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Creation & Design

Optimus Prime was created as a heroic leader of the Autobots, designed to embody the ideals of courage and sacrifice.

Early Years

Initially known as Orion Pax, he was a dock worker on Cybertron before being transformed into Optimus Prime by Alpha Trion.

Character Development

Optimus Prime has evolved from a simple leader into a complex character, grappling with the burdens of leadership and the moral implications of war.

Cultural Reception

Optimus Prime is widely regarded as an iconic character in pop culture, symbolizing heroism and sacrifice.

Character Details

Real Name:
Orion Pax
First Appearance:
Transformers, The #1
Aliases:
Prime, Autobot Leader, Matrix Guardian
Species:
Cybertronian
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Autobots, Cybertronian Council
Abilities:
Leadership, Combat Skills, Transformation, Energy Manipulation
Equipment:
Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership
Weight:
4 tons
Height:
2' 4"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none

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Transformers, The #1
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Transformers, The #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Ironhide, Huffer, Cliffjumper, Sideswipe, Hound, Gears, Brawn, Sunstreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Ratchet, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, Mirage

1st team appearance of the the Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Buzzsaw, Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Frenzy, Skywarp, Rumble, Ravage, Soundwave

Transformers Magazine, The (UK) #41
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Transformers Magazine, The (UK) #41
 
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Cover art by Mike Collins

Transformers, The #24
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Transformers, The #24
 
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1st team appearance of Protectobots

1st team appearance of the Combaticons in U.S. comics

Death of Optimus Prime

Transformers, The #26
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Transformers, The #26
 
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Optimus Prime's Funeral

Transformers, The #71
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Transformers, The #71
 
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Scarce

Transformers: Infiltration #6
1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2006
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Transformers: Infiltration #6
 
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Variant cover art by Guido Guidi

Transformers Spotlight: Orion Pax #1
1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012
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Transformers Spotlight: Orion Pax #1
 
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain

Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies #1
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020
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Variant cover art by Guido Guidi

Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies #1
Convention Exclusive ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020
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2020 convention exclusive, limited to 300 copies

Art based on the Generation 1 box-art

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