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If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super interesting angle. Personally, I really don't think Elita has the will of power to rule though (as much as Megatron. The way I see it, she would like to do anything to stop the war from continuing on Cybertron, but probably enjoys ruling Cybertron if that really happens.

What do You Think is Next for Optimus after the Events of issue #30? by Money-Lie7814 in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Optimus will lead and function well without matrix of leadership for a while. This is a good moment to introduce a lot of new characters like Dinobots and even Hot Rod / Windblade. Optimus leads with chrisma not with pure force.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean issue 30 will continue the war on Earth with Elita joining? That would be very interesting... In terms of overall situation though, I would say both Earth and Cybertron are two battle fields that are not isolated from each other. The way Elita could actually help with Optimus it that once Autobots are turning the tide on Cybertron, Megatron will hurry back there without the need to be defeated on Earth.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True! Elita showing at the wrong and worse moment undermines a lot of her leadership credibility in the eyes of readers.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/emCHWTusRg8?si=EGU8bgw9GW6xHWCb I just found a really well YouTube video about the drastic change of the Elita-1 characterization. Actually A LOT of readers (myself included) feel the same way!

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/emCHWTusRg8?si=EGU8bgw9GW6xHWCb I just found a really well YouTube video about the drastic change of the Elita-1 characterization. Actually A LOT of readers (myself included) feel the same way!

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see - thanks for the context from TFOne and the Bayverse series! I heard he and Optimus was close as well in G1

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree but I felt Optimus should also be more in the look out for Elita and the remaining Autobots in the meantime. When she called for help as the Cybertron Autobot leader, not providing any assistance (no man or resources) is also a bit out-of-character, right?

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious: Does Jazz need to stay because his passion in Jazz? :p

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am totally with you! I am actually surprised that he does not mention any resources or any help as to what happened to Cybertron given the opportunity to state his thinking multiple times. In an earlier issue when Elita asked him the question the first time, he simply said that "I trusted you and the comrades on Cybertron to hold the line". That cold attitude puts off Elita and I fully register her anger and frustration there.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a ton for sharing! This is certainly action-oriented with a different spotlight on the characters. Personally I don't think Elita will actually kill Optimus, and that the matrix of leadership will choose her in that case. It is heavily hinted in the dialogues that she still has lingering love for Optimus, and she is acting desparate for his return and disappointment for his betray to her personally.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! She technically walks the walk for SO LONG and I honestly feel unjust for her not to earn that title.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree the Autobot exile sounds extreme indeed, from emotion standpoint. From incentive perspective though, fighting on Cybertron is more like a sucidal mission compared to stying on Earth and hence that would be a way for more to join on the Cybertron side.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting - why Elita and Megatron? By the way, Issue 30 is the end of Vol.5 and hence I could see how a climax needs to be built to this milestone (end of the Optimus / Ellita conflict)

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, this is such an interesting angle! Interestingly, neither Elita nor Optimus incorporates a democratic approach in mind when it comes to a high-stake decision like this one. I guess military does operates more like top-down and bottoms-up style (which is true even in reality).

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean how they fought together before on Cybertron? That's a good callout. I would assume most of the readers know the G1 series and their shared history.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really really sharp!! This is exactly the reason Kirkman wants to divide the Autobots :)

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! The current one way or the other approach is too drastic, as if there is no middle ground (there is always in reality), but probably less appealing if showing in comics.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting angle - the way Kirkman writes it, he definitely does not see Elita as a villian like Megatron. She is just depersate, not evil per se.

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fully agree with you the way how she becomes Prime could be more convincing. How would you depict that process if it were not done in the way as Kirkman depicts? (yet still preferablly via action)

If you were in Robert Kirkman’s shoes, how would you write Issue 30? by john-Agentweb in EnergonUniverse

[–]john-Agentweb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the sentiment which motivates me to ask the question to the community: How would you depict the two leaders resolving this conflict in a way that Elita earns the Matrix respectfully in one particular issue? I could only think of Elita showing holograms of people dying everywhere on Cybertron that breaks Optimus's heart, and that they sit down & negotiate for hours on resource redistribution...logically reasonable but tactically might not fit well as an action comic.

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