History ComicBook / TransformersDarkCybertron

* BigBad: Seems to be Shockwave at first, then Nova Prime and Galvatron get involved. [[spoiler:It actually ''is'' Shockwave, though-- he was merely cooperating with them to further his own ends.]]

** [[spoiler: Metroplex's Thumb]], first seen in Spotlight: Trailcutter.

* [[spoiler: DeadAllAlong: ''Brainstorm'' as revealed by part 11. In fact he's apparently been undead since right before issue 1 of ''More Than Meets The Eye''.]]

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: [[spoiler:Bumblebee gives one to Megatron.]]
-->[[spoiler:'''Megatron''':'''I've led an army battling for freedom for millions of years --'']]
-->[[spoiler:'''Bumblebee''':''No, that's not what you led at all. You were a gang of destroyers ravaging the galaxy in the name of a cause you'd forgotten, except when you needed an excuse.'']]

** In addition solicits have already been released showing the aftermath of the event. This includes [[spoiler: Optimus Prime and the Autobots returning to Earth, Windblade's debut, and most surprisingly, what appears to be, a HeelFaceTurn Megatron ''assuming command'' of the ''Lost Light.'']]

* VillainousFriendship: The Decepticons get more set-up as this, with Blitzwing and Astrotrain seeming to have a type 1. Galvatron and Nova have a type 1, saying they've fought together for many years and turning on each other was a fault of the Heart of Darkness messing with them. [[spoiler:Indeed, Galvatron seems very saddened when Nova is killed.]]

The 12-issue series is being co-written by John Barber, of [[ComicBook/TransformersRobotsInDisguise RID]], and James Roberts, of [[ComicBook/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye MTMTE]], with art by several artists, including Phil Jimenez. The relevant characters can be found [[Characters/TransformersRobotsInDisguise here]], [[Characters/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye here]], and a few [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1 here]].

* WhamEpisode: For both MTMTE and RID. Shockwave's EvilPlan finally kicks in, Orion Pax's team and the Lost Lighters battle the Dead Universe, [[spoiler:Nightbeat and Kup]] are alive, Nova Prime and Galvatron are [[spoiler:not actually]] behind everything, New Iacon is in ruins, and Starscream seems to be losing it. And after it's all over [[spoiler:Orion and the Autobots are heading back to Earth, Windblade is causing trouble on Cybertron, Blustreak is joining up with the Lost Lighters, and Megatron is taking over the Lost Light's quest.]]

* [[spoiler: DeadAllAlong: ''Brainstorm'' as revealed by part 11. In fact he's apparently been undead since issue 1 of ''More Than Meets The Eye''.]]

* TheBechdelTest: Passes with flying colors. Nautica and Chromia's very first conversation has little to nothing to do with men.

The 12-issue series is being co-written by John Barber, of [[ComicBook/TransformersRobotsInDisguise RID]], and James Roberts, of [[ComicBook/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye MTMTE]], with art by several artists, including Phil Jimenez. The relevant characters can be found [[Characters/TransformersRobotsInDisguise here]], [[Characters/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye here]], and a few [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1OtherCharacters here]].

The war between the Autobots and Decepticons is over - but when the relentless Shockwave enacts a scheme millions of years in the making, yesterday's nightmares tear apart today's peace. The big question - other than who will survive - is whose side will the DECEPTICONS be on?

The 12-issue series is being co-written by John Barber, of [[ComicBook/TransformersRobotsInDisguise RID]], and fan-favorite James Roberts, of [[ComicBook/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye MTMTE]], with art by several artists, including Phil Jimenez.

* AGodAmI: [[spoiler:Shockwave's Project Regenesis Ores are to [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet the Infinity Gems]] what Shockwave is to {{ComicBook/Thanos}}]].

* AnArmAndALeg: Several 'bots and 'cons end up losing one or more limbs once [[spoiler:the Necrotitan fires its first salvo.]]

* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler:Nightbeat. Metalhawk.]]
* BadassInDistress: [[spoiler: Megatron until he was rescued, Metroplex until he was repaired and re-energized. Now Galvatron is being held prisoner by Monstructor.]]
* BadassGrandpa: [[spoiler:Kup]], to the surprise of no one.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: [[spoiler:Starscream realizing that being the leader is not what it seems to be.]]
* TheBechdelTest: Passes with flying colors. [[spoiler: Nautica and Chromia]]'s very first conversation has little to nothing to do with men.

* BigBad: Seems to be Shockwave at first, then Nova Prime and Galvatron get involved. [[spoiler:It actually ''is'' Shockwave though-- he was merely cooperating with them to further his own ends.]]

** Dark Cybertron #2
*** Whirl says Cyclonus should totally promise to kill Hardhead when he least expects it for calling him a coward, referencing to the promise Cyclonus once did to kill him back in MTMTE #2.
*** Rodimus offers Ultra Magnus a Weak Energon Spritzer, a drink referenced by Tailgate as something Ultra Magnus would drink in MTMTE#6, and also referencing the fact that Magnus CantHoldHisLiquor as seen in MTMTE #13.
** Dark Cybertron #3
*** [[spoiler: Metroplex's Thumb]], first seen in Spotlight: Trailcutter.
*** Ultra Magnus references his travels with [[ComicBook/TransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers Verity Carlo]].
** Dark Cybertron #4
*** Prowl confuses Ravage for a dog similar to what Andy did back in ComicBook/TransformersAllHailMegatron.
* CasualDangerDialog: During the battle in Shockwave's HQ, Arcee and Blitzwing trade barbs with one another.

** Megatron vs. Galvatron. The former missing his legs at the time.

* DependingOnTheArtist: Starscream's new design changes a lot depending on who's drawing him, with Rojo's take being the most divisive one.

** [[spoiler:And Megatron, who hasn't let being legless slow him down]].
* DragonAscendant: [[spoiler:Shockwave to Nova and Galvatron. Granted, he only made them believe he was their [[TheDragon Dragon]].]]
* DynamicEntry: [[spoiler:Chromia and Nautica]] at the end of chapter 7. Doesn't get much more dynamic than hitting the Duly Appointed Enforcer Of The Tyrest Accord over the head on your way in.

* EtTuBrute: [[spoiler:A revived Metalhawk pretty much lets Starscream have it for killing him in the first place.]]

* {{Expy}}: Taken to their logical conclusion, and following Shockwave's description of the ore functions, [[spoiler: Shockwave just created the Transformers version of the [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet Infinity Gems]]]]. And thus Shockwave himself becomes one of [[spoiler:{{ComicBook/Thanos}}]].

* GallowsHumor: Starscream, [[spoiler: after being backstabbed by a revived Metalhawk]].
-->[[spoiler:'''Metalhawk''']]: "I '''trusted''' you. I '''befriended''' you. And you '''killed''' me the moment it '''suited''' you."

* HannibalLecture: Nova Prime towards [[spoiler: Orion during their duel. It nearly overcomes Pax, but Rodimus manages to give him a second wind, resulting in an ''epic'' ShutUpHannibal.]]

* ItsAllAboutMe: Starscream and Rodimus. Both get called out for it.

** And then you have those introduced for a page or two, just so [[ExecutiveMeddling Hasbro]] can sell a toy, as Dark Cybertron is being packaged with toys.

* OhCrap: The Dead Universe team has two in a row when they realize that the Dead Universe is infecting [[spoiler:Cyclonus, and Nova Prime is still in control of Nightbeat.]]

* OurZombiesAreDifferent: [[spoiler: The [=NecroTitan=]]].
* PleaseWakeUp: [[spoiler: Rumble to Frenzy]] After the Death wave.

* SherlockScan: [[spoiler:Nightbeat]] shows off his ability to do this.

* TalkingToTheDead: [[spoiler:Starscream is still talking to Metalhawk's corpse for reassurance, only this time Rattrap overheard him...]]

* TheProphecy: The events of Dark Cybertron were apparently foretold from the days before Nova Prime. [[spoiler: Including Shockwave being the one behind most of the events]]

* SecretStabWound: [[spoiler:Cyclonus. His forcefield generator broke upon landing in the Dead Universe, as thus he's infected, and throwing up black Energon.]]
* SeenItAll: [[spoiler: Kup]], as is tradition.
-->[[spoiler:'''Kup''']]: ''I've been spiked by Squadron X, dipped in the smeltin' pool, framed for treason, shot into the sun - and I was the only 'bot still trapped inside the Nightmare Engine when everyone else woke up. I've seen off every rinky-dink, two-bit, catchpenny decepticon rust-picker, and I got the tends in my knuckles to prove it.''

* StableTimeLoop: [[spoiler: Shockwave uses the time ore to drain energy from the universe that will eventually become the Dead Universe, essentially creating the Dead Universe.]]

* TheBusCameBack: Galvatron, Nemesis Prime, Metroplex, and [[spoiler:Kup.]]
** [[spoiler: Chromia]] disappeared after her cameo in Megatron Origin, and finally returns here.

-->'''Starscream''':''Well, that's a start. The enemy of my --''
-->'''Soundwave''':''Silence, Starscream.''

* EvilPlan: Shockwave plans to [[spoiler:use all the functioning Ores, in conjunction with the energies of the Dead Universe (using Galvatron), to... we don't know quite what yet.]]

* DarkMessiah: [[spoiler:By the looks of it, Starscream, unwillingly.]]

* AGodAmI: [[spoiler:If Shockwave's Project Regenesis Ores are to [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet the Infinity Gems]] then Shockwave is {{ComicBook/Thanos}}]].

* {{Expy}}: Taken to their logical conclusion, and following Shockwave's description of the ore functions, [[spoiler: Shockwave just created the Transformers version of the [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet Infinity Gems]]]]. And thus Shockwave himself becomes one of [[spoiler:ComicBook/Thanos]].

* AGodAmI: [[spoiler:If Shockwave's Project Regenesis Ores are to [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet the Infinity Gems]] then Shockwave is ComicBook/Thanos]].

* BadassInDistress: [[spoiler: Metroplex.]]

* {{Expy}}: Taken to their logical conclusion, and following Shockwave's description of the ore functions, Shockwave just created the Transformers version of the [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet Infinity Gems]].

* WhamEpisode: For both MTMTE and RID. Shockwave's EvilPlan finally kicks in, Orion Pax's team and the Lost Lighters battle the Dead Universe, [[spoiler:Nightbeat and Kup]] are alive, Nova Prime and Galvatron are [[spoiler:not actually]] behind everything, New Iacon is in ruins, and Starscream seems to be losing it. And after it's all over [[spoiler:Orion and the Autobots are heading back to Earth, Windblade is causing trouble on Cybertron, and Megatron is taking over the Lost Light's quest.]]

** [[spoiler:Nova Prime himself gets an arm ripped off by Optimus before having a huge hole punched in his chest in short order.]]

''Dark Cybertron'' is the [[Creator/IDWPublishing IDW]] 12-Issue CrisisCrossover event of the year for their Franchise/{{Transformers}} Series, ''[[ComicBook/TransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye More than Meets the Eye]]'' and ''[[ComicBook/TransformersRobotsInDisguise Robots in Disguise]]'', and, presumably, the final act (or at least penultimate act) of IDW's Generation 1 continuity.

* EvilPlan: Shockwave plans to [[use all the functioning Ores, in conjunction with the energies of the Dead Universe (using Galvatron), to... we don't know quite what yet.]]

* EvilPlan: Shockwave. He has a plan, we don't know what the plan is. Not even Soundwave knows what the plan is.

* HannibalLecture: Nova Prime towards [[spoilerOrion during their duel. It nearly overcomes Pax, but Rodimus manages to give him a second wind, resulting in an ''epic'' ShutUpHannibal.]]