous issue was her dad.
Transformers #2 Creative Team
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Writer: Daniel Warren Johnson
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Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson
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Colorist: Mike Spicer
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Letterer: Russ Wooton
- Editors: Sean Mackiewicz and Jonathan Manning
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Transformers #2 FAQ
What happens in Transformers #2?
In Transformers #2, the fallout from the Autobots’ crash‑landing intensifies as Spike and Carly struggle to understand the alien war they’ve stumbled into. Optimus Prime tries to stabilize the wounded Autobots, Starscream escalates the Decepticon threat, and the issue ends with a devastating confrontation that raises the stakes for Earth and Cybertron alike.
Who are the main characters in Transformers #2?
The central cast includes Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Starscream, Skywarp, Spike Witwicky, and Carly. Cliffjumper and Soundwave also play key supporting roles.
Who is the villain in Transformers #2?
Starscream is the primary antagonist, continuing his ruthless campaign to secure Energon and assert Decepticon dominance. His actions in this issue cement him as one of the most dangerous forces on Earth.
When was Transformers #2 released?
Skybound and Image Comics released Transformers #2 in November 2023 as part of the new Energon Universe line.
Who created Transformers #2?
Transformers #2 was written by Daniel Warren Johnson, with art by Daniel Warren Johnson and colors by Mike Spicer. The series is edited and produced under Skybound’s Energon Universe initiative.
Is Transformers #2 a good comic?
Yes. Transformers #2 continues the high‑energy, emotionally grounded storytelling that made issue #1 a hit. The art is dynamic, the character moments land hard, and the pacing keeps the tension rising.
Is Transformers #2 important to the series?
Absolutely. This issue establishes the emotional core of the human‑Autobot relationship, escalates the Decepticon threat, and sets up several long‑term story arcs that define the early Energon Universe.
Do you need to read Transformers #1 before issue #2?
It helps. Issue #2 builds directly on the events of the debut issue, especially the crash, the character introductions, and the early Autobot–human connections. New readers can jump in, but reading #1 first gives the story more emotional weight.
Is Transformers #2 part of the Energon Universe?
Yes. Transformers #2 is one of the foundational titles in Skybound’s Energon Universe, alongside Void Rivals and G.I. Joe titles like Duke and Cobra Commander.
What is the Transformers (Skybound) series about?
Skybound’s Transformers reimagines the classic war between Autobots and Decepticons with a grounded, character‑driven approach. It focuses on the emotional cost of conflict, the fragile alliance between humans and Autobots, and the catastrophic consequences of Cybertron’s civil war spilling onto Earth.
Who created the Transformers characters?
The Transformers brand originated in the 1980s through a collaboration between Hasbro and Takara, with Marvel Comics writer Bob Budiansky developing many of the original character names and personalities.
What is the Energon Universe?
The Energon Universe is Skybound’s interconnected line of comics uniting Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals into a shared continuity. It blends sci‑fi, military action, and character‑driven storytelling into one cohesive universe.
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