Transformers

It gets better when you get hints of Cybertron in Stormbringer. I feel bad for remembering the early “-ation” series by Furman as being dull. It's not and it's got it's own internal sensibility that makes the humans compelling–eventually.

The highlights for me though are really Spotlight:Kup and Ramjet. The Ramjet special is just really amusing, the Kup issue though, wow, Nick Roche is just really good at everything to do with the franchise.

The rest is okay, but pales in comparison to Roche's issue and the Barber, Roberts series that would come much later in the continuity.

3.5 stars.

There were some dull parts, and I have a devil of a time trying to tell some of these guys apart. That caused quite a bit of confusion. On the whole, though, this was surprisingly enjoyable, especially the parts that followed Rodimus and his posse aboard the Lost Light. There was also a surprising amount of humor.

And I've read a couple things so far. In the old show, I didn't think this, but now–Starscream is just a wee bit hot.