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There are villains who conquer.

There are villains who believe.

And then… there’s Overlord.

A Decepticon Phase Sixer engineered for escalation, Overlord wasn’t created to win battles—he was built to end them. From Masterforce and Zone to Last Stand of the Wreckers and Requiem, this is the story of a monster who didn’t just thrive in war… he became it.

But what happens when the war ends?

In this episode of Disassembled: Heroes and Villains, we explore Overlord’s brutal legacy, his terrifying evolution across Transformers continuities, and the deeper lesson he forces us to confront:

🧠 What do we become when we chase victory without values?

⚠️ What happens when we build monsters—then act surprised when they behave like monsters?

🔥 Whether you’re a lifelong Transformers fan or just love great villain storytelling, this is an unflinching look at one of the most terrifying figures in Cybertronian history.

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Tarn wasn’t a conqueror. He wasn’t a warlord.

He was something far more dangerous—a believer.

In this haunting deep dive, Disassembled: Heroes and Villains unpacks the story of Tarn and the Decepticon Justice Division—a group so feared, even Decepticons whispered their names. But behind the executions, the list, and the voice that could kill… was a tragic spiral of loyalty turned lethal.

We trace Tarn’s descent from prison commandant to ideological enforcer, revealing how his obsession with Megatron’s teachings destroyed not only others—but himself. And in doing so, we confront a terrifying truth: when belief becomes identity, even mercy becomes treason.

This episode explores:

• The emotional horror of Grindcore Prison
• Tarn’s manipulation of Skids and betrayal of Quark
• The DJD’s most chilling executions
• Cross-franchise parallels to Vader, Magneto, and Zamasu
• What real-world extremism teaches us about blind devotion

If you’ve ever asked how a hero becomes a villain—this is the answer.

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🎙 Written and hosted by Tom Bedford of Handsome Comics.

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He spoke little.

But he heard everything.

And in the shadows of the Decepticon Empire, no one was more trusted—or more feared—than Soundwave.

In this episode of Disassembled: Heroes and Villains, we dissect the silent sentinel of Megatron’s inner circle. From G1 to IDW, from cold enforcer to tragic ideologue, Soundwave’s evolution reveals a character shaped by surveillance, loyalty, and silence weaponized.

Was Soundwave just Megatron’s spy?

Or was he the only true believer?

We explore:

– Soundwave’s origin as a watcher rather than a warrior

– How his loyalty was both his greatest virtue and deepest flaw

– His surprising tenderness toward his cassettes and comrades

– And the unsettling truth: that information—not firepower—wins wars

Whether you’re a fan of his stoic G1 presence or his revolutionary role in IDW’s More Than Meets the Eye, this episode reveals the inner workings of the Decepticons’ most enigmatic asset.

Because Soundwave didn’t just follow Megatron…

He amplified him.

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He was born a warrior.

But he died a philosopher.

And in between, Dinobot gave us one of the most profound redemption arcs in Transformers history.

In this episode of Disassembled: Heroes and Villains, we journey into the legacy of Dinobot—from his turbulent beginnings in Beast Wars, to his iconic final stand, and the spiritual echoes of his sacrifice that reverberate across the multiverse.

Dinobot wasn’t a hero in the traditional sense.

He betrayed his team. He questioned his path.

But in the end, he chose principle over survival—and honor over allegiance.

Through gripping narration and deep continuity analysis, we explore:

– Dinobot’s internal conflict between predatory instinct and personal code

– How his death became a blueprint for what it means to choose to be good

– His symbolic role as the Transformers franchise’s version of a fallen samurai

– And the enduring question: can a single act of courage redeem a lifetime of violence?

This episode is a love letter to the warrior who walked into battle knowing he wouldn’t return—and did it anyway.

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In this premiere episode of Disassembled: Heroes and Villains, we crack open the cold logic and terrifying intellect of one of the most infamous characters in Transformers history: Shockwave.

He wasn’t built to lead.

He wasn’t driven by rage.

He was ruled by logic—and that’s what made him dangerous.

From his haunting origins in Marvel Comics to his cold ascension in Transformers: Prime, and his mind-bending reinvention in IDW, Shockwave is more than just a calculating tactician. He’s a symbol of what happens when emotion is stripped away, when certainty replaces morality—and when the pursuit of control becomes indistinguishable from madness.

Through dramatic storytelling, continuity-spanning history, and philosophical reflection, this episode explores:

– How Shockwave’s pure logic turned him into a monster

– The terrifying outcomes of his experiments with time and destiny

– His role as both puppet master and fallen Prime

– And the greater question: what do we lose when we erase emotion from power?

This isn’t just a character breakdown.

It’s a cautionary tale.

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