Vortex (Transformers) Vortex (Transformers) Vortex is a fictional character in the various Transformers continuities in the Transformers franchise. Vortex is the most out-and-out sadistic of the Combaticons, and functions as the Decepticons’ interrogator. A favorite tactic of his is to trap Autobots in the huge wind funnels he creates in helicopter mode until they tell him what he wants to know. He combines with fellow Combaticons to form Bruticus and forms left arm of this giant super-robot. He uses a semi-automatic glue gun. Vortex is the only G1 Transformer whose motto includes his own name. Vortex debuted in issue #24, "Afterdeath". In
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen book entitled "Transformers: The Movie Universe", which intended to provide factual data on the characters of the film. On June 10, 2009, the comic book adaptation of the film, written by Simon Furman was released. Additionally, Alan Dean Foster also wrote the novelization for the film. Meanwhile, Dan Jolley wrote "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel", a 144-page book oriented at a younger audience than the one by Foster. Lastly, a book titled "Transformers: The Art of the Movies" was released, documenting behind-the scenes aspects of the making of the film. Other minor tie-in publications include "Transformers: Revenge