“Lost in Space (Part 4): Jazz”

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Meet Jazz: Curious, cool, and clearly concerned only with himself. While Ratchet and Ironhide want nothing more than to get home, Jazz sees being lost in space as the perfect opportunity to remove himself as much as possible from the war on Cybertron.

“Lost in Space (Part 4): Jazz” does what Simon Furman is best at; getting underneath the armour of a Transformer and showing the reader just what makes them tick. And, in the case of Jazz, it’s not always a pretty picture.

This issue’s script is thrifty, covering a lot in its ten pages. It wraps up the 4-part “Lost in Space” storyline, provides some fascinating character development on Jazz, and delves into a high concept (if a little similar to last issue) plot.

Artist Marcelo Matere, much like Guido Guidi last issue, provides confident and towering artwork. Everything is clear-cut with storytelling that’s easy to follow. Liam Shalloo’s colours, bright and colourful, fit the artwork just right.

The “Lost in Space” arc ends on a high. While it’s been clear that the magazine’s editorial is waiting for the Transformers (2007) film itself before it can plan its stories around it, what could have been an empty diversion has flourished into an entertaining tale.

Verdict: four stars out of five.