Comic Review: Transformers: Autocracy #4

IDW’s digital-only Transformers: Autocracy is headed towards the meat of its story, and the pieces of the plot are becoming more apparent. Last issue saw Optimus ambushed the Decepticons, but they only wanted to bring him to Megatron for a talk. Let’s see who’s in a talking mood…

The Synopsis

At the end of the last chapter, Orion and the Autobots were taken prisoner by the Decepticons, as Megatron requested a face-to-face chat with Orion. We start off this issue as the two robots meet. Apparently, Megatron just told Orion that Iacon’s corrupt, which isn’t really new news. Megatron continues to say that he’s interested in Orion as someone who he can work with. The two of them aren’t too different, really; flip sides of the same coin.

Megatron proceeds to show Orion a recording Soundwave made of Zeta Prime telling Starscream the plans to take energon from Cybertron’s inhabitants by force. Megatron informs Orion that Zeta now has weapons and he plans to kill both Autobots and Decepticons alike in Nyon, and that Orion is just a pawn in this. Megatron wants Orion to help take down the autocracy he knows to be corrupt.

Orion’s answer is to have a surprise Autobot attack invade Megatron’s stronghold. Ironhide, Hound and the others are able to free Bumblebee and the rest of Orion’s team. The Autobots escape, thanks to Sky Lynx who provides the transport. Megatron orders that the Autobots are to be allowed to flee, as Orion’s knowledge of Zeta’s plans will help damage the Autobot cause.

Speaking of Zeta, when Orion returns without the intel requested, Zeta’s none too happy. Orion’s not happy with Zeta either. Zeta warns that this next mission must not fail — Orion is to apprehend the insurgent mystery bomber in Nyon. Who is this robot?

Hot Rod.

To Be Continued

Thoughts

The art was better this issue, possibly because we moved to a pallette with more reds than blues. Details were easier to spot in this issue.

I know some people don’t like the storyline that Metzen and Dille are providing here. Personally, I’m liking the political underpinnings that are taking place. That might be why I love “Game of Thrones” as well. There’s a whole game going on behind the fighting. I’m curious as to what Hot Rod’s role in this story will be.

The Final Rewind

This issue is a solid effort. With four issues done, there’s no need or time for setup. The pawns are in place, and the chess game has truly begun.

Support your local comic shop! If they have a digital storefront, buy through them. If they don’t, ask them to get one! If you don’t know, find out. If your local shop doesn’t have a digital store, may I recommend buying through my local store, Neptune Comics? They do not pay me for this mention; I just like them a lot.

The Geek Bits
Title: Transformers: Autocracy
Issue #: 4
Title: Chapter 4: Cause and Effect
Price: $0.99 US – Digital Only
Release Date: February 29, 2012
Publisher: IDW Publishing via ComiXology.com
Written by: Chris Metzen & Flint Dille
Art by: Livio Ramondelli
Letters by: Robbie Robbins
Editor: John Barber & Carlos Guzman
Worth the price? If you like political game stories, definitely. And there’s some fighting as well.

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