Cliffjumper - Humanity in Survival | Transformers Skybound

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • Cliffjumper is a wonderful addition to the Transformers cast in the currently running Skybound comic series. So it makes it even harder to know that he is suffering greatly from Survivors Guilt.

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  • @DeltaTrion
    @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +84

    1) My comment about Bumblebee being "more recognizable than Optimus" is definitely a HOT TAKE! I should've been a little more clear in saying that I think he is more recognizable to younger fans 💛💛💛
    2) This video was made before Issue 10 came out, so it was funny to see DWJ say he chose Cliff because he didn't want to draw Bee

    • @Denmexstudios
      @Denmexstudios Місяць тому +3

      This is already fire!I need more!!!!

    • @normanmccultureboy6492
      @normanmccultureboy6492 Місяць тому +4

      Hot take? Bee has made more appearances than Prime himself definitely not a hot take cuz I’ve seen some TF media that mainly features Bee

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +3

      @@normanmccultureboy6492 Haha, had a friend who said I might face some backlash for that line, so I thought I'd prepare myself just in case

    • @normanmccultureboy6492
      @normanmccultureboy6492 Місяць тому

      @@DeltaTrion ok

    • @justnoob8141
      @justnoob8141 Місяць тому

      “Didn’t want to draw Bumblebee”
      Draw Cliffjumper
      He does realize that G1 are the same, right?

  • @anarchymoment1925
    @anarchymoment1925 Місяць тому +173

    Something that I'd like to point out is Cliff's relationship with death in general
    In both the Prime cartoon, and the Bumblebee movie, the death of Cliff's character is used to display the threat of the decepticons. As such, however, he's gained the reputation amongst the fandom as being "The One Who Dies"
    DWJ, ever keenly aware of the fandom, likely used this reputation as inspiration for writing this character. But now, the dynamic is flipped on its head.
    Instead of claiming Cliffjumper, death claims everyone around him, Ratchet, Bee, and his entire clan. Leaving him to deal with survivor's guilt. Leaving him to feel like that he should've that died. Because, tragically enough, he often is the one who dies
    I hope Cliff's relationship with death is explored in other adaptations like this

    • @dillydraws
      @dillydraws Місяць тому +8

      Won't it be tragic if Jazz is killed and Cliff survives again.

    • @eudacye709
      @eudacye709 Місяць тому +2

      @@dillydraws The writer only kills doublons/bots with the same mold.

    • @jackgrove4621
      @jackgrove4621 Місяць тому +2

      the red shirt

  • @Heisenburger42008
    @Heisenburger42008 Місяць тому +127

    Poor Cliff... The second he doesnt die, he doesnt want to survive either...

    • @jaredohlstein7355
      @jaredohlstein7355 Місяць тому +10

      Oof! That's rough characterization

    • @aliesterus1.023
      @aliesterus1.023 Місяць тому +10

      And he gets to watch as everyone else around him dies!

  • @mariapazgonzalezlesme
    @mariapazgonzalezlesme Місяць тому +77

    I think my favorite part of the comic is that he didn't shoot Starscream, but for different reasons. He was tired, shooting Starscream will make him no better than the Decepticon nor will bring his clan back. I like to think that moment Cliff understood that he didn't want to be part of that cycle of destruction, yet intentionally, because of his actions, he pulled Carly into that dangerous situation.
    Another thing that I like about his character is that he is not tall compared to humans, I think this design choice make him easy to approach and huggable.
    Amazing analysis, Trion!

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +14

      His actions do have serious consequences for sure! I think DWJ is showing us that yes, he is trying to end the violence in his own life, but that it will continue with or without him.

  • @optimascrime5235
    @optimascrime5235 Місяць тому +8

    I actually think it's refreshing having someone other than Bumblebee be the Autobot that bonds with the humans the most and being the new scout of the group

  • @Raptermonster24
    @Raptermonster24 Місяць тому +48

    this has clearly been the start of a smaller characters time to shine between cliffjumper and beachcomber are taking larger roles instead of the tried and true grimlock bumblebee and ratchet

  • @LearningGabriel
    @LearningGabriel Місяць тому +32

    Finally good to see CliffJumper as a full fledged character after so many different times where he just dies and never goes further than a few minutes or even seconds of screen time.
    Like with the extremely frustrating death in the Bumblebee movie.

    • @user-zy6mj2hd6m
      @user-zy6mj2hd6m 12 днів тому

      Really just started in 2010 in with tfp, bayverse his fate is unknown, idw I don't know maby don't know depabs on the run, sige he probibly died and bumblebee he died.

  • @CarlsCollection
    @CarlsCollection Місяць тому +33

    I love that the series is shining a light on other characters. Sidelining Bumblebee (because a future writer will most definitely bring him back into the story after DWJ leaves the series) was a smart move. I’m hoping that light shines on Beachcomber now while Cliff is…detained.

  • @icyhotflash
    @icyhotflash Місяць тому +11

    Survives guilt is a really strong thing. I really feel bad for cliffjumper he’s been my favorite.

  • @croakinc3670
    @croakinc3670 Місяць тому +6

    It gutted me that Cliff got captured and that Ratchet died for him. I just hope for the best for him in the coming pages.

  • @nerdly745
    @nerdly745 Місяць тому +6

    This comic disturbed me, but I also like it a lot. It disturbed me because most incantations of Transformers have the Decepticons be evil but not overtly evil, like they don't really care about the humans (except for the Bay and Prime incarnation) but Starscream picking up some poor dude and slowly crushing him agonizingly to death while commenting on how he likes how we _squish_ is so messed up. And the horror they play off of by not showing us the most grotesque things but still implying, like said "squish" that happens just showing blood on Scream's face and the word "Squish" in bloody text, it really adds to the overall mood of these comics.
    I really enjoy Cliffjumper more than Bumblebee, and I found it although bleak, kinda funny that in this series Bumblebee dies instead of Cliff who is always killed off. I've only read 1 - 5 in Vol. 1, I'm waiting till Nov for Vol. 2 to come out. I regretted not getting in the IDW comic run sooner and missed the majority of it. Seeing Skybound take over Transformers I honestly thought it would be for kids, forgetting that Skybound comics is part of Image comics. The same Image comics that made Invincible and The Walking Dead. So, given the fact they can kinda publish whatever, I'm expecting a perfectly crafted grim storyline that fits the overall sadness of the Transformers universe.

    • @user-zy6mj2hd6m
      @user-zy6mj2hd6m 12 днів тому

      Not really g1 to animated he survived he started to die repetedly after Transformers prime came out

  • @L.Keml0
    @L.Keml0 Місяць тому +13

    For the longest time, it seems most stories using Cliff in the 21st century tie him and Bee to the hip. Often with the latter getting all the focus. So I'm very happy to see a change to that.

  • @Gaming_Helm
    @Gaming_Helm Місяць тому +12

    I’m hoping I’m wrong here but I have a funny feeling the story is gonna lead up to Cliffjumper sacrificing himself. In doing so this will leave Carly broken and regretful for her treatment of him and eventually she will become like him. Great vid 👍

  • @strawberrylatta4234
    @strawberrylatta4234 Місяць тому +4

    i've never read the comics and i probably wont because i get too attached to characters, but this video was really interesting, especially since cliffjumper is one of my favorites, even in continuities where he's just a side character

  • @papersparrow899
    @papersparrow899 Місяць тому +17

    After having been known for the one that dies mant times alongside Prime, the red Autobot finally takes the spotlight,
    But with his human companion, Carly, consumed by anger and revenge, now against him, the pain had increased with the events of Issue 9, and 10.
    Your Optimus video introduced me to your channel, and your thumbnails are unique yet amazing, God bless you, Delta Trion.

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you for all the love! Making the thumbnails is one of my favorite parts. I always try to keep them simple, yet enticing.

    • @papersparrow899
      @papersparrow899 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@DeltaTrion (I realized I misspelled the first paragraph. I hope you're able to maintain your health, physically and mentally, behind the scenes.
      Because UA-cam can really be a lot to do when it comes to making those video essays. As always, stay safe. God bless you, and Jesus loves you.)

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you so much! It is so easy to look at your own content and wonder “why didn’t this video get as many views” or “why didn’t this one get this many comments?”
      Of course you want to grow your content and audience. But, you gotta also make the content because you love it. And I do love making these videos! I also love seeing the feedback 💜

  • @ToasterwithToast.
    @ToasterwithToast. Місяць тому +3

    I heard somewhere that DWJ picked Cliff instead of Bee because he “wanted a change of place” (I guess also cuz he didn’t want to draw Bee lol) and I think it’s neat! Taking this characters personality and expanding it with stuff like survivors guilt and how he’s tired of violence feels real, and if it were Bee, well we’d probably have a different situation play out entirely!

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +3

      Yes! In the Issue 10 Q&A he said he didn't want to draw Bee and chose Cliff. But I do also think it's because it adds a new twist to the franchise. We have had a LOT of Bee lately, and you could switch his character up, like they did in Siege, but I do think it was the right move to have this character role be filled by Cliff.

  • @tavinprice2310
    @tavinprice2310 Місяць тому +13

    This comic made me love Cliff, and I hope he gets to be a more central character in other media after this. I later found out about his role in Shattered Glass which made me love him even more

  • @ohmethiasknight5009
    @ohmethiasknight5009 Місяць тому +11

    This series has done wonders for this character, it’s amazing to finally see him getting some love

  • @bornokification
    @bornokification Місяць тому +6

    Cliffjumper getting the Spider-man treatment, dying and dying in other iterations and suffering when he lives and survives...

  • @vontheunknown7982
    @vontheunknown7982 Місяць тому +13

    Who, likes the idea Cliffjumper becoming the next prime in the Energon universe?
    I'm not saying Optimus prime is going to die or anything, but you know what I mean.

  • @SwizzPrime
    @SwizzPrime Місяць тому +10

    The way DWJ is able to thread in new character traits into already existing character traits that we know is really awesome. Cliff is a great example of that. Great video as always🔥

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +2

      Always a pleasure to see you here King!

  • @Denmexstudios
    @Denmexstudios Місяць тому +13

    I am so excited for this Cliff jumper is one of my favourite characters

  • @davidawilliams252
    @davidawilliams252 Місяць тому +7

    I love Cliffy!

  • @hispanicatthedisco1524
    @hispanicatthedisco1524 Місяць тому +13

    Darn, i was happy but alas, too early.

  • @beckt5660
    @beckt5660 Місяць тому +4

    I'm so happy you covered this! I love the spotlight that's been put on cliff in this continuity :) he's so interesting and you articulated it so well! looking forward to your next one

  • @Denmexstudios
    @Denmexstudios Місяць тому +7

    Man I don’t want to wait I need this now😢

  • @spartanvenom5388
    @spartanvenom5388 Місяць тому +3

    Nice seeing my favorite bot get a spotlight after so long.

  • @tchristensen81
    @tchristensen81 Місяць тому +5

    Been looking forward to more of these!

  • @Biggest-69
    @Biggest-69 Місяць тому +3

    You cook too hard with these videos

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому

      👨‍🍳👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

  • @purpleperfection6304
    @purpleperfection6304 27 днів тому +2

    I hope the "clan" thing gets expanded on through other characters n such. Its a really awesome concept. Its insane how much material and worldbuilding is packed into only TEN issues so far. I am feverishly awaiting more.

  • @Abstrakt_Animations
    @Abstrakt_Animations 28 днів тому +1

    Beside Optimus, Cliff has to be my favourite Autobot in the franchise as a whole

  • @Moonbase3
    @Moonbase3 Місяць тому +4

    Excellent work with your analysis on how Ratchet's death plays into Cliffjumper's survivor's guilt. DWJ already ripped my heart out by putting that rift between Cliff and Carly, but with Ratchet's death and being Shockwave's prisoner...yeah, Cliff is having a bad time - but it's super compelling character work in addition to being gutwrenching. Nice work on the video!

  • @general_kenobi9895
    @general_kenobi9895 Місяць тому +4

    Hey man! We should get a video on soundwave, he’s my favorite character besides prime and starscream so I’d love to see you cook up another banger!

    • @DeltaTrion
      @DeltaTrion  Місяць тому +1

      He's got one coming! In fact, this weekend there will be a poll for what the next video is on

    • @general_kenobi9895
      @general_kenobi9895 Місяць тому

      @@DeltaTrion Ayy I can’t wait, keep up the videos, your gonna go far dude. Maybe make a discord if you haven’t already

  • @WDPauzed
    @WDPauzed Місяць тому +1

    definitely gonna keep watching your videos but bro 3:00 Cliffjumper is iconic

  • @Finjix
    @Finjix Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful video. This comic can get surprisingly deep sometimes and I love it.

  • @user-xj8ul4kc7t
    @user-xj8ul4kc7t Місяць тому +3

    Transformers rule

  • @michelcoolguy1701
    @michelcoolguy1701 Місяць тому +2

    im really happy they killed bee off for cliff
    i mean most fans dont even really like bee that much so idk why they would still use him as a main character

    • @ImaTesticularTickler
      @ImaTesticularTickler Місяць тому

      Tf you talking about people like bee they just don’t like hasbro oversaturating him and the hate he gets is insanely forced and if people didn’t like bee like that he would not sell

  • @MonkeyChip32
    @MonkeyChip32 Місяць тому

    i love your content and couldn't agree more, Keep up the great work ❤❤

  • @halkras
    @halkras Місяць тому

    hear the siren song call of the dead

  • @gordoperodeculto2967
    @gordoperodeculto2967 Місяць тому

    Seriously, how much potential for a new beloved series of transformers (not like earthspark)

  • @stopmotionmaker6222
    @stopmotionmaker6222 Місяць тому

    What if Cliffjumper's clan was the throttle bots?

    • @narlord8613
      @narlord8613 Місяць тому +1

      And possibly those that share him and Bee's bodytype.

  • @Crystalz-OnYT
    @Crystalz-OnYT Місяць тому +4

    So cliffjumper is Sasuke not giving in to revenge

  • @jacobogarcia2058
    @jacobogarcia2058 Місяць тому +2

    L like Clifjumper and Optimus Prime