COMICS: I Don’t Even LIKE Transformers, but I LOVED the EU!

On episode #339 of COOLEST ALIVE, Jesse Blaze Snider spotlights Transformers Volume 1 from Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, written and illustrated by powerhouse creator Daniel Warren Johnson. Relaunching the robots-in-disguise mythology with cinematic action and emotional storytelling, this series crashes Autobots and Decepticons onto Earth in spectacular fashion and reminds fans why the franchise has endured for generations. Jesse explores how the Energon Universe connects Transformers with new stories across comics, why Johnson’s explosive art style makes every battle feel monumental, and why this fresh take might be the most exciting chapter in Transformers comics in decades.

The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider.

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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!