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Transformers Vol. 16

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Transformers (Marvel Original Comics)

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This volume is the 16th volume of the Chinese edition of Marvel's original Transformers series, corresponding to issue 16 of the US Marvel main series, "Plight of the Bumblebee." The story revolves around Bumblebee, the smallest and least heavily armed warrior in the Autobot ranks. With internal divisions among Megatron's Decepticons making things difficult for the Autobots, Optimus Prime reminds his comrades to avoid acting alone. Bumblebee, overhearing this, takes it as a remark about himself; overcome by self-doubt, he leaves the group alone, hoping to find a quiet life in the human world. The Decepticon leader Shockwave concludes that Bumblebee is the easiest to exploit and prepares to install a control device on him. No sooner has Bumblebee struck out on his own than he is pursued by Laserbeak and the Decepticons; he hides in a parking lot but is driven off by two human teenagers out joyriding in a stolen car. A night of racing and fun with the teenagers gives Bumblebee his first taste of freedom; when the Decepticons attack again, he must choose: keep running, or fight for his comrades and his duty. Skyfire and Optimus Prime arrive in turn, and the melee ends with the Decepticons in retreat. This volume collects one complete main-series story, continuing the original comics' narrative tradition of "using character development to sell toys," and stands as one of Bumblebee's earlier solo coming-of-age chapters. It corresponds to episode 16 of the 80-episode main series and is best read in order.

Editor's review

漫威1984至1991年推出的变形金刚元祖漫画,是后来影视、玩具叙事里许多设定的源头:角色命名、性格、阵营关系几乎都在这里定型。新星出版社的中文版以16开精装形式整编全部80集,并做了电脑重制与重新着色,画面比当年杂志印刷干净得多。 第16册《大黄蜂的困境》是个很“小而美”的代表:全篇没有大规模战役,讲的是最小的战士怎么面对自卑。大黄蜂以为擎天柱在点他名,赌气离家;被人类少年偷走、稀里糊涂地兜风飙车,又一路被霸天虎追。紧张与滑稽交替,最后落回到“位置”与“责任”上——这种英雄叙事放在儿童向玩具宣传漫画里相当难得。 对老读者,它是补完童年缺页的拼图;对新读者,它是认识G1宇宙的轻量入口。唯一要提醒的是,元祖漫画的连载节奏偏单元剧,人物出场密集,不熟悉角色的读者最好按顺序读。

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • 想系统补完漫威G1元祖漫画的变形金刚老粉丝
  • 第一次接触元祖漫画、想从短篇入手的读者
  • 喜欢大黄蜂、偏好小人物成长故事的漫画读者
  • 为孩子挑选科幻漫画的家长,内容偏正派励志

Not a good fit for

  • 希望读到大型战争场面、合体金刚激战的读者
  • 期待独立完整长故事的读者,本册是通篇连载中的一环
  • 对老派四色印刷画风与旧式对白接受度低的人

Reading tips

  1. 建议按册序阅读,前文的人物关系会直接影响本册理解
  2. 关注大黄蜂的心理变化,留意擎天柱那句被误解的台词如何推动剧情
  3. 若与孩子共读,可讨论“队里最弱的人有没有价值”这个话题
  4. 读完本册可接着读下一册,剧情舞台会转回赛伯坦

About the publisher

New Star Press China · Founded in 1989

New Star Press focuses on classic works, mystery and detective fiction, science fiction, history, foreign literature and art, and its 602 titles in the library show a balance between popular reading and humanistic depth. Representative books include The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Illustrated Collector's Edition, And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, The Player of Games, Local Government in Qing China, A Good Man Is Hard to Find and A Collection of Fine Ukiyo-e Prints, spanning classic literature, detective fiction, science fiction, local history and visual art. Its authors and contributors include William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and Iain M. Banks, as well as translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Su Fuzhong and illustrators such as John Gilbert and George Cruikshank. Known for the detective series Midnight Library and for social-science and humanities titles, the press emphasizes edition design and reading experience; public information is limited, so this profile highlights the publishing features reflected in the library's books.

FAQ

《变形金刚 第16册》讲的是什么故事?
对应漫威美国版《变形金刚》正传第16期《Plight of the Bumblebee》。大黄蜂因自卑独自离队,被震荡波盯上并遭到霸天虎追杀,途中被两个人类少年偷车带走,最后在擎天柱、天火支援下脱险,重新认清自己作为汽车人战士的位置。
这一册是整套书的合订本吗?
不是。本册只是漫威元祖《变形金刚》全集80集中的第16集,篇幅为一期正传故事。新星出版社的中文版以多册盒装形式出版,整套与单册ISBN不同。
没有读过前15册能直接读吗?
可以读通,但会有轻微断层。本册涉及霸天虎内部分裂、天火此前的伤情等前情,建议至少读过前几册,能更好地理解人物处境。
适合什么年龄的读者?
官方定位偏向大众漫画读者。故事主调正派、无过度暴力描写,适合8岁以上喜欢变形金刚的孩子,成年读者则可当作怀旧与收藏。

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