Optimus Primal

Creation & Design

Optimus Primal was created as a successor to Optimus Prime in the Beast Wars series, designed to appeal to a new generation of fans.

Early Years

Optimus Primal first appeared in the animated series 'Beast Wars: Transformers' and quickly became a central character in the conflict between the Maximals and Predacons.

Character Development

Over the years, Optimus Primal has evolved from a warrior leader to a symbol of hope and resilience, embodying the ideals of leadership and sacrifice.

Cultural Reception

Optimus Primal has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Optimal Optimus
First Appearance:
Tales From the Beast Wars: Reaching the Omega Point #1
Aliases:
Optimus Primal, Optimus Primal (Beast Wars), Optimus Primal (Transmetal)
Species:
Cybertronian
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Maximals, Autobots
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Flight, Leadership, Combat skills
Equipment:
Energon sword, Energon blaster, Transmetal technology
Weight:
400lbs
Height:
7' 6"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Optimus Primal in a standard-sized comic book

July 2000 BotCon exclusive

[February 2022 - the first of three Transformers movies, Rise of the Beasts, targeting a 2023 theatrical release]

Variant ⋅ 3H ⋅ 2004
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Variant cover art by Dan Khanna

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