Soundwaves

Soundwaves: A Transformers Publication History

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A joint deep dive through the Transformers comic book history hosted by longtime fan Ian and first-time reader Lexi. From Marvel to manga and beyond.

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Episode 6: "Christmas Breaker!"–"Dinobot Hunt!" (Marvel UK #41–50; Dec. 1985–Feb. 1986) 15.03.2026 1:09:55

The Christmas spirit is with us as late Year 1 UK stories sketch and shade Optimus' paradigm and the series strives for heightened presentational maturity and drama. But does it fly too close to the sun? Covering Marvel UK #41–50 (December 1985–February 1986): "Christmas Breaker!", "Crisis of Command!", "The Icarus Theory" and "Dinobot Hunt!" (01:08) - &...

Episode 5: End of Year 1 (Marvel US #9–13; June–Oct. 1985) 02.02.2026 44:03

Jetfire soars supreme as Ian and Lexi encounter the most off-beat Transformers story yet. Will Optimus be able to make heads or tales of this thrilling end to the first year of the Transformers' comic publication? And what secrets do Transformer eyes see? (00:00) - Intro (01:15) - Summaries (06:48) - Issue #9 - Josie (15:59) - Issue #10 - Huffer and Transformer brains (26:22) - Issue #11 - Transfo...

Episode 4: R.I.P. Guardian - Marvel UK #29–32 (Sept.–Oct. 1985) 30.11.2025 54:24

In which Ian forgets that Guardians do reappear later in the series. Ian and Lexi tackle The Transformers (Marvel UK) #29–32, taking place between US issues #8 and #9. Stories covered: "Decepticon Dam-Busters!", "The Wrath of Guardian!", "The Wrath of Grimlock!" Ian's TF hobby accounts: https://bsky.app/profile/anothertimetf.bsky.social www.instagram.com/anothertimetf/ On YouTube: https://www.yout...

Episode 3: Oops, All Ratchet! Marvel US #5–8 (Feb.–May 1985) 03.11.2025 1:19:00

The Transformers are "all dead" as Ian and Lexi tackle The Transformers (Marvel US) #5–8. The Ratchet episode, also featuring the first issues scripted by longtime series scribe Bob Budiansky, and introducing a whole new tone and focus.

Episode 2: Marvel UK "Man of Iron," "The Enemy Within!" and "Raiders of the Last Ark" (Jan.–June 1985) 12.10.2025 1:13:00

Ian and Lexi tackle the first three stories unique to the British branch of the Marvel Transformers series, filling extra publishing slots between reprints of US issues 4 and 5 with the UK book's fortnightly (and later weekly) publishing model. But will reading these stories take an Iron will, or is there a good time Within? Join us for an early oddity and longtime Transformers scribe Simon Fu...

Episode 1: Marvel US #1–4 (May–Nov. 1984) 30.09.2025 1:09:19

Covering the opening mini-series to the Marvel US comic.