Geekscape Comics Reviews: ‘Transformers Monstrosity’ Volume One

With all of the Transformers graphic novels being released these days, it’s hard even for a HUGE Transformers fan like myself to get excited for new books. But when I realized Transformers: Monstrosity Volume 1 was one of the new motion books from Madefire, I have to say that I was curious.

The storyline was great. It included some old favorites, such as the Dinobots, who seem to have broken faction from the Autobots and are working on their own. The timeline is just after a great war which the Autobots have won. Megatron is dead (or as dead as can be expected…of course we all know Megatron NEVER dies) and Optimus is struggling with one part of leadership he is not prepared for: politics. As the Dinobots try to find black market goods to sell so they can leave Cybertron, Optimus meets with other leaders trying to win them over while a small group of Decepticons, including Scorponok and Starscream, are in hiding and disposing of an almost-dead Megatron on Junkion.

Yes, fans of the original Transformers probably are at least a little excited by all of those names/places, but what really drew me in was the fact that this was my first motion book. Maybe everyone out there is reading them besides me already, I have no idea, but wow did they add to the enjoyment. The combination of images moving along with sound effects (like truck engines and explosions) were so cool. The artwork is amazing as well.

The gimmick of moving graphic novels pulled me into a storyline that was decent enough. I would like to hear the dialogue read along with everything else, but then I guess it becomes a cartoon. The graphics were awesome though.

Overall, I found the experience enjoyable and highly recommend this book to anyone who already loves Transformers. 4/5 Stars.

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