Transformers brings back the Autobots' greatest warrior

NOTICE! Potential spoilers for Transformers #17
The Autobot/Decepticon war has been intense in Energon Universebut the return of an important character in the pages of Transformers (2023)

could be enough to turn the tide in the Autobots’ favor. As the Cybertronian war heats up, both sides will need all the help they can get, so fans should expect plenty of cameos and surprise appearances in upcoming issues.

Scheduled for release in February next year Transformers #17 will be the third part of the new arc started in issue #15. The battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons continues to rage on Earth, which leads Optimus Prime’s forces in search of an old ally: Ultra Magnus.

Transformers #17

Release date:	February 12, 2025
Writer:	Daniel Warren Johnson
Artist:	Jorge Corona
Colorist:	Mike Spicer
Poster:	Rus Wooton
Cover artists:	Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
As last issue’s titanic clash progresses, a secret group of Autobots continues their search for the ally who could turn the tide on Earth – ULTRA MAGNUS! Introducing the debut of a NEW character!

Ultra Magnus has already made his debut in the shared Skybound continuity, being brought to Earth by Elita-1 and repaired to help Optimus Prime. However, Ultra Magnus’s battle scars proved to be more than just skin deep, and the Autobot warrior fled the battlefield as soon as he laid eyes on Decepticon Shockwave.

What Ultra Magnus’ Return Means for Transformers’ Energon War

Will the Autobot Warrior turn the tide of battle?

Transformers #11 Ultra Magnus and Wheeljack armed to the teeth

Ultra Magnus had good reason to run when he saw Shockwave, as the grizzled Autobot veteran spent years being tortured by the Decepticon on Cybertron. Elita-1 was able to lead a strike team into a Decepticon stronghold and rescue what was left of it. Magnus, who has been reduced to little more than a robot skeleton. Once a bridge between Earth and Cybertron was opened by the Decepticons, Elita managed to bring Magnus with her. Optimus Prime decided to use the last of his Energon to resurrect his old friend, although Magnus left the Autobots alone.

Judging by the information in the requests, one “secret group of Autobots” will be sent to find the missing Ultra Magnuswhich sounds exciting, Navarrone’s weapons“bots on a mission” style scenario. It will also be interesting to see what Magnus has been up to since fleeing the battlefield in Transformers #11, and where the Autobot veteran is hiding on Earth. Whatever happens, fans can expect a harrowing examination of the trauma of war, as this was the main theme explored by Daniel Warren Johnson and company. in the new series.

Our Take: Transformers Comics Are Keeping Franchise Fans Guessing

Which transformers will appear next in the new continuity?

In addition to the return of Ultra Magnus, requests for Transformers #17 also provokes the “debut of a NEW character.” The text of this teaser is interesting, as it does not necessarily say that the character’s debut will be a Transformer. It’s possible that a member of GI Joe or Cobra will make their first appearance here, just as Duke first appeared in Transformers #2? Or is it possible that the Energon Universe will add another original character after Genvo’s debut in Transformers #13? When it comes to Energon Universe was from Transformerseverything is possible.

Transformers #17 is on sale 2/12/25 from Skybound Entertainment