“Prelude: Optimus Prime”, the first UK-originated comic strip to tie in with the Transformers (2007) film, is much like a reunion for its creative team. The kids that Titan Magazine’s new Transformers comic is aimed at might not recognise the creative team, but twenty year veterans of the franchise certainly will.

Kicking off with a full-page retina bruising firefight, “Prelude: Optimus Prime” charges through ten pages of action with no pause for breath.

Geoff Senior’s artwork, coupled with the unorthodox (at least in terms of recent years’ Transformers comics) colouring by Robin Smith, is incredibly energetic, matching the quick pace of the script.

Simon Furman’s script hits the ground running, making sure that while the action is non-stop, there’s enough exposition to keep readers, new and old, in the know. And with just ten pages to work with, he also provides a welcome (but brief) insight into Prime’s character.

Much like the Transformers (2007) film, this strip is loud, brash and attention-grabbing. In other words, the perfect launch pad from which to fire a new comic/magazine.

Category: Titan Magazines
Tags: Geoff Senior | Simon Furman

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