Ratbat

Ratbat is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers franchise.

Transformers: Generation 1

As is the case with many Transformers characters, the various continuities in which Ratbat has appeared have portrayed him widely differently in terms of size, personality, personal history and back story. Indeed, Ratbat has been portrayed as a mere spy or even pet at times, while in other instances he has risen to become one of the most successful Earthbound Decepticon leaders of all.

Reception

Ratbat was voted the 4th top Transformer who was bad ass in the comics by Topless Robots.

Wired Magazine once nominated him as one 12 most ridiculous Transformers of all time.

According to X-Entertainment Ratbat's toy was easily broken and did more in the comic book than cartoon.

Marvel Comics

Ratbat was one of the many Decepticons left on Cybertron, where he rose to the critical post of fuel auditor under Lord Straxus. With a drive towards extreme efficiency, he would rarely countenance unnecessary risks. When the disembodied Straxus attempted to possess Megatron's body and the two minds battled for supremacy (in Transformers UK #103–4), Ratbat removed the newly multiple-personality'd Decepticon leader via the Space Bridge back to Earth. When Straxus' possession attempt failed and ended in his death, Ratbat emerged as the most powerful Decepticon in Polyhex.