Transformers Comic issue 4.3

2011-12-14T13:50:38Z

109.153.20.98: /* Notes */

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|publisher=[[Titan Books|Titan Magazines]]
|date=[[December 8|8 December]] [[2011]]
|editor=[[Rona Simpson]]
|senior editor=[[Steve White]]
|designer=[[Dan Bura]]
|publishing manager=[[Darryl Tothill]]
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'''Seasons Greetings, Earthlings!'''

==Ice Breaker==
* '''Script:''' [[Robin Etherington]]
* '''Art:''' [[Jeremy Tiongson]]
* '''Lettering:''' [[Comicraft]]
* '''Continuity:''' ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]''

The [[Russia]]n icebreaker NS ''[[Yamal]]'' is on its way to [[McMurdo Station]] in [[Antarctica]] carrying passengers who are visiting their families for [[Christmas]]. While the crew bickers, the ship is suddenly attacked by [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]], who announces the ship is now part of the Decepticon navy.

In [[Autobot Outpost Omega One]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] is valiantly attempting to decorate a Christmas tree while [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] mocks him. [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] announces that [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] is arriving, and the man himself—currently suffering from a nasty case of wind—appears through the door to report the Decepticons have captured a nuclear-powered ship. Bulkhead offers Fowler a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-sized mince pie. To Arcee's dismay, [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] takes Ratchet and [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] through the [[GroundBridge]], leaving her and Bulkhead to look after the kids. Raf suggests they pass the time by playing "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and having Arcee and Bulkhead try to find something they have in common.

The other Autobots arrive on the ''Yamal'' to find the entire crew is out cold. Ratchet wonders aloud what could have done this, but his answer comes moments later when Starscream zaps him with a [[static lance]]. Optimus and Bumblebee immediately spring into action! Starscream takes a swipe at 'Bee, who responds by kicking him in the head.

Back at base, Bulkhead and Arcee are finding no common ground, and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] suggests they focus on what they like about Winter.

As Optimus and Megatron fight, Megatron details his plan to use the static lance to meltdown the ship's nuclear reactors and flush out the underwater [[energon]] supplies. Of course, by now Bumblebee has gotten hold of the lance, and throws it to Optimus. Megatron attempts to take the weapon back, only for Optimus to hit him with it, sending him flying.

So the NS ''Yamal'' safely reaches McMurdo, leaving the bemused crew to wonder how the ship got there while they were all unconscious. The Autobots GroundBridge back to base. Ratchet, barely recovered from his jolt, announces he'll be fine so long as he says away from ice for a while. As they step into the base, Ratchet slips over on ice—the base has been turned into an impromptu skating rink, as Arcee and Bulkhead have discovered they have a mutual love of ice skating.

===Featured characters===
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (5)
* [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (7)
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (10)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (11)
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (13)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (3)
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (4)

|c3=
* [[Pavel]] (1)
* [[Kirill]] (2)
* [[Jack Darby]] (6)
* [[Miko Nakadai]] (8)
* [[Raf Esquivel]] (9)
* [[William Fowler]] (12)
}}

===Quotes===
"Sheesh! An advanced alien species with enough fire power to level an entire state and you can't even place a fairy on a tree. Bulkhead, you are an embarrassment to our species!"
:—'''Arcee'''

"Do I ''look'' like a baby-sitting bot?! I'm programmed for butt-''kicking'' not butt-''wiping'', and I'm talking about Bulkhead here!"
:—'''Arcee''' is so mean.

"I am going to tear that lance from your hands, Prime!"<br />
"I wouldn't rush to any conclusions if I were you!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

===Notes===
====Errors====
* Pavel's coffee is "lukwarm".
* Jack asks "What did you have nin mind, Raf?"

====Trivia====
* Fowler is married!

==Kre-O Transformers==
[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] claims a distant planet, and batters [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] when he asks if Megatron is willing to share. While Megatron is still preening, Starscream suggests they should run. Megatron scoffs at this idea, and is subsequently stomped on by the much larger [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]].

===Featured characters===
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (3)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (2)

}}

===Quotes===
"Starscream, bad guys don't share, they conquer and destroy!"
:—'''Megatron'''

===Notes===
* You may wonder why this strip is branded with a [[Cartoon Network]] logo. That's because it was constructed using the [[Kre-O Transformers Comic Creator]] on [http://www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/kreo Cartoon Network's UK site]. Its grasp of punctuation is wanting.

==Contents==
===Articles and features===
*Use Raf's codebreaker to crack the Cybertronian codes in this comic!
*Bulkhead Profile
*Photo Mash Up — unscramble a picture of Megatron.
*Episode Guide: Volume 1: [[Darkness Rising, Part 3]]
*Competitions! Win [[Nerf]] products, ''Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas'' on DVD, or a model skeleton.
*Pullout posters: Optimus Prime and Optimus Prime with Bumblebee.
*Starscream's stumpers:
*Mega-Mouth: [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] and [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] answer your letters.
*Raf's Codebreaker — Jack's lost in [[New York City|New York]]!
*Miko's Christmas wordsearch
*Prime Puzzle
*Merry Megatron Mask (remember to check with an adult when using scissors!)

===Free Gift!===
*Disc Blaster!

===Mega-Mouth===
"Tis the season, Megapants! Feeling festive?"<br />
"Never. But you are correct; 'tis indeed the season... for DESTRUCTION!!!"
:—'''Arcee''' and '''Megatron'''

==Errors==
*Bulkhead inherits Miko's name difficulties: One of the bubbles on Bulkhead's profile starts "Bulkead has destroyed the [[Safe]]..." and in the episode guide, his name appears to be spelled "Builkead".
*Though the description of Miko's Christmas Wordsearch starts out "Mika is very excited about Christmas."

==Notes==
*[[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] is name-checked in the episode guide.

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