Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime is a character from the Transformers franchise. Prime is the leader of the Autobots, a faction of transforming robots from the planet Cybertron. The autobots are constantly waging war against a rival faction of transforming robots called Decepticons. He is depicted as a brave, powerful, wise and compassionate leader who puts his talent to use improving the universe around him. Optimus is portrayed as having a strong sense of justice and righteousness and has dedicated himself to the protection of all life, particularly the inhabitants of Earth. According to Bob Budiansky, co-writer of the Transformers series, Dennis O'Neil was responsible for his name.

Read more about Optimus Prime:  Transformers: Generation 1, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Transformers: Universe, Unicron Trilogy, Live-action Films, Transformers Animated, Transformers: Timelines (Transtech), Shattered Glass, Transformers: Prime, Transformers: Rescue Bots

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