Who Is Ratchet? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ratchet is a Hasbro comic book character, with over 522 comic issue appearances. The Autobot's medic. Ratchet is usually one of the older Autobots and has wisdom to match his age. He is a skilled medic and scientist when needed. Along with Bumblebee he is one of Optimus Prime's most loyal and closest comrades. He is often asked to join the front lines when the Autobots are low on fire power. He may be a medic but when called on in battle he is one of the most fierce.

Who is Ratchet?

Origin Ratchet is well-loved and easily one of the most memorable Autobots from the first generation of Transformers. A medic first and a soldier second, Ratchet was still by no means any less capable of defending the Autobots than any other member, though he did have less armor than some (as shown during Transformers: The Movie, when the Decepticons attack the ship that he, Ironhide , Prowl and Brawn are piloting). His courage and loyalty are never doubted and always on display in the thick of things. His vehicle form was an ambulance. It should be noted that Ratchet apparently had two robot forms, but only his action figure showcased this second, more obscure transformation. He is one of the the members of the Autobots. He is also Optimus Prime 's apprentice. IDW Transformers: Infiltration: Ratchet appears to Verity Carlo and Hunter O'nion right at them moment they are being attacked by jet.

Key facts

Ratchet is of robot origin and first appeared in "The Great Car Rally". The character is published by Hasbro. With 522 recorded issue appearances, Ratchet ranks among the most featured characters in comics.