I've never bought a TF comic before AHM #1. Why? Because I coundn't just drop in on the story arc without having to read 20 years worth of comics and countless contradictions. It seemed like too much effort.

So I bought AHM #1, thinking that we'll finally see the ruthless and powerfull leader I always wanted to see in G1. The bonus of being able to read a story from the start is good. I hated when Megatron would say "Decepticons Retreat!!" in G1.

Mr Macarthy has stated that this is a continuation, but, who cares if it isn't?
I'm happy to see Megatron unleashed! He's won the war, there's no need to hide. All he has to do is reap the rewards after he beats humanity (I hope we put up a good fight). I can understand how long time readers and avid fans may not like it, but Hasbro and IDW haven't aimed it at you. They want new readers/demographic/sales, like any profit making company. Hell, they got me.

I like it so far but its still early days. Sure some of the characters have rendered differently from Inf, Esc, and Dev (which I had to buy after reading AHM #1), but never let the truth (or someone else's) get in the way of a good story!

P.S. As I press 'submit' I mentally prepare for the tongue lashings....