Transformers (2023) issue 14 - Revision history

Saix at 08:19, 8 April 2026

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	~~==External links==~~


	~~==References==~~
	~~{{reflist}}~~

	[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]		[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

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	* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' Optimus Prime stands ready in front of a futuristic skyline that resembles Megatron's head, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].		* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' Optimus Prime stands ready in front of a futuristic skyline that resembles Megatron's head, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
	* '''TopShelfComic Cover B:''' Optimus Prime leading the Autobots into battle, by Livio Ramondelli.		* '''TopShelfComic Cover B:''' Optimus Prime leading the Autobots into battle, by Livio Ramondelli.
	* '''TopShelfComic Cover C:''' Megatron atop a pile of rubble in the rain, by [[Jimbo Salgado]].		* '''TopShelfComic Cover C:''' Megatron atop a pile of rubble in the rain, by [[Jimbo Salgado]] & [[Alex Sinclair]].
	* '''TopShelfComic Series 1 Mystery Packs Cover:''' Foil Virgin Variant, by Livio Ramondelli.		* '''TopShelfComic Series 1 Mystery Packs Cover:''' Foil Virgin Variant, by Livio Ramondelli.
	* '''TopShelfComic Series 2 Mystery Packs Cover:''' Black & White Variant, by Jimbo Salgado.		* '''TopShelfComic Series 2 Mystery Packs Cover:''' Black & White Variant, by Jimbo Salgado.

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	File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover A.jpg		File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover A.jpg
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	* The nature of Megatron's gun [[alternate mode]] is further explored in this issue. As in several episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon leader requires someone else to use him when he transforms due to the limits of his power.		* The nature of Megatron's gun [[alternate mode]] is further explored in this issue. As in several episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon leader requires someone else to use him when he transforms due to the limits of his power.

	===Covers (16)===		===Covers (17)===
	~~{{Comicstub\|Livio Ramondelli Foil Virgin Cover.}}~~
	* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.
	* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.

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	* The nature of Megatron's gun [[alternate mode]] is further explored in this issue. As in several episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon leader requires someone else to use him when he transforms due to the limits of his power.		* The nature of Megatron's gun [[alternate mode]] is further explored in this issue. As in several episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon leader requires someone else to use him when he transforms due to the limits of his power.

	===Covers (17)===		===Covers (16)===
	{{Comicstub\|Livio Ramondelli Foil Virgin Cover.}}		{{Comicstub\|Livio Ramondelli Foil Virgin Cover.}}
	* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.

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	===Covers (17)===		===Covers (17)===
	{{Comicstub\|Livio Ramondelli ~~TopShelfComic Series 1 Mystery Packs~~ Cover.}}		{{Comicstub\|Livio Ramondelli Foil Virgin Cover.}}
	* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.
	* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.

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Covers

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	* The nature of Megatron's gun [[alternate mode]] is further explored in this issue. As in several episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon leader requires someone else to use him when he transforms due to the limits of his power.		* The nature of Megatron's gun [[alternate mode]] is further explored in this issue. As in several episodes of the Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon leader requires someone else to use him when he transforms due to the limits of his power.

	===Covers===		===Covers (17)===
			{{Comicstub\|Livio Ramondelli TopShelfComic Series 1 Mystery Packs Cover.}}
	* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.
	* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.
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	File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover A.jpg		File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover A.jpg
	File:Transformers 2023 14 Livio Ramondelli Cover C.jpg		=!--File:Transformers 2023 14 Livio Ramondelli Cover C.jpg-->
	File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover B.jpg		File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover B.jpg
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	===''Transformers'' references===		===''Transformers'' references===
	* Starscream recruiting the Combaticons for a coup d'état against the established Decepticon forces echoes the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[Starscream's Brigade]]”. The cartoon also saw Starscream convince Astrotrain and his fellow Decepticon Triple Changer [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] to join him in claiming Decepticon leadership in the episode "[[Triple Takeover]]". Notably, both the Combaticons ''and'' the Triple Changers turned on Starscream in their respective episodes, so we'll have to wait and see if history repeats itself again...		* Starscream recruiting the Combaticons for a coup d'état against the established Decepticon forces echoes the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[Starscream's Brigade]]”. The cartoon also saw Starscream convince Astrotrain and his fellow Decepticon Triple Changer [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] to join him in claiming Decepticon leadership in the episode "[[Triple Takeover]]". Notably, both the Combaticons ''and'' the Triple Changers turned on Starscream in their respective episodes, so we'll have to wait and see if history repeats itself again...

			===Real world references===
			* The concept of a firearm that can not only control its wielder but eventually corrupt them is similar to the 'gonne' that appeared in {{w\|Terry Pratchet}}'s ''{{w\|Men at Arms}}''.

	===Errors===		===Errors===

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	* Starscream's reluctance to kill the Autobot prisoners runs in stark contrast to his murder of the deactivated [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1\|issue #1]], meaning that this flashback can't have taken place too much longer after the final flashback segment of [[Transformers (2023) issue 13\|last issue]]. More important, though, is the reveal of why this version of Starscream sought to take down Megatron: the Decepticon leader used some sort of mind-control power to force Starscream into killing Autobot after Autobot using his pistol mode.		* Starscream's reluctance to kill the Autobot prisoners runs in stark contrast to his murder of the deactivated [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1\|issue #1]], meaning that this flashback can't have taken place too much longer after the final flashback segment of [[Transformers (2023) issue 13\|last issue]]. More important, though, is the reveal of why this version of Starscream sought to take down Megatron: the Decepticon leader used some sort of mind-control power to force Starscream into killing Autobot after Autobot using his pistol mode.
	** Reminder that, even with Megatron regularly taking away his autonomy, Starscream's aligned with the Decepticons because he has good reason to believe that the Autobots are responsible for his best buddy [[Genvo]]'s death. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," after all...		** Reminder that, even with Megatron regularly taking away his autonomy, Starscream's aligned with the Decepticons because he has good reason to believe that the Autobots are responsible for his best buddy [[Genvo]]'s death. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," after all...
	* Astrotrain was freed from the ''Nemesis'' by Soundwave in [[Transformers (2023) issue 8\|issue #8]], and chained up by [[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 10\|issue #10]]. He’s been eager for revenge on Megatron ever since, which Starscream uses to recruit him. Of course, Starscream believes he already finished off their leader, as seen in the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story]].		* Astrotrain was freed from the ''Nemesis'' by Soundwave in [[Transformers (2023) issue 8\|issue #8]], and chained up by [[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 10\|issue #10]]. He’s been eager for revenge on Megatron ever since, which Starscream uses to recruit him. Of course, Starscream believes he already finished off their leader, as seen in the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story]].
	* Brawl is still missing his lower half after being bisected by the closing [[space bridge]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 9\|issue #9]]. Onslaught followed Brawl to Earth that same issue, while [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]], and [[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] were last seen fleeing from Optimus in issue 12. Notably, the latter three are first seen aboard the blown-off piece of Cybertron rather than in the ocean with their teammates, which is consistent with #12, where they retreated further into Shockwave's lair rather than through the portal to Earth.		* Brawl is still missing his lower half after being bisected by the closing [[space bridge]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 9\|issue #9]]. Onslaught followed Brawl to Earth that same issue, while [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]], [[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]], and [[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] were last seen fleeing from Optimus in issue 12. Notably, the latter three are first seen aboard the blown-off piece of Cybertron rather than in the ocean with their teammates, which is consistent with #12, where they retreated further into Shockwave's lair rather than through the portal to Earth.
	* Brawl mentions that he and Onslaught overheard Soundwave plotting against Shockwave earlier, referring to Soundwave's conversation with [[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]] towards the end of issue #10, which Onslaught was shown listening in on as he kept the bisected Brawl company.		* Brawl mentions that he and Onslaught overheard Soundwave plotting against Shockwave earlier, referring to Soundwave's conversation with [[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]] towards the end of issue #10, which Onslaught was shown listening in on as he kept the bisected Brawl company.
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	===Covers===		===Covers===
	~~{{comicstub\|10/11 covers documented}}~~
	* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson ~~and~~ Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover A:''' Astrotrain in chains, by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer.
	* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] ~~and~~ Mike Spicer.		* '''Cover B:''' Starscream firing with his new H.I.S.S. form, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.
	* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[Viktor Bogdanovic]].		* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Viktor Bogdanovic]].
	* '''Cover D:''' A very '80s inspired Optimus Prime, by [[Jorge Fornés]].		* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' A very '80s-inspired Optimus Prime, by [[Jorge Fornés]].
	* '''Cover E:''' Optimus Prime, Jazz, and Arcee in an homage to Generation 1 toy packaging, by [[Derrick Chew]].		* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Optimus Prime, Jazz, and Arcee in an homage to Generation 1 toy packaging, by [[Derrick Chew]].
	* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover A:''' Megatron ~~standing~~ before a graffiti-covered building in the rain, by [[Ivan Tao]]		* '''Second Printing Cover A:''' Starscream affixed to a H.I.S.S Tank, by [[Jason Howard]].
	* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover B:''' ~~Megatron atop a pile of rubble~~, by [[~~Kael Ngu~~]].		* '''Second Printing Cover B:''' Swindle, by Jason Howard.
			* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover A:''' Megatron atop a pile of rubble, by [[Kael Ngu]].
			* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover B:''' Megatron stands before a graffiti-covered building in the rain, by [[Ivan Tao]].
			* '''Big Time Collectibles MegaCon 2025 Cover A:''' Foil Virgin Variant, by Kael Ngu.
			* '''Big Time Collectibles MegaCon 2025 Cover B:''' Foil Virgin Variant, by Ivan Tao.
			* '''Claytoncrain.com Cover:''' by [[Clayton Crain]].
	* '''East Side Comics Cover:''' Bruticus, by [[Alan Quah]].		* '''East Side Comics Cover:''' Bruticus, by [[Alan Quah]].
	* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' Megatron ~~atop a pile of rubble in the rain~~, by [[~~Jimbo Salgado~~]].		* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' Optimus Prime stands ready in front of a futuristic skyline that resembles Megatron's head, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
	* '''~~TopShelf Comic~~ Cover B:''' Optimus Prime leading the Autobots into battle, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].		* '''TopShelfComic Cover B:''' Optimus Prime leading the Autobots into battle, by Livio Ramondelli.
	* '''~~Second Printing Variant cover A~~:''' ~~Starscream affixed to H.I.S.S Tank~~, by [[~~Jason Howard~~]]		* '''TopShelfComic Cover C:''' Megatron atop a pile of rubble in the rain, by [[Jimbo Salgado]].
	* '''~~Second Printing~~ Variant ~~cover B~~:''' ~~Swindle~~, by ~~[[Jason Howard]]~~		* '''TopShelfComic Series 1 Mystery Packs Cover:''' Foil Virgin Variant, by Livio Ramondelli.
			* '''TopShelfComic Series 2 Mystery Packs Cover:''' Black & White Variant, by Jimbo Salgado.

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	File:Transformers 2023 14 ~~Big Time Collectibles~~ Cover A.jpg\|		File:Transformers 2023 14 2nd Ptg Cover A.jpg
	File:Transformers 2023 14 ~~Big Time Collectibles~~ Cover B.jpg\|		File:Transformers 2023 14 2nd Ptg Cover B.jpg
	File:Transformers 2023 14 East Side Comics Cover.jpg\|		File:Transformers 2023 14 Kael Ngu Cover A.jpg
	File:Transformers 2023 14 ~~TopShelfComic~~ Cover A.jpg\|		File:Transformers 2023 14 Kael Ngu Cover B.jpg
	File:Transformers 2023 14 ~~TopShelfComic~~ Cover B.jpg\|		File:Transformers 2023 14 Ivan Tao Cover A.jpg
	File:Transformers 14 ~~2nd Ptg~~ Cover A.~~jpeg\|~~		File:Transformers 2023 14 Ivan Tao Cover B.jpg
	File:Transformers 14 ~~2nd Ptg~~ Cover B.jpg\|		File:Transformers 2023 14 Clayton Crain Cover.jpg
			File:Transformers 2023 14 East Side Comics Cover.jpg
			File:Transformers 2023 14 Livio Ramondelli Cover A.jpg
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			File:Transformers 2023 14 Jimbo Salgado Cover A.jpg
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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' <small>([[May 28]], [[2025]]) ISBN ~~153432559X~~ / ISBN 978-~~1534325593~~ </small>		* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' <small>([[May 14]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898</small>
	** Collects issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story\|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe Special ~~2024~~]]''.		** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story\|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
	** Trade paperback format.		** Trade paperback format.
			** Variant covers:
			*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. <small>ISBN 978-1534332683</small>

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	File:Transformers 2023 V3.jpg\|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson ~~and~~ Mike Spicer		File:Transformers 2023 V3.jpg\|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
			File:Transformers 2023 V3 DM Cover.jpg\|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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added second printing covers

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	* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' Megatron atop a pile of rubble in the rain, by [[Jimbo Salgado]].		* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' Megatron atop a pile of rubble in the rain, by [[Jimbo Salgado]].
	* '''TopShelf Comic Cover B:''' Optimus Prime leading the Autobots into battle, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].		* '''TopShelf Comic Cover B:''' Optimus Prime leading the Autobots into battle, by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
			* '''Second Printing Variant cover A:''' Starscream affixed to H.I.S.S Tank, by [[Jason Howard]]
			* '''Second Printing Variant cover B:''' Swindle, by [[Jason Howard]]

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