Transformers Spotlight Prowl

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Transformers Spotlight Prowl
By Hervé St-Louis
April 27, 2010 - 23:01

IDW Publishing
Writer(s): MIke Costa
Penciller(s): E.J. Su
Inker(s): E.J. Su
Colourist(s): Andrew Dalhouse
Letterer(s): Chris Mowry
$3.99 US

Prowl, the Autobots’ strategist and second in command is posted on Earth trying to protect the humans and track Decepticons after the great battle that was waged on Earth. But the Prowl’s logic deems the humans unworthy of his attention. He should be focusing on protecting Autobots. So he thinks. Is there anything that can change Prowl’s mind?

The only reason I picked up this comic book is because Prowl was on the cover. I’m a sucker for the character. Along with Jazz and Bluestreak, he’s one of my favourite Autobots. The story is good and explains the Autobot strategists’ character well, but it also conflicts with a recent story in Transformers – All Hail Megatron # 15. There Prowl was as cunning but had other plans on his mind. I’m hoping he has changed too much and that we will see more of his “master plan” come out. The story felt a bit short for me. I would have liked to read more about Prowl’s conversion to humanity or his human partner.

Su gives an iconic and symbolic look to Prowl and the rest of the characters and sets in this story. It’s different from the manga-inspired look from recent years or the more realist interpretation. Although it makes Prowl hard to recognize, it also makes the story more personal.

Rating: 7.5/10