{"product_id":"transformers-27-cover-a-first-printing-2025-bn","title":"Transformers # 27 Cover A First Printing 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransformers #27\u003c\/b\u003e, released on December 10, 2025, marks a significant turning point in the Skybound Energon Universe as the Autobots move from survival to a proactive strategy to rid Earth of Decepticons. Written by Robert Kirkman with art by Dan Mora, this issue focuses on shifting allegiances and leadership changes rather than large-scale combat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Character Developments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue is described by reviewers as a \"bridge issue\" that resets the status quo through several major character shifts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThundercracker's Defection: In a major development, Thundercracker officially joins the Autobots. Motivated by a distaste for Decepticon cruelty toward humans, he even receives \"Little Red Head\" Autobot logo stickers for his wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArcee Becomes \"Arcee Magnus\": Struggling with PTSD from his torture by Shockwave, Ultra Magnus decides he is a liability and steps down from his leadership role, appointing Arcee as the new Magnus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAutobot Reinforcements: Several classic characters are introduced or return to the Earth-bound roster, including Bulkhead, Brawn, Blaster, Sideswipe, and a returned Jetfire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDecepticon Activity: The Decepticons conduct a classic 1980s-style raid on a hydroelectric power plant to fill Energon cubes, featuring Skywarp (who recently escaped Autobot custody).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCybertron and Human Subplots: On Cybertron, Cliffjumper is stalked by a vengeful, damaged Shockwave. On Earth, human politics heat up as General Flagg physically incapacitates the traitorous Miles Mayhem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48040119369828,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/1025IM0430.jpg?v=1773080313","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/transformers-27-cover-a-first-printing-2025-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}