Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Battlefield 6 Classes - Support trailer image

    Battlefield 6 Really Wants You To Play Support (But Knows You Won’t)

    07/31/2025
    Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal promotional image

    Battlefield 6 Classes, Maps, And More: Everything You Need To Know

    07/31/2025
    A glimpse at all the upcoming Star Wars stories coming to the galaxy

    Star Wars Stories: What We Learned At SDCC 2025

    07/25/2025
    Blindspot episode still

    It’s been 5 years since ‘Blindspot’ ended. Why haven’t you watched it yet?

    07/24/2025
    Strange Scaffold

    Strange Scaffold Summer Showcase Delivers Bizarre And Brilliant Games

    07/22/2025
  • Fantasia Festival
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Switch 2 Games
But Why Tho?
Home » IDW Publishing » REVIEW: ‘Transformers,’ Issue #10

REVIEW: ‘Transformers,’ Issue #10

QuinnBy Quinn08/11/20194 Mins ReadUpdated:11/05/2021
Transformers #10 - But Why Tho
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Transformers #10 - But Why Tho

Transformers #10 is published by IDW Publishing, written by Brian Ruckley, art by Angel Hernandez, Anna Malkova, and Beth McGuire-Smith, with colors by Joana Lafuente and Josh Burcham, and letters by Tom B. Long.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

In Transformers #10, Cybertron becomes more dangerous as fear spreads through the populace, turning many to the Ascenticon cause. In this atmosphere, Megatron attends a meeting with fellow senators, including Orion Pax, to discuss what needs to be done in the absence of Sentinel Prime. Because of this, Bumblebee sees his new job get even more complicated.

We get a peek at a meeting between multiple senators, including Orion Pax and Megatron. We know that not everyone is happy with the state of Cybertron, especially Megatron and his followers. This sentiment has been evident since the first issue and has culminated in all the different social and political movements that have sprung up. But this meeting really reveals that the turmoil in the streets is only a symptom of the political squabbling that’s occurring. Orion Pax wants to stay the course while Megatron wants to stir the pot, which is really no surprise.

It’s also interesting to note the jargon being used in retaliation to Megatron’s dissent: “If you cared at all about Cybertron, you’d be helping us calm the situation”. Taking this as an example, in the few pages in which Megatron and Orion Pax butt heads, the dialogue is great. Orion Pax and Megatron are very much opposite forces in this political arena, as they have often been throughout the history of Transformers, and are firm in their beliefs. The dialogue fits these two major characters well, with Orion Pax remaining eloquent even in his irritation, and Megatron being brusquer, even mocking at times, but still articulate as a senator should be. Through the dialogue, we can further see the forming rift between these two which was mentioned back in Transformers #6. Overall, Orion Pax and Megatron are written very well and don’t deviate much from what avid Transformers fans expect of the two.

This issue also reveals a little more of the connection between Froid and Cyclonus. And the dialogue, once again, doesn’t deviate from the personalities of these two bots.

We’ve gotten this idea, over the past few issues, that the Ascenticons lead a relatively peaceful movement in comparison to the other contrary movements such as The Rise. Even Alita-1 doesn’t believe that the Ascenticons are behind the recent deaths or that violence is even on the Ascenticon agenda. This makes it much more understandable why Bumblebee would even consider joining the movement. However, as in all movements, there are always extremists. Alita-1 remains doubtful that these extremists form the core of the movement. However, and what makes the plot all the juicier, is that Bumblebee has expressed his doubt in the movement and even Alita-1 is unsure. Many of our main characters are questioning themselves and the world around them.

Overall, Angel Hernandez, Anna Malkova, and Beth McGuire-Smith did wonders on the art. The colors by Joana Lafuente and Josh Burcham are not only pleasing but set the mood for many of the panels. The lettering, by Tom B. Long, even in dialogue-heavy panels such as the senate meeting, don’t clutter the panels and are easy to follow.  If you’ve read the previous issues, there really aren’t any surprises to expect in this issue.

Transformers #10 is jam-packed with politics and intrigue. Answers are finally given to us concerning the connections between Megatron, the Ascenticons, and the first Cybertronian deaths the planet has seen in a very long time. I won’t say much in regards to what questions are finally answered in this issue to avoid any spoilers, but the ending of this issue greatly advances the plot. The first two issues of this series were very slow plot-wise, but now we’re speeding ahead. The ending of this issue also introduces some characters who will most likely have a larger role in future issues and for which I’m personally very excited to see added to this series.

Transformers #10 is available wherever comic books are sold.

Transformers #10
5

TL;DR

Transformers #10 is jam-packed with politics and intrigue. Answers are finally given to us concerning the connections between Megatron, the Ascenticons, and the first Cybertronian deaths the planet has seen in a very long time.

  • Buy via ComiXology Affiliate Link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘DIE,’ #6
Next Article ADVANCED REVIEW: ‘Dead End Kids’ #2 – Holes
Quinn

Quinn is an editor and comic and video game writer with a love for Transformers and cyberpunk. As a nonbinary person, Quinn also takes pleasure in evaluating the inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in media.

Related Posts

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Dog Of War #1

REVIEW: ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Dog Of War,’ Issue #1

04/05/2023
MMPRTMNT II #1 - But Why Tho

REVIEW: ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II,’ Issue #1

12/28/2022
Dead Seas #1

REVIEW: ‘Dead Seas,’ Issue #1

12/21/2022
Star Trek #1

REVIEW: ‘Star Trek,’ Issue #1

10/26/2022
Super Trash Clash Volume 1

ADVANCED REVIEW: ‘Super Trash Clash,’ Volume 1

10/20/2022
Star Trek #400 - But Why Tho

REVIEW: ‘Star Trek,’ Issue #400

09/08/2022

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
Wildgate promotional key art
9.0
PC

REVIEW: ‘Wildgate’ Is Co-Op Space Mayhem Done Right

By Adrian Ruiz07/25/2025Updated:07/30/2025

Built for friends and tuned for competition, Wildgate is messy in the best way: smart, surprising, and bursting with room to grow.

Glass Heart
7.0
TV

REVIEW: ‘Glass Heart’ Offers Messy, Musical Catharsis

By Allyson Johnson07/22/2025

The musical drama series ‘Glass Heart’ soars when it focuses on the epic performances of it’s fictional band, TENBLANK.

Simon in An Honest Life But Why Tho
3.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘An Honest Life’ Is Terribly Dishonest About Its Own Politics

By Jason Flatt08/02/2025

An Honest Life is an overly severe misfire about a law student who falls in with anarchist burglars that can’t decide who it resents more.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here