A powerful destroyer of giant robots, seen in Marvel Comics’ “Transformers G1” continuity of the 1980s.

Gears of the Transformers, as he appeared in the early Marvel Comics spin-off of the 1980s.

This is Prowl of the Transformers as he appeared in the 1980s licensed Marvel comic book series. Back then he was turning into a Datsun Z-series styled as a police cruiser.

Shockwave the evil Transformer bad guy, and then-new leader of the Decepticons.

As with the rest of Bryan’s current writeups arc, this is for the version that appeared in Marvel Comics of the 1980s.

Continuing Bryan’s arc through the 1980s Marvel Transformers comics, with Bumblebee. As you could prolly tell from the illustration, if you’re an older gentleman. Back then BB still turned into a VW Beetle.

Ratchet of the Transformers as he appeared in the 1980s Marvel Comics books series. He’s the robot doctor who turns into a robot ambulance and saves the robot day.

This is the “G1” version of Transformers leader Optimus Prime. This means the one who appeared in the classic 1980s Marvel Comics book series.

Goofy, minor Transformers character seen in one 1986 episode of the cartoon.