Unveiling the Strongest Decepticon in Transformers: A New Showdown to End the Debate

WARNING! Spoilers for Transformers #16

The latest installment of the Transformers saga brings an exciting clash between two of the franchise’s mightiest Decepticons. In the current context of the Energon Universe, the Decepticon faction has fractured into various factions amid the absence of Megatron. Soundwave and Starscream now lead distinct groups, but their focus has shifted toward battling one another rather than contending with the Autobots.

In the hands of the exceptional creative team comprising Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona, Sarah Stern, and Rus Wooton, Transformers #16 showcases the thrilling moment when the Combaticons combine into Bruticus, prompting the Constructicons to similarly merge into the formidable Devastator.

Comic book page: Constructicons form into Devastator to take on Bruticus

In this division of the Decepticons, the Constructicons remain loyal to Soundwave, while the Combaticons ally themselves with Starscream’s radical faction. Transformers #16 immediately plunges readers into the heart of the action, presenting a stunning double-page splash courtesy of talented artists Corona and Stern, capturing the intensity of this monumental showdown.

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Devastator and Bruticus Engage in an Epic Showdown

Comic book page: Double-page splash of Bruticus punching Devastator

The concept of the Combiners has been integral to nearly every major chapter of the Transformers universe. Fortunately, the new creators behind this Skybound series wholeheartedly embrace this concept. They are adept not only at delivering thrilling fan moments but also at significantly elevating the stakes within the ongoing Cybertronian conflict that spills over onto Earth. The clash between Devastator and Bruticus is truly a collision of immovable objects and unstoppable forces, leading to devastation as “Starscream’s Brigade” wages war against Soundwave’s forces.

Just as the duel reaches its peak, Optimus Prime intervenes, having barely survived a previous encounter with Devastator thanks to a significant power boost from the exiting Sparkplug Witwicky. In a swift display of strategic thinking, Prime uses Megatron’s cannon arm to blast a hole in a nearby dam, washing away both Bruticus and Devastator.

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Will Additional Combiners Enter the Fray?

Interestingly, the current narrative highlights only Decepticon Combiners. Given their formidable capabilities, it stands to reason that Optimus Prime will need to introduce Autobot Combiners to maintain parity in this escalating conflict. The Aerialbots or Protectobots—who combine into Superion and Defensor, respectively—are prime candidates, as they represent the earliest Autobot Combiners from the original toy line. Regardless of how events unfold, it’s exhilarating to witness the creators delivering Transformers enthusiasts thrilling new moments in the Energon Universe.

Transformers #16 is now available from Skybound Entertainment.

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