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TFW2005 is proud to provide another early Transformers comic review! Today, we review Nefarious #3! Nefarious #3 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, May 5th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue by clicking on the Title Bar or thumbnail to the left.
TFW2005 is proud to provide another early Transformers comic review! Today, we review Nefarious #3! Nefarious #3 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, May 5th - from IDW Publishing

Nefarious #3

Credits
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Written by: Simon Furman
Art by: Carlos Magno
Colors by: Kris Carter
Letters by: Chris Mowry
Editor: Andy Schmidt
Assistant Editor: Carlos Guzman

Covers
Cover A – Art & Colors by Brian Rood
Cover B – Art by Carlos Magno & Colors by Kris Carter
Retailer Incentive – Art & Colors by Brian Rood

Review
Bumblebee opens Nefarious #3 stating, in narrative, that he’s the strong silent type. Unfortunately, Bumblebee’s statement sets a tone for an issue in where there is plenty of content but any progress in the story line. Although plenty is said, nothing of evident importance is uttered.

Nefarious #3 takes place immediately following the events of the second issue. Following the battle in Utah, Bumblebee’s team prepares to transport Soundwave to a hidden location in Texas. National Security Advisor Galloway continues to shut down N.E.S.T. and suspect anything and everything. The Initiative, meanwhile, continues their top secretive project involving the rebuilding of an AllSpark cube.

As mentioned in the intro, nothing really happens in this issue. Although there is plenty of action, the results at the end of the issue place the story right back where the issue began. There is no progression on the Soundwave/Autobots story and little to no progression on Galloway’s story or that of the Initiative. The focus of the writer, Simon Furman, on this issue seems to be development of the characterization. Bumblebee’s character is further explored as he provides narration throughout the issue. Jolt finally speaks and has a role, albeit a small one. The relationship of N.E.S.T. is explored between the two leads: Optimus Prime and Major Lennox. There is little in the way of revelations in this issue. What the Initiative is attempting to do with the AllSpark is still unclear. Galloway’s goal isn’t clear as well. When something is revealed such as the identity of who resurrected Ravage, the reveal has no build up and is hardly surprising.

Art duties are again handled by Carlos Magno. His work in this issue is equivalent of that seen in Issue #1 and a step up from the second issue. Carlos’ best panels seem to be those featuring close-ups of the Transformers, especially in action sequences. The long action sequence in the issue allows for plenty of such panels. Like with the previous issues, Kris Carter’s colors accentuate Carlos’ art quite well.

Nefarious #3 is a small step back from the previous two issues. Whereas the first two issues had a nice combination of dialogue, battle, and mystery, the third issue was absent of mystery. Rather than provide any big revelation or deepen any mystery, Nefarious #3 seemed to just serve as filler in a six-part mini-series. Because the first two issues featured quite a bit of mystery, the opportunities for improvement in this issue will be quickly forgotten if Issue #4 regains the momentum and mystery from the start of the mini-series.

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Nefarious #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.