History Characters / Transformers2023

Sparkplug's coworker and [[spoiler: Carly's father]].

* AdaptationalAngstUpgrade: In the original G1 continuity, Spike's family life was shown to be relatively stable. In this comic, he has a deceased brother named Jimmy, and his father's become a depressed alcoholic in his grief. All the while Spike is desperately trying to become an astronaut as a way of processing his own trauma over his brother's death.

Spike's father, an alcoholic Vietnam veteran and factory worker trying to drink away his trauma and grief.

Sparkplug's coworker.

* AdaptedOut: There's no signs of Frenzy, despite Rumble being present.

* DeathByAdaptation: Ravage is gunned down by Optimus in issue #1.

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Sparkplug's coworker [[spoiler:and Carly's father]].

[[folder:Bumblebee]]
One of Optimus Prime's followers and closest friends. [[spoiler:Killed off by Starscream in the first issue]]

* [[spoiler: MauveShirt]]: [[spoiler: Well known throughout the franchise as the resident KidAppealCharacter, his death sets the tone that no one is safe.]]
* [[spoiler:SacrificialLamb]]: [[spoiler: Starscream casually kills Bumblebee off in the first issue, establishing the high stakes of the series and how it will differ from what came before.]]
*[[spoiler: WalkingSpoiler]]: [[spoiler: Hard to discuss the series without mentioning killing off one of the most identifiable characters in the entire franchise.]]
* [[spoiler: WeHardlyKnewYe]]:[[spoiler: Casually shot in the face by Starscream without even having a chance to be ''reactivated.'']]

* CanonForeigner: Carly's parents have never been shown in previous continuities.

Sparkplug's coworker.

* NotSoAboveItAll: While he's more professional compared to his AxCrazy boss, he does demonstrate visible glee at terrorizing humans (though not to the point of killing them), as shown when he chases Sparkplug around.

%%!!Humans

%%[[folder:Spike Witwicky]]
%%A teenage boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.
%%----
%%[[/folder]]

%%[[folder:Carly]]
%%Spike's girlfriend and an aspiring artist.
%%----
%%[[/folder]]

%%[[folder:Sparkplug Witwicky]]
%%Spike's father, an alcoholic Vietnam veteran and factory worker trying to drink away his trauma and grief.
%%----
%%[[/folder]]

%%[[folder:Davey]]
%%Sparkplug's coworker.
%%----
%%[[/folder]]

!!Autobots

[[folder:Optimus Prime]]
The heroic and noble leader of the Autobots, bearer of the Matrix, and TheHero.

* AccidentalMurder: In the second issue, while being taken in by Earth's natural beauty, Optimus accidentally steps on a deer, killing it. Optimus is horrified by this action, causing him to state how fragile life on Earth is.
* BigGood: Serves this role in the series.
* MyGreatestFailure: Feels this way about failing to stop the war on Cybertron.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Feels ''immense'' guilt for not only stopping the war on Cybertron, but in bringing it to Earth.
* NatureLover: Optimus is enchanted by Earth's natural beauty when he first comes across it.
* NiceGuy: After several previous series depicted Optimus as a morally complicated hero, this series re-positions him back as the kind hearted, courageous and morally righteous hero he was established as in the 80's.

[[folder:Ratchet]]
The chief medical officer of the Autobots and Optimus' closest ally.

* TheMedic: As per usual.

[[folder:Cliffjumper]]
An overeager and excitable Autobot soldier.

* FantasticRacism: Cliffjumper isn't as enthralled by terrestrial life as Optimus is, to say the least.

%%[[folder:Arcee]]
%%[[/folder]]

%%[[folder:Wheeljack]]
%%The Autobots' friendly and eccentric gadgeteer.
%%----
%%[[/folder]]

!!Decepticons

[[folder:Starscream]]
The cruel but insecure leader of the Decepticons who seeks to destroy the Autobots and conquer Earth for its resources.

* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: A minor case. Most versions of Starscream tend to be [[DirtyCoward Dirty Cowards]] but this version of Starscream shows some severe BloodKnight tendencies.
* BigBad: The current leader of the Decepticons in the absence of Megatron.
* ForTheEvulz: Likes to kill humans just because he can.
* StupidEvil: Not only does he show no regard for stealth or subtlety, this Starscream spends a good amount of his time picking fights with Autobots and humans rather than focus on the more pressing issues his troops face (namely, a lack of resources).

[[folder:Soundwave]]
Starscream's lieutenant and the spymaster of the Decepticons.

* OnlySaneMan: Of the initial Decepticons active, Soundwave is by far the most calm and professional of the lot.

[[folder:Skywarp]]
A thuggish Decepticon soldier with teleportation powers.

* NotSoAboveItAll: While he's more professional compared to his AxCrazy boss, he does demonstrate visible glee at terrorizing humans (though not to the point of killing them), as shown when he chases Sparkplug around.

%%[[folder:The Cassettes]]
%%Soundwave's companions/[[ParentalSubstitute children]], smaller Transformers who deploy from his chest to do his bidding.
%%----
%%[[/folder]]

[[folder:Megatron]]
Founder and former ruler of the Decepticons, who is mysteriously absent at the start of the comic.

!!Humans

[[folder:Spike Witwicky]]
A teenage boy who dreams of becoming an astronaut.

[[folder:Carly]]
Spike's girlfriend and an aspiring artist.

[[folder:Sparkplug Witwicky]]
Spike's father, an alcoholic Vietnam veteran and factory worker trying to drink away his trauma and grief.

[[folder:Davey]]
Sparkplug's coworker [[spoiler:and Carly's father]].

!!Autobots

[[folder:Optimus Prime]]
The heroic and noble leader of the Autobots, bearer of the Matrix, and TheHero.

* AccidentalMurder: In the second issue, while being taken in by Earth's natural beauty, Optimus accidentally steps on a deer, killing it. Optimus is horrified by this action, causing him to state how fragile life on Earth is.
* BigGood: Serves this role in the series.
* MyGreatestFailure: Feels this way about failing to stop the war on Cybertron.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Feels ''immense'' guilt for not only stopping the war on Cybertron, but in bringing it to Earth.
* NatureLover: Optimus is enchanted by Earth's natural beauty when he first comes across it.
* NiceGuy: After several previous series depicted Optimus as a morally complicated hero, this series re-positions him back as the kind hearted, courageous and morally righteous hero he was established as in the 80's.

[[folder:Ratchet]]
The chief medical officer of the Autobots and Optimus' closest ally.

* TheMedic: As per usual.

[[folder:Cliffjumper]]
An overeager and excitable Autobot soldier.

* FantasticRacism: Cliffjumper isn't as enthralled by terrestrial life as Optimus is, to say the least.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Arcee]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Wheeljack]]
The Autobots' friendly and eccentric gadgeteer.
----
[[/folder]]

!!Decepticons

[[folder:Starscream]]
The cruel but insecure leader of the Decepticons who seeks to destroy the Autobots and conquer Earth for its resources.
----
* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: A minor case. Most versions of Starscream tend to be [[DirtyCoward Dirty Cowards]] but this version of Starscream shows some severe BloodKnight tendencies.
* BigBad: The current leader of the Decepticons in the absence of Megatron.
* ForTheEvulz: Likes to kill humans just because he can.
* StupidEvil: Not only does he show no regard for stealth or subtlety, this Starscream spends a good amount of his time picking fights with Autobots and humans rather than focus on the more pressing issues his troops face (namely, a lack of resources).
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Soundwave]]
Starscream's lieutenant and the spymaster of the Decepticons.
----
* OnlySaneMan: Of the initial Decepticons active, Soundwave is by far the most calm and professional of the lot.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Skywarp]]
A thuggish Decepticon soldier with teleportation powers.
----
* NotSoAboveItAll: While he's more professional compared to his AxCrazy boss, he does demonstrate visible glee at terrorizing humans (though not to the point of killing them), as shown when he chases Sparkplug around.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:The Cassettes]]
Soundwave's companions/[[ParentalSubstitute children]], smaller Transformers who deploy from his chest to do his bidding.
----
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Megatron]]
Founder and former ruler of the Decepticons, who is mysteriously absent at the start of the comic.
----

Sparkplug's coworker ||and Carly's father||.

* JerkAss: Cliffjumper isn't as enthralled by terrestrial life as Optimus is, to say the least.

* JerkAss: Cliffjumber isn't as enthralled by terrestrial life as Optimus is, to say the least.

* AdaptationalNiceGuy: In the previous two IDW series, Optimus was more of a PragmaticHero wiling to get his hands dirty and make morally complicated decisions due to the BlackAndGreyMorality of the series. This interpretation of Optimus is far kinder and compassionate, showing a deep affection for all forms of life.

!!Decepticons