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Though one Transformers villain, Shockwave, has shown to be especially vicious, the Decepticons have been merciless in the Energon Universe thus far. Transformers #10 shows Shockwave's savagery at fresh levels, highlighting his master plan to bring Cybertron to Earth, but not without first depriving Earth of its raw Energon supplies.
The genius behind the Decepticons' scheme, Shockwave has developed a device called the Feeder to run the bridge from Cybertron to Earth. Shockwave mercilessly runs the bridge using the pure energy this feeder converts from life-force. His disrespect of the Earth's ecology is shown by his decision to feed the machine several humpback whales.
Shockwave's savagery goes beyond his treatment of earthly species. As seen with Ultra Magnus, he is shown to subject Autobots to terrible suffering. Rescued from a Decepticon stronghold by Elita-One, Ultra Magnus is discovered as a simple robotic skeleton begging for his life. This terrible display captures the degree of Shockwave's sadistic and violent character.
The fact that Shockwave captured Cliffjumper and Jazz, two Autobots left behind on the battlefield, emphasizes even more his sadism. Shockwave intends to use them—without resorting to torture—to get understanding of Earth and its resources. He reveals a set of horrifying torture tools, hinting at the two Autobots' suffering to come. Though readers do not see the actual torture, Cliffjumper's and Jazz's off-panel screams create a terrifying and upsetting scene.
The severity of Shockwave is not like that of Starscream. Shockwave's techniques are deliberate and methodical, while Starscream's is impulsive and chaotic. Shockwave has a major advantage from this deliberate approach since it enables him to reach his objectives with shockingly efficiency. Shockwave is a great and terrible opponent because of his methodical approach, which defines him as a major hazard in the new Transformers continuity.
Published by Skybound Entertainment, Transformers #10 is a gripping book exploring Shockwave's sinister side. The problem both emphasizes Shockwave's extraordinary strategic ability and reminds us of the terrible nature of the Decepticons. Any fan of Transformers looking for a taste of the unrelenting cruelty of one of the most hated villains should definitely read this comic.