Ratchet's sacrifice comes as the Autobots approach a brutal low point.
Ratchet apparently dead, the Autobots fight to re-group against the Decepticons. Then Optimus challenges Shockwave, hinting that the two had entwined millennia before on Cybertron. "Shall I make you cry for a second time?" teases Optimus Prime, but he soon finds himself overpowered by all the Decepticons, which Shockwave utilizes to his advantage by placing Prime in a piledriver — therefore preserving the pro-wrestling connection in the new Transformers. Shockwave gloat over Prime's comatose condition, but Elita-1 arriving via the portal stops him from administering the fatal blow.
Even if Elita-1 offers a last-minute save, the course of the war has already changed. Overrun by the Decepticons, Elita-1 steps in and persuades Prime to "transform and roll out," regretfully leaving the injured Jazz and Cliffjumper behind to be taken under Shockwave. This is an unexpected turn of events, that Prime will probably deal with in next issues. Though Prime is a leader and hence must make difficult decisions for the benefit of humanity, it may not be conventionally "heroic."
The latest battle in the Energon Universe results in severe Autobot losses.
This is why Daniel Warren Johnson's cover for Transformers #9 fits so nicely since Optimus Prime is very literally bearing the weight of the Earth on his shoulders. Prime defeated Starscream in his brief Decepticon leadership, but the combined might of Soundwave and Shockwave proved too much for the Autobot commander. Megatron will most likely be searching for a rematch as well once he has his freedom from Cobra-La. It's not a wonderful moment in the Energon Universe to be one of Optimus Prime's Autobots given so many Transformers foes are running wild there.
Right now Skybound Entertainment has Transformers #9 on sale.
As the Decepticons Deal Optimus Prime a Violent Defeat falls an Autobot.
As the Energon Universe of Transformers moves into a new degree of intensity, Optimus Prime and his Autobots have suffered a significant setback at the hands of the Decepticons. Though a tiny group of Cybertronians have been trading blows since their awakening in Transformers #1, a game-changing aspect that emerged in the newest episode could have tipped the Decepticons' advantage.
Beginning with the Decepticons building a bridge between Cybertron and Earth, Transformers #9, penned by Daniel Warren Johnson with artwork by Jorge Corona, opens. Shockwave arrives through a fresh portal, and the formidable Decepticon rules the Autobots.
The shocking arrival of Shockwave
Shockwave shows on the scene as his alt-mode, a laser pistol. Soundwave then targets Cliffjumper using him, but Ratchet steps in last-minute to save the younger Autobot, therefore sacrificing himself.
Shockwave was left in leadership of Cybertron after Megatron set out across the universe looking for more Energon. From henceforth, it seems he will be a major enemy of the Autobots.
Researching the Energon Universe
The Energon Universe was born in 2023 when Skybound unveiled its common continuity, releasing fresh Transformers and G.I. Joe series.
Thus far, the story of the Energon Universe has proved to be among the most exciting and action-packed one available. The storyline of the new releases has featured several fresh adversaries; the showrunner has indicated that more are yet to come.
Transformers: A Retrospection
The multimedia series Transformers comprises films, TV episodes, video games, and comics. Following a species of humanoid robots known as the Autobots, the franchise's principal concern is Earth's defense from the Decepticons. Among the most well-known characters are Megarton, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. Featuring Shia LaBeouf, the first live-action film the franchise produced debuted in 2007.
Popular culture has been changed by the series. The showrunner's inventiveness has given several of the original characters fresh life for the series. There are expected watchers for the show.
