Bought my Windblade #1 today. Have read it twice. The art is extremely pretty. I like the characterization. Nice world-building. I am interested to see Bought my Windblade #1 yesterday. Have read it twice. The art is extremely pretty. I like the characterization. Nice world-building. I am interested to see where the story goes. where the story goes

So, I have been thinking about this interview with James Roberts, and two bits really struck me: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/comics-16/new-james-roberts-interview-writing-transformers-mtmte-and-more-179313/

"With Cyclonus and Whirl, I wanted characters who were more Decepticon than Autobot, even if Cyclonus is non-affiliated and Whirl ( Read more... )

( My friend Scott asked me as a thought experiment. Note, I in no way think I am a better writer than John Barber - after all, I only have one published poem to my name; he's a professional writer. If I was good, I'd get paid for it. However, it's fun to think about. )

( Cut for great justice. )

The cover of MTMTE #1 homages a Justice League cover.

This cover, in fact

So:
Rung - Doctor Fate
Rodimus - Green Lantern
Eject - Captain Marvel
Drift - Doctor Light
Chromedome - Blue Beetle
Ultra Magnus - Batman
Red Alert - Martian Manhunter
Whirl - Oberon
Ratchet - Mister Miracle
Cyclonus - Black Canary

This is amazing and hilarious.

Two of my ( Read more... )

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You know what would be neat? If Raf and Bumblebee both 'spoke' correct American Sign Language, and then there were subtitles for what they were 'saying'. Sign Language doesn't get a lot of portrayal in mainstream media. Then Raf could explain that one of his siblings is deaf or something, so his family knows ASL. They could do it in a way that is ( Read more... )