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The quest for power fuels and faults most Decepticons. Starscream is the perfect example of power corrupted. In his blind journey to rule, he has been ousted by Soundwave. His robotic body broken.
Left for dead, the mind races. How did the feared Transformer get to this point? Is there any hope in his future?
TRANSFORMERS #14 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Jason Howard, Mike Spicer, and Rus Wooton (Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics) concludes the dive into the mind of a broken warrior.
Let’s take a closer look at how things shape up now.
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
A scorpion can’t help itself with its actions. It’s just its’ nature. Starscream is blinded by his obsession for power. Even in his broken state, the writing never lets this theme escape the readers.
The uneasy alliance between Horton’s crew and Starscream is based on lies. Both are trying to use the other for their goals. One is well-versed in this aspect and flourishes as the story progresses.
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The flashbacks to Megatron and Cybertron showcase the last sense of morals die inside the robotic body. Events lead into a new location but a few predictable directions. It comes across very solid as Starscream’s genuine arrogance flosses over the set-up. The closing act leaves nothing to chance as the true nature of evil emerges. It is a fitting conclusion for where the next phase of Starscream is heading.
Howard caps off art duties with some strong visuals. Seeing the new form of Starscream is debuted with a two page splash. The art sneaks in a few humorous panels (involving a cat) before stepping back into the drama.
The flashback moments bring Starscream full circle as readers watch his complete turn. The full page image of him and Megatron unleashing their terror won’t escape readers. It tips off the audience about what’s coming. Watching the long work play out answers many thoughts as the road to redemption beings. The parting image closes the door of the past while opening up a more dangerous one for the future.
FINAL POINT: 8.6
The journey into a deadly Decepticon’s path of redemption closes on a solid note. Johnson slow builds the drama with the writing. Howard, Spicer and Wooton brings the misleading nature of a broken soul to life with the images. The Energon Universe had better brace for the unforgiving evil forthcoming.
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