Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime

2011-12-23T20:58:32Z

50.135.4.69: /* Notes */

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''' '''

==Synopsis==

==Featured characters==

{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (3)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] (5)
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (21)
*[[Rewind]] (22)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (24)
*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (25)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (30)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (31)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (32)

|c2=
*[[Sweep]]s (2)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (9)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (12)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (13)
*[[Pounce]] or [[Wingspan]] (14)
*[[Horri-Bull]] (15)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (16)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (17)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (18)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (19)
*[[Needlenose]] (20)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]]? (26)
*Another Constructicon's foot (27)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (28)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (29)

|h4=[[Nail]]s|c4=
*[[Metalhawk]] (11)
*[[Zetca]] (23)

}}

==Quotes==
"'''No!''' They're just '''using''' you! My Decepticons—we must '''rise''' against the '''Autobots!'''" 
"'''That's''' what you want? Attack and give the '''Autobots''' and these '''rioters''' something to unite against?" 
"You just don't '''understand''', Starscream." 
"Well, I understand why nobody's listened to '''Ratbat''' for four million years."
:—'''Ratbat''' doesn't get much respect from '''Starscream'''

"That '''mob''' outside? We owe them '''nothing!''' '''We're''' the ones who risked our lives against the Decepticons! Where was Metalhawk when Megatron invaded [[Vos]], or- or blew up the '''[[Grand Imperium]]?''' But now that the smoke's cleared, they think they can just '''turn up and reclaim the planet?!''' I don't know what's worse- their '''arrogance''' or their '''cowardice!'''
:-'''Prowl''' protests...too much

==Notes==
*This issue was originally advertised as "issue #125", but was instead sold as a standalone one-shot with a banner that simply identified it as a "celebration" of 125 issues. This count includes all of IDW's different Generation 1 universe series, mini-series and one-shots, with the exception of crossover projects ''[[Infestation (IDW)|Infestation]]'' and ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]''.
* The generic Nail who accosts Optimus Prime at the start of the issue, and who is seen again during the battle, is based on the famous British children's book character [[Wikipedia: Noddy (character)|Noddy]], sporting his conical blue "hat" topped in a bell, red torso, blue "shorts" and coloured cheeks. Moreover, his visible [[alternate mode]] components, including a chest grill and large red wheel wells on his shoulders, indicate that he transforms into [http://www.google.com/search?q=noddy%27s+car&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=uWrzTsfWNOOh4gTe9tGNCA&ved=0CGYQsAQ&biw=1320&bih=636 Noddy's car], itself one of the most well-known aspects of the character.
* Sideswipe is now sporting his Generation 2 colors.
* A generic Nail on page 16 has a striking resemblance to that of Movie Barricade. A mostly black body with a partially bronze face as well as red and blue siren lights. This generic is seen being held by Ironhide in a sort of Full Nelson.

===Errors===

===Covers (4)===
* '''Cover A:''' Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy; photo by [[Rik Alvarez]]
* '''Cover B:''' Homage to [[:Image:Transformers (UK) 150.jpg|Marvel UK #150]] cover; art by [[Nick Roche]] and colors by [[Josh Burcham]]
* '''Cover RI-A:''' Homage to "[[The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers]]" cover; art by [[Livio Ramondelli]]
* '''Cover RI-B:''' Montage of covers of the previous 124 issues

<gallery>
Image:TDOOP Cover.jpg
Image:TDOOP B.jpg
Image:TDOOP RIA.jpg
Image:TDOOP RIB.jpg
</gallery>

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Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime

2011-12-23T19:28:36Z

50.135.4.69: /* Notes */

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|image=TDOOP Cover.jpg
|title="Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[December 21]], [[2011]]
|coverdate=December 2011
|story by=[[James Roberts]] and [[John Barber]]
|art by=[[Nick Roche]]
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Shawn Lee]]
|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2011)]]
}}

''' '''

==Synopsis==

==Featured characters==

{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (3)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] (5)
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (21)
*[[Rewind]] (22)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (24)
*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (25)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (30)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (31)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (32)

|c2=
*[[Sweep]]s (2)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (9)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (12)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (13)
*[[Pounce]] or [[Wingspan]] (14)
*[[Horri-Bull]] (15)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (16)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (17)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (18)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (19)
*[[Needlenose]] (20)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]]? (26)
*Another Constructicon's foot (27)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (28)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (29)

|h4=[[Nail]]s|c4=
*[[Metalhawk]] (11)
*[[Zetca]] (23)

}}

==Quotes==
"'''No!''' They're just '''using''' you! My Decepticons—we must '''rise''' against the '''Autobots!'''" 
"'''That's''' what you want? Attack and give the '''Autobots''' and these '''rioters''' something to unite against?" 
"You just don't '''understand''', Starscream." 
"Well, I understand why nobody's listened to '''Ratbat''' for four million years."
:—'''Ratbat''' doesn't get much respect from '''Starscream'''

"That '''mob''' outside? We owe them '''nothing!''' '''We're''' the ones who risked our lives against the Decepticons! Where was Metalhawk when Megatron invaded [[Vos]], or- or blew up the '''[[Grand Imperium]]?''' But now that the smoke's cleared, they think they can just '''turn up and reclaim the planet?!''' I don't know what's worse- their '''arrogance''' or their '''cowardice!'''
:-'''Prowl''' protests...too much

==Notes==
*This issue was originally advertised as "issue #125", but was instead sold as a standalone one-shot with a banner that simply identified it as a "celebration" of 125 issues. This count includes all of IDW's different Generation 1 universe series, mini-series and one-shots, with the exception of crossover projects ''[[Infestation (IDW)|Infestation]]'' and ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]''.
* The generic Nail who accosts Optimus Prime at the start of the issue, and who is seen again during the battle, is based on the famous British children's book character [[Wikipedia: Noddy (character)|Noddy]], sporting his conical blue "hat" topped in a bell, red torso, blue "shorts" and coloured cheeks. Moreover, his visible [[alternate mode]] components, including a chest grill and large red wheel wells on his shoulders, indicate that he transforms into [http://www.google.com/search?q=noddy%27s+car&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=uWrzTsfWNOOh4gTe9tGNCA&ved=0CGYQsAQ&biw=1320&bih=636 Noddy's car], itself one of the most well-known aspects of the character.
* Sideswipe is now sporting his Generation 2 colors.
* Movie Barricade can be seen on page 16, arms held back by Ironhide.

===Errors===

===Covers (4)===
* '''Cover A:''' Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy; photo by [[Rik Alvarez]]
* '''Cover B:''' Homage to [[:Image:Transformers (UK) 150.jpg|Marvel UK #150]] cover; art by [[Nick Roche]] and colors by [[Josh Burcham]]
* '''Cover RI-A:''' Homage to "[[The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers]]" cover; art by [[Livio Ramondelli]]
* '''Cover RI-B:''' Montage of covers of the previous 124 issues

<gallery>
Image:TDOOP Cover.jpg
Image:TDOOP B.jpg
Image:TDOOP RIA.jpg
Image:TDOOP RIB.jpg
</gallery>

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