Transformers #16: New Faction, Combiner Wars, and a HUGE January 2025 Release!

Transformers: A New Faction Enters the Fray – Autobots, Decepticons, and a Brand-New Threat!

The Epic War Heats Up: A New Faction Joins the Transformers Battle!

The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has raged for eons in the Transformers (2023) universe! This is something that continues to fuel all those amazing storylines that we all love. However, that conflict just got a whole lot more interesting thanks to the amazing teases made in the upcoming Transformers #16, scheduled for release in January 8th, 2025!

Skybound's Energon Universe continues their insanely good run of crossover storytelling. The cover art (by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer) shows an insane smackdown between the Decepticon Combiners Devastator and Bruticus, but that's just the beginning, as some important teasers within various previews indicate this larger ongoing plot that continues to affect these major characters, hinting toward a bigger ongoing threat to this universe that impacts both factions in ways never before imaginable! And to add even more excitement and anticipation; the inclusion of this "SPOILER" hints that some crazy things will happen that will significantly change the way many have perceived the relationships in these ongoing stories!

Who made this happen? Daniel Warren Johnson writes this issue, with art by Jorge Corona, colors by Mike Spicer, lettering by Rus Wooton and additional cover art also done by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer. This is just an absolutely awesome team; this is going to rock.

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The Combiners Clash: Bruticus vs. Devastator!

Transformers #16 Cover A Bruticus punches Devastator Image

Those massive Combiner robots? Huge for Transformers lore! They were a core element from the 1985 toy line. We’re looking at Devastator (Constructicons) battling Bruticus (Combaticons)!

Devastator: Scrapper, Bonecrusher, Hook, Mixmaster, Long Haul, and Scavenger
Bruticus: Onslaught, Brawl, Vortex, Blast Off, and Swindle

Devastator showed up in those earlier arcs and was seen clashing with Optimus Prime. The Combaticons also slowly came together; their earlier battles show just how much the previous plot points were critically important and created intense impacts that helped shape the story of how the battle between Devastator and Bruticus might become, adding even more hype.

Why the fight? We don’t know exactly yet, however, it likely involves those tensions in the Decepticon ranks! Even though Soundwave became their new leader, it created several friction points and intense power struggles which would easily be understood and might just be explored more intensely within Transformers #16!

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A Brand New Enemy Faction? The Next Big Threat to This Entire Universe

Optimus Prime (left, foreground) and the silhouette of Bruticus (right, background.) Image

The fight between Bruticus and Devastator is certainly something to behold, showcasing this awesome power in such massive constructs. This might however only become part of something far greater. Who is this mysterious "SPOILER" that’s about to rock their world? Given the current state of affairs – that “new enemy faction” mentioned throughout could be truly new characters (already present in previous releases of Energon Universe releases) This certainly means these might be very powerful characters!

The G.I. Joe team?
Cobra or Cobra-La?
Or Void Rivals? The completely original Energon Universe creation?

Many would certainly suggest that these groups present the most likely possibilities. Their own existing conflicts; which make the most sense narratively speaking, really make sense as potential rivals, further solidifying this expectation; especially when considering the prior narrative points surrounding the intense struggle over Energon. That conflict would further solidify this anticipation of how easily other existing plots already in place might create new narratives within the Transformers universe and expand how large this could actually become! And yes, some amazing implications come from Void Rivals’ previous plot development– a huge reveal that creates this new, extremely unpredictable situation!

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Conclusion: Buckle Up for an Explosive New Chapter in the Transformers Saga

Energon Universe first year special Image

Transformers #16 is already shaping up to be massive! This is one release no fan can possibly miss! The potential conflicts, from classic characters and massive robot battles to those entirely brand new entities entering the storyline make it easily become another memorable addition and the potential impacts and changes from both those entirely brand new characters and storylines make Transformers #16 the thing that everyone needs to buy in January of next year.

Transformers #16: New Faction, Combiner Wars, and a HUGE January 2025 Release!

The Epic War Heats Up: A New Faction Joins the Transformers Battle!

The Combiners Clash: Bruticus vs. Devastator!

A Brand New Enemy Faction? The Next Big Threat to This Entire Universe

Conclusion: Buckle Up for an Explosive New Chapter in the Transformers Saga

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