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Transformers (2023) issue 12

2026-03-16T09:27:19Z

Laserfire1234: Added a caption to the cover of the issue, a line from "Down With The Fallen" by STARSET which follows up a previous caption added on the page for issue #11.

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #12
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 11
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 13
|image=Transformers 2023 12 Cover A.jpg
|caption= ''Burning this bridge behind me''
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[September 11]], [[2024]]
|coverdate=September 2024
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Optimus Prime faces a choice. And he makes one.'''

==Synopsis==
On the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] watches as the [[Decepticon]]s surround the [[Autobot]]s. Realizing she needs to help them, she gets in her van and drives through the [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] generated portal, ramming a [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]-wielding [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and saving [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. Carly apologizes for not being there when Cliff needed her, but their heartwarming reunion is cut short by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] smashing her van. Cliffjumper manages to rescue Carly, but his arm and the van's wreckage are crushed together by Devastator's foot. Before anything can be done to free him, he and the van are flung by Devastator through the portal to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], crashing into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] uses this opportunity to rally the rest of the Autobots against Devastator, blasting him until he falls and crushes Shockwave's energon harvester. This disconnects the [[space bridge]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] reports to Optimus that Cybertron is returning to its original place. While the portal is still active, Shockwave retreats to summon reinforcements, but Optimus chases after him to stop the Decepticon leader and rescue Cliffjumper.

[[File:TF2023 no.12 - Elita Pleads with Optimus.jpg|200px|thumb|left|I know this is a serious moment and all, but goddamn is Optimus' head small]]

Bursting through the portal, he swiftly and savagely attacks the Combaticons, forcing them to retreat, much to the irritation of Shockwave. Shockwave threatens Cliffjumper as Optimus approaches, but Prime simply blasts his arm off with his [[Ion blaster|ion blaster]]. Dropping his weapon as he continues toward the Decepticon, he decries Shockwave's irreverence for life, savagely beating him into the ground and grabbing his cyclopean head. As he does, he once again sees a vision of himself holding the small human baby... before the vision changes to a nightmarish version, his hands as claws and the baby surrounded by wire. The vision overtakes Prime, his optics flushing pink, and he crushes Shockwave's head with his bare hands. As he regains his senses (and his blue eyes), he is horrified at what he's done, but [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] is happy to see that he's regained his ruthlessness.

With Cybertron returning to its proper place in the galaxy, Optimus picks up Cliffjumper and prepares to head back to Earth, but they are halted by Elita blowing up the portal. She tells Optimus that the Autobots need him here on Cybertron, and that with the [[Energon]] Shockwave collected with the harvester, they can use it to strike back against the Decepticons and revive their planet. Optimus refuses to use Energon taken from the life and resources on Earth and activates the charges to destroy the harvester, but nothing happens. Elita reveals she never set the charges; Earth has so much to give to Cybertron. This could save their world! But Optimus can't allow that. He won't save his world with the blood of another. He aims his fusion cannon at the Energon. Elita pleads with him, saying that they need him. He apologizes to her and fires.

The Energon explodes, creating a blast that severs the connection between the Energon harvesters, closing the portal and blasting off a huge chunk of Cybertron, which begins falling into the Earth's atmosphere… along with Optimus Prime. As he begins to burn upon reentry, he wonders if he's about to die and marvels at Earth's beauty. His sentiment is shared by [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], rocketing up to Prime on his rocket surfboard. He grabs the Autobot leader's hand and the pair shred down to the surface. Optimus looks in horror at what he's done as the piece of Cybertron falls into the ocean.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (3)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (5)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (16)

|c2=
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (7)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (8)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (10)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (11)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (13)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (14)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (15)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (6)
}}

==Quotes==
"Is this all you do, Shockwave??? Ratchet! Magnus? '''LIFE??? ALL YOU DO IS TAKE AWAY WHAT IS GOOD!'''"
:—'''Optimus''' confronts Shockwave

"Welcome back to the war, Optimus Prime. I finally see your old self returning."
:—'''Elita''', after watching Optimus gouge out Shockwave's eye.

"Earth needs me. Earth needs us." 
"Please! Your people need you!!! I need you!!!" 
"I'm sorry, Elita." 
"DON'T ABANDON US AGAIN!!!"
:—'''Optimus''' and '''Elita'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Carly and Cliffjumper's relationship had been on the rocks since Cliffjumper chose not to execute [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|issue #6]].
* Cybertron's energon shortage was first made known back in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 4|#4]], and expanded upon in [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]].
* Optimus' prioritizing the needs of Earth above the Autobots' own has been a recurring theme in this series, first appearing in [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|issue #2]].
* Shockwave had been portrayed as startlingly, uncharacteristically emotional in issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]] and [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]. Perhaps getting his head pulverized into tinfoil will be used to explain a switch to his more "expected" behavior.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Elita One's motorcycle alt-mode is based on that of her ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' counterpart.

===Covers (16)===
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime in front of Cybertron, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' Cliffjumper's face, by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Karen S. Darboe]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Chris Stevens]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Optimus & Elita, by [[Cory Walker]].
* '''Second Printing Cover A:''' Vortex, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Second Printing Cover B:''' Carly and her van, by Jason Howard.
* '''The Comic Mint Cover:''' by [[Skan Srisuwan]].
* '''TopShelfComic Baltimore Comic-Con 2024 Cover A:''' by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
* '''TopShelfComic Baltimore Comic-Con 2024 Cover B:''' by Livio Ramondelli.
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover A:''' by [[John Giang]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover B:''' by [[Mel Milton]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles New York Comic Con 2024 Cover:''' by [[John Giang]].
* '''Heavy Mental / High Horse Comics & Games / Joey from Pico Cover:''' by [[Juan Gedeon]] & [[Carlos Cabrera]].
* '''TopShelfComic New York Comic Con 2024 Cover:''' by [[Dan Quintana]].
* '''KRS Comics / The Comic Mint New York Comic Con 2024 Cover:''' by [[Tiago da Silva]].

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*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534354869
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** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–12.
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*** '''Bookdelivery Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 200 copies. ISBN 978-1534328679
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File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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File:Transformers 2023 B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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File:Transformers 2023 B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Hasbro Pulse Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Hasbro Pulse Exclusive''' – cover art by Tom Whalen
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==References==
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[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 11

2026-03-16T09:25:46Z

Laserfire1234: Added a caption to the cover of the issue, a line from "Down With The Fallen" by STARSET which I believe is fitting for the themes of both issue #11 and #12. Feel free to talk on this if anyone disagrees.

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #11
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 10
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 12
|image=Transformers 2023 11 Cover A.jpg
|caption= ''Turn away from all that I know''
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[August 14]], [[2024]]
|coverdate=August 2024
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''The Autobots must rescue their captured comrades from Shockwave’s clutches as the ultimate doom rains down upon them.'''

==Synopsis==
Using a high-tech surfboard, [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] investigates the whirlpool created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s attempt to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] into [[Earth]] orbit.

Meanwhile, on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] speaks to an unconcious [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], guilt-ridden for leaving him to be tortured by Shockwave. [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] chastises Arcee for leaving as well, causing Arcee to deck her in anger. Witnessing this exchange, [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] asks what happened to him, leading Arcee to reveal that this is what happens to bots captured by Shockwave, meaning that [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] are likely being tortured as they speak. The idea horrifies Carly. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] confers with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] about Magnus’s repairs, but Wheeljack is unable to fully repair Ultra Magnus without [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and doing so would use up their remaining [[Energon]]. Wheeljack suggests that they could keep him in his current state and revive more [[Autobot]]s instead, but Magnus awakens and pleads with Optimus that he wants to fight as part of this new resistance.

Aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] asks Shockwave to take [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] back to Cybertron to be repaired, but Shockwave insists that there are more important matters to be attended to. He then returns to Cybertron himself and orders the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s to ready their defenses against any potential attacks from the remaining Autobot rebels. When the Combaticons inquire about the status of [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], Shockwave brushes aside their concerns as well.

The Autobots quickly deduce that the [[space bridge]] bringing Cybertron is connected between the ''Nemesis'' and [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave' fortress]], using that to siphon the energy collected from Earth into Energon stores in the fortress. If they can destroy the ''Nemesis'', they can cut that connection off, but it's likely Shockwave already has enough Energon stored up to crush the remaining Autobots on Cybertron. Carly insists that their first priority should be rescuing Cliffjumper, to which Optimus agrees. However, Elita balks at this. She chastises Prime for leaving her and the rest of the Autobots alone on Cybertron for centuries and letting Shockwave's forces slowly destroy them. She does not want to risk losing their home to the [[Decepticon]]s to save this new world. Optimus merely says that he is confident in their abilities and old friends. Arcee, enraged by what the Decepticons did to Magnus, prepares for battle while Carly—surprised at the turn her [[Iron Intercessor]] has taken—looks on. Elita One tells her that she is proud to see her fire returning.

The Autobots formulate a plan: using [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]'s teleportation abilities, now connected to [[Teletraan I]], they will teleport inside the ''Nemesis'' and use a series of explosives to destroy the Decepticon flagship, severing its space bridge connection. Carly insists on coming along, believing rescuing Cliffjumper to be her responsibility, but both Optimus and Arcee refuse, promising to bring him home for her.

[[File:TF2023 no.11 - Ultra Magnus and Wheeljack.jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Derek Yaniger|Yaniger]] would be proud.]]

Beachcomber returns to where he left [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and tells Spike of what he saw. Spike asks if they should do something, but Beachcomber solemnly states that there's nothing they can do. He leaves a canister of Energon for Astrotrain before taking Spike to find another quiet part of the world to wait for the inevitable end. As they walk through the woods, Spike sees a deer and recalls when Optimus first stepped foot on the planet. Spike tells Beachcomber that while he knows the fighting is wrong, that doesn't mean they can just run away.

Aboard the ''Nemesis'', Shockwave continues to torture Jazz and Cliffjumper, but is interrupted by the arrival of Optimus Prime and the other Autobots. As Optimus frees their comrades and Elita finishes planting the charges, Arcee threatens to execute Shockwave, but Prime stops her, fearing what might happen if she gives into her anger. Unfortunately, her hesitation gives Shockwave an opening to attack, taking Cliffjumper hostage and escaping. The Decepticon leader orders the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s to form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but Optimus isn't worried: teleporting in behind them are Wheeljack and the now fully restored Ultra Magnus!

However, upon seeing Shockwave again, Magnus freezes. He can't do it. In a fit of panic, he drops his weapon and retreats, apologizing all the while. As their strongest warrior drives off, Shockwave gloats. He broke the mind of the mighty Ultra Magnus, and now he’ll break the rest of the Autobots' bodies!
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (1)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (2)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (3)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (4)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (7)
* ''[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'' (15)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (18)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (19)

|c2=
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (8)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (9)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (10)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (11)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (12)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (13)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (14)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (17)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (18)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (19)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (20)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (21)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (22)
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (23)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (24)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (5)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==
"I know how you feel, Beachcomber. It feels... 'wrong' to fight. But I don't think I have to. I just know I can't run away."
:—'''Spike''' finds his resolve.

"Ratchet said I was too concerned with this world. But I brought this war to them. They need us now." 
"We have our own problems, Optimus." 
"That is true. But I am beginning to think we need them to survive, as well."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Elita One''' talk objectives.

"HAHAHA! I broke his mind! And now I will break your bodies!"
:—'''Shockwave''' celebrates over the Autobots

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Soundwave has been trying to repair Ravage ever since Optimus damaged him back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|issue #1]].
* The Combaticons were shown to be defending Shockwave's fortress in [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]].
* Skywarp's willingness to help the Autobots is likely due to the combination of wanting revenge for what Soundwave and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] did to him back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|issue #4]], as well as Arcee saving him from Carly’s attack in [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|issue #8]].
* Spike recalls Optimus's unfortunate encounter with another deer from [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|issue #2]].

===''Transformers'' references===
* Beachcomber's use of a surfboard is likely a reference to a similar scene in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]” - the multi-part epic this arc is largely based on - where the Autobots must surf to reach the [[sea funnel]].
* Just as in [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|issue #9]], Shockwave is shown as highly emotional, even laughing. He continues to be starkly out-of-character compared to everybody else, in a way that sure ''looks'' deliberate....

===Real-world references===
* Shockwave's battle cry is "[[X-Men|To me, my Decepticons!!!]]".

===Errors===
*Soundwave informs Shockwave that the portal to Cybertron has been repaired. Shockwave already knows this, as last issue, he himself told Soundwave the very same thing! (And no, nothing seems to have happened to it in between issues.)
*Once rebuilt, Ultra Magnus’s head antennas are now colored blue, as opposed to them being white (like his G1 Counterpart) when He is first shown in Arcee’s flashback in issue 7.

===Covers (18)===
* '''Cover A:''' Shockwave fires on Optimus, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' Shockwave attacks Elita, by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Karen S. Darboe]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Elita fires a blast, by [[Ludo Lullabi]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Shockwave stands over a fallen Optimus, by [[Wes Craig]].
* '''Cover F:''' ''Ultramega'' homage, by [[James Harren]].
* '''Second Printing Cover A:''' Onslaught, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Second Printing Cover B:''' Beachcomber, by Jason Howard.
* '''Third Printing Cover:''' Arcee and Carly prepare for battle, by [[Jay Anacleto]] & [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]
* '''The 616 Comics Cover A:''' by [[Tiago da Silva]].
* '''The 616 Comics Cover B:''' by Tiago da Silva.
* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' The Decepticons, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
* '''TopShelfComic Cover B:''' The Autobots, by Livio Ramondelli.
* '''Carnivore Comics Cover:''' by [[Ryan G. Browne]].
* '''Encased Comics Cover:''' by [[Alessandro Micelli]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover:''' by [[Ivan Tao]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles New York Comic Con 2024 Cover A:''' by Ivan Tao.
* '''Big Time Collectibles New York Comic Con 2024 Cover B:''' by [[John Giang]].

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===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 13]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534354869
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[David Mack]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Verse Comics Exclusive:''' by [[Kei Zama]]. ISBN 978-1534326729

* '''''Transformers Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[April 30]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–12.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Bookdelivery Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 200 copies. ISBN 978-1534328679
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. ISBN 978-1534329607
*** '''[[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive:''' by [[Tom Whalen]]. ISBN 978-1534398414
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[Marcelo Matere]]. Limited to 200 copies.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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File:Transformers 2023 V2 Verse Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Verse Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by Kei Zama
File:Transformers 2023 B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Bookdelivery Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Bookdelivery Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Hasbro Pulse Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Hasbro Pulse Exclusive''' – cover art by Tom Whalen
File:Transformers 2023 B1 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by Marcelo Matere
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]