COMICS: How Can Transformers Vol. 2 be 10x BETTER than Vol. 1?!

In episode #351 of Coolest Alive, host Jesse Blaze Snider celebrates the Skybound Energon Universe Transformers series, written by Daniel Warren Johnson under Robert Kirkman’s creative direction, a powerful modern reinvention of the legendary franchise that brings emotional weight, cinematic action, and character-driven storytelling to the world of Autobots and Decepticons. We explore the creative team, the series' tone, its place in the Energon Universe, and why this version of Transformers is one of the strongest and most exciting comic relaunches in years. How the hell did they so successfully humanize these transforming ROBOTS?!

The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider.

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Wednesday’s “Coolest Alive” is all about comic books/graphic novels that shine bright. We’re not reviewing, we’re celebrating what makes this medium so awesome! Join us to discover a visual storytelling gem you’ll want to check out.

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Fridays are for the eclectic, think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS, or anything else not covered on Tuesday through Thursday's shows. Each week, we share something extraordinary (besides music, comics, and movies), diving into why it’s a standout in its field. Expect the unexpected every Friday as we explore the coolest picks...across ALL mediums!