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Rico Renzi

2026-05-14T16:33:21Z

Daniel Adkins:

'''Rico Renzi''' is a comic book artist, best known for his coloring work on titles such as ''The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl'' and ''[[Spider-Man|Spider-Gwen]]'', ''Corpse Knight'', ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]/[[Godzilla]]'', ''[[Avengers]]'', ''[[Captain America]]'', ''Six-Gun Gorilla'', ''Sea of Stars'', ''Uncanny Valley'' & ''Howard the Duck''.

==Credits==
*''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]''

==Gallery==
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M.A.S.K.

2026-05-13T16:12:26Z

Daniel Adkins: If we're not going to have the Generation 1 continuity family header, we should have moved them back into their individual release order

{{factions|mask}}
{{disambig2|the fictional crime-fighting team|the real-world media franchise|M.A.S.K. (franchise)}}

[[File:TheDivineSourceOfLiberty-MASK.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Set a flying car to catch [[Aileron|a flying car]].]]

The '''Mobile Armored Strike Kommand''', or '''M.A.S.K.''' for short, is a secret peacekeeping organization. They typically operate specially modified vehicles that can transform or otherwise reconfigure themselves into battle modes.

Or in other words: They're masked crusaders working overtime, fighting crime! (''fighting CRIME!'')

==Fiction==
===''Unit:E'' comic===
[[File:UnitE MASK.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Now they're ''really'' fighting crime.]]
M.A.S.K. was a team of civil servants—policeman [[Matt Trakker]], medic Hannah Moon, firefighter Glenn Gephard, and the married duo of Damone and Vanessa Kendall—who were busy trying to restore order in [[Detroit]] after the government abandoned the populace. The five found a workshop full of ancient technology belonging to "The League of Ancient Wheelmen" and were using this technology to stop the decay of Detroit. {{storylink|Unit:E (issue)|Unit:E}}
{{--}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:ProjectPredacon-MASKdivision.jpg|thumb|left|200px|But can it change into a mobile defense unit?]]
M.A.S.K. was a division of the [[United States military]] that developed an "experimental, all-terrain, expeditionary fighting vehicle". This vehicle was brought to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] so he could [[Scanning|scan]] a new [[alternate mode]]. {{Storylink|Project Predacon}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
By the time that [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] returned to [[Earth]], the vehicle had made its way into mass production. {{storylink|One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing}}
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===''Knights of Unicron''===
Boulder Hill (HQ of M.A.S.K.) was the fifth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that most realities containing an iteration of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand were in the [[Megaverse]] and thus fell outside the purview of the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/11}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
M.A.S.K. were the fictional heroes of a franchise featured in the crossover series "[[GoBots]] vs. M.A.S.K.". Since the [[Transformer]]s had ended up being nicknamed "GoBots" by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], [[Snake-Eyes]] figured this made the Joes M.A.S.K. {{storylink|Black Cybertron}}
{{--}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheDivineSourceOfLiberty-MASKgarage.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
M.A.S.K. began as '''Project Spectrum''', an effort to develop anti-Transformer weaponry overseen by [[Cornelius Trakker]]. At some point, Cornelius Trakker was "mysteriously murdered" (cough cough) and the totally trustworthy [[Miles Mayhem|Miles "Mayhem" Manheim]] took over the operation. {{storylink|O Ship of State|Miles Mayhem's profile}}

Following [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s controversial annexation of [[Earth]] into the [[Council of Worlds]], Manheim met with [[Joe Colton]] and [[Scarlett]] to discuss the ramifications of the Transformer threat to Earth and a new crisis sparked by Earth's supply of [[Ore-13]]. Colton turned over the captured [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to Manheim's operatives, hoping that he could put captured Cybertronian technology to good use.

After a clash between [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and the Transformers in [[Portland]], Manheim and his operatives [[Matt Trakker]], [[Gloria Baker]], [[Brad Turner]], and [[Julio Lopez]] had already relocated to G.I. Joe's [[Governor's Island]] base, taking Blitzwing along with them. There, he introduced Scarlett to Project Spectrum's newest initiative–the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, a team of operatives piloting transforming vehicles based on Cybertronian physiology. M.A.S.K. made its debut shortly afterwards as the team headed out to neutralize [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Aileron]], who had been investigating the mystery of Ore-13 in [[Greece]]. Their shapeshifting vehicles allowed them to get the drop on the unprepared Transformers–although the two [[Autobot]]s fought back, the team managed to capture Kup. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty}}

Upon conferring with his [[Dire Wraith]] allies about a large Ore-13 deposit beneath [[Metrotitan (G1)|Autobot City]], Mayhem sent M.A.S.K. to attack the Cybertronian stronghold. However, Trakker had reservations about the attack, which only intensified as they were joined by a horde of Wraiths. During the battle, their vehicles suffered extreme damage, the [[Rhino (M.A.S.K.)|Rhino]] vehicle in particular having its front crushed by Optimus Prime, before Mayhem summoned [[Baron Karza]], who [[enerchange]]d with the Dire Wraiths to become a giant monster. {{storylink|The New Colossus}}

After Optimus rallied [[Rom]], [[Snake-Eyes]] and [[Acroyear (Micronaut)|Acroyear]] to fight Karza, Trakker joined them, ordering M.A.S.K. to follow Optimus (for now). Karza proved capable of destroying all the M.A.S.K. vehicles but Trakker's Spectrum Mask proved instrumental in stopping his plans and saving Earth. With Mayhem having seemingly sacrificed himself in the battle, the team was now left without a mission. Luckily, G.I. Joe recovered the remains of the M.A.S.K. vehicles, and [[Scarlett]] encouraged Trakker to continue on. {{storylink|Valley Forge}}

Meanwhile, in [[Texas]], the [[Scavengers (G1)|Scavengers]] [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] attempted to retrieve their rampaging friend, [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] and reshaped their [[Holomatter|holomatter avatars]] in the (rather poor) likeness of fictitious M.A.S.K. agents to navigate the human cities. {{storylink|Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!}}

Some time later, [[Matt Trakker]] and [[Gloria Baker]] were called upon by the Revolutionaries to help them storm [[Merklynn|Garrison Kreiger]]'s [[Project Ice Man]] facility. {{storylink|Power and Glory}}

Not long afterwards, Scarlett contacted Matt and Gloria for help regarding the [[Iron Ring]]'s invasion of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. With a modified sample of an alien virus derived from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s corpse in tow, the two set course for Metrotitan to meet with Scarlett as she prepared to send reinforcements to Cybertron. Conslting with [[Stormclash]] and [[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]], the heroes—Scarlett, [[Doc (G.I. Joe)|Doc]], [[Quick Kick]], [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]], [[Lady Jaye]], Matt, Gloria, [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], and the [[Torchbearer]] twins—set course for [[Castle Destro]] to seize the [[M.A.S.S. Device]] that had teleported their foes to the metal world. {{storylink|First Strike issue 2|First Strike #2}} Matt and Gloria kept the outside defenses occupied while the other members of G.I. Joe secured the [[teleportation]] device. Once on Cybertron, the group helped take down the initial invasion wave, learning that [[Joe Colton]], having abandoned his "Baron Ironblood" disguise, had already set course for Cybertron's core. Though the team made a path to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], they were barred by [[Strika (BM)|Strika]], and it was only thanks to the intervention of [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] that the team was instead delivered to the [[Spire]] so that the [[Council of Worlds]] could judge their intentions. {{storylink|First Strike issue 3|First Strike #3}}

Though [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] was eager to execute the humans, some diplomacy from Scarlett helped to calm the tense situation, but not enough that the Earth heroes could continue their quest; instead, the humans were detained in Iacon, pending deportation back to Earth pending while [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s forces tried to contain the threat. {{storylink|First Strike issue 4|First Strike #4}} They failed to so, and in the chaos, it was [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] who wound up having to spring the group from jail. With Prime now on their side, the team raced to the core before Colton could execute his plan to detonate the alien [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] in the center of the planet, disarming traps and navigating holographic trickery along the way, before catching up to the villains just outside the entrance to [[Vector Sigma]].{{storylink|First Strike issue 5|First Strike #5}}

Battle quickly broke out between the two sides, a situation that was only compounded when Elita One, Starscream, and [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] arrived, intent on arresting both sides. In the melee, Matt wound up unleashing the alien virus that he'd brought from Earth, and Gloria used her mask to take control of the infected Elita. Before either side could gain the upper hand, "Garrison Krieger" made a dash for the Talisman and activated it there, its [[magic]] revealing him as the wizard [[Merklynn]]—an [[Prysmosian|alien]] who had orchestrated the entire attack as a means to recreate his [[Prysmos|lost homeworld]]. As he harnessed Cybertron's supplies of [[energon]] to give rise to the city of "[[New Prysmos]]," Gloria and the other combatants were teleported back to the surface of Cybertron. {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] bore down on Earth, M.A.S.K. performed disaster relief in [[Detroit]]. {{storylink|Reunion}}
{{--}}

===''Energon Universe''===
{{first|[[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|Energon Universe 2026 Special]]}}
{{spoiler|Energon Universe 2026 Special|June 3, 2026}}
Matt Trakker formed the '''M.A.S.K. Network''' after his experiences with his old friend [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Lance "Clutch" Steinberg]] and the Autobot [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] made him realize that he'd been spending too long traveling alone. {{storylink|G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20|''G.I. Joe'' #20}} He recruited numerous agents from around the world, including [[Alex Sector|Alex "Megabyte" Sector]]. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|Energon Universe 2026 Special}}

==Notes==
*[[Rik Alvarez]] stated at TFcon Charlotte in 2015 that ''Prime'' was intended to backdoor launch ''M.A.S.K.'', along with other brands, via a [[Unit:E]] crossover story.
*M.A.S.K. agent [[Gloria Baker]]'s Aura Mask and Shark vehicle provided the inspiration for the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' [[Maximal]] character [[Aura]].
*The decos of [[Windstorm]] and [[Stingracer]] from the [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] exclusive ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Galactic Odyssey Collection "Micron Micromasters" 6-pack, in combination with their alternate modes, are an homage to the M.A.S.K. vehicles [http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/mask-original-mask-series-series-2-vehicles-hurricane/38709/ Hurricane] and [http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/mask-original-mask-series-series-2-vehicles-stinger/38807/ Stinger], respectively.

==External links==
*''{{w|M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.}}'' at Wikipedia

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Lockdown (G1)

2026-05-13T13:34:16Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{faction|decepticon|mercenary|starseeker}}
{{disambig3|Lockdown}}
:''Lockdown is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Drift2-Lockdown.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"'Scuse me, I'm looking for a medic, yea tall, kinda old an' cranky? No? Well, whatever, I'll take the dude with the swords."]]
'''Lockdown''' will pay top dollar to get what he wants... so he can earn an even topper dollar! Like any good bounty hunter, he's all business and does whatever it takes to haul his bounty in. He runs a very tight ship and is straight to the point. So he's not afraid to tell his colleagues exactly what he thinks of them, for better or for ill.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Lockdown vs Drift Drift 4.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.0]]

When the infamous Decepticon [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] failed in a mutiny against his commander and deserted, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] called on the bounty hunter Lockdown to find him and return him to the Decepticons. Lockdown, with the help of some slave traders, found Deadlock on [[Theophany|an unassuming planet]] where [[Circle of Light|a mysterious third, neutral faction]] had been in hiding for eons. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}}

Lockdown explained to Deadlock that even though Deadlock's former boss, [[Turmoil]], wanted Deadlock dead, Megatron felt that Deadlock was too important to his plans to have him be destroyed. The slave traders had other ideas, and noted that there were other Transformer deserters somewhere on the planet, ones who must have partially rebuilt Deadlock. In exchange for helping find Deadlock, they demanded to be led to the hidden Transformers; if not, they would take Deadlock for their own purposes. Lockdown suggested that Deadlock lead the hidden Transformers into an ambush, and commented that Megatron's faith in Deadlock had best not be misplaced. However, when they met Deadlock at the arranged site, he had an army of Transformer deserters with him ready for a fight, plus he had been completely rebuilt and renamed himself "Drift". {{storylink|Drift issue 3|Drift #3}}

[[File:MTMTE-17-TitanHunters.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|GODSPEED, RODIMUS-MAN.]]
Lockdown was furious at Drift for abandoning the Decepticon cause, and dismissed him as an "idealist" when Drift claimed he found something better to fight for. Their personal combat was interrupted when the lead Slaver killed Drift's mentor, [[Wing (IDW)|Wing]], and Drift broke off to avenge his friend. After he killed the Slaver, and [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] arrived with a fresh crowd of third faction warriors, Lockdown chose to depart in the face of overwhelming odds. {{storylink|Drift issue 4|Drift #4}}

At some point Lockdown was put in charge of a team of [[Titan Hunter]]s by Chief Justice [[Solomus|Tyrest]], who tasked them with hunting down and killing [[Titan (group)|Titans]] for their parts. In order to retrieve a Titan fragment, they boarded the ''[[Lost Light]]'' while the entire crew was paralyzed. ...the entire crew except [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]], that is. Though Trailcutter's [[force field]] powers were shorted out at the time, unbeknownst to the Decepticons, he bluffed Lockdown and his team off his ship with some creative use of its gravity generators and his [[magnawheels]]. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}}

Some months later, Lockdown and his Titan Hunters confronted the crew of the ''Lost Light'' again when they found [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], Tyrest's headquarters. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] led them on a merry chase across the moon and through the corpses of their Titan victims, but Lockdown was eventually able to capture the intruders and bring them before Tyrest. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} The Titan Hunters were later ordered by Tyrest to suppress the attacking [[Circle of Light]], who had escaped confinement thanks to [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Once Tyrest was defeated, Lockdown and his crew fled Luna 1. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

===''Angry Birds'' comic===
Lockdown was among [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s forces who attacked an Autobot ship in an attempt to seize the [[AllSpark]], only to be knocked back into space by [[Heatwave (G1)|Heatwave]]'s water blasts. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Lockdown was considered to be a trusted ally by [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]], being counted among his potential recruits for the [[Wreckers]]. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}

===Energon Universe===
{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 32|June 10, 2026}}
Lockdown was part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s squad of Decepticons that attacked [[Elita One (G1)|Elita Prime]] and her Autobots when they returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from [[Earth]]. Lockdown attacked [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], wanting to take his head for a trophy, but he was quickly cut down by Elita using the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Ghost of the Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 32|''Transformers'' #32}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
After the Decepticon Deadlock went MIA, Lockdown tracked him to an unfamiliar planet. Despite teaming up with some local hunters, Lockdown was sent packing by the Circle of Light. {{storylink|Circle of Light (Legends)|Circle of Light}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Moustache Pig#As Lockdown}}
Lockdown appears as one of the first unlockable characters. He is portrayed by Moustache Pig. He also appears as an [[Moustache Pig#As Energon Lockdown|Energon version]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Lockdown-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|250px|And now, it's time for the moment you've been waiting for!]]

While Lockdown may call himself a Decepticon, his true allegiance is to himself. As a freebooter, when he kills it's never personal, and once he takes a job, he won't stop until the target is eliminated and the profit is his. {{storylink|Source:Transformers:_Earth_Wars/2017#Lockdown|Lockdown Bio}}

Lockdown was on a mission from Megatron to eliminate [[Perceptor (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Perceptor]], but without his rifle, as he wanted his "trophy" intact with minimal burns and shrapnel. Seeing that Perceptor was trying to escape through the Space Bridge, the Decepticons attempted to recall Lockdown to Earth so he could finish the job, but [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] kept coming through instead. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Feeding Frenzy}} They soon cleared out all the Sharkticons, but Lockdown wouldn't let his trophy out of sight, his constant moving prevented the Decepticons from locking onto his position. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Working the Sharks Out}}

With the operation and the hunt at a close, Lockdown had Perceptor cornered. Shockwave prepared the Spacebridge to recall him as soon as Lockdown finished his contract, but the Spacebridge misheard Lockdown saying he was "Ready for transport". It re-calibrated transportation protocol and locked onto the wrong spark signature, recalling Perceptor instead.

Lockdown ended up in the Autobot's base, and was promptly taken prisoner aboard the Ark. He was trying to explain to Optimus his motives and his undying loyalty to the Decepticon cause (and money) when Megatron contacted Prime for demands. Because Starscream was using an open communications link, the Autobots were able to initiate a two-way matter transfer protocol remotely, and Perceptor was brought to safety, while Lockdown was sent through simultaneously to stabilize the stream. Megatron naturally blamed him for the embarrassment. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Target Locked}}

It was revealed that Megatron had Bludgeon to hire him, and when Lockdown arrived at the base he immediately demanded to know where the "bag of bolts" was. Megatron thought Lockdown was referring to him and was about to kill Lockdown, but Lockdown quickly said he meant the subject of his contract. He added that would fully cooperate and stay with Megatron's forces until the contract was complete. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}
*'''Added:''' [[December 6]], 2017
*'''Autobot Counterpart:''' [[Huffer (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Huffer]]
*'''Class''': Special (Melee)
*'''Star Ratings:''' 2-5 stars
*'''Weapons''': He uses an arm-mounted cannon as well as a sickle.
*'''Abilities:'''
**'''Ability 1''': Rupture Beam Laser- Place down a turret that cannot be targeted by enemies, dealing a percentage of Lockdown's DPS over 15 seconds.
***'''Cost''': 3 ability points, +2 per reuse.
**'''Level 11 Bonus''': Ability applies glass gas to target and adjacent buildings for 3 seconds.
**'''Ability 2''': Healing Beam Laser- Place down a turret that cannot be targeted by enemies, healing one target by a percentage of Lockdown's DPS over 15 seconds.
***'''Cost''': 3 ability points, +2 per reuse.
**'''Level 11 Bonus''': Lockdown takes 20% less damage for 10 seconds upon use.
*'''Compatible C.O.M.B.A.T.s:'''
**Companion
**Melee

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:lockdown Lockdown at Transformers: earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
[[File:ROTF deluxe Lockdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh god, I'd rather be back in those [[Transformers: Cyber Missions|Cyber Missions]].]]
<ul class="bp">{{bp-d1|'''Lockdown''' (Deluxe Class, 2010)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-26'''
:*''Accessories'': Engine
{{note|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Lockdown was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Lockdown.}}

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Toys|Lockdown]]'s design is a strong homage to his [[Lockdown (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]. Lockdown transforms into an amalgam of a 1980s Corvette and a 1960s Cougar, with lots of spikes and a cow-catcher on his bumper. The toy's [[Mech Alive]] feature rotates cylinders inside his thighs as his lower legs rotate, and pneumatic cylinders extend as his Capture Hook is deployed.

:Lockdown may have the most articulated neck ever for a Transformer, having three ball joints and a swivel joint. Craziness.

:Similar to his ''Animated'' counterpart, Lockdown's arm-mounted hot rod engine weapon can be removed and can be replaced by ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Ratchet]]'s weapon. Likewise, Ratchet can store Lockdown's engine on his roof; it cannot, however, attach to his arm. Interestingly, the plug for Lockdown's engine is the same general shape as the plug for ''Animated'' Lockdown's EMP blaster/engine, but smaller; as such, it isn't compatible with ''Animated'' Lockdown, or with ''Animated'' [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] or [[Ironhide (Animated)#Toys|Ironhide]], for that matter.

:This mold was retooled to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Axor#Toys|Axor]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Lockdown/lockdown.htm More information on Lockdown at TFU.info]''

===''Legacy''===
[[File:Legacy_United_Lockdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's here to upgrade himself with all your [[Weaponizer]]s, [[Modulator]]s, [[Fossilizer]]s, and [[Armorizer]]s.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{bp-ss|'''Star Raider Lockdown''' (Deluxe Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Lockdown''' (ロックダウン)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''TL-88'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[March 29]]
:*''Accessories'': Left & right engine block halves/blasters, left & right exhaust pipes, left & right thrusters, hook
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[March 14]], 2024's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESK6ZEhqM5Y Hasbro Pulse | Transformers 40th Anniversary Fanstream | March 14, 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Mark Maher]].</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: United]]'' "Star Raider Lockdown" is a redeco of ''Legacy Evolution '' [[Axlegrease#Toys|Axlegrease]] (who is in turn a retool of [[Scraphook#Toys|Scraphook]] from the same line) with a new head directly based on his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toy above, transforming into a post-apocalyptic car.

: As a carry-over from Axlegrease, Lockdown has a feature analogous to the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]] gimmick from the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' toylines: his body splits apart to form armor and weapon enhancements.

: Weirdly enough, despite being affiliated with the Star <s>Seekers</s> Raiders, Lockdown has a Decepticon symbol on the robot mode chest and lacks any Star Raider insignia. The finalized figure as well as stock photos on the packaging backside also show dark green strips and silver spikes on the car's hood, though different stock photos leave those areas black.

: Lockdown was first revealed in the [[Walmart]] Collector Con online event on [[March 7]], [[2024]], as part of the Walmart-[[exclusive]] "Star Raider" collection.

: An image on Mark Maher’s Instagram utilizes Lockdown's weaponizer gimmick to lengthen his legs with an (at the time) unknown [[Crashbar]] redeco's arms to achieve more ''Animated''-accurate proportions.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/markclonus/p/C4hFu0psLZ_/</ref> The cross-sell on his instructions advertises his compatibility with this figure, officially revealed as "[[Road Pig (G2)#Legacy|Star Raider Road Pig]]."

: The car thrusters/cannons ''can'' also be used as leg extensions, though it costs him the ability to wield his hook over his hand. This method is a ''bit'' of a double-edged sword; When the rear windows face outwards, the knee joints may bend up to 80 degrees, whereas when they face inwards, the knees can bend 90 degrees. However, facing the windows inwards results in a slight a-stance while standing due to the parts clashing.

: The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[Tow-Line (RID)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Tow-Line]].

{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4Lockdown.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Lockdown, Bounty Hunter''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T07/T52'''
**''Stars: ''10

:Lockdown, Bounty Hunter is one of 52 character cards released in Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. Neither Autobot nor Decepticon, Lockdown is a member of the [[Mercenary]] faction introduced in the set.

:The card features original artwork for both modes, based on Lockdown's appearances in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s comics. The card's line-art was drawn by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colors were done by [[Cara Burns]].

==Notes==
* For Lockdown's IDW debut in ''[[The Transformers: Drift]]'', line artist [[Alex Milne]] initially came up with an original design for Lockdown, but was asked by Hasbro to use the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Toys|Lockdown]] design instead.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=195127&highlight=#195127 "i did come up with a new design, but was asked by hasbro to use the ROFT design. thats why i used it."]</ref> It was editor [[Denton J. Tipton]] who suggested to writer [[Shane McCarthy]] to bring Lockdown into the Generation 1 universe.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=195247#195247 Denton J. Tipton saying it was totally his idea for Lockdown to be in the Drift book, among other things.]</ref>
* For no apparent reason, the animators of the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' cartoon chose the [[#Transformers: Earth Wars|''Earth Wars'' Lockdown design]] as a basis for the [[2019]] [[Lockdown (Cyberverse)|''Cyberverse'' incarnation of Lockdown]]. Given the complete lack of toys for this design, this would appear to be a stylistic choice rather than an [[evergreen]] design created by Hasbro.
* In [[2022]], this came back around as Lockdown's cameo in ''[[Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits|Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits]]'' was taken directly from the ''Cyberverse'' design.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Lockdown''' (ロックダウン ''Rokkudaun'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:IDW-Lockdown-concept art-Milne.jpg|2010 IDW unused concept art
File:CyberverseLockdown.jpg|''Cyberverse'' concept base for 2021 IDW design
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mercenaries]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Legacy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legacy Star Raiders]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
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Transformers (2023) issue 32

2026-05-13T11:40:08Z

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'''Elita Prime returns with her Autobots to Cybertron, but the journey home won't be an easy one.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Elita One (G1)|Elita Prime]] and her [[Autobot]]s emerge from the [[space bridge]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] notices that they are in the middle of [[Decepticon]] territory. Elita and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] managed to sneak in to use the bridge to go to [[Earth]], but their increased numbers will make returning to the Autobot base much harder. [[Jetfire (G1)|Jefire]] proposes he fly them out a few at a time while [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] would prefer to drive, however, Elita nixes either idea for fear that they might give away their position. However, as they begin their journey on foot, it quickly proves a moot point when they are ambushed by a squad of Decepticons led by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], alive without a head, much to the shock of Elita.

The Decepticons attack, blasting the remains of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] that Jetfire was carrying. Ultra Magnus [[transformation|transforms]] and tells the Autobots to load into his car carrier form, using his [[alternate mode]] to ram Shockwave and allow his fellow Autobots to attack the Decepticons. However, the Decepticon forces quickly regain their composure and fight back, overwhelming the Autobots. Seeing her comrades taking such a beating, Elita fears that this may be their [[darkest hour]] and tries using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

Unfortunately, it does nothing. She hits the ancient artifact, demanding it open until a flash of white light emerges and glowing energy emerges from the talisman and forms into the Ghost of the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Star Saber]]. Using her new weapon, she mows down the Decepticons, allowing the Autobots the chance to regroup and retreat. As the Autobots escape, Shockwave realizes that Elita Prime will be a force to be reckoned with. He decides he needs to pay a visit to [[Alpha Trion]]...

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
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* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (1)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (2)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita Prime]] (3)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jefire]] (4)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (5)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (6)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (7)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (8)
* [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] (9)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (10)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (11)

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* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (12)
* [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (13)
* [[Skyquake (EU)|Skyquake]] (14)
* [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] (15)
* [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (16)
* [[Makeshift (EU)|Makeshift]] (17)
* [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] (18)
* [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] (19)
* [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (20)
* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acidstorm]] (21)
* [[Octane]] (22)
* [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] (23)
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (24)
}}

==Quotes==
"I'm held together with '''hatred''' and '''spite'''! You can’t crush that!"
:— '''Shockwave'''

"This blade '''hungers''' for the foul sparks of Decepticons! I hear its song! It '''fuels''' me!"
:— '''Elita Prime'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Shockwave is missing his head, which was crushed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] during their climactic battle in [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]].
* While most of the Decepticons who make up Shockwave's forces are new introductions to the Energon Universe, Ratbat and Thrust previously appeared in [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|issue #17]].
* Ultra Magnus has come a long way toward overcoming the trauma that Shockwave inflicted on him while captured (which Elita rescued him from in [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]]). During his last encounter with the Decepticon commander in [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|issue #11]], Magnus fled in a panic. Now he is able to confront his torturer head-on.
* Acidstorm asks where Jetfire has been hiding all this time. Readers saw Jetfire depart Cybertron in search of potential energy sources before the war fully broke out in [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|issue #13]]. Ultimately, Jetfire would miss the entirety of the war, crashing on a planetoid and not being reactivated for millions of years until [[Darak]] and [[Solila]] found him in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 1|#1]], the very beginning of the Energon Universe.
* Alpha Trion was previously mentioned and seen in flashback in [[Void Rivals issue 17|''Void Rivals'' #17]], when [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]] revealed the backstory of the [[Sacred Ring]] to Solila.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Bulkhead remarks on the shoddy construction of the space bridge, echoing his ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' [[Bulkhead (Animated)|counterpart's]] space bridge expertise.
* Much like the [[2005 IDW continuity]] before, the Energon Universe iteration of Blackarachnia is visually based on her [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]].
* Knock Out refers to Breakdown as "my dear". Their relationship was something fans read into about their ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' incarnations, but was later codified in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. The pair are also seen attacking Bulkhead, who was positioned as Breakdown's rival in the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'' cartoon]].
* Lugnut expounds on the glory of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], just as his [[Lugnut (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] was so fond of doing.
* Lockdown remarks on Jazz's head making a nice trophy. Taking trophies from his captured enemies was a favorite hobby of [[Lockdown (Animated)|''Animated'' Lockdown]].
* Elita Prime asks the Matrix to "light [their] [[darkest hour]]", the phrase most associated with the Matrix from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* The Star Saber is the ancient weapon of [[Prima]], leader of the [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]].
* Elita slices off Skyquake's right arm, echoing a similar injury sustained by the [[Skyquake (Prime)|zombified Skyquake]] in ''Transformers: Prime''.
* [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] was a one-episode villain from the ''Prime'' episode "[[Con Job]]", where he was a [[Shifter]] who infiltrated the Autobots by disguising himself as [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]. He tries the same trick here by taking the form of Jazz, but Elita sees through it.

===Errors===
* In the last panel of the second page, Elita says "We'll better avoid detection if we say low." "Say" is clearly supposed to be "stay", just missing the "t".

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Shockwave
** '''’Name That Decepticon!:''' Spotlights Shockwave's forces from this issue.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Jason Howard what his alt-mode would be. Jason answers coffee. Or, if he were a triple changer, coffee and a basketball.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Shcokwave, by [[David Nakayama]]
* '''Cover B:''' Ultra Magnus, [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Octane, Thrust, and Lugnut, by Jason Howard and [[Annalisa Leoni]].
* '''Cover D:''' Elita One, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], Bluestreak, and Cliffjumper by [[Leirix Li]].
* '''Cover E:''' Design schematics for Shockwave, by [[E. J. Su]].

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===Advertisement===
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* 3-page preview of the [[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''M.A.S.K.'' story]] from the ''[[Energon Universe 2026 Special]]''.

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 6: Decepticons Attack!''''' ([[December 9]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534332634 / ISBN 978-1534332638 
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #31–36.
** Trade paperback format.

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File:Transformers 2023 V6.jpg|'''''Volume 6: Decepticons Attack!''''' – cover art by [[David Nakayama]]
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==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Hawk (G.I. Joe)

2026-05-12T20:13:27Z

Daniel Adkins:

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{{disambig3.5|the ''good'' Clay|the vice president from the mirror-universe United States|Clay|Hawk}}
:''Hawk is a member of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] from the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Hawk.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Get the disc to the core of the MCP, Tron. Free the system.]]
A veteran artillery officer with a lengthy combat record, General '''Clayton M. "Clay" Abernathy''', codename '''Hawk''', leads [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], a [[United States military]] taskforce dedicated to stopping the terrorist organization [[Cobra]].

He's the one in the bomber jacket, [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] is the one with the buttoned-down work shirt.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''====
[[File:Hawk-Blood on the Tracks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Hawk escorted four [[United States of America|United States]] government officials onto [[Fort Lewis]] to get a look at [[Power Station Alpha]] while flirting with [[Barbara Larkin|Senator Larkin]]. When the fort was attacked by [[Dreadnok]]s, Hawk saw to Senator Larkin's safety while the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] defended the fort. The Dreadnoks were not prepared for residence from G.I. Joe, so [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] took one of the government officials hostage. After that crisis settled down, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|a giant yellow robot]] revealed himself while saving the life of [[Anthony Duranti|Tony Duranti]]. Hawk ordered the Joes to open fire, just to be on the safe side in case the robot was there to sabotage the power station. Bumblebee was blasted to pieces. [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] then arrived looking for his ally. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}}

After a battle ensued between the Joe team and Superion, Hawk rushed out to personally see to the defense of Power Station Alpha and was just as confused as everyone else when the massive Autobot suddenly retreated. After tasking the other Joes with analyzing the recovered remains of Bumblebee, Hawk left for a "private audience" with Senator Larkin. However, the sudden theft of the station—first by the [[Decepticon]]s and then by [[Cobra]]—interrupted their planned activities, as Hawk was once again called into battle. He gave the order for a team of Joe pilots to intercept the station and attempted to coordinate their efforts from the ground, during which he wound up in an argument with Larkin over whether or not the Alpha should be recovered or destroyed. {{storylink|Power Struggle}}

Hawk was called to the [[Pentagon]] for an emergency meeting. He hoped to see Senator Larkin while in town, but in the meeting he was presented with evidence that she was aware that from the very beginning—the design of the power station was known to have been severely defective in terms of safety and security. Also, Senator Larkin has been meeting with the [[Baroness]]. Hawk paid a different kind of visit to Senator Larkin in order to confront her with the information, and made her cry. He went back to his room to kick off his boots, light a cigarette, pour himself a drink, and just be alone with his thoughts, but the telephone rang. He was told the truth about Bumblebee and ordered a full force sent to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] (the location of the Ark was revealed by [[G.B. Blackrock]]) to be ready to attack on his command. That attack force intercepted communications between Cobra and the [[Autobot]]s indicating they were working together to save the world from destruction at the hands of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}}

[[File:Hawk AllFallDown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

The command force made the independent decision to help Cobra and the Autobots while Hawk took a walk through [[Washington, D.C.]] to think things over. When he finally arrived back at the Pentagon, he was briefed on the situation. Over the phone he negotiated with [[Serpentor]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on the next course of action. It was agreed they would take steps to destroy Power Station Alpha, but only as a last resort, because Blaster thought the power station may have gained sentience after the Decepticons modified it. A small team consisting of [[Scarlett]] and the Baroness (and Goldbug) would infiltrate Power Station Alpha to set up explosives while a full-scale assault on the Decepticons' [[Club Con|base in the Florida Keys]] would serve as a diversion. All went well, except that the Baroness blew up Power Station Alpha the first chance she got, since Serpentor wasn't interested in any sentience the power station may have possessed.

Senator Larkin was arrested, but gunned down by a Cobra sniper in front of Hawk, on the orders of the Baroness. Hawk visited her grave with a rose, regretful at the way things turned out, but realizing that he still loved her. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Hawk Cobradefectors Realignments.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Senator who?]]

Years later, the Baroness had defected and Hawk had no problems working with her! He sent [[Ninja Force]] to extract Baroness from Cobra. At the same time, [[Scarlett]] was infiltrating the group and shot at Hawk to keep her cover, and Snake-Eyes had to stab her badly to escape while preserving that cover; Hawk tried to reassure him that she'd know why he did it. {{storylink|Unfoldings!}}

In addition to investigating [[Cobra Island]] with the Baroness and [[Destro]], {{storylink|Realignments}} Hawk oversaw the Joes' mission to bust the [[Cobra]] front of [[Milleville]]. Discovering in the process that Cobra was dealing with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Hawk had a deep-space communication sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] requesting Autobot help, {{storylink|Goin' South}} {{storylink|War Without End!}} then started the raid. He was irritated to learn partway into the operation that the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] had [[Sidney Biggles-Jones|their ''own'' spy]] in Cobra and their mission would have to be ended to avoid blowing the spy's cover. {{storylink|Sucker Punch}}

[[File:Hawk yells at Prime GatheringDark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"I asked for a ''Laser'' Optimus toy, ''damn it!'']]

When Cobra attempted to escape with Cybertronian technology, Hawk had the Joes back up the damaged Autobot [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] in stopping them and was distraught to see Hot Spot kill himself to complete his mission. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

A few short weeks after that, the Decepticons attacked Earth in full force and Hawk got to lead the US Army's counter-offensive in Washington, DC. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness|Tales of Earth Part Three}} It went poorly and he was not happy to find out that Optimus Prime came alone instead of turning up with an army. Hawk went on an expositionary rant, explaining to Optimus just how badly they were getting beaten up. [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], who'd promised Autobot reinforcements, tried to claim that Optimus must have a plan to change things. (The plan was "talk to Megatron" and though it didn't work, the Decepticons did cease their offensive shortly afterwards.) {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Hawk-The Line.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Hawk was a general in the US army who organized the creation of G.I. Joe in [[1939]]. {{storylink|The Line}} During the attack on [[Cobra]]'s base on the [[Fera Islands]], he waited for G.I. Joe to take out the shore defenses before sending in the fleet. {{storylink|Wolves}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Hawk Kid AoW3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
As a little boy, Clay Abernathy played with small toy soldiers and a slightly larger toy robot, and came to the conclusion that the big robot would win in a fight. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}}

The youngest army cadet to graduate from West Point Military Academy, Col. Abernathy was in charge of military security for what he assumed would be a typical peace summit, however when [[Cobra]] attacked the summit, he called Code Red and proceeded to evacuate civilians. In the aftermath of the attack, [[General Flagg]] appointed Hawk the leader of the newly formed task force G.I. Joe. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} Despite protests from the bureaucrats, he recruited his comrade [[Snake-Eyes]] to the group. Later he was present for [[Mercer]] revealing to the team the truth about the nature of the robot attackers. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}}

[[File:Hawk GIJoevsTFs4.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
After the [[Autobot]]s saved the team during Cobra's attack on the [[SPS Research Facility]], Hawk was initially suspicious of the robots' trustworthiness, but gave [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] a chance to access G.I. Joe's computers. Thanks to Wheeljack's hacking, the Joes were able to trace their enemy back to [[Cobra Island]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} While preparing to attack the island, Hawk was approached by generals [[Renegar]] and [[Horn]], who told him that they were resorting to [[Nuclear weapon|nukes]] instead. Hawk regretfully incapacitated his Autobot allies with a magnetic pulse and prepared to send them to [[Area 51]], but Wheeljack warned him that a nuclear strike on Cobra's [[energon]] stockpile would place the entire world in danger. Ultimately, Hawk broke the generals' orders and led his troops to the island. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}}

After his squad took out [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and most of Cobra's minor troops, Hawk learned that the [[President of the United States|President]] had ordered a nuclear assault despite G.I. Joe's presence on the island. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} With Hawk's authority overrided, it was up to the Autobots to stop the approaching warheads, which they did. The battle was won, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] later thanked Hawk for his people's help in defeating the [[Decepticon]]s and constructing a new ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Hawk told him not to sweat it, since the technology the Autobots had given them in exchange would come in real handy. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

[[File:Hawk AoW1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Some two years later, the exchange of technology was judged to have been a bad idea, and [[G.I. Joe battle mech|G.I. Joe's giant mech suits]] were to be decommissioned, Hawk's included. While Hawk was greeting the Autobots sent to [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]] to oversee the process, the complex suddenly came under attack from Cobra's [[Battle Android Trooper]]s, and the Joes had to fight back. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} After they won, they found that [[Cobra Commander]] had infiltrated the lowest portions of Area 52, that were so top-secret that even Hawk didn't know they existed. The team interrogated Cobra Commander, who explained that the US government had used Decepticon technology to create [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], a powerful and dangerous bio-organic robot. As Serpent O.R. suddenly attacked the team, Hawk tried to prevent Cobra Commander from escaping in the chaos, but the commander's [[Buzz Boar]] drilled straight through his mech's leg. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

[[File:Hawk AoW3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left]]
As the Autobots were preparing to follow Serpent O.R. after the android had warped to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Hawk convinced [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] to let him and his troops come with them. Upon arrival at the alien planet, the team came under attack by [[cannibalizer]]s, and Hawk threw around orders on how to fight them, annoying [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] in the process. After retreating from the cannibalizers, the Joes and Autobots found Serpent O.R. and his new Decepticon friends, who promptly killed Bumblebee. An enraged Hawk tried to avenge him, but was quickly subdued by Serpent O.R.'s tentacles and imprisoned. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Serpent O.R. later visited Hawk and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] in their cell to ask Hawk why he didn't feel anything when he killed Bumblebee. Hawk responded that Serpent O.R. had no feelings because he had nothing to fight for — since he was created to conquer, he was nothing but a glorified gun like his "[[Megatron (G1)|father]]". The android almost killed him in anger, but quickly calmed down, thanked him for his input and promised him a merciful death in the future. Thankfully, Hawk and Roadblock were broken out shortly afterwards by [[Snake-Eyes]] and [[Scarlett]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

[[File:ArtofWar5 hawk serpentor matrix.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
During their escape, Hawk was assaulted by [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]], who bragged that Serpent O.R. had already captured Optimus Prime. While Snake-Eyes saved him from the dinosaur, Hawk knew that they couldn't escape without saving Prime. Making their way to Serpent O.R.'s control room, they found that their enemy had stolen the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and transformed into "Serpentor Prime", only to have control of his body taken from him by Cobra Commander. As the commander effortlessly took out most of the team, Hawk's only hope was that the Matrix would think of ''him'' as a more worthy wielder, and convinced Optimus Prime to throw him at Serpentor's opened chestplate. Upon touching the Matrix, Hawk saw the pure beauty of the universe and fell unconscious, while the power feedback destroyed Serpentor Prime and fried Cobra Commander's brain. When he woke up, Hawk possessed all the knowledge of the Matrix, and Optimus Prime believed he would use it to lead humanity into a new golden age. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

[[File:Hawk BlackHorizon1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
Despite his newfound wisdom, Hawk's life went decidedly downhill after that point. He left G.I. Joe after the government covered up the Serpent O.R. affair and refused to tell its citizens the truth, started having Matrix-induced nightmares about the end of the world, and pushed his [[Carolee|girlfriend]] away to keep her from getting involved. In secret, Hawk and [[Firewall]] also worked with a team of Autobots working to rid Earth of Cybertronian technology. While overseeing a mission, the team overheard an ominous transmission exclaiming "I return...", and Hawk felt it was somehow connected to his dreams. He contacted Optimus Prime and [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]], and the three tracked the signal's source to [[Tibet]]. Shortly after arriving in the [[Himalayas]], the team was attacked by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and soldiers from [[Cobra-La]], but managed to get away when Hawk incapacitated Bludgeon by uploading 11 million traditional Cybertronian songs into the [[Pretender]]'s head. Fleeing into Cobra-La's cavern system, the team found wall paintings describing the past, and Hawk finally understood what the Matrix was trying to tell him: [[Unicron]] was coming to Earth. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

[[File:Hawk BlackHorizon2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7]]
Aided by former Cobra-La prisoner [[Joe Colton]], Hawk and the others made their way through the caves and found the metal-eating spores that Cobra-La had once used to threaten Unicron. While Flint and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] went into space to kill Unicron with the spores, Hawk, Colton and Optimus Prime left to save the kidnapped Firewall from Cobra-La. Interrupting a Cobra-La gathering, Hawk socked [[Golobulus]] in the face and rescued Firewall, and was soon aided by G.I. Joe reinforcements. Together they defeated the denizens of Cobra-La, and Hawk's nightmares came to an end as Flint killed Unicron. With everything over, Hawk returned to [[Denver]], where he took a stroll with Carolee and told her that the future was looking perfect. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}

====''TransTech''====
In the universal stream [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], Hawk's Matrix dreams continued. Deciding to embrace them rather than fight them, he was led to a hidden bunker left over from World War 2. Inside he found Sgt. Savage in suspended animation, and freed him. Using his connections, Hawk got Savage a position on the Joe group the Screaming Eagles, who were investigating Kalistan, the country Savage had been investigating during World War 2 when he went missing in action. The Eagles discovered the head of Kalistan was leader of the ruthless terrorist organization S.K.A.R., as well as having ties to the Decepticons. The conflict between Autobots and Decepticons resumed, devastating Earth until Hawk was able to release the pent-up energy of the Matrix within himself to fix the planet's biosphere. However, this came at the cost of casting Hawk into other-dimensional space. He was found and recovered by Rhinox of [[Axiom Nexus]]. With the TransTech unable or unwilling to return him to his home reality, Hawk stayed in Axiom Nexus, becoming a member of the [[Convoy (group)|Convoy]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

His name was part of the classified data stolen by [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]]'s [[Renegade]]s and publicly leaked by [[Crasher (GoBots)|Crasher]] and [[Cop-Tur (GoBots)|Cop-Tur]] in a hacked broadcast of [[Ask Vector Prime]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/01/16}}

At some point during his time in Axiom Nexus, Hawk took part in an interview with Axiom Nexus News, hoping to help foster a better understand of organics. He politely answered questions about how he'd wound up in the city, as well as the conflict between the Screaming Eagles and S.K.A.R., though [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]]'s condescending attitude soon wore thin. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy was a founding member of the [[Earth Defense Command]]. Sometime between 2006 and 2013, the EDC confronted [[Cobra Commander|Old Snake]] during the reinspired terrorist's attempt to create the ultimate [[Cobra]] warrior using the discarded body of a [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]. General Hawk's brain was accidentally scanned, resulting in [[Serpentor]], a Decepticon with EDC sympathies. {{storylink|A Common Foe|''Wings Universe'' Serpent O.R. profile}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Hawk's father passed down to him an ancient tomahawk as an heirloom. Whenever he brought it along on a mission, it seemed to bring him incredible luck. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}} {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe#Collections|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe vol. 1 Battlefield Report}}

Hawk led a G.I. Joe strike force that stormed a Cobra hideout housing deadly [[G.I.Rocket|Creeper bombs]]. His squad made their way through [[Doctor Venom]]'s deadly plants, and apprehended both the doctor and [[Major Bludd]] after mowing down a squad of Cobra troopers. Learning from his captives that Cobra Commander was already on his way out, Hawk had his team split up and searched the base. They found the head of Cobra taking off from the base's hangar, and commandeered Cobra [[Rattler]]s to continue their pursuit. The situation was further complicated when [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] joined the fight. Nonetheless, the Joes managed to blow Cobra Commander's plane out of the air. Their victory came at a high cost; many of the Joes that Hawk had led into the field lost their lives during the raid, and [[Snake-Eyes]] was disfigured. {{storylink|The Golden Boys}}

[[Image:T-H-E P-I-T.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]

G.I. Joe learned that the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was heading towards the Earth. Hawk met with several other Joes in [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|T.H.E. P.I.T.]] to develop a battle plan, should the inhabitants of the approaching planet proved to be hostile. Hawk volunteered to be Earth's representative and meet with Cybertron's envoys personally. After they landed aboard [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Hawk met [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], the latter of which did the talking on the Cybertronians' behalf. Hawk offered peace, but the Decepticons would only accept the humans' unconditional surrender to their rule. Before the conversation could go any further, Hawk was sniped in the arm by [[Snake-Eyes]], who had apparently turned traitor. This caused the inter-planetary meeting to spiral out of control, with all-out hostilities erupting on both sides. Hawk, [[Lady Jaye]] and [[Flash (G.I. Joe)|Flash]] were captured by Soundwave and imprisoned within his chest compartment. The trio managed to escape, and Hawk delivered a strike with his tomahawk onto Ravage's head as the Joes scrambled away. Miraculously, the blunt tool carved right through the Decepticon's armor platting. Hawk, Jaye and Flash were then picked up by [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]], who managed to get them all out of the kill zone of the orbital defense satellite looming overhead, which roasted Soundwave to death with a [[Coltonbolt]]. Cybertron's status as an enemy of the Earth now confirmed, Hawk met with [[General Flagg]], and advised him to activate [[Scarlett]]'s away team. Their mission; to invade Cybertron itself! {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}}

[[Image:You can't keep a good Joe dead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|As long as one nostalgic fan remains, Hawk will never know the sweet rest of death.]]

The Joes then made sure to have "news" of Hawk's demise reach Cobra in order to goad their enemy into attacking them while they held a mock-funeral for the fallen hero. It worked, and as the [[Baroness|Serpentress]] launched an attack against the [[USS Flagg|USS ''Flagg'']], Hawk emerged from his coffin, guns ablaze. Little did the Joes suspect that Cobra had joined forces with the Decepticons. Hawk, Duke and Lady Jaye had to contend with Starscream emerging from the ocean while others fought against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. The Joes were able to repel the Decepticobra alliance after a hard-fought battle. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

Hawk was shaving when [[Storm Shadow]] attacked him in the washroom. He escaped unharmed, save for a few nicks, and managed to sort out that Decepticobra was after his tomahawk. At this point, the importance of the artifact started to truly dawn on him. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] barreled into T.H.E. P.I.T. to retrieve Bumblebee's remains, Hawk distributed [[Colton '45]]s to the troops in the hopes of fending the Autobot off. As their battle spilled out into the open, it interrupted the Serpentress's attack on the [[United Nations]]. She and Laserbeak attacked Hawk in retaliation for "stealing her thunder." Things escalated further when [[GIJONIN]] ninjas and the elder god [[Koh-Buru-Lah]], among others, joined the tussle. Optimus managed to get what he came for and took off, and Hawk was just happy to see him go. The battle dissipated afterwards, with each faction going their own way. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

Hawk, Lady Jaye, and Flash stormed the White House when they learned that [[General Flagg]] had overthrown the president to take command of the country. They came upon him lounging in the Oval Office where, after a shouting match with Hawk, Flagg convinced the trio that him being in charge was in the Earth's best interest. They then set out to find [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], disguised as "Highway Ω" on Earth. While the Joes fought off Starscream and [[Viper (CW)|Viper]] atop of Omega, the Autobot transformed and flew off to Cybertron. Planetside, Hawk and his team went off to scour Cybertron for their allies, encountering aggressive Decepticon [[Pretender]]s along the way. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe'' #12}} {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{mainIDW|Hawk}}
In the 2000s, General Hawk headed up [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the task force assembled to replace the [[Adventure Team]]. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}} His influence included handpicking [[Scarlett]] to join G.I. Joe. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty|Scarlett profile in Revolution #2}}

===Energon Universe===
{{first|[[Duke issue 1|''Duke'' #1]]}}
{{spoiler|Energon Universe 2026 Special|June 3, 2026}}
Hawk was a decorated and experienced soldier in the United States Army, who was not afraid of doing morally dubious things for his country, as well as strictly adhering to the chain of command. At some point in the past, he had recruited the master of disguise [[Zartan]] to participate in secret missions for him. He was also the commanding officer of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Conrad "Duke" Hauser]] and [[Falcon (G.I. Joe)|his younger brother]].

Hawk was Duke's superior officer when he had his traumatizing encounter with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Though Duke was rattled by the experience, Hawk tried to get him back into fighting shape, knowing how valuable Duke was to the [[United States Army]]. However, when Duke continued to demand answers about what that thing was despite Hawk telling him that such information was classified, he realized Duke wasn't ready to return to duty.

Six months later, when Duke was framed by [[Major Bludd]] and [[M.A.R.S.]] for the murder of [[Adele Burkhart]], Hawk was tasked by his superiors to deal with Duke. He recruited [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] and [[Rock 'n Roll]] to bring him in. {{storylink|Duke issue 1|''Duke'' #1}} The two successfully took down Duke and brought him (along with his friend [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]]) to the decommissioned facility-turned-black site prison known as "[[Pit (G.I. Joe)|The Pit]]" for temporary holding. {{storylink|Duke issue 2|''Duke'' #2}} Hawk told them to watch Duke while they await transport to another facility, at which point both soldiers voiced their objections to locking up Duke. {{storylink|Duke issue 3|''Duke'' #3}}

After Duke escaped and destroyed a M.A.R.S. facility in Colorado, he was rescued by Hawk, who finally revealed to Duke the existence of the [[Transformer]]s. He then revealed that he was putting together a [[G.I. Joe (team)|highly-trained special mission force]] to deal with advanced threats like M.A.R.S. and the robots, and that he wanted to Duke to lead the team. {{storylink|Duke issue 1|''Duke'' #1}} As part of this, he oversaw the renovation of the Pit into the G.I. Joe headquarters. However, at some point, Hawk was captured and replaced by Zartan, who planned to use the Joe team (along with his own secret [[Night Force]] black ops squad) in his own search for the mysterious substance known as [[Energon]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story|Energon Universe 2026 Special}}

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==Notes==
[[File:Starbrigade.jpg|125px|thumb|Not-wave.]]

*The cardbacks for the 1993 ''G.I. Joe: Star Brigade'' action figure lineup features a [[cross-sell]] for the [[Star Brigade]]'s "Armor Bot", packaged with Hawk. The design of that Hawk figure hadn't been finalized at that point, so the image features a silhouette as a placeholder... although the silhouette labeled as "Hawk" clearly belongs to [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Shockwave]], as it's lifted directly from his [[Action Master]] toy's [[package art]].
*Hawk has been voiced by Transformers alumni [[Ed Gilbert]], [[John Stephenson]] and [[David Kaye]]. Hawk was notably also one of David Kaye's earliest voice acting roles.

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/hawk.shtml Hawk on YoJoe.com]

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Beachcomber (G1)

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:''Beachcomber is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Beachcomber-Dreamwave-MTMTE.jpg|upright=2|thumb|''Hippies.'' They're everywhere. They wanna save the earth, but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad.]]
'''Beachcomber''' has a hard time reconciling his love of peace and freedom for all creatures with the need to combat those who threaten it. Furthermore, however just the cause for which it was fought, the gruesome and destructive aftermath of any battle sickens him to the spark.

Sometimes, when the internal struggle gets too heavy, he simply has to wander into the wilderness and cleanse his soul. Even there, far from civilization, he sometimes finds strange substances to aid the Autobot cause, for Beachcomber is a skilled naturalist, and geology is his specialty, man. He often tries to preserve or even to hide these discoveries, but he has seen too much evil done by the ruthless Decepticons to conceal any possible source of aid completely from his allies.

Beachcomber's geology tools include a wide array of sensors (magnetic, seismic, sonic, infrared) and a 'sonic pick' which can cut through rock. Beachcomber can use his magnetic sensors to navigate like a compass, but local magnetic disturbances can cause this to lead him astray. His sonic probes possess only limited range.

Beachcomber is neither very fast nor very strong, and his antiwar sentiments gain him little respect from the more martial of the Autobots, yet he is agile and skilled in a fight, and his courage is beyond all reproach.

{{bigquote|Relax, man. Remember, we're all one with the universe.|Beachcomber|"[[The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese) |[[Chen Weiqun]] (Chinese), [[Vladimiro Conti]] (Italian, second dub), [[Jorge García]] (Latin American), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[Roger Carel]] (European French, "The Insecticon Syndrome"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "Prime Target"), [[Marcus Jardym]] (Portuguese), [[André Filho]] (Portuguese, "The Secret of Omega Supreme"), [[Hélio Ribeiro]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Marco Antônio Costa]] (Portuguese, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Thomas Albus]] (German)}}
[[File:DinobotIslandPart2 BeachcomberFiring.jpg|thumb|right|Beachcomber, secret [[GoBots|GoBot]]?]]

Beachcomber helped [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] investigate some [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] attacks on an old growth forest. This unit proved to be underpowered when it came to confronting freshly fed Insecticons, and they hid behind Hound's [[hologram]]s till the Insecticons left. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}} He offered "geology-type info" to [[Chip Chase]] during the [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] crisis and later traveled to the island itself to fight the Decepticons. Beachcomber worried that the battle with the Decepticons would destroy the environment before it could be properly studied. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

Beachcomber, along with the other Autobots, was exiled from Earth after Megatron allied with greedy businessman [[Shawn Berger]] to create anti-Autobot propaganda. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} He and the other Autobots managed to return to Earth thanks to [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]'s navigation. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:Beachcomber with bird.jpg|thumb|left|He talks to the animals. Especially after a good hit of Kalis Mountain High.]]
On a geology expedition with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and several other Autobots, Beachcomber abandoned them in the middle of a firefight to explore a cave in the nearby cliffside. While his friends were dodging laser fire and trading blows, Beachcomber was learning to speak [[Paradise Parakeet|parakeet]] and communing with nature. He also found a golden lagoon full of [[electrum]], a naturally-occurring element which would make any Transformer temporarily impervious to harm. He dipped his hand into the lagoon, and it turned completely gold in color. Beachcomber hid this information from his fellow Autobots, and even kept his silence after [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] arrived coated in electrum and drove the Autobots into retreat, capturing two of their number in the process. Valuing the scenic beauty surrounding the electrum pool, Beachcomber still refused to warn his comrades after the entire Decepticon army arrived coated with invincible golden armor. He went solo to check on the lagoon, and was captured by the Decepticons. Some of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] acted as his prison guards at the Decepticon sunken base; Beachcomber managed to escape alongside his fellow prisoners Perceptor and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]].

[[File:Goldenlagoonbeachcomber1.jpg|upright=0.75|thumb|Seriously, he hangs out with a lot of birds.]]
Reaching the electrum pool, the trio was met by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the rest of the Autobots, who had independently uncovered the pool's location thanks to [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]. When Optimus Prime observed that they must have all learned about the lagoon at the same time, Beachcomber, hanging back from the crowd, glanced at his golden hand, and quickly dove into the electrum, seemingly to hide his prior knowledge of the substance, and called for the other Autobots to join him in coating themselves with the metal. The wilderness was subsequently ravaged by the invulnerable Autobots' battle with Decepticons, which concluded when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] ordered the electrum pool destroyed rather than allowing it to be shared with Autobots. While the other Autobots celebrated their victory, Beachcomber sat amidst the devastation and mourned for the natural beauty that had been lost. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

Beachcomber briefly maintained a position at the Autobots' New York City base inside [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]'s garage. {{storylink|Make Tracks}} He also attended to Teletraan I when the Autobots were engaged with the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] and [[Morphobot]]s. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}} Beachcomber then protected [[San Francisco]] from an alien bird-dragon unleashed on Earth by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. He tried appealing to the creature with universal oneness, but failed. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} When the energy creature called [[Kremzeek]] assaulted the Ark, Beachcomber was one of the first Autobots short-circuited by the little creep. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}} Beachcomber was later kidnapped by a greedy toll booth and forced to drive in a circle while hopping over spike-traps. {{storylink|Prime Target (G1)|Prime Target}} After Megatron kidnapped Perceptor and then voluntarily let him go, Beachcomber joined the entire Autobot team in riding out a few miles from the base to retrieve their friend. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

In [[2006]], Beachcomber was stationed at the Ark with [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] and several others when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] came to destroy it. Their feeble efforts to defend the spacecraft were barely noted by the dinosaur robot. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Beachcomber attended a lecture on Earth about the human's earthquake-prediction technology. Beachcomber attended mostly because he was a geology nut. As the Autobots and Professor Ohnishi spoke after the lecture, an earthquake struck. The Autobots were able to quickly deduce that the Decepticons were causing artificial quakes, but Beachcomber did not take part in the following confrontation against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Activation}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Beachcomber attended the unveiling of Wheeljack's latest invention, the Transform Super Cog. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
Beachcomber fought alongside the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Throttlebot]]s on Cybertron in 2011. [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic wave forced him and his allies to fall asleep. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

=====''Legacy VS500 Collection Special Comic''=====
Beachcomber was a spectator for the second week of the [[Speedia 500]] on [[Velocitron]] with the [[Paradise Parakeet]]. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 3}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Beachcomber and the Autobots supported the [[Selector]]s, human-made robots who wanted freedom from their creators. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

The [[Quintesson]]s chose to aid the humans, however, lending their [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s to the fight. The creatures released a metal-eating gas on the Transformers, and Beachcomber was among those caught in the vapors. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
[[File:FSRLTFmanga8 Minibots.jpg|left|thumb]]
As a member of the [[Four-Wheel Drive Corps]], Beachcomber confronted the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] out in the desert, only to be caught in an explosive mine trap and fall into a pit. Working together, Beachcomber and the others combined their Scramble Power and worked their way free of the pit. A concentrated Scrumbuster attack drove off the Decepticons, and the Autobots won the day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

Later, Beachcomber was part of a group who arrived to back up [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], who was defending a [[Battle Dog|dog]] that had been cruelly experimented on by the [[Decepticon]]s from being hunted and captured by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. He and the other [[Mini-Vehicle|Minibots]] [[Minibot combiner|combined]] with Powerglide in their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s thanks to the energy within the dog, and spinning furiously, smashed through [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]'s chest and out the other side in a flying drill attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

====IDW ''The Animated Movie'' adaptation====
Beachcomber was killed during the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005. {{storylink|The Gathering Storm}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:G2Redux-BeachcomberGoldbugpowers.jpg|thumb|right]]
In [[2010]], Beachcomber was stationed at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. He was led into battle by [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] as the Autobots came to the rescue of [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s forces at the [[Large Hadron Collider]] in Switzerland. In the aftermath of the battle, they were exposed to the mutating properties of [[forestonite]], developing new color schemes and abilities. Beachcomber became a ''real'' flower-child, taking on an environmentally-friendly green paint scheme and causing plant life to grow wherever he walked. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

A couple of years later, he and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] compared powers while standing around Autobot City. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|thumb|On Cybertron, Beachcomber basically transformed into whatever Kup does.]]
[[Club Con!#Continuity errors|An erroneous account]] placed Beachcomber as part of a group of Autobots posted on Cybertron hundreds of years ago who, upon detecting the [[Underbase]] heading towards Earth, sent out [[Raindance|two]] [[Grand Slam (G1)|mini-cassettes]] to forewarn the Autobots posted on the organic world of its arrival. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

Beachcomber was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on Cybertron who disobeyed orders along with most of the cell to help [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] recover [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] from the [[smelting pool]]. He actually demonstrated some uncharacteristic strength and gusto, tearing down a [[laser sentinel tower]] with his bare hands. The rescue mission failed, but they did recover Scrounge's stolen data, and learned that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] were alive and fighting on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Powerglidereadytoblastoffrightnow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Beachcomber's bloodthirstiest moment.]]
Soon after, Perceptor's crew began a mission to destroy the [[space bridge]] before the Decepticons on Earth and Cybertron could begin trading resources. Beachcomber used his geological skills to map out a safe path underneath the planet's surface, piloting an [[ionic disintegrator]] to dig a tunnel beneath the underlying support structures of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] and planting explosives that would bring down [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s whole fortress. The unit failed to destroy the space bridge, however, and were ultimately forced to retreat across the bridge to Earth. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Immediately upon arrival, they were approached by the Decepticon fliers [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]], who correctly identified them as Autobots and were about to open fire when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] realised the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] was undefended and diverted his troops there instead. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Beachcomber and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Beachcomber's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were defeated with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Beachcomber and his fellows were subsequently taken captive, and the robot-hating Circuit Breaker mounted their heads on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} Meanwhile, [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and the shifty human [[Donny Finkleberg]] were sent on a mission to determine their whereabouts, but Finkleberg sold out Skids to RAAT as well. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Ultimately, Finkleberg redeemed himself by forcing the captured Autobots' release as part of a deal. If the [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|combined bodies]] of Beachcomber and the other captives could successfully aid in the defeat of the vandalizing [[Battlecharger]]s, they would be set free. And so it was. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}} ''Beachcomber and the others headed home, directed by Skids, when the [[time travel]]ling [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] took their guide's place. Galvatron tore his way through the group, one by one, with Beachcomber one of his casualties, though he was ultimately driven off by the arrival of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s Decepticons.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}}

''Following the Dinobots' directions, the Cybertron Seven finally joined up with the Autobots aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] only to discover that Optimus Prime was dead. They attended his funeral but it was cut short by the sudden return from Cybertron of... Optimus Prime!'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:Beachcomberdarkstar.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|They're about to crash through Bruce Wayne's window.]]
Some time later, after Optimus Prime's ''real'' death, Beachcomber was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair Optimus Prime's body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his body into space. Upon their return to the Ark, Beachcomber and the other grieving Autobots were shot at by their ship's own defense systems, which had been activated by a [[Mechanic|human intruder]] in their absence. Ratchet, who had elected not to attend the funeral, was able to defeat the villain and then tended to the wounded. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} The Ark then came under attack by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Beachcomber was one of the first casualties, getting blasted by the monstrous Decepticon's battle station mode. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} Under the direction of the Autobots' new leader [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], Beachcomber, Cosmos and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] constructed a [[variable voltage harness]] with which to punish the "traitorous" Blaster. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} After capturing Blaster's "accomplices"—[[Spacehikers|a quartet of human children and a stuffed bear]]—Beachcomber and the other Autobots watched as Grimlock tried them before an [[Autobot Multi-Circuit Court]] and sentenced them to death. Meanwhile, much to Beachcomber's relief, Blaster had sneaked aboard the Ark and rallied the Autobots in his support but he was forced to surrender to Grimlock in order to save the children's lives. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} While he did champion Blaster for replacing Grimlock as the Autobots' commander, this didn't stop Beachcomber from whining about senseless violence throughout their duel on the moon. Luckily, a Decepticon strike force arrived to drown out his voice with some lasers and explosives. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When the Autobots rescued [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] from the Arctic and were ambushed by the Decepticons, Beachcomber was among the first to be attacked, set upon and mauled by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}} ''Presumably, this rendered him non-functional, as Beachcomber was last seen laying deactivated aboard the Ark as [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] attempted to repair him.'' {{storylink|Deathbringer (issue)|Deathbringer}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
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When the [[Quintesson]]s raided [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in [[2008]], Beachcomber and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] rushed to defend their home with a team of fellow Autobots. Unfortunately, the Quintesson shock troops were too much for them, and quickly overran the defenders. Beachcomber and his [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] buddy made a run for back-up, but were jumped from behind and taken out with the rest. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Beachcomber was part of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s assault on [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], serving on board the ''[[Lancer Two]]'' alongside [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], [[Sky High (Pretender)|Sky High]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] under [[Getaway]]. Though their part of the mission was carried out successfully, Jhiaxus had anticipated the Autobots' strategy and they were quickly overwhelmed by his reinforcements and forced to crash land on a nearby planet. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
Beachcomber and the Autobots protected the humans from a revenge attack by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons.{{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
Beachcomber, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] maintained a 24-hour watch on the Decepticon hideout by taking turns. Beachcomber was once almost discovered by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], but simply remaining quiet and still was enough to fool the Decepticon, who was a noted idiot. {{storylink|Menace at the Dam}}

===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
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Being a pacifist geologist, Beachcomber did not enjoy hearing about Decepticons around the ''Ark'', and decided to drive off to his "secret place" to look at rocks in peace. Beachcomber's secret place was where a mountain met a valley by a beautiful pond. In Beachcomber's secret place, [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] had also found some tranquility. Beachcomber didn't enjoy having Grapple in his secret place, but decided to stay quiet and watch Grapple until he went away.

Beachcomber's watch was interrupted when he saw the Insecticon [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] transform and fly away from where Grapple was sitting. He told Grapple what he had seen, but not before the other Insecticon, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], got close enough to implant a cerebro-shell in Grapple, turning him against Beachcomber. Beachcomber raced home and told the other Autobots what had happened. Optimus Prime then led an assault on the Decepticons that ultimately freed Grapple from the Insecticons' mind control. {{storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Island of Fear===
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Beachcomber was vacationing on the tropical paradise of [[Nali]] when he ran into [[you]]. The following events likely saw him bound up in a mission to stop [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] from tapping into the [[Earth's core]] to power the Decepticons' weapons. Whatever happened to him was up to you! {{storylink|Island of Fear}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Attack of the Insecticons====
[[File:AttackoftheInsecticons BeachcomberKickback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|Little dune buggy in the sand,
Little blue dune buggy in my hand.]]
Beachcomber was witness to [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] testing the [[Sun-Pak]], a new device of Sparkplug's invention that would solve the Autobots' energy woes. However, the Decepticons' discovery of the device forced the Autobots in a number of possible perilous situations. Notably, one such situation involved the Autobots being at the mercy of the Insecticons while trapped underground. If Beachcomber convinced Optimus Prime the best course of action was to entrust him with the Sun-Pak in order to recharge it, two possible outcomes were possible in Beachcomber's solo mission.

Beachcomber explored the system of underground lakes, marveling at the many strange things that lived there, and manages to find his way to the surface. While recharging the Sun-Pak he was attacked by [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], and had to be saved by [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]. How humiliating.

Alternatively, Beachcomber became lost when his magnetic sensors erroneously led him directly to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. He did not regret this error for long. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

====Earthquake====
Beachcomber was lounging about Autobot headquarters, discussing how nice the recent lull in Decepticon activity was, when Optimus recommended that the peace-loving Autobot take a vacation. Beachcomber gladly agreed. He then drove out to the countryside, only to suddenly be shaken up by a tremor. Pinpointing the tremor's origin, he came upon Rumble practicing his earthquake abilities. Once the Decepticon had finished, Beachcomber followed him back to the Decepticons' newest secret base.

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If Beachcomber decided to return immediately to Autobot headquarters to report his findings, Beachcomber was sent back out to investigate further, this time with Powerglide and Windcharger. Once the three Autobots arrived at the cliff face that concealed the Decepticons' base, the three of them debated on their course of action. Beachcomber advocated for trying to find a more conspicuous route into the base, thinking the main entrance would be too risky.

If the three Autobots decided to walk through the main entrance of the Decepticons' base, Windcharger was promptly crushed by the fortress's doors, which then let loose a swarm of Decepticons. Beachcomber then tricked Rumble into causing an earthquake, which brought down the Decepticons and their fortress in one fell swoop. The pair then retrieved the damaged Windcharger to be fixed by Ratchet.

If the trio decided instead to look for an alternate entrance, they discovered a narrow passageway hidden behind some bushes and scrubs. Taking the passageway, Beachcomber's squad emerged into a storage room. Leading out of the storage room was a passage not unlike the one from which they had just emerged and a brightly lit corridor. While Powerglide wanted to explore the bright corridor and Windcharger wanted to investigate the dark passageway, Beachcomber considered looking for other places to explore in the storage room.

If Beachcomber joined Windcharger, the two of them soon found themselves before a heavy stone doorway. Hearing Decepticon voices beyond the door, the pair argued whether or not to spring a surprise attack their enemies. Beachcomber had the option of either proceeding forth with Windcharger, or returning to the storage room to join up with Powerglide.

If Beachcomber decided to proceed with Windcharger, the two Autobots started to argue once more on how to get through the heavy door. While Windcharger was eager to bust it down, Beachcomber considered attempting to decode the door's access lock.

If they managed to decode the door's password, they found themselves intruding upon an empty room; Megatron's secret chamber.Upon hearing Megatron approaching, the pair managed to grab him from behind. Taken by surprised, the Decepticon leader was tricked into thinking that the Autobots had the base surrounded, and was made to have the Decepticons surrender. After Beachcomber contacted Optimus Prime for reinforcements, the Decepticons’ ploy was successfully undone.

If the pair were unable to decode the door's password, Windcharger attempted to smash the door down, despite Beachcomber's protests. All Windcharger managed to do was make a lot of noise, and the two Autobots attempted to flee the scene. As they retreated, they were spotted by Megatron, who blocked off their exit. The Decepticon leader then promptly slaughtered the pair with a blast of his nuclear-charged fusion cannon.

If Beachcomber decided to explore the brightly lit corridor with Powerglide, the pair soon found the entire fortress to be eerily silent. Finally hearing Decepticon voices nearby, the pair heard Megatron expositing his plan to Soundwave. The Decepticons planned to use a Destruction Beam to create a fault line near Center City, which would in turn be exploited by Rumble's earthquake-inducing abilities to destroy the entire area. With this knowledge, Powerglide and Beachcomber raced out of the fortress, meeting up with Windcharger en route, and returned to Autobot headquarters. Relating this information to Optimus, the Autobots then decided to split up in two groups. One group was to attack the Decepticons’ fortress, the other to stop Rumble in Center City. Beachcomber was assigned to the lead team.

If the lead team was sent to the Decepticons’ fortress, Optimus was able to overpower Megatron in the battle that ensued. The Decepticon leader was forced to guide Beachcomber, Inferno and Optimus to the Decepticons’ lab. There, the Autobots disabled and destroyed the Destruction Beam device, captured Megatron, and left many Decepticons permanently maimed. Though they later had to trade Megatron to the Decepticons for the safe release of the Autobots captured in Center City, the Autobots were ultimately victorious that day.

If the lead team was sent to defend Centre City, the Autobots’ next objective was to meet up with Sparkplug They consulted him on whether the Autobots should enter Centre City in their [[robot mode]]s, or in their vehicle modes.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots not worry about subtlety, the entire squad transformed and began prowling the streets in search of Decepticons, oblivious to the panic they were causing. Unable to restore order in time, Beachcomber and the rest of the main team were destroyed in the ensuing earthquake.

If Sparkplug suggested that the Autobots remain in their vehicle modes, he would concoct a plan where the Autobots would help evacuate the entire town in their vehicle modes. With no more than four trips in and out of the city, Beachcomber and the rest of the team carried out the plan without incident. With the humans out of harm's way, the Autobots transformed and engaged the approaching Decepticons, whom they easily dispatch. With the city safe, the Autobots moved out to help their comrades at the Decepticon fortress.

Alternatively, if Beachcomber decided to have Windcharger, Powerglide and himself each investigate a different area of the Decepticons’ fortress, he would accidentally bump into Dirge. Dirge easily overpowered Beachcomber, disassembled him, and replayed the last few moments of his memory tape to find out who had accompanied him.

In a completely different sequence of events, Beachcomber decided to try and infiltrate the Decepticons’ headquarters on his own. Though he was able to activate the fortress's main doors, upon hearing nearby human voices he hesitated on whether he should proceed within the fortress or investigate the voices first.

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If Beachcomber went to check on the humans, he soon found out that they were the Autobots’ allies, Buster and Jessie. The pair informed Beachcomber of a secret passage they had discovered, which led inside the Decepticons’ fortress. They trio were surprised by Ramjet, who captured Jessie and took off. Though Buster was adamant that they rescue her, Beachcomber felt they should report back to Optimus first.

If Buster managed to convince Beachcomber to rescue Jessie, he led Beachcomber to the secret entrance he had previously discovered. Once inside the fortress, the duo heard voices nearby once more.

If they followed the voices, they came upon Soundwave and Thrust putting Jessie away in a cell. Once the Decepticons left, Beachcomber wasted no time in breaking Jessie out. The three of them then set out to find the Decepticons’ lab. But after searching for some time, they were unable to find it. Giving up their search, they reported back to Autobot Headquarters. Beachcomber and Mirage then headed back to the Decepticons’ fortress, and used Mirage's holographic abilities to trick Buzzsaw into thinking the fortress was overrun by an Autobot army. This prompted Buzzsaw to head back to the lab to defend it. Following him, the Autobots were able to destroy the Destruction beam before it caused any harm, and then hurried out of the fortress while the Decepticons still panicked over Buzzsaw's report of an Autobot army.

If Beachcomber convinced Buster to hide instead of following the voices, the duo quickly came at a loss on what to do next. After a few moments’ hesitation, the pair came out of hiding only to be confronted by Thrust. Beachcomber engaged the Decepticon in a brief firefight before escaping with Buster. But Thrust quickly came upon them once more, this time backed up by Starscream, Dirge, and Megatron himself. The Decepticons led their new prisoners to Megatron's lab. Megatron then tortured the pair by showing them the destruction of Center City via a view screen. The show over, Megatron then turned his Fusion Cannon upon the pair, and pulled the trigger...

Alternatively, Beachcomber might have been able to convince Buster to leave Jessie behind by claiming that the Decepticons were unlikely to harm her. The two of them then headed to Autobot headquarters, and returned with reinforcements. Shortly before arriving at their destination, the Autobots had to choose their next course of action; they could either storm the Decepticon fortress by force, or try to sneak in through the secret passageway Buster had discovered.

If they decided to storm the fortress, Beachcomber would become nervous, and urge his fellow Autobots to find a more peaceful way to resolve the situation. Optimus sternly told him that this was not the time for one of his anti-war speeches. This moment of hesitation ultimately cost the Autobots the battle, and the Decepticons triumphed that day.

If they decided a stealthier approach, the Autobots quietly entered the Decepticon base, and set out to shoot down any Decepticons they encountered, save Megatron, whom they planned to capture. After encountering some resistance from their foes, the Autobots came upon branch in the passageway, and had to choose to go left or right.

If they took the right passageway, the group happened upon Jessie, whom they freed. Telling them she knew the location of the Decepticons’ lab, Jessie then led the group into a Decepticon trap; she had been brainwashed. The Autobots were captured and Megatron's plan to destroy Center City came to fruition.

If they took the left passageway, the group happened upon Megatron's lab. Megatron was then taken captive. Beachcomber successfully deactivated the Destruction beam, and the rest of the Autobots deactivated the remaining Decepticons. The Autobots celebrated their victory by guzzling a few quarts of fine-grade oil.

In a final possible path, wherein Beachcomber attempted to enter the Decepticons’ fortress by himself through the front door, he was jumped by Buzzsaw who immediately tore into Beachcomber. Buzzsaw was helped by Scrapper into disassembling the Autobot. Megatron then ordered his Decepticons to rebuild Beachcomber. In the process, the Decepticons planned to swap Beachcomber's memory chip for a Destructicon chip, to create the perfect Decepticon double agent. But Mixmaster mixed up the two chips, and Beachcomber returned to Autobot headquarters as his old self. Now having become the perfect Autobot double agent, Beachcomber hoped to soon be able to end the war and return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
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Beachcomber was part of a group of the Autobots’ best scouts, led by Optimus on a fuel-finding mission.
When they heard a tremendous explosion go off nearby, Beachcomber was suspicious that the Decepticons had wanted them to hear it; he reasoned the Decepticons had left them several clues on their nearby activities recently, and wanted to spring a trap on the Autobots. Optimus sent Cosmos to investigate the noise.

If Cosmos radioed his findings to Optimus immediately, Optimus's convoy moved in to investigate a nearby Decepticon base. En route, the Autobots passed near a human town, but began floating in mid-air before being able to reach it. Evidently, the phenomenon was caused by a Decepticon anti-gravity weapon.

If Optimus ordered his troops to come to the humans’ aid, they found themselves taking part in a struggle in futility, as the entire town was near-weightless, meaning they couldn't put the humans anywhere where they wouldn't float away once more. Then, the Autobots heard Decepticons approaching. Helpless in their current position, the Autobots were quickly eradicated by the Decepticons.

If Optimus ordered his troops to attack the Decepticon base, Beachcomber took a moment to goof off in the low-gravity environment, and accidentally bumped into Cosmos, flying nearby. The Autobots soon reached an area free of the anti-gravity beam's influence, and Beachcomber refocused on the mission at hand. They were then attacked by a small fleet of Decepticons. The Decepticons were quickly forced to break off their attack and retreated. But with the battle over, the Autobots noticed a small human boy at their feet. The Autobots then headed for the Decepticon base, with their stowaway. Megatron delivered an ultimatum; if the Autobots did not surrender Optimus Prime to the Decepticons immediately, he would use his gravity beam to have the nearby humans float off into space.

If the Autobots decided to continue with their initial plan to simply attack the Decepticon base, their advance was halted by a force field. Megatron then fired his beam in all directions, causing a ripple effect that sent everything not fastened down to the Earth's surface to float helplessly out into space.

Alternatively, the Autobots could concoct a plan where Optimus would pretend to allow himself to be taken prisoner, per Buddy's suggestion. The Decepticons, fooled into thinking they've won, took Optimus Prime into their base. In actuality, Beachcomber and the rest of the Autobots were hidden away inside Optimus's trailer. The Autobots then led a surprise attack on their unsuspecting foes.

In the event that Buddy tampered with the gravity gun in the ensuing battle, the Autobots would emerge victorious.

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If Buddy instead ran towards Beachcomber and Tracks over the course of the battle, Laserbeak would fire at the group at the same time as the gravity beam reached them, creating a tear in space-time above the group. Beachcomber accidentally stumbled into the time anomaly, and disappeared. Once the Autobots gained the upper hand in battle, Buddy insisted he and Tracks venture into the anomaly to rescue Beachcomber.

If Buddy and Tracks entered a space-time anomaly created during the battle, they would emerge to discover they had traveled three hours into the future, whereas Beachcomber was only flung forward for one hour. In the intervening time, Beachcomber had been captured, and most of the other Autobots were dead or injured, resulting in a Decepticon victory.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, wherein Cosmos had taken off to explore the Decepticon base on his own, The Autobot convoy were surprised to see two Cosmoses flying back towards them some time later. Both Cosmoses declared themselves to be the real one, and urged Optimus to destroy the other.

If Optimus destroyed the wrong Cosmos, the duplicate obliterated Beachcomber and the rest of the Autobots with the [[proton bomb]] it housed within its body.

If Optimus destroyed the duplicate Cosmos, the real one would inform the Autobots of the Decepticons’ schemes, and the convoy would roll out to take on their adversaries. They were soon met by a squad of flying Decepticons, but were at a strict disadvantage against their adversaries as their vehicle modes possessed no weapons. The Autobots nonetheless managed to fight their way to the Decepticons’ base, one way or another, and defeated the Decepticons by using their own gravity weapon against them. {{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Autobot Alert!====
Alongside Springer and Blurr, Beachcomber was assigned a secret mission; to uncover the location of a sphere of cybertite, containing an ancient Autobot formula. Part way into the mission, Beachcomber's squad was attacked by Decepticon storm troopers who dragged Beachcomber away after having blasted their way into the Autobots’ research centre. The Decepticons then set out for a nearby crater where they believed the sphere of cybertite to be, Beachcomber still in hand. When the Decepticons manage to crack the code of a message they had intercepted containing further details on the location of the cybertite sphere, they left Beachcomber at the crater, after tying him to an explosive device.

In one possible sequence of events, Blurr and Hot Rod arrived at the crater and managed to free Beachcomber from the explosive device before it went off. Unfortunately, heading for the crater instead of the cybertite sphere's actual location cost the Autobots valuable time, making it impossible for them to catch up to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Countdown to Extinction Minibots pre-battle.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man. Bonnnngggg!!!"]]
Beachcomber was seen as one of the civilians on the united Cybertron after Shockwave and Ultra Magnus's forces returned from Earth. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} He was spurred into action against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s regime when Optimus Prime returned to the planet and rallied the Autobots into an organized army. His actual contribution to the insurrection was undocumented, but it's entirely possible he may have even picked up a weapon. Really. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Afterwards, Beachcomber was assigned to a mission suitable for his pacifism, as part of Bumblebee's supply crew on the ''[[Orion]]'', bringing news and fuel to their comrades on Earth. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Little did they know they would be caught up in heavy combat with [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} As part of an alliance to defeat their mutual enemy, Beachcomber was supposed to be guarding Sunstorm's primary target, the Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], aboard the ''Orion'' shuttle. Now, of course, the question isn't whether Starscream betrayed them at the first opportunity (he did); It's whether Beachcomber even bothered to pick up his gun and try to stop Starscream, or just passively let the 'Con gun him down. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]''}}

Beachcomber originally hailed from [[Ibex]], where he wrote ''[[Primal Prophecies|The Primal Prophecies: A New Interpretation]]''. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} Early in the war, Beachcomber, along with [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], met with the damaged [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] when their transport ship returned to HQ. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Four million years ago, Beachcomber was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

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Later, Beachcomber was captured by [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], who used [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to inject him with a [[cerebro-shell]]. Under its control, Beachcomber attempted on three occasions to assassinate [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. Ultimately, Blaster confronted him about it and forced him to fight against his Decepticon control. Though his mental resistance shorted out the shell, his neural processors were severely damaged as well. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

After eventually recovering, Beachcomber ended up among the Autobot forces on Earth. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] visited to investigate [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s surrender, Beachcomber feared that they might all get arrested, and decided to leave the team. Alongside [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], he attempted to find and join [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]], who was trying to get off the planet, only to drive straight into a [[Skywatch]] ambush. Beachcomber was the first to be deactivated when a human named [[Campolongo]] zapped him using a hi-tech suit. The captured Autobots were brought into the hangar where Optimus Prime was imprisoned by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Major Witwicky]] in an attempt to get the Autobot leader to cooperate. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}}

[[File:AnotherMine Beachcomber.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.8|[[Kei Zama]] can make ''anyone'' look badass.]]
After [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] became Autobot leader and formed an alliance with Skywatch, Beachcomber was freed. He would later completely ignore Bumblebee's leadership once [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] returned from space with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] and demanded to see Optimus Prime. Beachcomber was also amongst those (meaning everyone) who volunteered to return to a restored Cybertron and fight [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} Upon arriving, he transformed and rolled out alongside the other Autobots. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}}

In the post-Great War era, Beachcomber joined the [[Cybertronian Security Force]]. In early 2018, following Chancellor [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s public confession to a myriad of crimes, Beachcomber was assigned to guard his cell. After [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] stopped by to show Starscream the [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|movie]] he'd been working on, the former ruler of Cybertron requested Beachcomber pass along a message to some [[Badgeless|friends of Starscream]]. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

Shortly afterwards, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] and [[Liege Maximo]] returned to Cybertron with Beachcomber being among those assigned to guard the latter. Feeling guilty about aiding Starscream, he let [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] and his entourage interrogate the latter for five minutes. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} He and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] later escorted the captive Shockwave through the streets to be imprisoned, with Beachcomber telling the monologuing cyclops to shut up along the way. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} Beachcomber's bad luck as a guard continued when an escaped Starscream later returned and knocked him out in order to converse with Shockwave. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Beachcomber managed to escape Cybertron's destruction at [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s hands, being transported to Earth with many survivors. He immediately began admiring some flowers upon arrival. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
When the Minibots excavated a [[Dinobot (BW)|mysterious mech]], Beachcomber was astute enough to recognize the Predacon symbol may have been descendant from the Decepticon sigil. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}

===Bot on the Street===
Beachcomber was asked if he'd like to change his alternate mode, and thought he'd like to be a bird feeder. {{storylink|Bot on the Street}}

===''TransTech''===
Beachcomber criticized the [[Supreme Multi-Circuit Court]] for allowing [[Hydradread/Highbrow Hybrid Technologies]] unfettered access to the [[Iocus]] Cluster. He especially didn't care for the idea of a [[Hero Mashers|Transformer being built out of pieces that belonged to other Transformers]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter}}

Beachcomber debated [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] about internship practices on [[Axiom Nexus]] during a television segment. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
Beachcomber thought it cruel to keep the [[Anibot]]s in a [[roboto-zoo]] but [[Vector Prime]] saw little alternative. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/24}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Beachcomber was one of the many Autobots that found their way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
The peace-loving Autobot Beachcomber could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Beachcomber packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Beachcomber, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
Beachcomber was part of a geological survey team along with [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]], [[Geomotus]], and [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] that set out to investigate unusual seismic activity. After coming across [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]], who had fallen into a crevice, a violent groundquake led them to discover a team of [[The Rise|Risers]] who proceeded to attack the surveyists. In the struggle that ensued, Beachcomber was shot by [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]]. At that moment, [[Security Operations]] came to the rescue and engaged in battle with the Risers. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors|Tremors}} Afterwards, the injured Beachcomber and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] were taken to [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] for repairs. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}}

===Precursor World===
[[File:Abominus Comic 2 GoldBeachcomber.jpg|thumb|left|And that's who you'll be from now on, Beachcomber... "Goldbong".]]
A Transformer resembling a particularly dazzling Beachcomber was a follower of [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] in the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]]. Like his fellows, he dutifully assisted Primus in his efforts to confiscate the [[Star Power|Seven Lights]] from his dissenting army the [[Primus Vanguard]] and destroy the universe. He was present in the strike team Primus brought to bear against the [[Powered Master]]s in an expedition to the year [[2050]] of the [[G1 World|next universe]] to capture its newly formed, empty [[Silver Matrix]] for his patsy [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]]. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

When Star Convoy grew wise to his master's plan, Beachcomber helped restrain him as their master personally gathered the last two Star Powers from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron Omega]] and [[Purple Wicked Convoy]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Prelude|Finale Prelude}} Primus's plan soon went off the rails, with Primus being reduced to his diminutive Oracle form by [[Blue Planet (GS)|Neo Primus]] and the Seven Lights being captured by malevolent future warrior [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Gold Megatron]] and used to create his own seven-part force, the [[New Primus Vanguard]]. Realizing the dire nature of the threat, the Oracle reversed his orders, and Beachcomber and company freed Star Convoy and pooled their [[Golden Power]] into him. Star Convoy arose as Gold Primus Convoy. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}}
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===Energon Universe===
{{first|[[Transformers (2023) issue 2|''Transformers'' #2]]}}
[[File:Skybound-TF-2023-Beachcomber-death.jpg|thumb|[[Derrick J. Wyatt]] would've been thrilled to see this.]]
During a battle on Cybertron, a fleeing Beachcomber was shot in the back by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 2|Transformers #2}} Surviving the attack, Beachcomber wound up on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' as it fled Cybertron. When the crew of the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' boarded, amidst the chaos of the battle, Beachcomber stared through a gash in the ''Ark'''s hull at the vastness and liveliness of space, and came to realize how pointless the battle was. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17}} However, Beachcomber's epiphany gave [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] an opening to toss him out of the ''Ark'' as the ship passed over [[Earth]]. Caught in the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]'s gravity well, Beachcomber spent millennia on the satellite until the [[Apollo 11]] mission touched down. Covertly hitching a ride to the planet, Beachcomber, after taking in the beauty of Earth, found the ''Ark'' but decided against activating his fellows, fearing that they would bring only their war to Earth. After helping himself to some energon, Beachcomber retreated to the wilderness. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 10|Transformers #10}}

When the ''Ark'' was reactivated and, as Beachcomber predicted, the war resumed, Beachcomber covertly watched [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] bond with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Energon Universe|Spike]] and [[Carly (G1)|Carly]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 8|Transformers #8}} When [[Astrotrain (G1)#Energon Universe|Astrotrain]] captured Spike, Beachcomber shut down the [[Triple Changer]]'s engines and liberated the human. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 9|Transformers #9}} After shackling Astrotrain, Beachcomber sat on a beach with Spike and told him how he'd come to be on Earth. After Astrotrain mentioned [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], Beachcomber explained the scientist to the human before noticing the light of a [[space bridge]]. Though Spike asked what should be done, Beachcomber said that he had no desire to become involved in the war again before Cybertron itself emerged from the space bridge. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 10|Transformers #10}}

[[File:TF2023 no. 11 - beachcomber surfing.jpg|thumb|left|Will I ever return to my beloved Zenn-La?]] Grabbing a surfboard, Beachcomber rode a whirlpool created by Cybertron's gravity, confirming that the life in the ocean was being harvested for energon. Leaving some fuel for Astrotrain, Beachcomber headed off into the wilderness with Spike. After sighting a [[deer]], Spike sympathized with Beachcomber's desire not to fight but noted that he couldn't just run away. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 11|Transformers #11}}

When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] sent Cybertron back through the space bridge, Beachcomber flew up on his board and caught his leader, landing in the ocean just ahead of the chunk of Cybertron that had been sliced off their homeworld. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 12|Transformers #12}}

Beachcomber joined Spike, Carly, and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] on a quest to locate [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Before departing, Optimus asked if he would participate in the fight to stop the Decepticons, but Beachcomber stuck to his pacifism, suggesting that the best thing they could do for Earth would be to leave it. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}} Eventually, Beachcomber detected an Energon signal, giving the four a lead to follow. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 16|Transformers #16}} The trail led into the water, so they used Beachcomber's surfboard to go the rest of the way. As they approached the [[San Juan Islands]], Arcee asked Beachcomber why he no longer fought, and Beachcomber related his epiphany aboard the ''Ark''. Arcee was about argue the finer points of this philosophy when the surfboard was turned over by an explosion. As Arcee picked Spike and Carly out of the water, Beachcomber came under fire from a paranoid Ultra Magnus until Arcee persuaded him to stop. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17}} Beachcomber then sat with Spike around a fire in Ultra Magnus's makeshift fortress, as Arcee and Carly tried to convince the once great warrior to rejoin the fight before being interrupted by an attack from [[G.I. Joe (team)|a mysterious military force]]. He and Spike escaped in time, but Carly and Magnus were taken prisoner. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 18|Transformers #18}}
Upon returning to the ''Ark'', Beachcomber was tasked to retrieve Jetfire alongside the newly reactivated [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. By the time they returned, the other four Aerialbots had been restored. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}

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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
Beachcomber made friends with a seagull during a beach party. {{storylink|The Transformers Go! Go! Search Quiz is Here!|Search Quiz}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Transformers Gather on the Snowy Mountain!|Search Quiz 2}}}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Bumblebee recruited Beachcomber to join the [[Bee Team (G1)|Bee Team]], a secret strike force. {{storylink|The Bee Team}} Chased by Decepticon forces, Beachcomber discovered a Golden Lagoon of [[Electrum]]. Unfortunately the Decepticons found it too, and in the resultant battle, both the lagoon and the surrounding glen were destroyed, much to Beachcomber's dismay. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}} After [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] was inflicted on the Autobots, Gears and Beachcomber managed to sneak past the Decepticons and get a sample of [[corrostop]] from the [[Statue of Liberty]]. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (Legends)|Cosmic Rust}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Blues#As Beachcomber}}
Beachcomber appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by The Blues. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Beachcomber-(G2).jpg|thumb|G2 is his only cue!]]
Beachcomber (G2) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was available to 100 leagues in the "Divide and Conquer" medium events.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}

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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]

Beachcomber often cuts a solitary figure, preferring to roam alone into vast expanses of desert wilderness or along rugged, inaccessible coastal shores. Cool-headed, low-key, he's exactly who you need in a crisis, and - despite his urge to wander - never shirks his responsibility to the Autobot cause. And when it comes to gathering resources his vast array of sensor equipment is almost without compare. Though not one of the strongest Autobots he has unusually high agility, making him an elusive target. Every 10 seconds, Beachcomber points forward and grants allies within a large area 20% damage absorption for 10 seconds. It will sometimes shoot a water bullet that reduces the attack and defence of the target. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Beachcomber Bio}}

Beachcomber wondered what kind of weapon could even hurt a [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Leo Prime]] told him that one wielded by the first [[Thirteen|Primes]] could do it. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Falling Apart}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Beachcomber was an Autobot with a radical outlook on life. {{storylink|Field Guide to Action and Adventure}} Although he was a skilled geologist who fought valiantly to defend Earth's beauty, he often took time off to recuperate, either by spending time in nature or consulting with his comrades, who recognized that Beachcomber's willingness to acknowledge his own fears and doubts made him stronger than many other Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game#Transformers Roleplaying Game Starter Bundle|Transformers Roleplaying Game Starter Bundle}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My other alternate mode is a bong.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''C-63'''

: Released in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini-Vehicle]] Beachcomber transforms into a blue and gray 1982 M1040 Chenowth "Hellfire" Fast Attack Vehicle (which is an amusingly well-armed vehicle for such a peace-loving Autobot). Although not documented in his instructions, Beachcomber's legs are slightly extendable, providing much-needed clearance for his lower legs to transform between modes without scraping against his torso.

: The figure has several minor variants. The initial releases of the toy have his thighs, headlamps and wheel hubs cast in silver plastic that matches his torso rather than the usual light gray, which is the vastly more common coloration. Later releases of the light-gray version altered his right arm to add a "Hasbro" stamp to it (removing half the "mesh" pattern). The French release of the toy by [[Joustra|Ceji]], aside from using the "half-mesh" arm variant, has a slightly different headsculpt with narrower eyes, different wheel-pins with four "rivets", plus slightly different shades of blue and gray plastic.

: Beachcomber continued on into the 1986 Mini Vehicle assortment, with no notable changes. He was also released in Greece by [[El Greco]] in 1986, being virtually identical to his international version besides bearing a very slightly different shade of blue and featuring no rubsign.

: In the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] line, Beachcomber was not part of the initial 1985 "pre-movie" series (despite being in the pre-movie cartoon), but premiered in 1986's post-movie ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Transformers 2010]]'' line. Like all of the smaller toys sold by Takara at the time, he was packaged in a small box and came with a collector's card inside, rather than on a bubble-card. It is currently uncertain which arm-variant was released in Japan; ''presumably'' the latter "Hasbro"-stamped one, but this has not been confirmed.

: A prototype deco of this toy was later used as inspiration for the character [[BuggyMan]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Beachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on ''Generation 1'' Beachcomber at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-beachcomber/707/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Beachcomber at Transformerland.com]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2-toy Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Beachcomber went green before it was in vogue.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Beachcomber''' (Mini Autobot, [[1993]])}}</ul>

: Released in the first (proper) year of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' toys, Beachcomber is a [[redeco]] of his original toy, now with a chrome green instead of blue plastic, and the grey of the upper legs and lamps was replaced with a funky bright salmon color. This version removed the "half-mesh" on the left arm and simply replaced it with a large Hasbro copyright stamp.

: An extremely rare variant exists that may have been a [[prototype|test shot]] run with gray legs. These figures were apparently given out internally by Hasbro as [[Christmas]] ornaments, as they have been found bagged with a string attached and a card reading "Transformers Christmas ornament" on one side and "Merry Christmas from the Boys' Toys Marketing" on the other.<ref>[https://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Employee/Gen2ChristmasOrnamentBCom.html Beachcomber variant given to Hasbro staff as a Christmas ornament - shown at the Super Toy Archive]</ref> The same treatment has been seen with a ''Generation 2'' [[Seaspray (G1)#Generation 2|Seaspray]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Beachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Beachcomber at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Has a [[fireblast]] of 1, yet is the only Legends Mini-Vehicle with a weapon.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (Legends, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': G1 Series
:*''Accessories'': Wheel-mounted gun
:*''Known designers'': [[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)

: Released in the fourth wave of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' toyline]]'s Legends assortment, Beachcomber has a very cartoon-inspired robot mode, but his vehicle mode appears to be inspired by the "Warthog" off-road vehicle from the ''[[Xbox 360|Halo]]'' game series. Amusingly, the pacifist Beachcomber has a spare-tire-mounted machine gun in vehicle mode. (Maybe it's a paintball gun?) Despite this piece being removable, Beachcomber has no way of holding it in robot mode.

: This mold is the basis for the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]]'s [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Sandstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUBeachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on ''Universe'' Beachcomber at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yes, the pacifist is part of the "Attack Team" rather than the "Spy Team". Makes sense!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Attack Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-18'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 26]], 2009
:*''Accessories'': Wheel-mounted gun

: Released in the twelfth wave of Takara's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' toyline, this version of Beachcomber at first glance appears identical to the Hasbro ''Universe'' release above. However, the ''Henkei'' version has a flatter and less vibrant blue plastic than Hasbro's release.

: Yeah, it's not a lot, but we checked, and you deserve to know.

: He was only available in a three-piece set with [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Gong]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Cliff]].
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy BeachcomberKreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I am totally high right now."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2013]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': Collection 3
:*''Bag number'': '''***** 60'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick, small pistol
:*''Known designer'': [[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)

: As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Beachcomber is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into a little dune buggy. He uses the [[Constructicon (G1)#Kre-O|Constructicon]]-style cab-helmet, and [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'s handgun.

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

: This mold was also used to make a [[N.E.S.T. Sentry]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OBeachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on Beachcomber at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Beachcomber Class85.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Most Likely to Grow Totally Organic Energon
:*''Accessories'': Small pistol

: [[Kreon Class of '85]] Beachcomber's deco is much more heavily based on the [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|original Beachcomber toy]], with a more cartoon-accurate face. Like the rest of the set, he uses the almost-totally-[[retool]]ed 2015 style of Kreon body.

: This box set of thirty Kreons was a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015 [[exclusive]], with leftovers being sold on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/SDCCKre-OBeachcomber/beachcomber.htm More information on Class of '85 Beachcomber at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy Beachcomber MC-2017.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Mirrored shades are in.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': Collection 3
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate, small pistol

: In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, first appearing at [[Walgreens]] stores in the US. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Beachcomber's [[tampograph]]s are slightly altered, changing the flat light gray to metallic silver, giving him a red Autobot [[Insignia|faction symbol]], and adding some white highlights.

: Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''EZ Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (2013)}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''EG10'''

: ''[[EZ Collection]]'' Beachcomber was to be a [[redeco]] of the [[#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Legends Class figure]]. It was solicited in 2013, but never saw release.

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===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTP-toy Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gas, grass, or powers of the gods, no-one rides for free.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (Legends Class, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''PP-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 25]], [[2018]]
:*''Known designers'': [[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Robby Musso]] (concept artist)

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' "Legends" class toys, Beachcomber is based heavily on his original toy and cartoon model. In dune buggy mode, his "driver" compartment can seat [[Titan Master]]s and [[Prime Master]]s.

: This mold was also used as the model for the comic-only [[Primal Vanguard trooper]]s.
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===''Golden Lagoon''===
[[File:TF 35th Golden Lagoon Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Come on in, the [[Electrum]]'s fine.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber / Perceptor / Seaspray''' (Multi-pack, November 2018)}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''GL-03'''

: ''[[The Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' Beachcomber is a gold and gold chrome redeco of ''Power of the Primes'' Legends Class Beachcomber in homage to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|episode of the same name]]. Packaged with similar redecoes of ''Titans Return'' [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Perceptor]] and [[Seaspray (G1)#Golden Lagoon|Seaspray]], this set was released exclusively at [[TakaraTomy Mall]] as part of TakaraTomy's celebration of the franchise's 35th anniversary. The set was later rereleased by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the USA in January 2021.

: This toy also appeared in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]'' as a member of the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]], who may or may not be named "Beachcomber".
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Beachcomber.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am Lorde. Yah yah yah.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber & Paradise Parakeet''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-43'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October 28]], 2023
:*''Accessories'': Bumper/Machine gun, [[Paradise Parakeet]]
:*''Known designers'': [[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>[[April 4]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qv8dh66d48 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Sam Smith]], [[Shogo Hasui]] and [[Delaney Norris]].</ref>

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy: Evolution]]'' Beachcomber is an animation-accurate, deluxe-scaled version of the character, turning into a dune buggy in 11 steps. The wheels are made with PVC plastic, as well as being pinned on for better rolling action. His [[Evo-Fusion]] gimmick is his handheld machine gun, which doubles as the front bumper of his alt mode or can clip to the roll cage as a mounted weapon.

: He also includes a small "[[Paradise Parakeet]]", seemingly inspired by the bird Beachcomber encountered in the episode "[[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon]]". It sits on a [[Fire Blast effect|blast effect]]-style post, allowing it to plug into 5 mm ports or over 3 mm pegs throughout both of Beachcomber's modes. Said bird also gets top billing, and is named alongside Beachcomber himself on the box. Its name is likely a reference to the {{w|paradise parrot}}, which went extinct nearly 100 years ago, giving Beachcomber something else to be sad about.

: Note that the tires, which are made of rubber-like PVC plastic, can stick and chip off other paint details if you store him in contact with other toys.

: For reasons unknown, this assortment basically did not show up at brick-and-mortar stores in the US, and there was no second round of online orders available, leaving Beachcomber and his bird buddy very difficult to find... [[eBay|at normal prices, anyway]]. Thankfully for fans, Beachcomber was reissued in [[2025]], sold mainly through online outlets that were given solid cases of Beachcombers.

:This mold was retooled to make ''Legacy: United'' "Doom 'n Destruction" [[Ruckus (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Rukus]].

::*''[https://www.instagram.com/p/CqtZFFiuZx6/ Designer commentary on ''Legacy'' Beachcomber from Mark Maher on Instagram]''
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W5Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Little blue dune buggy...]]
*'''Beachcomber, Geologist''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T08/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Beachcomber, Geologist is one of forty-six double-sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Titan Masters Attack.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' Beachcomber toy, with the Bot Mode art being reused from the toy's packaging art. The card's Alt Mode received original art, with lines by [[Dan Khanna]]

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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===Blokees===
====Shining Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-SV02-Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Beachcomber''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Shining Version 02 - Shining 1985'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), spare peg-and-ball piece, figure stand, Energon cube, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols, gun, Electrum-dipped right hand, Paradise Parakeet

:Released in the second wave of ''[[Blokees]]''' Shining Version line of blind boxes, this Beachcomber is a four-inch-tall, articulated, and non-transforming snap-on model kit of the Autobot <s>Pacifist</s> Geologist. As with all Shining Version kits, Beachcomber features a separately-molded translucent visor and comes with a light-up torso frame that can be illuminated by shaking it or at least lightly tapping some areas on the torso. In addition to the 2 pairs of hands and a pair of double-sided Autobot/Decepticon symbols, Beachcomber also comes with a gun molded after the weapon from the Hasbro-produced ''Legacy'' Deluxe Class figure, an entirely light-gray Paradise Parakeet that can plug onto any of the similarly-sized pegholes from the entire lineup, an Electrum-dipped right hand, a rectangular and larger figure stand, and a single Energon Cube accessory.

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====X Yearly Version====
[[File:Blokees-TF-2025-X-Yearly-Version-Golden-Lagoon-Defence-Beachcomber.jpg|thumb|250px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Exclusive Yearly Version - The Golden Lagoon · Defence''' (2025)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), spare peg-and-ball piece, figure stand, 2 impact effects, Energon cube, 1 pair of Autobot/Decepticon symbols, gun, Electrum-dipped right hand, Paradise Parakeet

:Released as part of the Golden Lagoon-based 2025 Yearly Box Set, this kit of Beachcomber is a redeco of the individual Shining Version kit in shiny gold paint and plastic. The base plate uses the same mold as the Shining version, cast in transparent yellow plastic. There are three accessories for the base plate: two 'explosion' effect pieces and a thin printed plastic sheet to cover it, which the 'explosions' also keep in place.

: Like the rest of the Yearly kits in this set, Beachcomber features mustard yellow-colored plastic for his pre-assembled hinge joints, reducing potential breakage from the [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]] which afflicted the previous set.
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==Notes==
[[File:TFTM-MaybeBeachcomber.jpg|thumb|See kids? This is what happens to hippies.]]
*There's a generic robot seen ahead of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] in line for [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s smelting pool in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', who's colored in an approximation of Beachcomber's color scheme. It's not his [[character model]], though, so don't worry, that "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" appearance isn't an error.
*Beachcomber's character model shows up during a flashback in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' episode, "[[Prehistory]]".
*Beachcomber appears in an early Takara catalogue of [[1985]] product in a different, mainly red color scheme. Decades later, this prototype deco would be used to illustrate the Renegade GoBot [[BuggyMan]] in ''[[Spatiotemporal Challengers]]'', similar to the [[e-HOBBY]] [[G1 GoBots]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Beachcomber''' (ビーチコンバー ''Bīchikonbā'', ビーチコマー ''Bīchikomā'')
*''French:'' '''Déferlo''' (Canada), '''Pacifico''' (Canada ''Generation 2'')
*''Greek:'' '''Angeliofόros''' (Αγγελιοφόρος, "Messenger")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Guberáló''' ("Scavenger")
*''Italian:'' '''Pulce''' ("Flea")
*''Korean:'' '''Beachcomber''' (비치콤버 ''Bichikombeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jù Làng''' (巨浪, "Waves")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Onda''' (Portugal comics), '''Pacífico''' (Brazil comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Shezlong''' (Шезлонг, "Lounge")

==Gallery==
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File:Ehobbygobotscatalog.jpg|Prototype 1985 deco
File:POTP-Beachcomber-art-transparent.jpg|''Power of the Primes'' packaging art
File:Transformers 2023 11 2nd Ptg Cover B.jpg
File:EW-skin-Beachcomber-G2.jpg
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Prototypes/Employee/Gen2ChristmasOrnamentBCom.html Christmas Ornament Variant]

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Energon Universe 2026 Special

2026-05-09T00:45:59Z

Daniel Adkins:

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'''The Energon Universe is growing and changing...'''

==Contents==
This year’s special contains four stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A sixteen-page [[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''M.A.S.K.'' story]] serving as a prologue to the ongoing series, by [[Dan Watters]] and [[Simon Parr|Pye Parr]] (''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'')
* A four-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] featuring a mysterious new character, by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Proximus]] and [[Ultum]] meeting [[Akronus]], by Robert Kirkman and [[Conor Hughes]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* A six-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Zartan]] and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Tom Reilly]] (''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'')

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* As with previous years, the special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a not-free version released the following Wednesday.
* In the concluding letter welcoming readers to the fourth year of the Energon Universe, Skybound Entertainment Senior Vice-President [[Sean Mackiewicz]] teases the upcoming debuts of [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]], [[Knockout (disambiguation)|Knockout]], and [[Skyquake (disambiguation)|Skyquake]] in ''Transformers''.

===Covers (6)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' A wrap-around cover featuring [[Matt Trakker]] in [[Thunderhawk]] and [[Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)|Bladejet]] being piloted by [[Miles Mayhem]], by Pye Parr.
* '''Cover A:''' Identical to the Free Comic Book Day cover, but without the FCBD logo.
* '''Cover B:''' [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] looks in the mirror and [[Zartan]] looks back, by [[Howard Porter]] & [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]].
* '''Cover C:''' Mysterious sword-wielding woman, by Jason Howard.
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' [[Akronus]] in [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] armor, by Conor Hughes.
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' [[Gloria Baker]] stands in front of her [[Shark]], by [[Cedric Poulat]].

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File:Energon Universe 2026 Special FCBD Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover A.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover B.jpg
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File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover D.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover E.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Unknown Comics Cover.jpg
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==External links==

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

Energon Universe 2026 Special

2026-05-04T17:52:05Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Notes */

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'''The Energon Universe is growing and changing...'''

==Contents==
This year’s special contains four stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A sixteen-page [[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''M.A.S.K.'' story]] serving as a prologue to the ongoing series, by [[Dan Watters]] and [[Simon Parr|Pye Parr]] (''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'')
* A four-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] featuring a mysterious new character, by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Proximus]] and [[Ultum]] meeting [[Akronus]], by Robert Kirkman and [[Conor Hughes]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* A six-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Zartan]] and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Tom Reilly]] (''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'')

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* As with previous years, the special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a not-free version released the following Wednesday.
* In the concluding letter welcoming readers to the fourth year of the Energon Universe, Skybound Entertainment Senior Vice-President [[Sean Mackiewicz]] teases the upcoming debuts of [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]], [[Knockout (disambiguation)|Knockout]], and [[Skyquake (disambiguation)|Skyquake]] in ''Transformers''.

===Covers (6)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' A wrap-around cover featuring [[Matt Trakker]] in [[Thunderhawk]] and [[Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)|Bladejet]] being piloted by [[Miles Mayhem]], by Pye Parr.
* '''Cover A:''' Identical to the Free Comic Book Day cover, but without the FCBD logo.
* '''Cover B:''' [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] looks in the mirror and [[Zartan]] looks back, by [[Howard Porter]] & [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]].
* '''Cover C:''' Mysterious sword-wielding woman, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' [[Akronus]] in [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] armor, by [[Conor Hughes]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' [[Gloria Baker]] stands in front of her [[Shark]], by [[Cedric Poulat]].

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File:Energon Universe 2026 Special FCBD Cover.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover A.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover B.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover C.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover D.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Cover E.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2026 Special Unknown Comics Cover.jpg
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==External links==

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story

2026-05-04T16:50:50Z

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'''The story of the man called Zartan, revealed at last!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Zartan]] regales his history to a captured [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Hawk]]:

''Once, Zartan was the greatest master of disguise the world had ever known, using his abilities as a mercenary. However, as time progressed, modern surveillance and technology rendered his skills obsolete. That was, until he discovered Doctor [[Laszlo Vandermeer]] and his study of [[Energon]]. Zartan forced the doctor to help him create a synthetic skin using Energon and nanotechnology, granting him the ability to change into anyone he desired. However, the procedure proved imperfect, and long-term exposure to the synthetic skin forced him to rely on Energon to survive.''

Now, he plans to use Hawk’s identity – alongside the resources of Hawk’s newly-formed [[G.I. Joe (team)|special mission force]] – to amass the Energon that he needs. Hawk warns him that he will be found out eventually, but Zartan reminds Hawk that they’ve known each other for a long time and that he knows how to imitate the Colonel perfectly. He then bids Hawk goodbye, leaving him trapped and screaming out for help...

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in photographs. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (1)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (2)
* ''[[Zandar]]'' (4)
* ''[[Zarana]]'' (5)

|h4=Others|c4=
* ''[[Laszlo Vandermeer]]'' (3)
* ''[[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]]'' (6)
* ''[[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]]'' (7)
* ''[[Lady Jaye]]'' (8)
}}

==Quotes==
"This is not just about ruling the world. Or money. Or power. For me. It is about pain. It is about '''survival.'''"
:—'''Zartan'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This story finally gives us confirmation of when Zartan replaced Hawk, doing so sometime between the events of [[Duke (comic)|Duke]] [[Duke issue 5|issue #5]] and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2024 Special story]].
* Laszlo Vandermeer was first seen working with the Dreadnoks in [[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]] [[Cobra Commander issue 4|#4]]. [[Cobra Commander]] himself

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* The side effect of Zartan's synthetic skin turning blue is a reference to his original toy’s color-changing gimmick, where the figure’s skin tone would change while in sunlight. In addition, the bald and bearded mask seen in panel three is based on the mask that the original figure included as part of his disguise gimmick.

===Errors===
* Laszlo Vandermeer’s first name is spelled "Lazlo."
* The quote above should read "for me, it is about pain", with a comma combining the sentences rather than a period.

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M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)

2026-05-04T15:40:15Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{Disambig3|Mask}}

[[File:M.A.S.K. 2026 1 Cover A.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]

'''''M.A.S.K.''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] and the fourth ongoing title of the [[Energon Universe]]. Debuting in June 2026, the groundwork for ''M.A.S.K.'' was laid in the pages of ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' with the introduction of [[Matt Trakker]] and [[Miles Mayhem]], respectively.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''M.A.S.K.'' issues:|prev=Energon Universe 2026 Special|content=
* [[M.A.S.K. (2026) issue 1|#1]]
* [[M.A.S.K. (2026) issue 2|#2]]
* [[M.A.S.K. (2026) issue 3|#3]]
}}

==Overview==
Having been framed for treason and hunted by a [[Shadow Watch|shadowy government agency]], Matt Trakker recruits a [[M.A.S.K.|network of operatives]] to help him take down the rogue Miles Mayhem and his agents of [[V.E.N.O.M.]]

==Creative team==
''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' scribe [[Dan Watters]] pens the series with art by [[Simon Parr|Simon "Pye" Parr]], who had previously done variant covers for Skybound's ''Transformers'', with coloring by [[Pierluigi Casolino]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story

2026-05-04T05:58:15Z

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'''Miles Mayhem has begun recruiting agents to his network. Matt Trakker decides it’s time he does the same.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Miles Mayhem]] sits in a café reading about the recent bombings in [[Rio Lindo]], [[Sierra Gordo]] that took out both local warlord General [[Villavaca]] AND the revolutionaries who were opposing them. Mayhem asks the woman sitting at the next table what she thinks about the news. Thinking he’s trying to hit on her, the woman rebuffs him, but Mayhem soon reveals that he knows the woman – [[Vanessa Warfield]] – was responsible for the bombings. He reveals his own identity and presents her with an offer and a [[mask|special helmet]].

Three days later, security footage of this meeting is being watched by [[Matt Trakker]] while driving his [[Thunderhawk]]. Matt calls his friend [[Alex Sector|Alex "Megabyte" Sector]] for help confirming if Mayhem and Warfield were behind the recent break-in of a prison in [[Siberia]]. Sector shares footage with Matt of the Bladejet attacking the prison, confirming that Mayhem was indeed responsible. Sector wonders why, as there were no records of anyone significant being held there, but Matt theorizes that this prison was where [[Sly Rax|Sly "the Wrecker" Rax]] was being held after he assassinated a [[United Kingdom|British]] ambassador on [[Russia]]n soil.

Matt speculates that Mayhem is trying to put together his own version of [[Shadow Watch]] in a bid to "protect" the world by taking it over himself. As such, Matt decides to officially bring the [[M.A.S.K.]] Network online, activating a device on his wrist that sends out a signal to similar devices all around the world.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in photographs. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[M.A.S.K.]]||c1=
* [[Matt Trakker]] (3)
* [[Alex Sector]] (4)

|h2=[[V.E.N.O.M.]]||c2=
* [[Miles Mayhem]] (1)
* [[Vanessa Warfield]] (2)
* [[Sly Rax]] (6)

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* Russian prison guards (5)
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==Quotes==
"The world is becoming unrecognizable, Ms. Warfield. [[Mask|This]] is how humanity evolves."
:—'''Miles Mayhem'''

"I thought the internet called you "Megabyte" for a '''reason'''. You’re telling me you can’t do it?" 
"They call me Megabyte because I am very old and my back hurts. And then I track their I.P.s so I can show up at their homes and beat them with my old man cane."
:—'''Matt Trakker''' and '''Alex Sector'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* [[Extensive Enterprises]], the company run by [[Tomax and Xamot]] of [[Cobra]], is mentioned as having previously backed the Sierra Gordo government, which we saw in ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' [[Destro issue 1|#1]] (also written by Dan Watters). This likely makes the General that Tomax spoke with in that issue Villavaca.
* The newspaper Mayhem is reading has a headline that reads "Robots? Disguised?" in clear reference to the ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' series. Of course, given their recent very-public battle and clean up in [[Chicago]] at the end of the [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] run, "disguise" doesn’t seem to be a major priority for the [[Transformer]]s.
* One of the Siberian guards name-checks [[Darklonia]], the country ruled by [[Darklon (G.I. Joe)|Destro’s cousin]] previously seen in ''Destro'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 12|#12]].
* Mayhem's Viper mask is looking very different from the last time we saw it in [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|''Transformers'' #28]]. This is likely just an instance of artistic license by [[Dan Mora]], or possibly Pye Parr not having finished designs done by the time that issue had to be drawn. Either way, whether the change will be acknowledged in-story remains to be seen.
* Matt mentions Shadow Watch, the government program he and Mayhem both worked for, first officially introduced in [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|''Transformers'' #25]].
* The ending of this story leads directly into ''M.A.S.K.'' #1.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* Alex Sector being British comes from the original ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' cartoon.
* References are made to Alex Sector being known as "Megabyte" and Sly Rax being known as "the Wrecker". These are both characters' codenames from the original series.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* General Villavaca is the name of a character from ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' #69. He is a General for the government of Sierra Gordo, the recurring fictional Latin American country that Rio Lindo is the capital of.

===Real life references===
* Sector references the social media platform {{w|Discord}}.

[[Category:M.A.S.K. (2026) issues]]

Skystriker (G.I. Joe)

2026-05-03T18:02:46Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{disambig3|Skystriker}}
{{factions|gijoe}}
:''Skystrikers are [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] aircraft from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:ActionForce Skystriker1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Wow, Flint said all that?]]

As lethal as it is elegant, the Combat Jet '''XP-14F Skystriker'''—a modified version of the famous {{w|F-14 Tomcat}}—was the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joe team]]'s first air combat vehicle and served alongside a host of would-be successors such as the [[Conquest X-30]]. The primary operator is [[Ace (G.I. Joe)|Ace]], although other Joes have been known to fly it on occasion.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:ActionForce Skystriker2.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85|"This is Feral, get me chopper backup!"]]

====''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''====
After [[Power Station Alpha]] was hijacked, several Skystrikers—including one piloted by Ace—were among the units tasked with intercepting it. In typical form, they had the [[Cobra]] [[Rattler]]s dropping like [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]... err, flies. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} A number of Skystrikers were also used for the assault on the [[Decepticon]] base in [[Florida]], where they teamed up with both Rattlers and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to fight off Decepticon planes. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

====Marvel UK====
When neither [[Action Force (team)|Action Force's]] artillery nor the [[Autobot]]s could stop [[Straxus (G1)|Megatron]], [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] ordered in the Skystrikers: by bombing the gas refinery Megatron was in, he hoped they'd take out the robot before he entered [[London]]. And they did! {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
The Skystriker was the mass production version of [[Fowler's V-tol|the aircraft]] used by [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]]. He rallied a squadron of them to join in [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]]' assault on [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]]. Though they were on standby for immediate deployment, they found the wait lengthy as Magnus' team was captured by the Decepticons. However, the timely arrival of a reformatted [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] quickly turned the tide in the Autobots' favor, and when Magnus reported their leader's return, Fowler scrambled the squadron. After Optimus disabled Darkmount's [[fusion cannon]]s, the Skystrikers brought Darkmount crumbling to the ground. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
In order to combat the [[Transformer]]s' ability to disable their more advanced integrated-network technology, G.I. Joe decided to use some of their older vehicles, including Skystrikers, to participate in the battle at [[Monument Valley]]. {{storylink|The New Colossus}}

===Energon Universe===
When [[Major Bludd]] and his [[Blood Hound]]s attacked the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit prison]] in an effort to kill [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]], he and his allies used a number of decommissioned and experimental vehicles in order to fight back, which included a Skystriker that Duke himself commandeered. After forcing the Blood Hounds to retreat, Duke flew the Skystriker to a hidden [[M.A.R.S.]] facility in [[Colorado]]. Unfortunately, he was shot down by [[Scrap-Iron]] and his [[Anti-Armor Drone]]. {{storylink|Duke issue 4|Duke #4}}
{{--}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
'''[[Jetfire (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Jetfire]] Skystriker'''

Jetfire is accompanied this time with [[Snake-Eyes]].
{{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

[[File:Jetfire GiJoe EarthWars.jpg|right|thumb|400px]]

*'''Class:''' Aerial
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 stars
*'''Ability: Ninja Strike''' - Fire 4 powerful rockets at a target building dealing damage. You also fire 16 missiles dealing damage in an area. In flight mode, the Sky Striker is invisible to the enemies.
**'''Cost''': 5 ability points, +2 for reuses.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:jetfire-skystriker Jetfire Skystriker at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''===
[[File:StarscreamSkystriker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Now with twice the retreating power!]]
*'''Starscream Sky Striker (XP-21F) with Cobra Commander''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' two AIM-9 short-range missiles, two AIM-7 medium-range missiles, two AIM-54 long-range missiles, TARPS pod
: An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2011, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2011 new-[[mold]] Sky Striker in [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Starscream]]'s colours. It includes [[Cobra Commander#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Cobra Commander]] in a flight suit, wielding a [[Megatron (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|"human-scaled" Megatron pistol]]. It also comes with a whole load of missiles, and an ''enormous'' number of stickers.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/11/starscream/ More information on Starscream Sky Striker (XP-21F) at YoJoe.com]''

{{--}}
[[File:SDCC2013Jetfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Advanced technology of mimicking older stuff.]]
*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' ([[July 18]], 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Booster engines, four AIM-9 short-range missiles, four AIM-7 medium-range missiles, two AIM-54 long-range missiles, TARPS pod

:[[Exclusive]] to San Diego Comic-Con 2013, "[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Autobot Jetfire]]" is a redeco of the same Sky Striker mold as Starscream. New to this set is a large accessory designed after Jetfire's characteristic booster engines; this pack can mount on top of Jetfire using the slots that would otherwise be used for his vertical tail fins, which can instead attach to the engines as horizontal fins. Jetfire features an opening cockpit that can seat a figure. The set also comes with a redecoed [[VAMP]] representing [[Hound (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Hound]], a new [[Snake-Eyes#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness#G.I. Joe and the Transformers 2|Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Baroness|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Bludgeon (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Bludgeon]] figure, and a [[Blaster (G1)/toys#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)#G.I. Joe and the Transformers|Eject]].

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/13/autobotjetfire/ More information on Autobot Jetfire at YoJoe.com]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
*The XP-14F Skystriker should not be confused with [http://www.yojoe.com/action/88/skystriker.shtml the Tiger Force pilot of the same name].
*[[Frank Todaro]] voiced [[Cobra Commander]] for a video about the [[Hasbro Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]] Skystriker in [[2021]].

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/83/skystriker/ XP-14F Skystriker @ YoJoe.com]

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A.W.E. Striker

2026-05-03T17:18:49Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{factions|gijoe}}
:''A.W.E. Strikers are vehicles from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:ArtofWar5 AWEStriker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

The '''A.W.E. Striker''' is a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] assault buggy.

==Fiction==
===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[Cover Girl]] utilized an A.W.E. Striker during the combined G.I. Joe-[[Autobot]] assault on [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s headquarters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. After the defending [[Decepticon]] forces were routed, she drove into the heart of the base and took out [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] with the Striker's cannon just before he could finish off a weakened [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}

===Energon Universe===
[[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] drove an A.W.E. Striker when the Joes went to rescue [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] from the [[Dreadnok]]s. {{storylink|G.I. Joe (2024) issue 16|Dreadnok War, Part 4}}

==Toys==
===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Bumblebee-A-W-E-Striker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker with Sgt. Stalker''' ([[2023]])
**''Accessories'': [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)#Collaborative|Sgt. Stalker]], turret, rifle, two antennae
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (original concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=As for the A.W.E. striker, it was based off a sketch I did but handled by a different designer who works on our collabs.|link=https://discord.com/channels/656241088826441729/1054137200436060301/1082807311610945587|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram in correspondence with Onyxstrike|year=2023|month=03|day=07}}</ref>}}

:The eleventh figure released in the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, "A.W.E Striker [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]" is a 9-inch figure that transforms into the A.W.E. Striker vehicle used by the Joes (which in itself resembles a 1982 M1040 Chenowth "Hellfire" Fast Attack Vehicle, aka [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|Beachcomber]]'s altmode), serving as a counterpart to the [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|H.I.S.S Tank Megatron]] released beforehand. He includes a blaster that can be attached to the top of the alt mode as well as over Bumblebee's head. He requires mild assembly out of box, as his roll cage and antennae must be attached to his body to complete his alternate mode. His stock photography depicts his thighs and fists as green, though the final toy has those parts cast in black.

:The set also includes a reproduction of the vintage [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Sgt. Stalker]] figure that can ride in Bumblebee's alternate mode or operate the aforementioned blaster in Bumblebee's robot mode. This figure comes packaged on a ''G.I. Joe Retro Collection'' style card included in the set.

{{--}}

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/85/awestriker/ A.W.E. Striker at Yojoe.com]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Awe Striker}}
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A.W.E. Striker

2026-05-03T17:17:23Z

Daniel Adkins:

:''A.W.E. Strikers are vehicles from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:ArtofWar5 AWEStriker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

The '''A.W.E. Striker''' is a [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] assault buggy.

==Fiction==
===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[Cover Girl]] utilized an A.W.E. Striker during the combined G.I. Joe-[[Autobot]] assault on [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s headquarters on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. After the defending [[Decepticon]] forces were routed, she drove into the heart of the base and took out [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] with the Striker's cannon just before he could finish off a weakened [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}

===Energon Universe===
[[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] drove an A.W.E. Striker when the Joes went to rescue [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] from the [[Dreadnok]]s. {{storylink|G.I. Joe (2024) issue 16|Dreadnok War, Part 4}}

==Toys==
===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Bumblebee-A-W-E-Striker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker with Sgt. Stalker''' ([[2023]])
**''Accessories'': [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)#Collaborative|Sgt. Stalker]], turret, rifle, two antennae
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (original concept)<ref>{{citesocial|quote=As for the A.W.E. striker, it was based off a sketch I did but handled by a different designer who works on our collabs.|link=https://discord.com/channels/656241088826441729/1054137200436060301/1082807311610945587|name=Evan Brooks|site=Instagram in correspondence with Onyxstrike|year=2023|month=03|day=07}}</ref>}}

:The eleventh figure released in the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, "A.W.E Striker [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]" is a 9-inch figure that transforms into the A.W.E. Striker vehicle used by the Joes (which in itself resembles a 1982 M1040 Chenowth "Hellfire" Fast Attack Vehicle, aka [[Beachcomber (G1)#Toys|Beachcomber]]'s altmode), serving as a counterpart to the [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Collaborative|H.I.S.S Tank Megatron]] released beforehand. He includes a blaster that can be attached to the top of the alt mode as well as over Bumblebee's head. He requires mild assembly out of box, as his roll cage and antennae must be attached to his body to complete his alternate mode. His stock photography depicts his thighs and fists as green, though the final toy has those parts cast in black.

:The set also includes a reproduction of the vintage [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Sgt. Stalker]] figure that can ride in Bumblebee's alternate mode or operate the aforementioned blaster in Bumblebee's robot mode. This figure comes packaged on a ''G.I. Joe Retro Collection'' style card included in the set.

{{--}}

==External links==
*[http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/85/awestriker/ A.W.E. Striker at Yojoe.com]

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2026-05-03T17:17:18Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "Category:Energon Universe technology Category:Vehicles"

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Category:Energon Universe starships

2026-05-03T17:15:38Z

Daniel Adkins:

Starships in the [[Energon Universe]].

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G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19

2026-05-02T23:02:35Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' #19
|prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18
|next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20
|seriesissue2=Trakker's story
|prev2=G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story
|image=G.I. Joe 2024 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[February 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= February 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Duke must come to grips with the shocking secrets Clutch has been hiding from him. Elsewhere, Matt Trakker learns he may have a chance to go home... if he can live long enough.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Zartan]] contemplates the nature of [[Energon]], and how it is more than just a power source or a weapon; it is creation itself. While his own supply is beginning to run low, he can now use the information he’s gathered from both [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] to track the Energon deposits that remain across [[Earth|the globe]].

Back in the [[Chihuahuan Desert]], in the aftermath of their conflict with [[Cobra Commander]] and the [[Dreadnok]]s, Duke aims two blasters at [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], demanding the [[Autobot]] talk. [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] tries to talk him down, preferring they deal with this unexpected surprise back at base. [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] and [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] join in, but the revelation that Risk also knew about the robot just serves to agitate Duke more. When Hound tries to explain, Duke fires at him, leading Clutch to tackle him. Clutch emphatically defends Hound, saying that he’s a Joe like the rest of them, an idea Duke rebuffs. However, he does reluctantly concede that Hound is the best source for answers about the [[Transformer|robots]], and so places him under arrest. He orders the Joes back to the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit]].

Meanwhile, in the weeks since Clutch first brought Hound to him, [[Matt Trakker]] has continued to stay off the grid, constantly traveling all over the world, never staying in one place too long. He currently resides in a small mobile lab in an undisclosed woods. As he works one day, he receives an encoded message saying “NEW INFORMATION ON [[Miles Mayhem|MAYHEM]]” and asking him to meet. Reluctantly, Matt decides to take the invitation.

At the Pit, the Joes look forward to a bit of R&R after their desert battle. Stalker looks back on their repeated losses recently and suggests that the Joes need to upgrade both their gear and their ranks, as they are always outnumbered by Cobra's forces. However, "Colonel Hawk" insists they have to keep their team small in order to ensure trust. He then tells them that he has their next mission, much to the chagrin of Risk. He informs them that he’s splitting the Joes into smaller teams, each venturing into different Energon-rich locations in an effort to cut Cobra off from retrieving it themselves: Risk, Stalker, and Baroness will be sent to [[Badhikistan]], while [[Cover Girl]] will connect with [[Snow Job|Harlan "Snow Job" Moore]], who has recently lost eyes on [[Scarlett|an undercover agent]] he was in contact with. "Hawk" then notices that Duke and Clutch aren’t with the rest of the team; they're in another level of the Pit, having placed Hound in temporary confinement. Hound tells Duke about the war between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s and informs him that the robot who killed [[Frosting]] was a Decepticon named [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Reluctantly, Duke decides to believe Hound, but wants more. If Hound is a soldier, he must have a commanding officer that he can take Duke to. Hound tells Duke that he’s been trying to contact the Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but has been unsuccessful with his transponder still broken. Duke asks how they can fix it, but Clutch says the [[Matt Trakker|only person]] who could do so isn't going to be easy to find unless he wants to be found.

Elsewhere, Matt Trakker meets with [[Agent Walker]] at a busy motor speedway. Walker tells him that due to recent events, the [[United States of America|U.S. government]] is now aware that Miles Mayhem stole his tech and tried to pass it off as his own, but that Mayhem is now in the wind with his own agenda. Matt is incredulous, having been forced to go on the run because of Mayhem's actions and not believing he can trust the government again. Walker tells him that the world is changing and that he might have an opportunity to go home. However, their conversation is interrupted by an explosion and a lifted 4x4 driven by [[Scrap-Iron]] blasting its way into the race. Scrap-Iron incinerates Agent Walker before cornering Matt, telling his old buddy that he’s here to collect the bounty on his head.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (3)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] (6)
* [[Baroness]] (7)
* [[Cover Girl]] (8)
* [[Snow Job]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (12)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (1)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (2)
* [[Matt Trakker]] (9)
* [[Agent Walker]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"He’s not just some robot... He’s shown me time and time again that he’s one of us... he’s a soldier. More than that... Hound is a G.I. Joe!" 
"No robot will ever be a Joe. Not as long as I’m breathing."
:—'''Clutch''' and '''Duke''' regarding Hound

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Zartan's disguise as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] and his plans for Energon were revealed at the end of [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]].
* Matt Trakker hasn’t been seen since the events of the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'', which apparently took place "weeks ago" before the events of this issue.
* Matt learns about recent events concerning [[Miles Mayhem]], which readers of ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' witnessed across issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]] to [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]] of that series. Agent Walker likely works for [[Shadow Watch]], as at the end of ''Transformers'' #28, [[General Flagg]] orders his men to find Trakker.
* Hawk tells Cover Girl she will be linking up with Snow Job to locate an undercover agent, referencing the events of the ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'' series, where [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] infiltrated the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan. The events of Scarlett have largely gone unmentioned until this issue, setting up the return of those characters for [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21|issue #21]]. At the time, it was unclear if Scarlett’s mission fell under the purview of G.I. Joe, or just the United States military in general, but this seems to confirm that it is.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* Badhikistan is a fictional country from the [[Devil's Due Press]] ''G.I. Joe'' comics, where Cobra relocated to their new Monolith Base after abandoning Cobra Island.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* Matt Trakker is shown taking down a photo of a young boy while packing up his things. This is likely Scott Trakker, Matt's son from the original ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' cartoon and comic.
* Reiterated in this issue is that Mayhem stole Trakker's designs, which was the inciting incident for [[M.A.S.K.]] in the comics.
* Though not exactly the same, the lifted orange truck that Scrap-Iron drives at the end resembles the M.A.S.K. vehicle [http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/firecracker.html Firecracker].
* Likely mere coincidence, but Scrap-Iron being a scarred individual who has a history with Matt Trakker and works for Miles Mayhem is similar to the role [[Bruno Sheppard]] played in the [[IDW Publishing]] [[Hasbro Universe]] [[M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|''M.A.S.K.'' series]].

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hound
** '''One Trakk Mind:''' Recap of the history of Matt Trakker in the Energon Universe
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Andrea Milana who in the Energon Universe they’d disguise themselves as. Milana answers [[Beachhead|Beach Head]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Clutch gets between Duke and Hound, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]] & [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]].
* '''Cover C:''' Chameleon, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Duke and Starscream, by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and Hound, by [[Trevor Hairsine]], [[Andy Lanning]] & Romulo Fajardo Jr..
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Matt Trakker in [[Thunderhawk]], by [[Simon Parr]].
* '''Cover G:''' Die-cut Hound face, by [[John Amor]] & [[Andres Juarez]].

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|#30]], and ''G.I. Joe'' #20.

===Reprints===

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G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20

2026-05-02T22:58:43Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' #20
|prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19
|next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21
|seriesissue2=Optimus' story
|prev2=Transformers (2023) issue 30
|next2=Transformers (2023) issue 32
|seriesissue3=Trakker's story
|next3=M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story
|image=G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[March 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= March 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Upon learning that his quest for revenge is all for naught, a brighter future dawns for Duke as he gains two new allies with their own wars to fight.'''

==Synopsis==
With [[Scrap-Iron]] cornering him, [[Matt Trakker]] activates a device on his wrist, remotely activating [[Thunderhawk|a 1980s Camaro]], leading Scrap-Iron out of the racetrack and into the city streets. Scrap-Iron fires missiles at Matt from his truck, but Matt activates a device in his car that redirects the missiles back at his opponent. However, Matt then sees a group of children playing in the street in front of him, forcing him to slam on the brakes and allowing Scrap-Iron to catch up. Fortunately, Matt is saved by the arrival of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]], t-boning Scrap-Iron's truck with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Scrap-Iron boasts that he'll take them all on, but when Hound transforms, he quickly changes his tune and drives off, saying [[Miles Mayhem|Mayhem]] doesn't pay him enough for this. Clutch asks if they should go after him, but Duke is concerned that if they do, they won't be able to find Trakker again. Matt angrily reminds Clutch that he didn't want to be found, but he agrees to help fix Hound's transponder as thanks for the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] saving his life. Duke offers Trakker a place in G.I. Joe, but Trakker declines, deciding it's time for him to stop running and confront Miles Mayhem head on.

With his transponder repaired, Hound is able to contact [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who agrees to meet Duke at a neutral location. However, when the Joes arrive, they discover that Optimus is [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] no longer, much to Hound's shock. Optimus informs Hound about the [[Matrix of Leadership]] choosing [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to lead the war back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] while he remains behind on Earth to defend it from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. Duke then interrupts to inquire about [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], only for Optimus to inform him that Starscream is dead.

[[File:GIJoe-Optimus-not-Prime.jpeg|thumb|left|Destined for an [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#SSDevastation|SS Devastation Optimus]] retool.]]
This revelation, and the realization that his quest for revenge can never actually be resolved, shatters Duke's composure, and he stumbles off to be alone. Clutch goes to talk to him, but Optimus volunteers instead. Duke tells Optimus about his obsession with killing the [[Transformer]]s, and while Optimus initially thinks he is sharing his fear about losing himself in war, Duke clarifies that he wants Optimus to know just how ready he is to take down the Cybertronians — regardless of faction — should it come to it. Optimus understands, and warns him that he would do the same for his team. The two ultimately come to an alliance, with Duke informing Optimus about the threat of [[Cobra]] and [[Cobra Commander]]'s own obsession with the Transformers. Hound asks Optimus what his orders are, but Optimus tells him that he is no longer his superior officer, so the choice is his: rejoin the [[Autobot]]s or remain with G.I. Joe. Hound chooses the latter, and Optimus leaves him a portion of [[Energon]]. As Optimus and the Joes [[roll out]], Clutch receives a message from "[[Zartan|Hawk]]", angry that the two took off without telling him. When Clutch asks if they're going to tell their C.O. about their new friend, Duke decides they should just keep this meeting to themselves.

In [[Japan]], [[Cover Girl]] meets with [[Snow Job]] to discuss the ongoing mission of [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] to infiltrate the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan, including their encounter with Cobra when the ruthless terrorist organization tried to steal the Energon-powered [[Sword of Life]]. Snow Job has tried to contact Scarlett to tell her to come home, but she's ignored his messages. With Hawk suspecting the sword's true nature, he's sent Cover Girl with new orders: Scarlett is to return within 24 hours, or she will be branded a traitor and enemy of the state!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks or imaginary scenes. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (3)
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (9)
* [[Cover Girl]] (16)
* [[Snow Job]] (17)
* ''[[Scarlett]]'' (20)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (2)

|h3=[[Arashikage]]|c3=
* ''[[Jinx]]'' (18)
* ''[[Storm Shadow]]'' (19)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Matt Trakker]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] (6)
* ''[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'' (7)
* ''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'' (8)
* ''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'' (10)
* ''[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'' (11)
* ''[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'' (12)
* ''A [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (most likely [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]])'' (13)
* ''[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'' (14)
* ''[[General Flagg]]'' (15)
}}

==Quotes==
"If you’re lying... if you betray me or anyone on my team, try to pull some alien b.s. ... I will not hesitate to use everything I have to destroy you." 
"If it were to ever come to that... I would fear for your safety."
:—'''Duke''' and '''Optimus''' come to an understanding.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Duke recalls when Scrap-Iron shot him down above the [[M.A.R.S.]] facility in [[Colorado]] back in ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' [[Duke issue 4|#4]].
* Matt confirms he did indeed work for [[Shadow Watch]], properly introduced in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], which is where he first became familiar with Cybertronian technology.
* This issue takes place after the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|''Transformers'' #30]] wherein Optimus Prime relinquished the Matrix to Elita-1. We see a flashback to the scene in question as Optimus tells Hound about it.
** However, in a notable error, Optimus' Autobot [[insignia]] isn’t scratched off as it should be, as Elita Prime commanded that any Autobot that stayed with Optimus would no longer be Autobots.
* Starscream died during the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|''Transformers'' #24]], sacrificing his life in a final act of independence from Megatron. We see a flashback to his body falling from the top of the [[Chicago]] skyscraper when Optimus tells Duke he died.
* Duke tells Optimus about his suspicions that Cobra Commander experimented on one of the Cybertronians, and Optimus notes that it was not one of the Autobots. Of course, readers already know all about the snake's time in with Megatron in [[Cobra-La]], as seen in the [[Cobra Commander (comic)|''Cobra Commander'' miniseries]].
* Optimus gives Hound some of the Energon he received from General Flagg back in Transformers #25.
* It’s a good thing Duke is choosing to keep his alliance with Optimus secret from Hawk, as unbeknownst to him, "Hawk" is secretly Zartan in disguise (as revealed in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]]). This also accounts for why he’s being so ruthless with regards to Scarlett’s mission status.
* Cover Girl and Snow Job recount the events of the [[Scarlett (comic)|''Scarlett'' miniseries]].

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* The "[[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit’s Garage]]" hat Cover Girl is wearing when she meets Snow Job in Japan is based on the hat included with her ''G.I. Joe Classified Series'' Retro release.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* The wrist device Matt uses to summon Thunderhawk is similar to the communicators used by the M.A.S.K. team in the original cartoon.

===Errors===
* On page 12, panel 3, Optimus' recap of the events of ''Transformers'' #30 is written "The Matrix ''choose'' Elita-1" when it should be "The Matrix '''chose''' Elita-1".

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Scrap-Iron
** '''More Than Meets the G.I.?!:''' The leaders of the Autobots and G.I. Joe have finally met after three years of anticipation!
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks portrait-themed variant cover artist Ben Oliver who his favorite G.I. Joe character to illustrate has been. Oliver enjoyed doing Ripper.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Duke and Optimus Prime, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Clutch, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and [[Mercer]], by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Hound, Duke, and Optimus Prime by [[Jorge Corona]] and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover F:''' Invincible cover featuring Cobra fighting the Lizard League, by Andrea Milana.

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 31|#31]], and ''G.I. Joe'' #21.
* ''Invincible VS''
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]: Sssilent Missions''
* ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Compendiums
* ''Corpse Knight''

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story

2026-05-02T22:58:33Z

Daniel Adkins:

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'''Clutch makes a new friend, and reconnects with an old one.'''

==Synopsis==
''As the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crashes to [[Earth]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] is thrown from the ship, crashing to the planet and laying dormant for centuries until he is awoken by a signal from [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. The [[Autobot]] scout wanders the planet looking for [[Transformer|his people]] until he comes across a battle at a [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|secret military base]]. Taking the form of a jeep, he hides and waits, gathering information until one day, when [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|a human]] returns to the base... with [[Energon]] in hand!''

Hound throws Clutch from the seat of his vehicle mode and transforms, demanding to know how the human has Energon. Clutch, terrified, grabs his pistol and immediately opens fire. Hound, annoyed, fires back. Clutch crawls to his bag and fishes out the souvenir he took from [[Cobra]]: an Energon grenade! He tosses it at Hound, critically injuring him, but the momentary pause allows him to get in a few words to talk Clutch down. Realizing his mistake, Clutch decides to help repair the Autobot. Knowing he can’t take him back to the Pit, he decides to take him to an old friend: [[Matt Trakker]].

Clutch finds Trakker at a garage in the middle of nowhere, working on some kind of [[mask]]. Trakker isn’t happy to see Clutch, but when Clutch shows him the reason he sought him out, he simply responds “finally.” As Matt repairs Hound, Clutch catches him up on his recent adventures with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. Matt is surprised that Clutch has joined the service, and when he offers to put in a word for him, Matt declines, preferring to work alone. Clutch asks how Matt knows how to work on Cybertronian tech, to which Matt coldly replies that if he told him, he’d have to kill him.

As he nears completion of the repairs, Hound suddenly detects an incoming enemy. [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] then bursts into Trakker’s garage. Matt fires on the [[Decepticon]], but Clutch tells him that bullets won’t work. Ravage pounces on Clutch, trying to get the Energon in his bag, only for Hound to pull him off the human. After a couple of blasts from Hound’s blaster, Ravage scuttles away. As the sun rises, Clutch and Hound decide to head back to the Pit, and Matt prepares to leave his now ruined garage. Before they part, Matt tells Clutch not to tell anyone he saw him. As Clutch and Hound drive off together, Clutch begins to bring Hound up to speed about Cobra.

Meanwhile, in the Florida Everglades, a Cobra Trooper crawls from the wreckage of a [[Stinger (G.I. Joe)|Stinger]]. The Trooper tells his attacker that they were just moving the leftover Energon in the swamps. The attacker asks if they work for [[Destro]], but the Trooper tells them that [[Cobra Commander]] has taken over Destro’s operations. [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] is happy to hear that. The Commander took everything from the [[Dreadnok]]s. Now they’re going to war against Cobra!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in photographs. 
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* ''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'' (1)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (3)

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* ''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'' (2)
* ''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'' (6)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (8)

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* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)

|h4=Others|c4=
* ''[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'' (4)
* [[Matt Trakker]] (7)
* [[Cobra]] Trooper (9)
* [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] (10)
}}

==Quotes==
"Hey, how do you know how to work on this tech anyway?" 
"If I told you, I’d have to kill you."
:—'''Clutch''' and '''Matt Trakker'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The opening page flashes back to several key moments from earlier Energon Universe stories:
** The ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crashing and the battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron was first seen in the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers portion'']] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''. This makes Hound the third known Transformer to be thrown from the ''Ark'' during its crash, alongside Megatron and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]].
** Jetfire reviving the Autobots and Decepticons in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]].
** Hound is seen watching the battle between the soon-to-be Joes and [[Major Bludd]]’s [[Blood Hound]]s from ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' [[Duke issue 4|#4]].
* When Clutch mentions the Transformers killing people, we flash back to Starscream’s murder of [[Frosting]] from [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|''Transformers'' #2]].
* Clutch uses the Energon grenade we saw in his bag at the end of [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|''G.I. Joe'' #6]].
* Ravage has been out of commission for most of the Energon Universe since getting blasted by Optimus Prime in the first issue of ''Transformers''. When last readers saw him, he was revived by Megatron in [[Transformers (2023) issue 18|''Transformers'' #18]]. Since then, he’s been fully repaired and is back to his usual predatory ways.
* Interestingly, Matt doesn't seem particularly ''surprised'' to see a giant robot (something Clutch takes notice of), even responding with a "Finally" like he was expecting something like this to happen. He also seems to have some familiarity with Cybertronian tech. Curious...
* We last saw Buzzer and the rest of the [[Dreadnok]]s back in ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' [[Cobra Commander issue 4|#4]], wherein the Commander (and [[Nemesis Enforcer]]) utterly decimated them. In a subtle bit of continuity, Nemesis Enforcer was seen crushing Buzzer's right wrist/forearm, leading to him having replaced his hand with his trademark chainsaw by the time of this story.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Hound’s admiration of Earth’s beauty is a character trait that goes back to his original [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] toy bio by [[Bob Budiansky]].
* Hound facing off against Ravage echoes their adversarial interactions from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]”.

===''G.I. Joe'' (and other Hasbro franchise) references===
* In a surprise reveal, this story features the Energon Universe debut of [[Matt Trakker]] from ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]''! The leader of the titular [[M.A.S.K.|Mobile Armored Strike Kommand]] has crossed over with ''G.I. Joe'' before, notably being introduced in the ''G.I. Joe: 25th Anniversary'' toyline under the title “Specialist Trakker”, and later starring in the [[IDW Publishing]] ''[[M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand]]'' series as part of IDW’s [[Hasbro Universe]]. Notably, while the outfit Trakker wears is based more on his classic appearance, he is depicted as an African-American man like the IDW version.
** The 1:50 incentive cover for the special, which features Trakker as designed by regular ''G.I. Joe'' series artist [[Tom Reilly]], lists his specialties as "advanced technology" and "vehicle design", taken directly from the filecard for Specialist Trakker.

===Errors===
* On page 13, panel 2, a period is missing from Clutch's second line of dialogue.

===Reprints===
* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 2: Bludd's Revenge''''' ([[November 19]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329900 / ISBN 978-1534329904 
** Collects issues #7–12 and the ''G.I. Joe'' story from the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

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[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)

2026-05-02T22:49:15Z

Daniel Adkins:

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[[File:TF2023no28 Bladejet.jpg|thumb|right|450px]]

The '''Switchblade''' (aka '''Bladejet''') is [[Miles Mayhem]]'s vehicle of choice, a high-tech helicopter that can shift into a fast-moving attack jet.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
After the other members of [[M.A.S.K.]] engaged the [[Autobot]]s [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Aileron]] in battle, [[Miles Mayhem]] arrived, flying the Switchblade in helicopter mode. Noting that Kup was worth more alive, Mayhem used the Switchblade's weapons to incapacitate the elder Autobot. He then switched to jet mode to chase after Aileron. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty}}

[[File:Revolution2 Switchblade.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
When [[Ian Noble|Action Man]] helped Kup break out of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] headquarters on [[Governor's Island]], Mayhem piloted the Switchblade to try to stop the escape. Mayhem fired the Switchblade's guns on Kup before ordering [[Matt Trakker]] to attack with the [[Thunderhawk]]. However, [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] then ordered a firing sequence from [[China|Chinese]] laser satellites, during which Kup and Action Man. Mayhem then landed the Switchblade to demand an explanation from Mainframe. {{storylink|The Modern World}}

Mayhem later flew Switchblade in an assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] by the combined forces of M.A.S.K. and the [[Dire Wraith]]s. When Mayhem gloated about his plans to control [[Earth]] after destroying the [[Transformer]]s, his Wraith allies turned on him and attacked the Switchblade, forcing it to the ground. Thanks to the Cybertronian technology implemented in its design, and his machinations with [[Baron Karza]], Mayhem was able to use the Switchblade to remotely activate [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]'s [[Space bridge|spacebridge]], allowing Karza to arrive from [[Microspace]]. {{storylink|The New Colossus}} When Karza turned on Mayhem and [[Enerchange]]d with the Wraiths to assume a new, giant form, Mayhem piloted Switchblade in a last-ditch effort to defeat the Microspace despot, destroying the vehicle and seemingly sacrificing his life in the process. {{storylink|Valley Forge}}

In truth, Mayhem survived and built a new Switchblade that he used in an attack on [[Matt Trakker]]'s M.A.S.K. team in [[Barbados]]. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 1|M.A.S.K. #1}} He later engaged Trakker's [[Thunderhawk]] in the air. Matt was able to significantly damage Switchblade and Mayhem was forced to retreat. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 2|M.A.S.K. #2}}

Cornered by M.A.S.K. in [[Toronto]], Mayhem summoned his vehicle with a remote control in his belt. The Switchblade fired at M.A.S.K., allowing V.E.N.O.M. to slip away. Trakker and Mayhem engaged each other once more, with Switchblade towing a crate of prototype [[Mask]]s during the fight, forcing it to remain tin its helicopter mode. Mayhem used his Mask to sever Thunderhawk's wings, but Matt ejected and used his Spectrum Mask's anti-gravity abilities to land on the crate and sever its cords. Matt then unleashed a blast of energy on the Switchblade, destroying it; Mayhem ejected from it at the last minute. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 5|M.A.S.K. #5}}

Mayhem flew a new Switchblade to [[Alice Springs]], [[Australia]] in order to meet with [[Destro]] and exchange [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s head. Before the exchange could happen, the meeting was interrupted by Matt Trakker and [[Scarlett]] in the Thunderhawk. While the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] leader engaged [[Cliff Dagger]], Mayhem retreated to the Switchblade. He tried attacking Joe sniper [[Sci-Fi]], only to be stopped by Trakker, and the two began dogfighting. During the battle, Trakker lured Mayhem into a trap, with Scarlett using Dagger and his Torch Mask to light the Switchblade on fire and forcing it down. {{storylink|The Deathstone}}

{{stub}}
{{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 9|M.A.S.K. #9}} {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 10|M.A.S.K. #10}} {{storylink|The Origins of Evil, Part Three: A Little Bit of Mayhem|A Little Bit of Mayhem}}

===Energon Universe===
Upon being arrested by [[General Flagg]], Miles Mayhem summoned the Bladejet to him to make his escape. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 28|Transformers #28}}

==Notes==
* Whether due to [[trademark]] issues or because of the bad look of marketing a toy called "Switchblade", when [[The Loyal Subjects]] did their ''M.A.S.K.'' reproduction line, the Switchblade was renamed simply "High Tech Helicopter".<ref>https://theloyalsubjects.com/products/m-a-s-k-high-tech-helicopter</ref> This followed into the Energon Universe comics with the vehicle being renamed to "Bladejet."

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/switchblade.html Information page by Albert Penello about the Switchblade toy]

[[Category:M.A.S.K. vehicles]]

Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)

2026-05-02T22:48:59Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{factions|mask|venom}}
{{disambig3|Switchblade}}

[[File:TF2023no28 Bladejet.jpg|thumb|right|500px]]

The '''Switchblade''' (aka '''Bladejet''') is [[Miles Mayhem]]'s vehicle of choice, a high-tech helicopter that can shift into a fast-moving attack jet.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
After the other members of [[M.A.S.K.]] engaged the [[Autobot]]s [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Aileron]] in battle, [[Miles Mayhem]] arrived, flying the Switchblade in helicopter mode. Noting that Kup was worth more alive, Mayhem used the Switchblade's weapons to incapacitate the elder Autobot. He then switched to jet mode to chase after Aileron. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty}}

[[File:Revolution2 Switchblade.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
When [[Ian Noble|Action Man]] helped Kup break out of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] headquarters on [[Governor's Island]], Mayhem piloted the Switchblade to try to stop the escape. Mayhem fired the Switchblade's guns on Kup before ordering [[Matt Trakker]] to attack with the [[Thunderhawk]]. However, [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] then ordered a firing sequence from [[China|Chinese]] laser satellites, during which Kup and Action Man. Mayhem then landed the Switchblade to demand an explanation from Mainframe. {{storylink|The Modern World}}

Mayhem later flew Switchblade in an assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] by the combined forces of M.A.S.K. and the [[Dire Wraith]]s. When Mayhem gloated about his plans to control [[Earth]] after destroying the [[Transformer]]s, his Wraith allies turned on him and attacked the Switchblade, forcing it to the ground. Thanks to the Cybertronian technology implemented in its design, and his machinations with [[Baron Karza]], Mayhem was able to use the Switchblade to remotely activate [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]'s [[Space bridge|spacebridge]], allowing Karza to arrive from [[Microspace]]. {{storylink|The New Colossus}} When Karza turned on Mayhem and [[Enerchange]]d with the Wraiths to assume a new, giant form, Mayhem piloted Switchblade in a last-ditch effort to defeat the Microspace despot, destroying the vehicle and seemingly sacrificing his life in the process. {{storylink|Valley Forge}}

In truth, Mayhem survived and built a new Switchblade that he used in an attack on [[Matt Trakker]]'s M.A.S.K. team in [[Barbados]]. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 1|M.A.S.K. #1}} He later engaged Trakker's [[Thunderhawk]] in the air. Matt was able to significantly damage Switchblade and Mayhem was forced to retreat. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 2|M.A.S.K. #2}}

Cornered by M.A.S.K. in [[Toronto]], Mayhem summoned his vehicle with a remote control in his belt. The Switchblade fired at M.A.S.K., allowing V.E.N.O.M. to slip away. Trakker and Mayhem engaged each other once more, with Switchblade towing a crate of prototype [[Mask]]s during the fight, forcing it to remain tin its helicopter mode. Mayhem used his Mask to sever Thunderhawk's wings, but Matt ejected and used his Spectrum Mask's anti-gravity abilities to land on the crate and sever its cords. Matt then unleashed a blast of energy on the Switchblade, destroying it; Mayhem ejected from it at the last minute. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 5|M.A.S.K. #5}}

Mayhem flew a new Switchblade to [[Alice Springs]], [[Australia]] in order to meet with [[Destro]] and exchange [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s head. Before the exchange could happen, the meeting was interrupted by Matt Trakker and [[Scarlett]] in the Thunderhawk. While the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] leader engaged [[Cliff Dagger]], Mayhem retreated to the Switchblade. He tried attacking Joe sniper [[Sci-Fi]], only to be stopped by Trakker, and the two began dogfighting. During the battle, Trakker lured Mayhem into a trap, with Scarlett using Dagger and his Torch Mask to light the Switchblade on fire and forcing it down. {{storylink|The Deathstone}}

{{stub}}
{{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 9|M.A.S.K. #9}} {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 10|M.A.S.K. #10}} {{storylink|The Origins of Evil, Part Three: A Little Bit of Mayhem|A Little Bit of Mayhem}}

===Energon Universe===
Upon being arrested by [[General Flagg]], Miles Mayhem summoned the Bladejet to him to make his escape. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 28|Transformers #28}}

==Notes==
* Whether due to [[trademark]] issues or because of the bad look of marketing a toy called "Switchblade", when [[The Loyal Subjects]] did their ''M.A.S.K.'' reproduction line, the Switchblade was renamed simply "High Tech Helicopter".<ref>https://theloyalsubjects.com/products/m-a-s-k-high-tech-helicopter</ref> This followed into the Energon Universe comics with the vehicle being renamed to "Bladejet."

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/switchblade.html Information page by Albert Penello about the Switchblade toy]

[[Category:M.A.S.K. vehicles]]

File:TF2023no28 Bladejet.jpg

2026-05-02T22:46:06Z

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Energon Universe 2026 Special

2026-05-02T22:19:18Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Notes */

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'''The Energon Universe is growing and changing...'''

==Contents==
This year’s special contains four stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A sixteen-page [[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''M.A.S.K.'' story]] serving as a prologue to the ongoing series, by [[Dan Watters]] and [[Simon Parr|Pye Parr]] (''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'')
* A four-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] featuring a mysterious new character, by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Proximus]] and [[Ulum]] meeting [[Akronus]], by Robert Kirkman and [[Conor Hughes]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* A six-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Zartan]] and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Tom Reilly]] (''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'')

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* As with previous years, the special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a not-free version released two Wednesdays later.

===Covers (6)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' A wrap-around cover featuring [[Matt Trakker]] in [[Thunderhawk]] and [[Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)|Bladejet]] being piloted by Miles Mayhem, by Pye Parr.
* '''Cover A:''' Identical to the Free Comic Book Day cover, but without the FCBD logo.
* '''Cover B:''' [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] looks in the mirror and [[Zartan]] looks back, by [[Howard Porter]].
* '''Cover C:''' Mysterious sword-wielding woman, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' [[Akronus]] in [[Junkion (species|Junkion]] armor, by [[Conor Hughes]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' [[Gloria Baker]] stands in front of her [[Shark]], by [[Cedric Poulat]].

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==External links==

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

Void Rivals Energon Universe 2026 Special story

2026-05-02T19:08:14Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "{{Comicstory |seriesissue=''Energon Universe 2026 Special'' |prev=Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story |next=G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story |seri..."

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'''Proximus and Ultum make a new ally on their journey across the stars.'''

==Synopsis==
Deep in space, [[Proximus]] and [[Ultum]] fly a [[Zertonian]] fighter. However, it has sustained critical damage, forcing them to land on an [[Junkion (planet)|odd planetoid]].

Well... ''crash'' land, that is.

As their ship explodes in a fiery display, Proximus shields Ultum with his cybernetics, impressing his young companion. Though they've lost their [[Energon]] reserves in the crash, Ultum points out that they could probably use some of the junk from the scrapyard they've landed in to repair their ship. However, they are then confronted by [[Akronus]], wearing armor made from junk. He warns them not to go any further and asks what has brought them to the planet Junkion. Proximus assures him that they mean no harm, and reveals that he and Ultum are currently traveling to a place called [[Cobra-La]] on a planet called [[Earth]] in pursuit of [[Solila|his sister]]. Akronus is surprised to hear his home mentioned and unmasks himself. Realizing their journeys are the same, the two decide to work together.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in photographs. 
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|h2=[[Cobra-La]]|c2=
* [[Akronus]] (3)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Proximus]] (1)
* [[Ultum]] (2)
}}

==Quotes==
"The [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s are a hospitable people. They will help you. I was taken in by them in a time of great need. I was only making sure you weren't a danger."
:—'''Akronus'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This story takes place after the conclusion of the Quintesson War storyline from [[Void Rivals issue 30|issue #30]], though it was released almost a month beforehand. Proximus' dialogue teases the upcoming events of [[Void Rivals issue 32|issue #32]].
* Akronus' second skin armor was killed in the fight between the [[Royal Guard]]s and [[Skuxxoid]] in [[Void Rivals issue 16|issue #16]]. He was believed dead and left behind by the rest of his team, and has been living with the Junkions since [[Void Rivals issue 19|issue #19]].
* Proximus realized that Solila was his sister [[Void Rivals issue 27|issue #27]].

[[Category:Void Rivals issues]]

Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story

2026-05-02T18:45:03Z

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'''When the Ark crashed, the Autobots were scattered to all corners of the globe, waiting to be reawoken.'''

==Synopsis==
Deep in a remote jungle, a woman with armor and a red sword sits at a river to drink. A snake sneaks up on her and prepares to attack. Before it can sink its fangs into her, she grabs the serpent and cleanly decapitates it with her sword. As the sun sets, she cooks the snake over a fire. She then scales a mountain in order to reach her shelter... the chest of [[Ironhide (G1)|a giant red]] [[Autobot]]!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in photographs. 
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* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]? (2)

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* Mysterious woman (1)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Assuming that the Autobot seen at the end was truly Ironhide, the [[scale]] of him to the woman sitting in his chest is... off. Previous depictions of the [[Transformer]]s in the Energon Universe have kept them roughly at scale with humans based on their vehicle mode. Ironhide (typically) turns into a van, which would not allow this woman to have a full room inside his chest. Unless this apparently-human-looking woman is actually some other, [[Micronaut|unusually small creature]].
* Is the snake a visual representation of [[Cobra]]? Or [[Cobra-La]]? Who knows!

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Energon Universe 2026 Special

2026-05-02T11:35:03Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Notes */

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'''The Energon Universe is growing and changing...'''

==Contents==
This year’s special contains four stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A sixteen-page [[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''M.A.S.K.'' story]] serving as a prologue to the ongoing series, by [[Dan Watters]] and [[Simon Parr|Pye Parr]] (''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'')
* A four-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] featuring a mysterious new character, by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Proximus]] and [[Ulum]] meeting [[Akronus]], by Robert Kirkman and [[Conor Hughes]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* A six-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Zartan]] and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Tom Reilly]] (''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'')

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* As with previous years, the special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a not-free version released two Wednesdays later.

===Covers (6)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' A wrap-around cover featuring [[Matt Trakker]] in [[Thunderhawk]] and [[Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)|Jetblade]] being piloted by Miles Mayhem, by Pye Parr.
* '''Cover A:''' Identical to the Free Comic Book Day cover, but without the FCBD logo.
* '''Cover B:''' [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] looks in the mirror and [[Zartan]] looks back, by [[Howard Porter]].
* '''Cover C:''' Mysterious sword-wielding woman, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' [[Akronus]] in [[Junkion (species|Junkion]] armor, by [[Conor Hughes]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' [[Gloria Baker]] stands in front of her [[Shark]], by [[Cedric Poulat]].

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==External links==

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

Energon Universe 2026 Special

2026-05-02T11:32:45Z

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|coverdate=May 2026
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
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'''The Energon Universe is growing and changing...'''

==Contents==
This year’s special contains four stories, each one representing the series that make up the [[Energon Universe]] up to this point:
* A sixteen-page [[M.A.S.K. Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''M.A.S.K.'' story]] serving as a prologue to the ongoing series, by [[Dan Watters]] and [[Simon Parr|Pye Parr]] (''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'')
* A four-page [[Transformers Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] featuring a mysterious new character, by [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Jason Howard]] (''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'')
* A six-page [[Void Rivals Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''Void Rivals'' story]] about [[Proximus]] and [[Ulum]] meeting [[Akronus]], by Robert Kirkman and [[Conor Hughes]] (''[[Void Rivals]]'')
* A six-page [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2026 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] focusing on [[Zartan]] and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]], by [[Joshua Williamson]] and [[Tom Reilly]] (''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'')

See individual articles for details.

==Notes==
* As with last year, the special was first released as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]], with a not-free version released two Wednesdays later.

===Covers (6)===
* '''Free Comic Book Day cover:''' A wrap-around cover featuring [[Matt Trakker]] in [[Thunderhawk]] and [[Switchblade (M.A.S.K.)|Jetblade]] being piloted by Miles Mayhem, by Pye Parr.
* '''Cover A:''' Identical to the Free Comic Book Day cover, but without the FCBD logo.
* '''Cover B:''' [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] looks in the mirror and [[Zartan]] looks back, by [[Howard Porter]].
* '''Cover C:''' Mysterious sword-wielding woman, by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' [[Akronus]] in [[Junkion (species|Junkion]] armor, by [[Conor Hughes]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' [[Gloria Baker]] stands in front of her [[Shark]], by [[Cedric Poulat]].

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==External links==

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound issues]]

M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)

2026-05-02T05:56:15Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "{{Disambig3|Mask}} upright=2 '''''M.A.S.K.''''' is an ongoing comic series from Skybound Entertainment and the fourth ongoing ..."

{{Disambig3|Mask}}

[[File:M.A.S.K. 2026 1 Cover A.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]

'''''M.A.S.K.''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] and the fourth ongoing title of the [[Energon Universe]]. Debuting in June 2026, the groundwork for ''M.A.S.K.'' was laid in the pages of ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' with the introduction of [[Matt Trakker]] and [[Miles Mayhem]], respectively.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''M.A.S.K.'' issues:|prev=Destro (comic)|content=
* [[M.A.S.K. (2026) issue 1|#1]]
* [[M.A.S.K. (2026) issue 2|#2]]
* [[M.A.S.K. (2026) issue 3|#3]]
}}

==Overview==
Having been framed for treason and hunted by a [[Shadow Watch|shadowy government agency]], Matt Trakker recruits a [[M.A.S.K.|network of operatives]] to help him take down the rogue Miles Mayhem and his agents of [[V.E.N.O.M.]]

==Creative team==
''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' scribe [[Dan Watters]] pens the series with art by [[Simon Parr|Simon "Pye" Parr]], who had previously done variant covers for Skybound's ''Transformers'', with coloring by [[Pierluigi Casolino]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

G.I. Joe (2024 comic)

2026-05-02T04:42:54Z

Daniel Adkins:

{{Disambig3|G.I. Joe}}

[[File:G.I. Joe 2024 1 Cover A (Wrap-Around).jpg|thumb|upright=2]]

'''''G.I. Joe''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted in November 2024. The third ongoing title of the [[Energon Universe]], continuing the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] storylines, started by the ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'', ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'', ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'', and ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' mini-series.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''G.I. Joe'' issues:|prev=Destro (comic)|content=
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 1|#1]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 2|#2]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 3|#3]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 4|#4]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 5|#5]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|#6]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 7|#7]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 8|#8]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 9|#9]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 10|#10]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 11|#11]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 12|#12]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 13|#13]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 14|#14]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 15|#15]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 16|#16]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|#17]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18|#18]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19|#19]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20|#20]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21|#21]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 22|#22]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 23|#23]]
* [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 24|#24]]
}}

==Overview==
[[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] leads a [[G.I. Joe (team)|special military force]] to combat [[Cobra Commander]]'s [[energon]]-fueled world domination efforts.

==Creative team==
[[Joshua Williamson]] writes ''G.I. Joe'' and several of the artists return from the earlier mini-series: the first six issues feature the ''Duke'' team of artist [[Tom Reilly]] and colorist [[Jordie Bellaire]], while issues #7–12 are by ''Cobra Commander'' artist [[Andrea Milana]] and ''Scarlett'' colorist [[Lee Loughridge]].

==Collections==
* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 1: The Cobra Strikes!''''' ([[June 4]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328076 / ISBN 978-1534328075
** Collects ''G.I. Joe'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Tom Reilly.
*** '''Gotham City Limit Exclusive:''' by [[Tyler Kirkham]]. Limited to 300 copies.

* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 2: Bludd's Revenge''''' ([[November 19]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329900 / ISBN 978-1534329904
** Collects ''G.I. Joe'' issues #7–12 and the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' story]] from the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 3: Dreadnok War''''' ([[March 25]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534333452 / ISBN 978-1534333451
** Collects ''G.I. Joe'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:G.I. Joe 2024 V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: The Cobra Strikes!''''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
File:G.I. Joe 2024 V1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: The Cobra Strikes!'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
File:G.I. Joe 2024 V1 Gotham City Limit Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: The Cobra Strikes!'' Gotham City Limit Exclusive''' – cover art by Tyler Kirkham
File:G.I. Joe 2024 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Bludd's Revenge''''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
File:G.I. Joe 2024 V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Dreadnok War''''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
</gallery>

==Notes==
* As part of the pre-release marketing for the series, Skybound ran a "Choose Your Side" promotion from July 3 to September 8, 2024. Skybound created a web form for members of its loyalty program to submit a photo of themselves and choose between G.I. Joe or Cobra as their favored faction, with the members' photos slated to appear in comic issues as part of a unique advertisement campaign.<ref>[https://insiders.skybound.com/article/yo-joe-or-cobra-announcing-the-choose-your-side-fan-initiative-for-g-i-joe-1 YO JOE! ... OR COBRA!!! ANNOUNCING THE “CHOOSE YOUR SIDE” FAN INITIATIVE FOR G.I. JOE #1]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

Transformers (2023 comic)

2026-04-19T14:28:34Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Creative team */

{{Disambig3|Transformers}}

[[File:Transformers 2023 1 cvr.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|You don't have to be the greatest Prime ever. You just have to be the greatest you.]]

'''''Transformers''''' is an ongoing comic series from [[Skybound Entertainment]] that debuted on [[October 4]], [[2023]]. It is the first ''Transformers'' title released under Skybound, following previous publisher [[IDW Publishing]]'s loss of the license in [[2022]]. The series is part of the [[Energon Universe]], sharing continuity with Skybound's ''[[Void Rivals]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' comics.

{{chapters|align=center|title=''Transformers'' issues:|content=
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|#2]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 3|#3]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|#4]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|#5]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|#6]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|#7]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|#8]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 10|#10]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|#12]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|#13]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|#14]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 15|#15]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 16|#16]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|#17]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 18|#18]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 19|#19]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 20|#20]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 21|#21]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|#22]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 23|#23]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|#24]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 26|#26]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 27|#27]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 29|#29]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|#30]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 31|#31]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 32|#32]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 33|#33]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 34|#34]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 35|#35]]
* [[Transformers (2023) issue 36|#36]]
}}

==Overview==
While coping with losing his older brother, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], and his girlfriend, [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] discover the derelict ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' spacecraft just as the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s have reactivated. With Decepticon leader [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] mysteriously missing, the Cybertronian [[Great War (G1)|civil war]] resumes on [[Earth]], forcing [[human]]ity to reckon with the alien invaders. With the Decepticons seeking to suck Earth dry of its energy to fuel their conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], and his few remaining troops are forced to utilize what limited resources they have to protect the planet. Meanwhile, tensions among the Decepticons are high; [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] clash for leadership and slowly drive the faction to split down the middle.

==Creative team==
''Transformers'' began with [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] writing and drawing the series for the first six issues, with colors provided by Johnson's longtime collaborator, [[Mike Spicer]]. At issue #7, Johnson shifted into purely scripting the series, with [[Jorge Corona]] taking over as the primary artist. Johnson and Corona's tenure would conclude with issue #24, allowing Skybound founder and ''Void Rivals'' writer [[Robert Kirkman]] to take over beginning with issue #25. Kirkman was joined by [[Dan Mora]] for his initial six-issue arc before [[Jason Howard]] took over as the main artist starting with issue #32. Mike Spicer remains onboard as the series' primary colorist.

The series has also featured several guest artists and fill-ins for some issues: the aforementioned Jason Howard was the artist for the "Origin of Starscream" arc in issues #13 and #14; [[Sarah Stern]] served as colorist for issues #15, #16 and #29; issues #19 and #31 featured art by [[Ludo Lullabi]] for two Megatron spotlight stories (with colors provided by [[Adriano Lucas]] for issue #19).

==Collections==
* '''''Transformers Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' ([[May 8]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive:''' by [[Matthew Allison]]. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327818
*** '''Comics Etc. Exclusive:''' by [[Stewart McKenny]] & [[John Law]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by [[Jonboy Meyers]]. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534327726
*** '''Gotham City Limit Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 300 copies. ISBN 978-1534327771
*** '''Jonathan Comics Exclusive:''' by Jason Howard. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Things From Another World Exclusive:''' by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]. Limited to 400 copies. ISBN 978-1534327887
*** '''TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive:''' by [[Pasquale Ferrara]]. Limited to 300 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 13]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534354869
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[David Mack]]. Limited to 300 copies.
*** '''Verse Comics Exclusive:''' by [[Kei Zama]]. ISBN 978-1534326729

* '''''Transformers Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' ([[April 30]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534328238 / ISBN 978-1534328235
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–12.
** Hardcover format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Bookdelivery Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Limited to 200 copies. ISBN 978-1534328679
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534329607
*** '''[[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive:''' by [[Tom Whalen]]. ISBN 978-1534398414
*** '''TopShelfComic Exclusive:''' by [[Marcelo Matere]]. Limited to 200 copies.

* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' ([[May 14]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534329897 / ISBN 978-1534329898
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.
** Variant covers:
*** '''Direct Market Exclusive:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer. Exclusively sold through the comic book direct market. ISBN 978-1534332683

* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Transformers Volume 5: Generation One''''' ([[June 2]], [[2026]]) ISBN 153433355X / ISBN 978-1534333550
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Blackbird Comics & Coffeehouse Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Matthew Allison]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Comics Etc. Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Comics Etc. Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Stewart McKenny]] & [[John Law]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Jonboy Meyers]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Gotham City Limit Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Gotham City Limit Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Jonathan Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Jonathan Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by Jason Howard
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Things From Another World Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' Things From Another World Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]]
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Pasquale Ferrara Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 1: Robots in Disguise'' TopShelfComic Fan Expo Dallas Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Pasquale Ferrara]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V2 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by [[David Mack]]
File:Transformers 2023 V2 Verse Comics Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion'' Verse Comics Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Kei Zama]]
File:Transformers 2023 B1.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Bookdelivery Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Bookdelivery Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B1 Hasbro Pulse Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' [[Hasbro Pulse]] Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Tom Whalen]]
File:Transformers 2023 B1 TopShelfComic Cover.jpg|'''''Deluxe Edition Book 1'' TopShelfComic Exclusive''' – cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:Transformers 2023 V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V3 DM Cover.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Combiner Chaos'' Direct Market Exclusive''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 B2.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Generation One''''' – cover art by [[David Nakayama]]
</gallery>

===International Printings===
====China====
The Chinese version was translated by [[NOTRAB]] and released by Tiandi Press in China.

* '''''Transformers: Reignition of War''''' ([[November]], [[2024]]) ISBN 978-7545586046
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Transformers: No Way Home''''' ([[November]], [[2024]]) ISBN 978-7545586053
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Transformers: Hope in the Abyss''''' (TPA) ISBN 978-7545536027
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Chinese.JPG|'''''Transformers: Reignition of War''''' (变形金刚：战火重燃)
File:Transformers 2023 V2 Chinese.JPG|'''''Transformers: No Way Home''''' (变形金刚：故土难归)
</gallery>

====Germany====
* '''''Transformers Band 1: Roboter unter uns!''''' ([[February 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Transformers Band 2: Der Durchbruch''''' ([[July 29]], [[2025]])
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Transformers Band 3: Tödliches Chaos!''''' ([[October 21]], [[2025]])
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.
<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 German.jpg|'''''Band 1: Roboter unter uns!'''''
</gallery>

====Hungary====
* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 1.''''' ([[August 27]], [[2025]]) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''[[Void Rivals]]'' issues #1-6, ''Transformers'' issues #1–6, and ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' issues #1-5.
** Hardcover format.

* '''''Energon Universe: A Teljes Gyűjtemény 2.''''' ([[2025]], TBA) ISBN TBA
** Collects ''[[Cobra Commander]]'' issues #1-5, ''Transformers'' issues #7–12, ''Void Rivals'' issues #7-12, and the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Energon Universe C1 Hungarian.jpg
File:Energon Universe C2 Hungarian.jpg
</gallery>

====Poland====
The Polish version was released by Nagle Comics.

* '''''Transformers. Tom 1: Zamaskowane roboty''''' ([[September 11]], [[2024]]) ISBN 9788367725392
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

* ''''' Transformers. Tom 2: Wyprawa w otchłań''''' ([[February 26]], [[2025]]) ISBN 9788367725521
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #7–12.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Transformers. Tom 3: Pojedynek Combinerów''''' ([[September 24]], [[2025]]) ISBN 9788367725781
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Transformers. Tom 4: Podbić i podporządkować''''' ([[February 25]], [[2026]]) ISBN 9788367725897
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers_2023_V1_Polish.jpg|'''''Tom 1: Zamaskowane roboty''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers_2023_V2_Polish.jpg|'''''Tom 2: Wyprawa w otchłań''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers_2023_V3_Polish.jpg|'''''Tom 3: Pojedynek Combinerów''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers_2023_V4_Polish.jpg|'''''Tom 4: Podbić i podporządkować''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
</gallery>

====Ukrainian====
* '''''Трансформери Том 1: Замасковані Роботи ''''' ([[November]], [[2025]]) ISBN 9786170999559 
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #1–6.
** Hardcover format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Urkanian C1.jpg |'''Трансформери Том 1: Замасковані Роботи ''' cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
File:Transformers 2023 V1 Urkanian C2.jpg |'''Трансформери Том 1: Замасковані Роботи ''' cover art by by [[Ian Bertram]] & [[Gus Storms]]
</gallery>

==Awards and nominations==
===2024 Eisner Awards===
* Best Continuing Series '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Writer/Artist - Daniel Warren Johnson '''(WINNER)'''
* Best Lettering - [[Rus Wooton]]; shared nomination with 10 other series, including ''Void Rivals''

==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* Before the comic's release, the first issue of ''Void Rivals'' laid the groundwork for the series, featuring a guest appearance by Jetfire. Skybound hadn't formally announced their license acquisition and the aforementioned Jetfire appearance was a surprise reveal.

[[Category:Energon Universe media]]
[[Category:Skybound titles]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21

2026-04-16T02:33:03Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Continuity notes */

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'''Silence can be deadly...'''

==Synopsis==
In the mountains of [[Japan]], [[Frostbite (G.I. Joe)|Frostbite]] drives [[Cover Girl]] and [[Snow Job]] in the [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|Snow Cat]] towards the headquarters of the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan. Snow Job logs a mission report on a secure channel, detailing the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]]' orders to bring in [[Scarlett]], who has been deep undercover with the ninja, including that she will be branded an enemy of [[United States of America|the state]] if they fail. Scarlett receives the report, but refuses to leave without [[Jinx]].

Scarlett once again asks Jinx to come home with her, but she stands firm in staying with the Arashikage. Suddenly, three [[Cobra]] helicopters appear overhead, out of which [[Cobra Commander]] emerges with a guard of [[Cobra Valkyrie]]s and a platoon of Cobra Troopers. Cobra blasts their way into the fortress through hordes of Arashikage ninja. However, [[Storm Shadow]] is easily able to cut through the invaders.

Cobra Commander and his forces press on until they find what they came for: the [[Energon]]-powered [[Sword of Life]], being guarded by the [[Hard Master]]. The Hard Master attacks, but Cobra Commander easily subdues him by severing the Hard Master's right arm with a blast from his mechanical hand. However, before he can take the sword, Scarlett, Jinx, and Storm Shadow arrive. Seeing his master on the floor, Storm Shadow flies into a rage, easily cutting through swathes of Troopers. However, as he moves to strike the Commander, his sword is blocked by one of the Valkyries, wielding the Sword of Life. The Valkyrie and Commander square off with the three until the Valkyrie remotely activates a missile from the helicopter, blowing up the fortress and providing the necessary cover for her and Cobra Commander to escape.

The explosion throws Scarlett outside the fortress, where she is found by the Joes. Scarlett still refuses to leave, needing to know if Jinx is alright, forcing Snow Job to restrain her and pull her into the Snow Cat so the Joes can return home. As Cobra escapes, the Valkyrie presents Cobra Commander with the sword. The Commander is most pleased and takes a special interest in this particular grunt. The wounded Hard Master finds Storm Shadow cradling the unconscious body of Jinx in the flaming wrecks of their familial home.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks or imaginary scenes. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Frostbite (G.I. Joe)|Frostbite]] (1)
* [[Cover Girl]] (2)
* [[Snow Job]] (3)
* [[Scarlett]] (4)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* Cobra Troopers (8)
* [[Cobra Valkyrie]]s (10)
* [[Cobra Commander]] (11)

|h3=[[Arashikage]]|c3=
* [[Hard Master]] (5)
* [[Storm Shadow]] (6)
* [[Jinx]] (7)
* Ninjas (9)
}}

==Quotes==
"I can't leave without Jinx."
:—'''Scarlett''' being gay as hell.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Snow Job's mission report recaps the events of the [[Scarlett (comic)|''Scarlett'' miniseries]], as well as the exposition from Cover Girl from the end of last issue.
* The nature of G.I. Joe's organizational structure in the Energon Universe has been somewhat opaque in its presentation. At the time of ''Scarlett'', while [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] recruited Scarlett to infiltrate the Arashikage, it was unclear if this was an actual G.I. Joe mission, as the team had yet to be shown as formally formed. In [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19|issue #19]], Stalker stated his belief that the Joe team needed to expand before [[Zartan|"Hawk"]] shot down the idea. We the readers have known that "Hawk" has been building a second team in the form of [[Night Force]], but this issue adds further wrinkles to the organizational schema of the Joes by introducing Frostbite, whose status is unclear.
* We glimpse a flashback to Scarlett and Jinx's time as friends, something we first saw back in ''Scarlett''.
* Cobra has been after the Sword of Life because of its unique Energon-powered blade since the events of ''Scarlett''.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* This issue is an extended homage to ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' #21, "Silent Interlude". the most famous issue of the original [[Marvel Comics]] ''Joe'' series that told a story of Joe commando [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] infiltrating a Cobra stronghold to rescue Scarlett entirely without dialogue, narration, or sound effects, while also introducing the ninja Storm Shadow and his iconic rivalry with Snake Eyes. This story has since been homaged countless times in a variety of ''G.I. Joe'' media, particularly comics, including [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Revolution]]'' [[The New Colossus|#4]] and ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[The Golden Boys|#0]] (which took a more subversive twist on the idea of "silent".)
* Frostbite is the classic driver for the Snow Cat, both of which received a [[Hasbro_Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]]-funded update in the ''G.I. Joe Classified Series'' line just a few months prior to this issue. Frostbite appears to take after this new figure, though the design of the Snow Cat here more closely resembles its 1985 counterpart.

===Other notes===
* This issue features a three-page preview of the ''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'' story from the ''[[Energon Universe 2026 Special]]''.
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Scarlett
** '''Ninja vs. Cobra:''' Ben teases what possible stories could come featuring the Arashikage.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks artist Tom Reilly what his G.I. Joe codename would be. “Bargain Bin” reporting for duty!

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Scarlett and Storm Shadow, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Storm Shadow, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Scarlett, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Scarlett and Storm Shadow, by [[Tonči Zonjić]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Scarlett on a motorcycle by [[Jay Anacleto]] & [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]].
* '''Cover F:''' (1:100 Copy Incentive) Foil cover featuring Storm Shadow, by [[Ito]].

<gallery>
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover A.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover B.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover C.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover D.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover E.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover F.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Animocity Cover.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 The 616 Comics Cover E.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 The 616 Comics Cover D.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 The 616 Comics Cover C.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 The 616 Comics Cover A.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 The 616 Comics Cover B.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Sequential Art Comics Cover.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Michelle Dias Cover.jpg|
</gallery>

===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 29|#29]], ''Energon Universe 2026 Special'', and ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 32|#32]].
* The next phase of the Energon Universe starts in ''M.A.S.K.''

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21

2026-04-15T23:26:00Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "{{Comicstory |seriesissue=''G.I. Joe'' #21 |prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20 |next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 22 |seriesissue2=Optimus' story |image=G.I. Joe..."

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|date=[[April 15]], [[2026]]
|coverdate=April 2026
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|art by=[[Tom Reilly]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
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}}

'''Silence can be deadly...'''

==Synopsis==
In the mountains of [[Japan]], [[Frostbite (G.I. Joe)|Frostbite]] drives [[Cover Girl]] and [[Snow Job]] in the [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|Snow Cat]] towards the headquarters of the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan. Snow Job logs a mission report on a secure channel, detailing the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]]' orders to bring in [[Scarlett]], who has been deep undercover with the ninja, including that she will be branded an enemy of [[United States of America|the state]] if they fail. Scarlett receives the report, but refuses to leave without [[Jinx]].

Scarlett once again asks Jinx to come home with her, but she stands firm in staying with the Arashikage. Suddenly, three [[Cobra]] helicopters appear overhead, out of which [[Cobra Commander]] emerges with a guard of [[Cobra Valkyrie]]s and a platoon of Cobra Troopers. Cobra blasts their way into the fortress through hordes of Arashikage ninja. However, [[Storm Shadow]] is easily able to cut through the invaders.

Cobra Commander and his forces press on until they find what they came for: the [[Energon]]-powered [[Sword of Life]], being guarded by the [[Hard Master]]. The Hard Master attacks, but Cobra Commander easily subdues him by severing the Hard Master's right arm with a blast from his mechanical hand. However, before he can take the sword, Scarlett, Jinx, and Storm Shadow arrive. Seeing his master on the floor, Storm Shadow flies into a rage, easily cutting through swathes of Troopers. However, as he moves to strike the Commander, his sword is blocked by one of the Valkyries, wielding the Sword of Life. The Valkyrie and Commander square off with the three until the Valkyrie remotely activates a missile from the helicopter, blowing up the fortress and providing the necessary cover for her and Cobra Commander to escape.

The explosion throws Scarlett outside the fortress, where she is found by the Joes. Scarlett still refuses to leave, needing to know if Jinx is alright, forcing Snow Job to restrain her and pull her into the Snow Cat so the Joes can return home. As Cobra escapes, the Valkyrie presents Cobra Commander with the sword. The Commander is most pleased and takes a special interest in this particular grunt. The wounded Hard Master finds Storm Shadow cradling the unconscious body of Jinx in the flaming wrecks of their familial home.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks or imaginary scenes. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Frostbite (G.I. Joe)|Frostbite]] (1)
* [[Cover Girl]] (2)
* [[Snow Job]] (3)
* [[Scarlett]] (4)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* Cobra Troopers (8)
* [[Cobra Valkyrie]]s (10)
* [[Cobra Commander]] (11)

|h3=[[Arashikage]]|c3=
* [[Hard Master]] (5)
* [[Storm Shadow]] (6)
* [[Jinx]] (7)
* Ninjas (9)
}}

==Quotes==
"I can't leave without Jinx."
:—'''Scarlett''' being gay as hell.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Snow Job's mission report recaps the events of the [[Scarlett (comic)|''Scarlett'' miniseries]], as well as the exposition from Cover Girl from the end of last issue.
* The nature of G.I. Joe's organizational structure in the Energon Universe has been somewhat opaque in its presentation. At the time of Scarlett, while [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] recruited Scarlett to infiltrate the Arashikage, it was unclear if this was an actual G.I. Joe mission, as the team had yet to be shown as formally formed. In [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19|issue #19]], Stalker stated his belief that the Joe team needed to expand before [[Zartan|"Hawk"]] shot down the idea. We the readers have known that "Hawk" has been building a second team in the form of [[Night Force]], but this issue adds further wrinkles to the organizational schema of the Joes by introducing Frostbite, whose status is unclear.
* This issue marks the
* We glimpse a flashback to Scarlett and Jinx's time as friends, something we first saw back in ''Scarlett''.
* Cobra has been after the Sword of Life because of its unique Energon-powered blade since the events of ''Scarlett''.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* This issue is an extended homage to ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' #21, "Silent Interlude," the most famous issue of the original [[Marvel Comics]] ''Joe'' series that told a story of Joe commando [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] infiltrating a Cobra stronghold to rescue Scarlett entirely without dialogue, narration, or sound effects, while also introducing the ninja Storm Shadow and his iconic rivalry with Snake Eyes. This story has since been homaged countless times in a variety of ''G.I. Joe'' media, particularly comics, including [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Revolution]]'' [[The New Colossus|#4]] and ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' [[The Golden Boys|#0]] (which took a more subversive twist on the idea of "silent".)
* Frostbite is the classic driver for the Snow Cat, both of which received a [[Hasbro_Pulse#HasLab|HasLab]]-funded update in the ''G.I. Joe Classified Series'' line just a few months prior to this issue. Frostbite appears to take after this new figure, though the design of the Snow Cat here more closely resembles its 1985 counterpart.

===Other notes===
* This issue features a three-page preview of the ''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]'' story from the ''[[Energon Universe 2026 Special]]''.
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Scarlett
** '''Ninja vs. Cobra:''' Ben teases what possible stories could come featuring the Arashikage.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks artist Tom Reilly what his G.I. Joe codename would be. “Bargain Bin” reporting for duty!

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Scarlett and Storm Shadow, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Storm Shadow, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Scarlett, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Scarlett and Storm Shadow, by [[Tonči Zonjić]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Scarlett on a motorcycle by [[Jay Anacleto]].
* '''Cover F:''' (1:100 Copy Incentive) Foil cover featuring Storm Shadow, by [[Ito]].

<gallery>
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover A.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover B.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover C.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover D.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover E.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 21 Cover F.jpg|
</gallery>

===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 29|#29]], ''Energon Universe 2026 Special'', and ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 32|#32]].
* The next phase of the Energon Universe starts in ''M.A.S.K.''

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 19

2026-04-07T15:25:58Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Featured characters */

{{Comicstory
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|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 18
|next=Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story
|image=Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[April 9]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=April 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Ludo Lullabi]]
|colors by=[[Adriano Lucas]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''A glimpse into the past shows how Megatron became the great conqueror that bent Cybertron to his will.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:TF2023 no. 19 - MegatronVsSharkticons.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] awakens in a cell on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. Confused, he demands to know where he is, last remembering being on [[Moonbase One|Moonbase 1]] with the rest of his [[clan]]. He is then greeted by the [[Quintesson Prosecutor]] [[Dezimir]], who tells him that he has been brought to undergo a great trial. Megatron tries to defiantly fight back, but Dezimir uses a device to control and subdue him. He is then brought to an arena, where Dezimir unleashes a horde of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s on the [[Transformer|Cybertronian]]. However, Megatron is unfazed, and quickly tears through the Sharkticons, even firing a stray shot from his [[fusion cannon]] at his captors, only to earn another shock from Dezimir. The [[Quintesson]] then activates the next part of the trial: the floor opens underneath Megatron to reveal an inferno. Unfazed, Megatron transforms into his tank mode and blasts at Dezimir's platform. Dezimir taunts Megatron, telling him that while he is powerful, he could be much more. He then summons the mechanical shell of the mighty [[Mechanokoar]] and crushes Megatron.

Once more, Megatron awakens in the same cell, confused. Dezimir tells him that failure is not an option, proceeding to drag him out of the cell and back to the Sharkticon pit. Megatron demands to be returned home, but Dezimir tells him to continue fighting. Once again, Megatron defeats the Sharkticons, but is destroyed by the Mechanokoar.

On and on the cycle repeats, hundreds and hundreds of times. Eventually, the strain becomes too much for Megatron, and he breaks down, begging for mercy. Dezimir reveals that this is not only a trial, but a lesson: for as mighty a warrior Megatron may be, compared to the vast universe, he is ''small''—insignificant. Nothing. Just as he is about to finish Megatron with the Mechanokoar once more, a voice from above orders him to stop; his master has declared the trial over. Dezimir reveals that what allowed them to control Megatron was the dark opposite of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the legendary artifact wielded by the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Through it, Dezimir and his master plan to make Megatron such an opposing force to the Prime. Energy from this dark Matrix surrounds Megatron, granting him a third mode that will allow him to channel its energy to assert his control over others: a gun. The master then orders Dezimir to pick up Megatron, much to the Quintesson's horror. Megatron revels in the power he now has over his captor, forcing him to aim his gun form at the Mechanokoar and destroy the beast.

In the future, Megatron has returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and uses his new power to lead the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (8)

|h3=[[Quintesson]]|c3=
* [[Dezimir]] (2)
* [[Quintesson Bailiff]]s (3)
* [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s (4)
* [[Mechanokoar]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"Do not look to the past, THE FUTURE IS WHAT MATTERS NOW!"
:—'''Dezmir'''

"If you won't come down to me-- I shall force you down to my level!"
:—'''Megatron''' to Dezimir

"This is not only a trial. It is a lesson. My master has asked me to show you how small you truly are." 
"'''''I AM NOT SMALL!!!!'''''"
:—'''Dezimir''' and '''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This issue flashes back to give us our earliest look at Megatron's history in the Energon Universe, while also serving to expand on ideas and plot points that have been drip-fed to readers over the course of the series.
** For the majority of this issue, Megatron is seen without the Decepticon insignia on his chest, indicating this is set before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] broke out.
** This issue reveals the origin of Megatron's gun form and his ability to seemingly overpower the will of those who wield it, an ability first seen in flashbacks to Starscream's origin in [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|issue #14]].
* While the Quintessons have been a recurring presence in ''[[Void Rivals]]'', this issue marks their first appearance in the ''Transformers'' series. ''Void Rivals'' revealed that the Quintessons used to control Cybertron during the [[Age of Wrath]] until they were overthrown by the resistance led by [[Alpha Trion|Alpha]] and [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]]. However, what connection (if any) Dezimir and his mysterious master have to the rest of the Quints and their plans with [[Goliant]] and Zerta remains to be seen.
* The Matrix of Leadership was first glimpsed in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|the very first issue of the series]], and became a major plot point towards the end of the first arc.
* At the end of the issue, when Megatron is seemingly returned to Moonbase One, Shockwave and Soundwave are seen sporting their purple Decepticon insignias, yet Megatron is not.

===''Transformers'' references===
*Megatron mentions he was previously on [[Moonbase One]], a Cybertronian moon outpost first introduced in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Megatron's enslavement by the Quintessons echoes [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|other]] [[Megatron (WFC)|versions]] [[Megatron (One)|of Megatron]] who were similarly enslaved and forced to fight for a living.
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership having a darker counterpart has recurred throughout ''Transformers'' media, including the [[Matrix of Conquest]], the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership]], and most notably the fictitious [[Decepticon Matrix]], the idea of which the Quintessons used to manipulate [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]”. It seems that in the Energon Universe, such a Matrix might exist after all.
* In another one of the ''deepest'' cuts in this series, the [[Mechanokoar]] Megatron faces during the trial has a design reminiscent of the "[[Dragon Beast|Mechano-Beast]]", which was the combined form of the [[Anibot]]s, a cut [[combiner]] team from the [[The Transformers: The Movie (second draft)|second draft]] of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. The creature takes design cues from [[Floro Dery]]'s original concept art, even supporting a similar name as well.

===Other trivia===
*Daniel Warren Johnson provides some more insight on what's to come on the letters page:
:*He and editor Ben Abernathy confirm that [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] has not been forgotten following his crash into the Pacific Ocean back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|issue 9]].
:*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] will not be included in his run.
:*Though he says he plans to stick to G1 during his run, Johnson states that Skybound plans to do ''Transformers'' for "a VERY long time", leaving plenty of room for future writers to branch out to explore ideas from other eras.
* This issue continues the trend of having stories that focus on past events or flashbacks be drawn in a different art style than the rest of the series. Such as Issues 13 and 14 which tell of Starscream's past and turn to the darkside, the 2024 Energon Universe Special Transformers story which tells what happened before issue 1, and now this issue, which tells a story from Megatron's past.
* While it ''looks'' as though Megatron was merely upgraded by the Quint’s Matrix, it’s worth noting that just last issue he was shown reviving Ravage seemingly just with his own Spark. Hmm…

===Covers (18)===
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron tears a Sharkticon in half, by Daniel Warren Johnson & [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron overwhelmed by Sharkticons, by [[Jorge Corona]] & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting variant, by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Megatron walks through a scorched land, by [[Steve Beach]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Megatron stands over the bodies of his victims, by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Megatron grimaces, by Ludo Lullabi.
* '''Cover G:''' Blank sketch variant.
* '''The 616 Comics Cover A:''' by [[Raymond Gay]].
* '''The 616 Comics Cover B:''' by Raymond Gay.
* '''Unknown Comics Cover:''' by [[Chad Hardin]].
* '''TopShelfComic C2E2 2025 Cover:''' by [[Dicky Maulana]] & [[David Baron]].
* '''ComicTom101 C2E2 2025 Cover:''' by [[Mark Spears]].
* '''ComicXposure C2E2 2025 Cover:''' by [[Matthew Waite]].
* '''High Horse Comics & Games / Prestos Comic Shop C2E2 2025 Cover:''' by Matthew Waite.
* '''Big Time Collectibles C2E2 2025 Cover:''' by [[Freely Abrigo]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles Gold Membership Box Cover:''' by Freely Abrigo.

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===Reprints===
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** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

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File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer
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==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Revolution

2026-03-31T22:27:24Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Recommended reading order */

{{disambig2|the IDW Generation 1 crossover event|the Titan movie story arc of the same name|Transformers Comic issue 23}}
[[File:RevolutionLogo.jpg|center|500px]]
[[File:RoadtoRevolution1.jpg|thumb|right|375px|This is the ultimate showdown of ultimate destiny.]]
'''''Revolution''''' is a multi-property crossover event by [[IDW Publishing]] that includes many of [[Hasbro]]'s properties, aiming to amalgamate the separate IDW continuities into a [[Hasbro Universe|new shared universe]]. Running from September to November 2016, it consists of a main five-issue mini-series and eight one-shot tie-ins—one for each of the series crossing over in the story. The five-issue mini-series was written by [[John Barber]] and [[Cullen Bunn]] (writer of IDW's ''[[Micronauts (comic)|Micronauts]]''), with art by [[Fico Ossio]]. The tie-ins were handled by each book's respective creative teams.

January 2017 saw the launch of ''[[Revolutionaries]]'', a team-book featuring various ''Transformers'' and ''Revolution'' characters, including [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]], [[G.B. Blackrock|Garrison Blackrock]], and [[Ayana Jones]].<ref>http://www.cbr.com/barber-ossios-revolutionaries-expands-the-idwhasbro-universe/</ref>

''Revolution'' was followed by the ''[[Reconstruction]]'' post-event branding, designed as a jumping-on point for new readers. Later on, ''Revolution'' received a sequel of sorts, ''[[First Strike]]''.

{{chapters|title=''Revolution'' issues:'''|prev=Titans Return (comic)|next=Reconstruction|content=
<div class="list-header">"Road to Revolution" - ''Till All Are One''</div>
* [[07:00:00|#1]]
* [[Applicable Skills|#2]]
* [[Things We Said We'd Never Do|#3]]
* [[The Line Between Us|#4]]
 <div class="list-header">"Road to Revolution" - ''Titans Return''</div>
* ''Titans Return'' [[The Last Autobot|#1]]
* ''The Transformers'' [[White Light|#56]]
* [[White Heat|#57]]
* ''More than Meets the Eye'' [[Ten to Midnight|#56]]
* [[Last Light (issue)|#57]]
 <div class="list-header">''Revolution''</div>
* [[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|#0]]
* [[Concorde Hymn|#1]]
* [[The Divine Source of Liberty|#2]]
* [[O Ship of State|#3]]
* [[The New Colossus|#4]]
* [[Valley Forge|#5]]
 <div class="list-header">''Revolution'' one-shots</div>
* ''[[Field Test|ROM]]''
* ''[[M.A.S.K.: Revolution|M.A.S.K.]]''
* ''[[Micronauts: Revolution|Micronauts]]''
* ''[[Thundercracker & Buster Save the World|The Transformers]]''
* ''[[The Modern World|Action Man]]''
* ''[[Informed|Till All Are One]]''
* ''[[D.T.A.|G.I. Joe]]''
* ''[[Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!|More than Meets the Eye]]''
}}
 
{{IDWEvent}}

==Conception==
According to John Barber's foreword in the ''Revolution'' trade paperback, the shared universe concept came not from Hasbro, but from himself, [[Chris Ryall]], and [[David Hedgecock]]. The three of them came up with the idea and then contacted [[Michael Kelly (writer)|Michael Kelly]] to get Hasbro on board. Barber talked with Cullen Bunn, who was already planning on sending the Micronauts to Earth, and suggested that it be the same Earth as the Transformers. From there they wove in the rest of Hasbro's properties, with [[Andrew Griffith]] establishing a timeline to make their already established ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' stories fit together.

==Build-up==
IDW's slate of new Hasbro licenses was announced from mid-2015 onwards: ''{{w|Rom (comics)|ROM}}'' and ''{{w|Micronauts}}'' in July [[2015]], ''{{w|Action Man}}'' in October 2015, and finally ''{{w|M.A.S.K.}}'' in May [[2016]]. The next month, ''Revolution'' was announced, a five-issue crossover that would unite those four properties with ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' – not as a one-time-only deal, but to establish a shared fictional world in which all those characters would co-exist. Much was made of the fact that no continuity was being discarded – the existing IDW ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' stories were handwaved into having happened in the same universe all along, all their stories and characters intact; the ''Jem and the Holograms'' comic which began publishing in 2015 has been stated to have also been placed into the new shared universe, but did not appear in ''Revolution'' for "reasons of tone" compared to the other titles.

Whilst ''Micronauts'' was the first new book to debut, explicit build-up for ''Revolution''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shared world began with the initial issues ''ROM'' and ''Action Man''. Both books made reference to the events happening at [[Monument Valley]] in the pages of ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|The Transformers]]'', whilst ''ROM'' also incorporated a number of ''G.I. Joe'' characters into its debut storyline. Around this time, IDW also released a [[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|prelude issue]] of ''Revolution'' through various avenues, which recapped the essentials of the previous ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' stories, and set the stage for the main crossover event.

On the ''Transformers'' side of things, both the debut arc of ''[[The Transformers: Till All Are One|Till All Are One]]'' and the ''[[Titans Return (comic)|Titans Return]]'' crossover were billed on their covers as being lead-ins to ''Revolution'', although only the latter featured any significant tie-ins to the event.

==Overview==
Several months have passed since [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s controversial annexation of [[Earth]] into the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] [[Council of Worlds]]. On Earth, the political situation remains volatile as [[human]]ity struggles to come to terms with the actions of the Transformers, viewing them with distrust. The tensions heighten after Earth's deposits of [[Ore-13]] start to rapidly destabilize, threatening Earth with nuclear annihilation.

Believing the Transformers to be at fault, the [[President of the United States]] makes the decision to reactivate America's highly trained special mission force [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] to counter the mechanical invaders. Unbeknownst to the government, G.I. Joe's ranks have been infiltrated by an entirely different race of alien shapeshifters: the evil wizards known as [[Dire Wraith]]s – also drawn to Earth's supplies of Ore-13 – in a conspiracy that spreads all the way up to [[Joe Colton]] himself. The Wraith masquerading as Colton contacts his old [[Adventure Team]] friend [[Miles Mayhem|Miles Manheim]], hoping to reverse-engineer [[Blitzwing (G1)|captured Cybertronian assets]] into a mechanical [[M.A.S.K.|strike force]] in order to fight back. Manheim, however, has cut a deal with the extradimensional conqueror [[Baron Karza]] - in exchange for Earth's deposits of Ore-13 to save Karza's [[Microspace|dimension]] from a destructive [[entropy storm]], Manheim will receive dominion over Earth.

When the Autobot base [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] abruptly goes silent, Optimus Prime calls [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] to Earth in the hopes of using her [[cityspeaker|cityspeaking]] skills to diagnose the problem. Before long, however, Prime and his allies are dispatched to [[Portland]] when Joe Colton takes the fight to Transformers. The battle is interrupted by [[Rom|Rom the Space Knight]], who annihilates the Wraiths within the ranks of the Joes and forces the Autobots to pursue the alien. Meanwhile, [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Aileron]] discover the true problem with Ore-13, but are ambushed by M.A.S.K., with Miles Mayhem taking Kup prisoner.

Optimus and Rom reach an understanding and the Space Knight accompanies them back to Metrotitan, just as Windblade returns from a mental voyage into [[Microspace]], where she encountered its progenitor [[Micronus Prime]]. Her desire to save this dying dimension runs up against Optimus Prime's orders to protect Earth first, but Rom's recklessness prompts Prime to realize that both Earth and Microspace must be saved; meanwhile, in Microspace, the adventurous [[Micronaut]]s head into the fray as part of a deal with the devil.

Meanwhile, the restless Decepticon [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] finds himself protecting the President and her entourage from a team of Dire Wraiths. The extraterrestrial activity on Earth prompts the attention of the UK-based [[Action Man Programme]], prompting them to deploy their top agent [[Ian Noble|Action Man]] to retrieve Kup from beneath [[Governor's Island]]. Ian and Kup form a friendship as they return to Monument Valley, now under siege by the combined forces of MASK and the Dire Wraiths. As the battle intensifies, Baron Karza finally reveals himself as the perpetrator behind it all, fusing with Wraith [[magic]] and M.A.S.K. technology to transform himself into a colossal monster. The arrival of G.I. Joe turns the advantage towards the Autobots and their allies; with the help of the Micronauts and repentant M.A.S.K. pilot [[Matt Trakker]], they succeed in forcing Karza back into his dimension, ending the threat to Earth.

A side story focuses on the adventures of the [[Scavengers (G1)|Scavengers]] as they head to Earth so that [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] can go on a date with [[CONS4EVA|someone he met online]].

==Recommended reading order==
* ''Revolution'' #0-1
* ''ROM: Revolution''
* ''M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand: Revolution''
* ''Revolution'' #2
* ''Micronauts: Revolution''
* ''The Transformers: Till All Are One: Revolution''
* ''Revolution'' #3
* ''G.I. Joe: Revolution''
* ''The Transformers: Revolution''
* ''Action Man: Revolution''
* ''Revolution'' #4-5
* ''The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye: Revolution''

==Collections==
* '''''Revolution''''' ([[February 8]], [[2017]]) ISBN 163140816X / ISBN 978-1631408168 
** Collects ''Revolution'' issues #0–5.
** Bonus material includes a foreword by John Barber and a cover gallery.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Revolution: Heroes''''' ([[March 8]], 2017) ISBN 1631408410 / ISBN 978-1631408410 
** Collects ''[[ROM (comic)|ROM]]: Revolution'' #1, ''M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand – Revolution'' #1, ''[[G.I. Joe vol. 5|G.I. Joe]]: Revolution'' #1, and ''[[Action Man (comic)|Action Man]]: Revolution'' #1.
** Bonus material includes a cover gallery.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Revolution: Transformers''''' (March 8, 2017) ISBN 1631408429 / ISBN 978-1631408427 
** Collects ''[[The Transformers: Till All Are One|Till All Are One]]'': ''Revolution'' #1, [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|''The Transformers'' (2012)]]: ''Revolution'' #1, ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'': ''Revolution'' #1, and ''[[The Transformers Holiday Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

* '''''Revolution''''' ([[March 29]], 2017) ISBN 978-1631409370
** Collects ''Revolution'' issues #0–5 and all the tie-in one-shots.
** Bonus material includes a cover gallery.
** Hardcover format, exclusively sold through the comic book direct market.

* '''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 81: Revolution''''' ([[February 19]], [[2020]])
** Collects ''Revolution'' issues #0–5, ''Till All Are One'': ''Revolution'' #1, ''The Transformers'' (2012): ''Revolution'' #1, and ''More than Meets the Eye'': ''Revolution'' #1.
** Bonus material includes an intro from [[Simon Furman]].
** Hardcover format.

* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 1]]''''' ([[November 17]], [[2021]]) ISBN 1684058422 / ISBN 978-1684058426
** Collects ''Revolution'' issues #0–5, ''Till All Are One'': ''Revolution'' #1 & issues [[Ping|#5]]–[[Rubicon|8]], ''The Transformers'' (2012): ''Revolution'' #1, ''Action Man'': ''Revolution'' #1, ''More than Meets the Eye'': ''Revolution'' #1, and ''[[Revolutionaries]]'' issues [[Crisis Intervention|#1]]–[[The Iron Klaw|4]].
** Hardcover format.

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File:Revolution-TPB.jpg|'''''Revolution''''' – cover art by [[Tradd Moore]] and [[Felipe Sobreiro]]
File:Revolution-Heroes.jpg|'''''Revolution: Heroes''''' – cover art by [[Brandon Peterson]]
File:Revolution-Transformers-TPB.jpg|'''''Revolution: Transformers''''' – cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]]
File:Revolution-HC.jpg|'''''Revolution''''' – cover art by [[James Biggie]]
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v81.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 81: Revolution''''' – cover art by [[Dreamwave Productions]] (Blitzwing) and [[Fico Ossio]] (retro)
File:IDWCollectionP3V1.jpg|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]
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==Toys==
[[File:SDCC Revolution.jpg|thumb|300px|What, no [[Ayana Jones|Mayday]]?]]
In a surprising move, as a tie into the crossover almost a year after it happened, Hasbro released a ''Revolution''-branded boxset as an [[exclusive]] at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017. In addition to a re-release of [[Transformers Legends (franchise)|''Legends'']] [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Legends|Jetfire]], the Revolution set includes ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''-scaled toys of [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)#Revolution|Roadblock]], [[Rom#Revolution|Rom the Space Knight]], a [[Dire Wraith#Revolution|Dire Wraith]], [[Ian Noble#Revolution|Action Man]], [[Matt Trakker#Revolution|Matt Trakker]], and — in a surprising, possibly [[Transformers vs. Visionaries|foreshadowing]] move — [[Leoric#Revolution|Leoric]] of the [[Visionaries]]. On top of that, the set also includes a set of nine non-articulated [[Micronauts (franchise)|Micronauts]] minifigures; [[Baron Karza]], [[Acroyear (Micronaut)|Acroyear]], [[Quin-Tillus]], [[Phenolo-Phi]], [[Oberon]], [[Biotron]], [[Gammatron]], [[Betatron (Micronauts)|Betatron]], and [[Xant]].

In a cute touch, Roadblock has a figure stand emblazoned with the ''G.I. Joe'' logo, while the other characters all have generic stands. The box's summary for the conflict it depicts is taken directly from the blurb of the ''Revolution'' TPB... which means that Leoric and the Visionaries don't get mentioned at all.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Crossovers]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) comic series]]
[[Category:Revolution issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20

2026-03-18T13:19:20Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Notes */

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'''Upon learning that his quest for revenge is all for naught, a brighter future dawns for Duke as he gains two new allies with their own wars to fight.'''

==Synopsis==
With [[Scrap-Iron]] cornering him, [[Matt Trakker]] uses activates a device on his wrist, remotely activating [[Thunderhawk|a 1980s Camaro]], leading Scrap-Iron out of the racetrack and into the city streets. Scrap-Iron fires missiles at Matt from his truck, but Matt activates a device in his car that redirects the missiles back at his opponent. However, Matt then sees a group of children playing in the street in front of him, forcing him to slam on the brakes and allowing Scrap-Iron to catch up. Fortunately, Matt is saved by the arrival of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]], t-boning Scrap-Iron's truck with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Scrap-Iron boasts that he'll take them all on, but quickly changes his tune when Hound transforms and drives off, saying [[Miles Mayhem|Mayhem]] doesn't pay him enough for this. Clutch asks if they should go after him, but Duke is concerned that if they do, they won't be able to find Trakker again. Matt angrily reminds Clutch that he didn't want to be found, but he agrees to help fix Hound's transponder as thanks for the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] saving his life. Duke offers Trakker a place in G.I. Joe, but Trakker declines, deciding it's time for him to stop running and confront Miles Mayhem head on.

With his transponder repaired, Hound is able to contact [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who agrees to meet Duke at a neutral location. However, when the Joes arrive, they discover that Optimus is [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] no longer, much to Hound's shock. Optimus informs Hound about the [[Matrix of Leadership]] choosing [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to lead the war back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] while he remains behind on Earth to defend it from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. Duke then interrupts to inquire about [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], only for Optimus to inform him that Starscream is dead.

This revelation, and the realization that his quest for revenge can never actually be resolved, shatters Duke's composure, and he stumbles off to be alone. Clutch goes to talk to him, but Optimus volunteers instead. Duke tells Optimus about his obsession with killing the [[Transformer]]s, and while Optimus initially thinks he is sharing his fear about losing himself in war, Duke clarifies that he wants Optimus to know just how ready he is to take down the Cybertronians – regardless of faction – should it come to it. Optimus understands, and warns him that he would do the same for his team. The two ultimately come to an alliance, with Duke informing Optimus about the threat of [[Cobra]] and [[Cobra Commander]]'s own obsession with the Transformers. Hound asks Optimus what his orders are, but Optimus tells him that he is no longer his superior officer, so the choice is his: rejoin the [[Autobot]]s or remain with G.I. Joe. Hound chooses the latter, and Optimus leaves him a portion of [[Energon]]. As Optimus and the Joes [[roll out]], Clutch receives a message from "[[Zartan|Hawk]]", angry that the two took off without telling him. When Clutch asks if they're going to tell their C.O. about their new friend, Duke decides they should just keep this meeting to themselves.

In [[Japan]], [[Cover Girl]] meets with [[Snow Job]] to discuss the ongoing mission of [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] to infiltrate the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan, including their encounter with Cobra when the ruthless terrorist organization tried to steal the Energon-powered [[Sword of Life]]. Snow Job has tried to contact Scarlett to tell her to come home, but she's ignored his messages. With Hawk suspecting the sword's true nature, he's sent Cover Girl with new orders: Scarlett is to return within 24 hours, or she will be branded a traitor and enemy of the state!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks or imaginary scenes. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (3)
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (9)
* [[Cover Girl]] (16)
* [[Snow Job]] (17)
* ''[[Scarlett]]'' (20)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (2)

|h3=[[Arashikage]]|c3=
* ''[[Jinx]]'' (18)
* ''[[Storm Shadow]]'' (19)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Matt Trakker]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] (6)
* ''[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'' (7)
* ''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'' (8)
* ''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'' (10)
* ''[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'' (11)
* ''[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'' (12)
* ''A [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (most likely [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]])'' (13)
* ''[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'' (14)
* ''[[General Flagg]]'' (15)
}}

==Quotes==
"If you’re lying... if you betray me or anyone on my team, try to pull some alien b.s. ... I will not hesitate to use everything I have to destroy you."
"If it were to ever come to that... I would fear for your safety."
:—'''Duke''' and '''Optimus''' come to an understanding.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Duke recalls when Scrap-Iron shot him down above the [[M.A.R.S.]] facility in [[Colorado]] back in ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' [[Duke issue 4|#4]].
* Matt confirms he did indeed work for [[Shadow Watch]], properly introduced in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], which is where he first became familiar with Cybertronian technology.
* This issue takes place after the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|''Transformers'' #30]] wherein Optimus Prime relinquished the Matrix to Elita-1. We see a flashback to the scene in question as Optimus tells Hound about it.
** However, in a notable error, Optimus' Autobot [[insignia]] isn’t scratched off as it should be, as Elita Prime commanded that any Autobot that stayed with Optimus would no longer be Autobots.
* Starscream died during the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|''Transformers'' #24]], sacrificing his life in a final act of independence from Megatron. We see a flashback to his body falling from the top of the [[Chicago]] skyscraper when Optimus tells Duke he died.
* Duke tells Optimus about his suspicions that Cobra Commander experimented on one of the Cybertronians, and Optimus notes that it was not one of the Autobots. Of course, readers already know all about the snake's time in with Megatron in [[Cobra-La]], as seen in the [[Cobra Commander (comic)|''Cobra Commander'' miniseries]].
* Optimus gives Hound some of the Energon he received from General Flagg back in Transformers #25.
* It’s a good thing Duke is choosing to keep his alliance with Optimus secret from Hawk, as unbeknownst to him, "Hawk" is secretly Zartan in disguise (as revealed in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]]). This also accounts for why he’s being so ruthless with regards to Scarlett’s mission status.
* Cover Girl and Snow Job recount the events of the [[Scarlett (comic)|''Scarlett'' miniseries]].

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* The "[[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit’s Garage]]" hat Cover Girl is wearing when she meets Snow Job in Japan is based on the hat included with her ''G.I. Joe Classified Series'' Retro release.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* The wrist device Matt uses to summon Thunderhawk is similar to the communicators used by the M.A.S.K. team in the original cartoon.

===Errors===
* On page 12, panel 3, Optimus' recap of the events of ''Transformers'' #30 is written "The Matrix ''choose'' Elita-1" when it should be "The Matrix '''chose''' Elita-1".

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Scrap-Iron
** '''More Than Meets the G.I.?!:''' The leaders of the Autobots and G.I. Joe have finally met after three years of anticipation!
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks portrait-themed variant cover artist Ben Oliver who his favorite G.I. Joe character to illustrate has been. Oliver enjoyed doing Ripper.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Duke and Optimus Prime, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Clutch, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and [[Mercer]], by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Hound, Duke, and Optimus Prime by [[Jorge Corona]] and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover F:''' Invincible cover featuring Cobra fighting the Lizard League, by Andrea Milana.

<gallery>
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover A.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover B.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover C.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover D.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover E.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover F.jpg|
</gallery>

===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 31|#31]], and G.I. Joe #21.
* Invincible VS
* [[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]: Sssilent Missions
* G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Compendiums
* Corpse Knight

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20

2026-03-18T13:19:03Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Errors */

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' #20
|prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19
|next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21
|seriesissue2=Optimus' story
|prev2=Transformers (2023) issue 30
|next2=Transformers (2023) issue 32
|image=G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[March 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= March 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Upon learning that his quest for revenge is all for naught, a brighter future dawns for Duke as he gains two new allies with their own wars to fight.'''

==Synopsis==
With [[Scrap-Iron]] cornering him, [[Matt Trakker]] uses activates a device on his wrist, remotely activating [[Thunderhawk|a 1980s Camaro]], leading Scrap-Iron out of the racetrack and into the city streets. Scrap-Iron fires missiles at Matt from his truck, but Matt activates a device in his car that redirects the missiles back at his opponent. However, Matt then sees a group of children playing in the street in front of him, forcing him to slam on the brakes and allowing Scrap-Iron to catch up. Fortunately, Matt is saved by the arrival of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]], t-boning Scrap-Iron's truck with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Scrap-Iron boasts that he'll take them all on, but quickly changes his tune when Hound transforms and drives off, saying [[Miles Mayhem|Mayhem]] doesn't pay him enough for this. Clutch asks if they should go after him, but Duke is concerned that if they do, they won't be able to find Trakker again. Matt angrily reminds Clutch that he didn't want to be found, but he agrees to help fix Hound's transponder as thanks for the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] saving his life. Duke offers Trakker a place in G.I. Joe, but Trakker declines, deciding it's time for him to stop running and confront Miles Mayhem head on.

With his transponder repaired, Hound is able to contact [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who agrees to meet Duke at a neutral location. However, when the Joes arrive, they discover that Optimus is [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] no longer, much to Hound's shock. Optimus informs Hound about the [[Matrix of Leadership]] choosing [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to lead the war back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] while he remains behind on Earth to defend it from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. Duke then interrupts to inquire about [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], only for Optimus to inform him that Starscream is dead.

This revelation, and the realization that his quest for revenge can never actually be resolved, shatters Duke's composure, and he stumbles off to be alone. Clutch goes to talk to him, but Optimus volunteers instead. Duke tells Optimus about his obsession with killing the [[Transformer]]s, and while Optimus initially thinks he is sharing his fear about losing himself in war, Duke clarifies that he wants Optimus to know just how ready he is to take down the Cybertronians – regardless of faction – should it come to it. Optimus understands, and warns him that he would do the same for his team. The two ultimately come to an alliance, with Duke informing Optimus about the threat of [[Cobra]] and [[Cobra Commander]]'s own obsession with the Transformers. Hound asks Optimus what his orders are, but Optimus tells him that he is no longer his superior officer, so the choice is his: rejoin the [[Autobot]]s or remain with G.I. Joe. Hound chooses the latter, and Optimus leaves him a portion of [[Energon]]. As Optimus and the Joes [[roll out]], Clutch receives a message from "[[Zartan|Hawk]]", angry that the two took off without telling him. When Clutch asks if they're going to tell their C.O. about their new friend, Duke decides they should just keep this meeting to themselves.

In [[Japan]], [[Cover Girl]] meets with [[Snow Job]] to discuss the ongoing mission of [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] to infiltrate the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan, including their encounter with Cobra when the ruthless terrorist organization tried to steal the Energon-powered [[Sword of Life]]. Snow Job has tried to contact Scarlett to tell her to come home, but she's ignored his messages. With Hawk suspecting the sword's true nature, he's sent Cover Girl with new orders: Scarlett is to return within 24 hours, or she will be branded a traitor and enemy of the state!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks or imaginary scenes. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (3)
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (9)
* [[Cover Girl]] (16)
* [[Snow Job]] (17)
* ''[[Scarlett]]'' (20)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (2)

|h3=[[Arashikage]]|c3=
* ''[[Jinx]]'' (18)
* ''[[Storm Shadow]]'' (19)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Matt Trakker]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] (6)
* ''[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'' (7)
* ''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'' (8)
* ''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'' (10)
* ''[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'' (11)
* ''[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'' (12)
* ''A [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (most likely [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]])'' (13)
* ''[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'' (14)
* ''[[General Flagg]]'' (15)
}}

==Quotes==
"If you’re lying... if you betray me or anyone on my team, try to pull some alien b.s. ... I will not hesitate to use everything I have to destroy you."
"If it were to ever come to that... I would fear for your safety."
:—'''Duke''' and '''Optimus''' come to an understanding.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Duke recalls when Scrap-Iron shot him down above the [[M.A.R.S.]] facility in [[Colorado]] back in ''[[Duke (miniseries)|Duke]]'' [[Duke issue 4|#4]].
* Matt confirms he did indeed work for [[Shadow Watch]], properly introduced in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], which is where he first became familiar with Cybertronian technology.
* This issue takes place after the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|''Transformers'' #30]] wherein Optimus Prime relinquished the Matrix to Elita-1. We see a flashback to the scene in question as Optimus tells Hound about it.
** However, in a notable error, Optimus' Autobot [[insignia]] isn’t scratched off as it should be, as Elita Prime commanded that any Autobot that stayed with Optimus would no longer be Autobots.
* Starscream died during the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|''Transformers'' #24]], sacrificing his life in a final act of independence from Megatron. We see a flashback to his body falling from the top of the [[Chicago]] skyscraper when Optimus tells Duke he died.
* Duke tells Optimus about his suspicions that Cobra Commander experimented on one of the Cybertronians, and Optimus notes that it was not one of the Autobots. Of course, readers already know all about the snake's time in with Megatron in [[Cobra-La]], as seen in the [[Cobra Commander (comic)|''Cobra Commander'' miniseries]].
* Optimus gives Hound some of the Energon he received from General Flagg back in Transformers #25.
* It’s a good thing Duke is choosing to keep his alliance with Optimus secret from Hawk, as unbeknownst to him, "Hawk" is secretly Zartan in disguise (as revealed in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]]). This also accounts for why he’s being so ruthless with regards to Scarlett’s mission status.
* Cover Girl and Snow Job recount the events of the [[Scarlett (comic)|''Scarlett'' miniseries]].

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* The "[[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit’s Garage]]" hat Cover Girl is wearing when she meets Snow Job in Japan is based on the hat included with her ''G.I. Joe Classified Series'' Retro release.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* The wrist device Matt uses to summon Thunderhawk is similar to the communicators used by the M.A.S.K. team in the original cartoon.

===Errors===
* On page 12, panel 3, Optimus' recap of the events of ''Transformers'' #30 is written "The Matrix ''choose'' Elita-1" when it should be "The Matrix '''chose''' Elita-1".

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Scrap-Iron
** '''More Than Meets the G.I.?!:''' The leaders of the Autobots and G.I. Joe have finally met after three years of anticipation!
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks portrait-themed variant cover artist Ben Oliver who his favorite G.I. Joe character to illustrate has been. Oliver enjoyed doing Ripper.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Duke and Optimus Prime, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Clutch, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and [[Mercer]], by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Hound, Duke, and Optimus Prime by [[Jorge Corona]] and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover F:''' Invincible cover featuring Cobra fighting the Lizard League, by Andrea Milana.

<gallery>
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover A.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover B.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover C.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover D.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover E.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover F.jpg|
</gallery>

===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 31|#31]], and G.I. Joe #21.
* Invincible VS
* [[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]: Sssilent Missions
* G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Compendiums
* Corpse Knight

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20

2026-03-18T13:18:16Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "{{Comicstory |seriesissue=''G.I. Joe'' #20 |prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19 |next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21 |seriesissue2=Optimus' story |prev2=Transfor..."

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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[March 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= March 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Upon learning that his quest for revenge is all for naught, a brighter future dawns for Duke as he gains two new allies with their own wars to fight.'''

==Synopsis==
With [[Scrap-Iron]] cornering him, [[Matt Trakker]] uses activates a device on his wrist, remotely activating [[Thunderhawk|a 1980s Camaro]], leading Scrap-Iron out of the racetrack and into the city streets. Scrap-Iron fires missiles at Matt from his truck, but Matt activates a device in his car that redirects the missiles back at his opponent. However, Matt then sees a group of children playing in the street in front of him, forcing him to slam on the brakes and allowing Scrap-Iron to catch up. Fortunately, Matt is saved by the arrival of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]], t-boning Scrap-Iron's truck with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Scrap-Iron boasts that he'll take them all on, but quickly changes his tune when Hound transforms and drives off, saying [[Miles Mayhem|Mayhem]] doesn't pay him enough for this. Clutch asks if they should go after him, but Duke is concerned that if they do, they won't be able to find Trakker again. Matt angrily reminds Clutch that he didn't want to be found, but he agrees to help fix Hound's transponder as thanks for the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] saving his life. Duke offers Trakker a place in G.I. Joe, but Trakker declines, deciding it's time for him to stop running and confront Miles Mayhem head on.

With his transponder repaired, Hound is able to contact [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who agrees to meet Duke at a neutral location. However, when the Joes arrive, they discover that Optimus is [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] no longer, much to Hound's shock. Optimus informs Hound about the [[Matrix of Leadership]] choosing [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to lead the war back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] while he remains behind on Earth to defend it from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. Duke then interrupts to inquire about [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], only for Optimus to inform him that Starscream is dead.

This revelation, and the realization that his quest for revenge can never actually be resolved, shatters Duke's composure, and he stumbles off to be alone. Clutch goes to talk to him, but Optimus volunteers instead. Duke tells Optimus about his obsession with killing the [[Transformer]]s, and while Optimus initially thinks he is sharing his fear about losing himself in war, Duke clarifies that he wants Optimus to know just how ready he is to take down the Cybertronians – regardless of faction – should it come to it. Optimus understands, and warns him that he would do the same for his team. The two ultimately come to an alliance, with Duke informing Optimus about the threat of [[Cobra]] and [[Cobra Commander]]'s own obsession with the Transformers. Hound asks Optimus what his orders are, but Optimus tells him that he is no longer his superior officer, so the choice is his: rejoin the [[Autobot]]s or remain with G.I. Joe. Hound chooses the latter, and Optimus leaves him a portion of [[Energon]]. As Optimus and the Joes [[roll out]], Clutch receives a message from "[[Zartan|Hawk]]", angry that the two took off without telling him. When Clutch asks if they're going to tell their C.O. about their new friend, Duke decides they should just keep this meeting to themselves.

In [[Japan]], [[Cover Girl]] meets with [[Snow Job]] to discuss the ongoing mission of [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] to infiltrate the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan, including their encounter with Cobra when the ruthless terrorist organization tried to steal the Energon-powered [[Sword of Life]]. Snow Job has tried to contact Scarlett to tell her to come home, but she's ignored his messages. With Hawk suspecting the sword's true nature, he's sent Cover Girl with new orders: Scarlett is to return within 24 hours, or she will be branded a traitor and enemy of the state!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks or imaginary scenes. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (3)
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (9)
* [[Cover Girl]] (16)
* [[Snow Job]] (17)
* ''[[Scarlett]]'' (20)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (2)

|h3=[[Arashikage]]|c3=
* ''[[Jinx]]'' (18)
* ''[[Storm Shadow]]'' (19)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Matt Trakker]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] (6)
* ''[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'' (7)
* ''[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'' (8)
* ''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'' (10)
* ''[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'' (11)
* ''[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'' (12)
* ''A [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] (most likely [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]])'' (13)
* ''[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'' (14)
* ''[[General Flagg]]'' (15)
}}

==Quotes==
"If you’re lying... if you betray me or anyone on my team, try to pull some alien b.s. ... I will not hesitate to use everything I have to destroy you."
"If it were to ever come to that... I would fear for your safety."
:—'''Duke''' and '''Optimus''' come to an understanding.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Duke recalls when Scrap-Iron shot him down above the [[M.A.R.S.]] facility in [[Colorado]] back in ''[[Duke (miniseries)|Duke]]'' [[Duke issue 4|#4]].
* Matt confirms he did indeed work for [[Shadow Watch]], properly introduced in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], which is where he first became familiar with Cybertronian technology.
* This issue takes place after the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|''Transformers'' #30]] wherein Optimus Prime relinquished the Matrix to Elita-1. We see a flashback to the scene in question as Optimus tells Hound about it.
** However, in a notable error, Optimus' Autobot [[insignia]] isn’t scratched off as it should be, as Elita Prime commanded that any Autobot that stayed with Optimus would no longer be Autobots.
* Starscream died during the events of [[Transformers (2023) issue 24|''Transformers'' #24]], sacrificing his life in a final act of independence from Megatron. We see a flashback to his body falling from the top of the [[Chicago]] skyscraper when Optimus tells Duke he died.
* Duke tells Optimus about his suspicions that Cobra Commander experimented on one of the Cybertronians, and Optimus notes that it was not one of the Autobots. Of course, readers already know all about the snake's time in with Megatron in [[Cobra-La]], as seen in the [[Cobra Commander (comic)|''Cobra Commander'' miniseries]].
* Optimus gives Hound some of the Energon he received from General Flagg back in Transformers #25.
* It’s a good thing Duke is choosing to keep his alliance with Optimus secret from Hawk, as unbeknownst to him, "Hawk" is secretly Zartan in disguise (as revealed in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]]). This also accounts for why he’s being so ruthless with regards to Scarlett’s mission status.
* Cover Girl and Snow Job recount the events of the [[Scarlett (comic)|''Scarlett'' miniseries]].

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* The "[[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit’s Garage]]" hat Cover Girl is wearing when she meets Snow Job in Japan is based on the hat included with her ''G.I. Joe Classified Series'' Retro release.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* The wrist device Matt uses to summon Thunderhawk is similar to the communicators used by the M.A.S.K. team in the original cartoon.

===Errors===
* On page 12, panel 3, Optimus’ recap of the events of Transformers #30 is written “The Matrix choose Elita-1” when it should be “The Matrix chose Elita-1”.

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Scrap-Iron
** '''More Than Meets the G.I.?!:''' The leaders of the Autobots and G.I. Joe have finally met after three years of anticipation!
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks portrait-themed variant cover artist Ben Oliver who his favorite G.I. Joe character to illustrate has been. Oliver enjoyed doing Ripper.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Duke and Optimus Prime, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Clutch, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and [[Mercer]], by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Hound, Duke, and Optimus Prime by [[Jorge Corona]] and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover F:''' Invincible cover featuring Cobra fighting the Lizard League, by Andrea Milana.

<gallery>
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover A.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover B.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover C.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover D.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover E.jpg|
File:G.I. Joe 2024 20 Cover F.jpg|
</gallery>

===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 31|#31]], and G.I. Joe #21.
* Invincible VS
* [[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]: Sssilent Missions
* G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Compendiums
* Corpse Knight

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19

2026-03-18T11:31:04Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Continuity notes */

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' #19
|prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18
|next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20
|image=G.I. Joe 2024 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[February 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= February 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Duke must come to grips with the shocking secrets Clutch has been hiding from him. Elsewhere, Matt Trakker learns he may have a chance to go home... if he can live long enough.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Zartan]] contemplates the nature of [[Energon]], and how it is more than just a power source or a weapon; it is creation itself. While his own supply is beginning to run low, he can now use the information he’s gathered from both [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] to track the Energon deposits that remain across [[Earth|the globe]].

Back in the [[Chihuahuan Desert]], in the aftermath of their conflict with [[Cobra Commander]] and the [[Dreadnok]]s, Duke aims two blasters at [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], demanding the [[Autobot]] talk. [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] tries to talk him down, preferring they deal with this unexpected surprise back at base. [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] and [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] join in, but the revelation that Risk also knew about the robot just serves to agitate Duke more. When Hound tries to explain, Duke fires at him, leading Clutch to tackle him. Clutch emphatically defends Hound, saying that he’s a Joe like the rest of them, an idea Duke rebuffs. However, he does reluctantly concede that Hound is the best source for answers about the [[Transformer|robots]], and so places him under arrest. He orders the Joes back to the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit]].

Meanwhile, in the weeks since Clutch first brought Hound to him, [[Matt Trakker]] has continued to stay off the grid, constantly traveling all over the world, never staying in one place too long. He currently resides in a small mobile lab in an undisclosed woods. As he works one day, he receives an encoded message saying “NEW INFORMATION ON [[Miles Mayhem|MAYHEM]]” and asking him to meet. Reluctantly, Matt decides to take the invitation.

At the Pit, the Joes look forward to a bit of R&R after their desert battle. Stalker looks back on their repeated losses recently and suggests that the Joes need to upgrade both their gear and their ranks, as they are always outnumbered by Cobra's forces. However, "Colonel Hawk" insists they have to keep their team small in order to ensure trust. He then tells them that he has their next mission, much to the chagrin of Risk. He informs them that he’s splitting the Joes into smaller teams, each venturing into different Energon-rich locations in an effort to cut Cobra off from retrieving it themselves: Risk, Stalker, and Baroness will be sent to [[Badhikistan]], while [[Cover Girl]] will connect with [[Snow Job|Harlan "Snow Job" Moore]], who has recently lost eyes on [[Scarlett|an undercover agent]] he was in contact with. "Hawk" then notices that Duke and Clutch aren’t with the rest of the team; they're in another level of the Pit, having placed Hound in temporary confinement. Hound tells Duke about the war between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s and informs him that the robot who killed [[Frosting]] was a Decepticon named [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Reluctantly, Duke decides to believe Hound, but wants more. If Hound is a soldier, he must have a commanding officer that he can take Duke to. Hound tells Duke that he’s been trying to contact the Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but has been unsuccessful with his transponder still broken. Duke asks how they can fix it, but Clutch says the [[Matt Trakker|only person]] who could do so isn't going to be easy to find unless he wants to be found.

Elsewhere, Matt Trakker meets with [[Agent Walker]] at a busy motor speedway. Walker tells him that due to recent events, the [[United States of America|U.S. government]] is now aware that Miles Mayhem stole his tech and tried to pass it off as his own, but that Mayhem is now in the wind with his own agenda. Matt is incredulous, having been forced to go on the run because of Mayhem's actions and not believing he can trust the government again. Walker tells him that the world is changing and that he might have an opportunity to go home. However, their conversation is interrupted by an explosion and a lifted 4x4 driven by [[Scrap-Iron]] blasting its way into the race. Scrap-Iron incinerates Agent Walker before cornering Matt, telling his old buddy that he’s here to collect the bounty on his head.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (3)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] (6)
* [[Baroness]] (7)
* [[Cover Girl]] (8)
* [[Snow Job]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (12)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (1)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (2)
* [[Matt Trakker]] (9)
* [[Agent Walker]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"He’s not just some robot... He’s shown me time and time again that he’s one of us... he’s a soldier. More than that... Hound is a G.I. Joe!" 
"No robot will ever be a Joe. Not as long as I’m breathing."
:—'''Clutch''' and '''Duke''' regarding Hound

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Zartan's disguise as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] and his plans for Energon were revealed at the end of [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]].
* Matt Trakker hasn’t been seen since the events of the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'', which apparently took place "weeks ago" before the events of this issue.
* Matt learns about recent events concerning [[Miles Mayhem]], which readers of ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' witnessed across issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]] to [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]] of that series. Agent Walker likely works for [[Shadow Watch]], as at the end of ''Transformers'' #28, [[General Flagg]] orders his men to find Trakker.
* Hawk tells Cover Girl she will be linking up with Snow Job to locate an undercover agent, referencing the events of the ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'' series, where [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] infiltrated the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan. The events of Scarlett have largely gone unmentioned until this issue, setting up the return of those characters for [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21|issue #21]]. At the time, it was unclear if Scarlett’s mission fell under the purview of G.I. Joe, or just the United States military in general, but this seems to confirm that it is.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* Badhikistan is a fictional country from the [[Devil's Due Press]] ''G.I. Joe'' comics, where Cobra relocated to their new Monolith Base after abandoning Cobra Island.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* Matt Trakker is shown taking down a photo of a young boy while packing up his things. This is likely Scott Trakker, Matt's son from the original ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' cartoon and comic.
* Reiterated in this issue is that Mayhem stole Trakker's designs, which was the inciting incident for [[M.A.S.K.]] in the comics.
* Though not exactly the same, the lifted orange truck that Scrap-Iron drives at the end resembles the M.A.S.K. vehicle [http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/firecracker.html Firecracker].
* Likely mere coincidence, but Scrap-Iron being a scarred individual who has a history with Matt Trakker and works for Miles Mayhem is similar to the role [[Bruno Sheppard]] played in the [[IDW Publishing]] [[Hasbro Universe]] [[M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|''M.A.S.K.'' series]].

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hound
** '''One Trakk Mind:''' Recap of the history of Matt Trakker in the Energon Universe
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Andrea Milana who in the Energon Universe they’d disguise themselves as. Milana answers [[Beachhead|Beach Head]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Clutch gets between Duke and Hound, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]] & [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]].
* '''Cover C:''' Chameleon, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Duke and Starscream, by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and Hound, by [[Trevor Hairsine]], [[Andy Lanning]] & Romulo Fajardo Jr..
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Matt Trakker in [[Thunderhawk]], by [[Simon Parr]].
* '''Cover G:''' Die-cut Hound face, by [[John Amor]] & [[Andres Juarez]].

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|#30]], and ''G.I. Joe'' #20.

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 30

2026-03-18T11:09:38Z

Daniel Adkins:

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|caption=Nice argument, Elita, but unfortunately for you I've already depicted myself as the unflappable Autobot commander and you as the seething usurper.
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[March 11]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= March 2026
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Dan Mora]]
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|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
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'''Optimus and Elita clash, and the fate of all Autobotkind will be decided!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] warns [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] that they do not have time to rehash their debate as the [[Decepticon]]s are getting away. However, he is interrupted by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s horrified reaction to seeing [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s corpse. Elita still can't understand why Optimus continues to put the [[Earth]] before [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], even as it continues to take the lives of their fellow [[Autobot]]s. She believes he's abandoned their war, while Optimus views [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s presence on Earth to be the fault of the Autobots and their responsibility to protect the world from the devastation he will wreak. Elita coldly tells him that he is no longer fit to lead them and punches Prime. Prime refuses to fight her and orders the rest of the Autobots to not interfere. However, Cliffjumper jumps in anyway, forcing Optimus to retaliate in his defense. Elita then proceeds to pound on Optimus' chest, demanding he "give it to her". At that moment, [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] appear, only able to look on in horror as Elita attempts to rip Prime's chest open.

Optimus grabs Elita's hand and stops her. He tells her he understands: their people are dying and she believes him distracted, and he admits she might be right. She might be the better leader for the Autobots at this time. But such a role cannot be taken. One must be chosen. He then opens his chest, revealing the [[Matrix of Leadership]], and allowing the artifact to choose who will lead the Autobots...

And the Matrix chooses Elita, bestowing upon her a new [[Prime (rank)|Prime form]], as Optimus reverts to a smaller state.
[[File:Elita-Prime.jpeg|thumb|left|Funnily enough, this is [[Transformers One (film)|not the first time]] [[Elita-1 (One)|an Elita]] has named [[Optimus Prime (One)|a Prime]]]]

Optimus acquiesces to the choice, and defers leadership to Elita Prime. Elita orders all Autobots to return to Cybertron so that they might continue their efforts to defeat the Decepticons and save their world; anyone who decides to stay behind with Optimus will no longer be Autobots. She also warns that they do not know if they will be able to activate the [[space bridge]] on Cybertron again.

As the sun begins to set, Elita's Autobots depart, taking with them the wounded and inoperable Autobots left on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', hoping to restore them on their home planet. Those remaining behind now have their [[Insignia|Autobrand]]s crossed out. Optimus and Elita bid each other farewell, as those who remain behind — [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee Magnus]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Shredhead]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] — ask what they do now. Optimus simply says that they complete their mission. Somehow...

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime/Optimus]] (1)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (2)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (3)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One/Elita Prime]] (4)
* [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] (5)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (6)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
* [[Shredhead]] (9)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee Magnus]] (11)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (12)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (13)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (14)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (17)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (18)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (19)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (20)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (21)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (22)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (23)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (24)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (25)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (15)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==
"For '''millennia''' we fought together against the Decepticons. I am strongest... '''with you by my side.'''" 
"Elita, '''please.''' I fear that is but a distant memory. No matter how much I desire it, as well..."
:— '''Elita One''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

"Prime? Are you--" 
"No, Brawn... Not Prime. Only '''Optimus,''' now."
:— '''Brawn''' and '''Optimus'''

'''Ultra Magnus:''' "I'm sorry, Optimus. I just feel I'm needed--" 
'''Optimus:''' "Don't. I understand. I hope to join you soon, my friend." 
'''Elita Prime:''' "By [[Primus]], let that be true. [['Til all are one]]." 
'''Optimus:''' "'Til all are one."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This issue finally brings the conflict that has been brewing between Optimus and Elita since [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]] to its boiling point.
* Optimus tells Elita that challenging for leadership is not the Autobot way, in stark contrast to the Decepticon way seen back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|issue #13]] when [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] challenged [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].
* Upon losing the Matrix, Optimus reverts to a smaller form, though he still calls himself “Optimus”. Notably, he does not revert to the Orion Pax that we saw in a flashback in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 17|#17]].
* Certain bots are not shown staying or leaving (likely to give the writers some wiggle-room to change their minds). This includes Blaster, Sideswipe, and notably Jazz. While there ''are'' silhouettes of seemingly 2 (maybe 3) characters that also left with Elita, their shapes are too vague to make-out any meaningful details and they do not clearly resemble any Autobots on Earth.

===''Transformers'' references===
* When Optimus opens his chest to reveal the Matrix, the design of the "cover" to the Matrix is taken from its appearance in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Elita's Prime form appears to have a jet [[alternate mode]] akin to her [[Elita One (G1)#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' toy]]. Her new lower legs resemble those of her [[Elita-1 (One)|''One'' counterpart]].
* Optimus' post-Prime form has the chest of his [[Optimus Prime (Cyberworld)|''Cyberworld'' counterpart]].

===Errors===
* Cliffjumper's feet are colored black throughout the entire issue.
* Ultra Magnus's antennas are colored blue *sigh* again. (Seriously how does this keep happening? Like it's the most consistent error out of everything that's been fixed or messed up on this entire book.)
* In the ''very first'' panel, the two stripes above the arrow on Optimus Prime's forearm are colored red instead of yellow.
* On page 6, Jetfire's blue forehead-stripe is incorrectly colored white.
* On page 8, Cliffjumper has a red stripe on his forearms in every panel. His windows are also colored red when Elita slams him to the ground.
* On page 9, the white stripe on Optimus's abdomen is colored red.
* Similarly on page 14, the color of the white and red sections of Optimus's abdomen are ''swapped''.
* On page 15, Optimus's Autobot symbols aren't filled in white, left ''barely'' visible by their outline.
* On page 17, the blue and red stripe on Jazz's back is colored white. Cliffjumper is also missing the spare tire on his back when he kneels.
* On page 19, Mirage is missing the panel on his right shoulder.
* When the other bots are seen leaving with Elita Prime, the head shape of the bot between her legs looks like... Cyclonus? The head design doesn't match any of the current characters shown to be with the Autobots.

===Other notes===
* Due to an error with Google Books, this issue accidentally leaked almost a month in advance, leading to many of its shocking plot points being posted on social media, usually without context.
* Kirkman name-drops [[Delta Magnus]] in the letters pages as an example of "[[Magnus (rank)|Magnus]]" being a rank that can be passed on to [[Arcee (G1)#Energon Universe|different bots]].
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Optimus (not Prime)
** ''''Til All Are None!!:''' Reflects on Optimus and his outcast Autobots.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Dan Mora who his favorite Transformer was to draw. Mora enjoyed drawing Wheeljack most, though he also highlights [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and Elita One.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Elita One, by [[David Nakayama]]
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus vs Elita, by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover, by [[Jorge Corona]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover D:''' The Decepticons, by [[Taurin Clarke]].
* '''Cover E:''' Design for Megatron, by Dan Mora and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover F:''' Invincible crossover cover featuring Invincible and Robot fighting [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Rumble, by [[Joshua Cassara]] and [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]].

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===Advertisement===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20|#20]], ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]], and ''Transformers'' #31.
* ''Invincible Universe: Battle Beast'' #7
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Compendiums
* ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Silent Missions'' returns!

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 5: Generation One''''' ([[June 2]], [[2026]]) ISBN 153433355X / ISBN 978-1534333550
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

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==External links==

==References==
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[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Energon Universe

2026-03-15T20:33:13Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Development */

{{disambig2|the shared universe from [[Skybound Entertainment]]'s comics|the [[Transformers: Legacy#"Universe" designations|universe]] from ''[[Transformers: Legacy]]''|Transformers: Energon (franchise)}} 
[[File:Energon Universe logo.png|center|500px]] 

[[File:EU2ndAnniversary.jpg|thumb|right|upright=3|Well, it's not quite ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', and it's not quite ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'', but man...]]

The '''Energon Universe''' is the name for the shared universe in which [[Skybound Entertainment]]'s comic books featuring licensed properties from [[Hasbro]] take place. Launched in [[2023]], these properties currently include [[Transformers (2023 comic)|an ongoing ''Transformers'' series]], a line of ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' comics, and the original series ''[[Void Rivals]]''.

==Overview==
The aliens [[Darak]] and [[Solila]], members of two warring factions, become stranded on a deserted planet and are forced to work together to survive. While attempting to escape, the two come across the derelict form of the [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], who is restored to functionality and leaves to check on the state of his homeworld, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

Jetfire's journey brings him to the planet Earth, where he finds and reactivates the dormant [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s and they resume their war. In response to their awakening, events are set into motion that will lead to the formation of the special ops team [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and the terrorist organization [[Cobra]].

==Development==

===Comic series===
[[Robert Kirkman]] first began developing the Energon Universe in [[2021]] after Hasbro approached Skybound about taking over the licenses for ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' from [[IDW Publishing]]. Wanting to do something unique, Kirkman proposed launching the universe with a new property that would feature a surprise reveal in the first issue, which eventually became ''Void Rivals''. Along with writing ''Void Rivals'', Kirkman acts as a sort of "showrunner" for the rest of the Energon Universe line, with other creators working on the main ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' comics.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/robert-kirkman-void-rivals-shared-energon-universe-transformers-gi-joe How Robert Kirkman's Void Rivals Secretly Launches a Massive Shared Universe — IGN]</ref> It was named the Energon Universe after [[Joshua Williamson]] pitched the idea of integrating Energon into the ''Cobra Commander'' mini series.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=We were actually struggling for a name for the line, as Josh was developing Cobra Commander. He was like "I think I think they could find some Energon in the swamp here". And I was like "oh, Energon's in G.I. Joe now. I can put Energon in Void Rivals, super easy."
|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMTfuouxzEg&t=2889s|name=Robert Kirkman|site=YouTube|year=2025|month=05|day=12}}</ref>

In the letters page for [[Void Rivals issue 3|''Void Rivals'' #3]], Kirkman stated that there were no plans to integrate other Hasbro properties into the Energon Universe, though that could change in the future — something that did indeed occur in [[2025]] with the introduction of [[Matt Trakker]] and [[Miles Mayhem]] from ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' into the universe. He also confirmed that they don't plan to have more than four series running at once. As of [[Void Rivals issue 15|''Void Rivals'' #15]], Kirkman had affirmed that the Energon Universe will "for the foreseeable future" consist solely of the ''Void Rivals'', ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' ongoing titles to keep the line at a manageable, easy-to-follow size, with no plans to publish any additional miniseries in the style of the four ''G.I. Joe'' origin stories. However, by February [[2026]] those plans had changed, as Kirkman’s keynote address at ComicsPro announced the addition of a fourth ongoing, based on ''M.A.S.K.'', being written by [[Dan Watters]] and drawn by [[Pye Parr]].<ref> [https://imagecomics.com/press-releases/image-skybound-hasbro-announce-new-energon-universe-series-m-a-s-k-by-dan-watters-pye-parr/ Image Comics: IMAGE/SKYBOUND & HASBRO ANNOUNCE NEW ENERGON UNIVERSE SERIES M.A.S.K. BY DAN WATTERS & PYE PARR]</ref>

===Animated series===
An animated adaptation of the Energon Universe, produced by Skybound and Hasbro with [[Joe Henderson]] attached as showrunner, was reported to be in-development in late 2025. Like the source material, it is meant to be aimed at an older audience than the typical ''Transformers'' viewer.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2025/10/energon-universe-adult-animated-series-joe-henderson-1236592776/ Deadline: Energon Universe Adult Animated Series Based On Comic From Hasbro & Skybound With Joe Henderson As Showrunner Hitting TV Marketplace]</ref>

==List of featured intellectual properties==
* ''[[Void Rivals]]'' (original)
* ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''
* ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]''
* ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]''

==Titles==
===Ongoing series===
* ''[[Void Rivals]]''
* ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]''
* ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]''
* ''[[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|M.A.S.K.]]''

===Limited series===
* ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]''
* ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]''
* ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]''
* ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]''

===Specials===
* ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''
* ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''
* ''[[Energon Universe 2026 Special]]''

==Distribution and localization==
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|[[Ades Media]]
|Sweden
|Swedish
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|Moztros Editorial
|[[Spain]]
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|Nagle Comics
|Poland
|Polish
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|OVNI Press
|Latin America
|Spanish
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|Panini Comics
|[[Germany]]
|German
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|saldaPress
|[[Italy]]
|Italian
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|Szukits Kiadó
|[[Hungary]]
|Hungarian
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|Tiandi Press
|[[China]]
|Chinese
|-
|Urban Comics
|[[France]]
|French
|}

==Toyline==
===Void Rivals===
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== Posters ==
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File:EnergonUniversePoster.jpeg|Initial poster featuring [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Darak]] and [[Solila]] (2023).
File:EU2ndAnniversary.jpg|Second anniversary poster (2025).
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==Notes==
Previously, ''G.I. Joe'' comics fell out of this wiki’s purview unless they featured ''Transformers'' characters in them. For example, [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[G.I. Joe vol. 5|''G.I. Joe'' vol. 5]] is covered on this wiki due to the presence of [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]], but the preceding volumes are not. However, unlike prior publishers such as IDW and [[Marvel Comics]], the Energon Universe's non-''Transformers'' properties are being incorporated into one cohesive universe right from the get-go, with Cybertronians appearing as recurring characters in ''Void Rivals'' and driving the plots of the various ''G.I. Joe'' series (and later appearing in them as well). As such, we at TFWiki.net have, at least for now, opted to cover the non-''Transformers'' titles in the Energon Universe in full, in order to keep everything nice and simple.

==See also==
* [[Hasbro Universe]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Crossovers]]
[[Category:Skybound Entertainment]]

M.A.S.K. (franchise)

2026-03-15T20:30:15Z

Daniel Adkins: /* History */

{{disambig2|the real-world media franchise|the fictional crime-fighting team|M.A.S.K.}}

'''''M.A.S.K.''''' was a toyline created by [[Kenner]] in [[1985]]. The series followed a team of specially trained individuals called [[M.A.S.K.]] (the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand), led by wealthy philanthropist [[Matt Trakker]], facing off against the evil organization [[V.E.N.O.M.]] (the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem), led by [[Miles Mayhem]]. Each faction had different masks that their members would wear that granted them special abilities, while also commanding a series of vehicles that could transform from one mode to another. In this way, ''M.A.S.K.'' acted as a cross between [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Transformers]]'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', having transforming vehicles with action figure pilots.

==History==
Like most '80s toylines, M.A.S.K. soon developed into a full franchise, with an animated series developed along with the toys, as well as several tie-in comic books. The cartoon ran for two seasons, from 1985 to [[1986]], while the toys continued for another two years, moving more towards a racing theme than the original crime-fighting motif, with M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. each being teams competing against one another.

M.A.S.K. remained dormant from [[1988]] to [[2008]], when Hasbro (who by this time had purchased Kenner) introduced Matt Trakker (under the name "Specialist Trakker") into the G.I. Joe universe as a figure. His on-package bio also established M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M. as being sub-divisions of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]], respectively.

Hasbro later tried to revive the series in 2011 as part of their ''[[Unit:E (issue)|Unit:E]]'' crossover, which saw several Hasbro brands united (get it?) into a single universe. In this version, M.A.S.K. is a group of rescue workers who use advanced technology to upgrade their vehicles in order to protect the citizens of a war-torn [[Detroit]]. M.A.S.K. was also mentioned in ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', as a government division from which [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] obtains [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]’s [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BHVoyager|''Beast Hunters'' alternate mode]]. ''Prime'', like ''Unit:E'', was intended to work as a backdoor to several other properties, including ''M.A.S.K.'', but nothing ever happened.

In 2016, [[IDW Publishing]] announced that they had obtained the ''M.A.S.K.'' license from Hasbro and would be introducing them as part of their ''[[Revolution]]'' event, uniting all their Hasbro titles into a single universe. As had been done with Specialist Trakker and ''Unit:E'', IDW brought the ''M.A.S.K.'' characters into the previously established ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' comics by introducing Miles Mayhem (now with the legal name Miles Manheim) in the "[[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders]]" prelude story. Here, Mayhem is a former member of [[Joe Colton]]'s [[Adventure Team]] who also has connections to the [[Earth Defense Command]] and completed development of the M.A.S.K. vehicles by reverse-engineering technology from the [[Triple Changer]] [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. This iteration of ''M.A.S.K.'' eventually came to an end in 2018 as IDW wrapped up the events of that continuity with the ''[[Transformers: Unicron|Unicron]]'' miniseries.

In 2025, after [[Skybound Entertainment]] acquired the ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' comic license, ''M.A.S.K.'' officially joined the [[Energon Universe]] via an appearance by Matt Trakker in the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'', where he is introduced as an old friend of [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] in a nod to his "Specialist Trakker" days. Later that year, Miles Mayhem was introduced in the pages of [[Robert Kirkman]]'s run on ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' as part of the buildup to the launch of [[M.A.S.K. (2026 comic)|an ongoing ''M.A.S.K.'' title]].

{{Stub|M.A.S.K. content in [[Beast Wars: Uprising]], [[Earthrise]], SDCC box set}}

==External links==
*{{w|M.A.S.K.|M.A.S.K. on Wikipedia}}
*[[wikia:mask:M.A.S.K. Wiki|The M.A.S.K. Wiki]]
*{{i|M.A.S.K. (franchise)}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

[[Category:Franchises]]
[[Category:M.A.S.K. franchise| ]]
[[Category:Non-Transformers toylines]]

Transformers (2023) issue 30

2026-03-11T16:56:14Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "{{Comicstory |seriesissue=''Transformers'' #30 |prev=Transformers (2023) issue 29 |next=Transformers (2023) issue 31 |image=Transformers 2023 30 ..."

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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[March 11]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= March 2026
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Dan Mora]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
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'''Optimus and Elita clash, and the fate of all Autobotkind will be decided!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] warns [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] that they do not have time to rehash their debate as the [[Decepticon]]s are getting away. However, he is interrupted by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s horrified reaction to seeing [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s corpse. Elita still can't understand why Optimus continues to put the [[Earth]] before [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], even as it continues to take the lives of their fellow [[Autobot]]s. She believes he's abandoned their war, while Optimus views [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s presence on Earth to be the fault of the Autobots and their responsibility to protect the world from the devastation he will wreak. Elita coldly tells him that he is no longer fit to lead them and punches Prime. Prime refuses to fight her and orders the rest of the Autobots to not interfere. However, Cliffjumper jumps in anyway, forcing Optimus to retaliate in his defense. Elita then proceeds to pound on Optimus' chest, demanding he "give it to her". At that moment, [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] appear, only able to look on in horror as Elita attempts to rip Prime's chest open.

Optimus grabs Elita's hand and stops her. He tells her he understands: their people are dying and she believes him distracted, and he admits she might be right. She might be the better leader for the Autobots at this time. But such a role cannot be taken. One must be chosen. He then opens his chest, revealing the [[Matrix of Leadership]], and allowing the artifact to choose who will lead the Autobots...

And the Matrix chooses Elita, bestowing upon her a new [[Prime (rank)|Prime form]], as Optimus reverts to a diminutive state.

Optimus acquiesces to the choice, and defers leadership to Elita Prime. Elita orders all Autobots to return to Cybertron so that they might continue their efforts to defeat the Decepticons and save their world; anyone who decides to stay behind with Optimus will no longer be Autobots. She also warns that they do not know if they will be able to activate the [[space bridge]] on Cybertron again.

As the sun begins to set, Elita's Autobots depart, taking with them the wounded and inoperable Autobots left on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', hoping to restore them on their home planet. Those remaining behind now have their [[Insignia|Autobrand]]s x-ed out. Optimus and Elita bid each other farewell, as those who remain behind - [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee Magnus]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Shredhead]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] - ask what they do now. Optimus simply says that they complete their mission. Somehow...

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime/Optimus]] (1)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (2)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (3)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One/Elita Prime]] (4)
* [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] (5)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (6)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
* [[Shredhead]] (9)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee Magnus]] (11)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (12)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (13)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (14)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (17)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (18)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (19)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (20)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (21)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (22)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (23)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (24)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (15)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==
"For millennia we fought together against the Decepticons. I am strongest... with you by my side." 
"Elita. Please. I fear that is but a distant memory. No matter how much I desire it as well..."
:— '''Elita One''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

"Prime? Are you--" 
"No, Brawn... Not Prime. Only Optimus now."
:— '''Brawn''' and '''Optimus'''

'''Ultra Magnus:''' "I'm sorry, Optimus. I just feel I'm needed--" 
'''Optimus:''' "Don't. I understand. I hope to join you soon, my friend." 
'''Elita Prime:''' "By [[Primus]] let that be true. [['Til all are one]]." '
'''Optimus:''' "'Til all are one."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This issue finally brings the conflict that has been brewing between Optimus and Elita since [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]] to its boiling point.
* Optimus tells Elita that challenging for leadership is not the Autobot way, in stark contrast to the Decepticon way seen back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 13|issue #13]] when [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] challenged [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].
* Upon losing the Matrix, Optimus reverts to a smaller form, though he still calls himself “Optimus”. Notably, he does not revert to the Orion Pax that we saw in a flashback in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 17|#17]].

===''Transformers'' references===
* When Optimus opens his chest to reveal the Matrix, the design of the “cover” to the Matrix is taken from its appearance in [[The Transformers: The Movie]].
* Elita's Prime form appears to have a jet [[alternate mode]] akin to her [[Elita One (G1)#Power of the Primes|Power of the Primes toy]].

===Other notes===
* Due to an error with Google Books, this issue accidentally leaked almost a month in advance, leading to many of its shocking plot points being posted on social media, usually without context.
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Optimus (not Prime)
** ''''Til All Are None!!:''' Reflects on Optimus and his outcast Autobots.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Dan Mora who his favorite Transformer was to draw. Mora enjoyed drawing Wheeljack most, though he also highlights [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and Elita One.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Elita One, by [[David Nakayama]]
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus vs Elita, by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover, by [[Jorge Corona]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover D:''' The Decepticons, by [[Taurin Clarke]].
* '''Cover E:''' Design for Megatron, by Dan Mora and [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover F:''' Invincible crossover cover featuring Invincible and Robot fighting [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Rumble, by [[Joshua Cassara]] and [[Romulo Fajardo, Jr.]].

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===Advertisement===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20|#20]], ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]], and Transformers #31.
* Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]]'' Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Compendiums
* ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Silent Missions'' returns!

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 5: Generation One''''' ([[June 2]], [[2026]]) ISBN 153433355X / ISBN 978-1534333550
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Generation One''''' – cover art by [[David Nakayama]]
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19

2026-02-19T15:00:16Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Featured characters */

{{Comicstory
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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[February 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= February 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
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}}

'''Duke must come to grips with the shocking secrets Clutch has been hiding from him. Elsewhere, Matt Trakker learns he may have a chance to go home... if he can live long enough.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Zartan]] contemplates the nature of [[Energon]], and how it is more than just a power source or a weapon; it is creation itself. While his own supply is beginning to run low, he can now use the information he’s gathered from both [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] to track the Energon deposits that remain across [[Earth|the globe]].

Back in the [[Chihuahuan Desert]], in the aftermath of their conflict with [[Cobra Commander]] and the [[Dreadnok]]s, Duke aims two blasters at [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], demanding the [[Autobot]] talk. [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] tries to talk him down, preferring they deal with this unexpected surprise back at base. [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] and [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] join in, but the revelation that Risk also knew about the robot just serves to agitate Duke more. When Hound tries to explain, Duke fires at him, leading Clutch to tackle him. Clutch emphatically defends Hound, saying that he’s a Joe like the rest of them, an idea Duke rebuffs. However, he does reluctantly concede that Hound is the best source for answers about the [[Transformer|robots]], and so places him under arrest. He orders the Joes back to the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit]].

Meanwhile, in the weeks since Clutch first brought Hound to him, [[Matt Trakker]] has continued to stay off the grid, constantly traveling all over the world, never staying in one place too long. He currently resides in a small mobile lab in an undisclosed woods. As he works one day, he receives an encoded message saying “NEW INFORMATION ON [[Miles Mayhem|MAYHEM]]” and asking him to meet. Reluctantly, Matt decides to take the invitation.

At the Pit, the Joes look forward to a bit of R&R after their desert battle. Stalker looks back on their repeated losses recently and suggests that the Joes need to upgrade both their gear and their ranks, as they are always outnumbered by Cobra's forces. However, "Colonel Hawk" insists they have to keep their team small in order to ensure trust. He then tells them that he has their next mission, much to the chagrin of Risk. He informs them that he’s splitting the Joes into smaller teams, each venturing into different Energon-rich locations in an effort to cut Cobra off from retrieving it themselves: Risk, Stalker, and Baroness will be sent to [[Badhikistan]], while [[Cover Girl]] will connect with [[Snow Job|Harlan "Snow Job" Moore]], who has recently lost eyes on [[Scarlett|an undercover agent]] he was in contact with. "Hawk" then notices that Duke and Clutch aren’t with the rest of the team; they're in another level of the Pit, having placed Hound in temporary confinement. Hound tells Duke about the war between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s and informs him that the robot who killed [[Frosting]] was a Decepticon named [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Reluctantly, Duke decides to believe Hound, but wants more. If Hound is a soldier, he must have a commanding officer that he can take Duke to. Hound tells Duke that he’s been trying to contact the Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but has been unsuccessful with his transponder still broken. Duke asks how they can fix it, but Clutch says the only person who could do so they won’t be able to find.

Elsewhere, Matt Trakker meets with [[Agent Walker]] at a busy motor speedway. Walker tells him that due to recent events, the [[United States of America|U.S. government]] is now aware that Miles Mayhem stole his tech and tried to pass it off as his own, but that Mayhem is now in the wind with his own agenda. Matt is incredulous, having been forced to go on the run because of Mayhem's actions and not believing he can trust the government again. Walker tells him that the world is changing and that he might have an opportunity to go home. However, their conversation is interrupted by an explosion and a lifted 4x4 driven by [[Scrap-Iron]] blasting its way into the race. Scrap-Iron incinerates Agent Walker before cornering Matt, telling his old buddy that he’s here to collect the bounty on his head.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (3)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] (6)
* [[Baroness]] (7)
* [[Cover Girl]] (8)
* [[Snow Job]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (12)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (1)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (2)
* [[Matt Trakker]] (9)
* [[Agent Walker]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"He’s not just some robot... He’s shown me time and time again that he’s one of us... he’s a soldier. More than that... Hound is a G.I. Joe!"
"No robot will ever be a Joe. Not as long as I’m breathing."
:—'''Clutch''' and '''Duke''' regarding Hound

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Zartan's disguise as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] and his plans for Energon were revealed at the end of [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]].
* Matt Trakker hasn’t been seen since the events of the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story|G.I. Joe segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'', which apparently took place "weeks ago" before the events of this issue.
* Matt learns about recent events concerning [[Miles Mayhem]], which readers of [[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]] witnessed in across issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]] to [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]] of that series. Agent Walker likely works for [[Shadow Watch]], as at the end of Transformers #28, [[General Flagg]] orders his men to find Trakker.
* Hawk tells Cover Girl she will be linking up Snow Job to locate an undercover agent, referencing the events of the ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'' series, where [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] infiltrated the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan. The events of Scarlett have largely gone unmentioned until this issue, setting up the return of those characters for [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21|issue #21]]. At the time, it was unclear if Scarlett’s mission fell under the purview of G.I. Joe, or just the United States military in general, but this seems to confirm that it is.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* Badhikistan is a fictional country from the [[Devil's Due Press]] ''G.I. Joe'' comics, where Cobra relocated to their new Monolith Base after abandoning Cobra Island.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* Matt Trakker is shown taking down a photo of a young boy while packing up his things. This is likely Scott Trakker, Matt's son from the original ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' cartoon and comic.
* Reiterated in this issue is that Mayhem stole Trakker's designs, which was the inciting incident for [[M.A.S.K.]] in the comics.
* Though not exactly the same, the lifted orange truck that Scrap-Iron drives at the end resembles the M.A.S.K. vehicle [http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/firecracker.html Firecracker].
* Likely mere coincidence, but Scrap-Iron being a scarred individual who has a history with Matt Trakker and works for Miles Mayhem is similar to the role [[Bruno Sheppard]] played in the [[IDW Publishing]] [[Hasbro Universe]] [[M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|''M.A.S.K.'' series]].

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hound
** '''One Trakk Mind:''' Recap of the history of Matt Trakker in the Energon Universe
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Andrea Milana who in the Energon Universe they’d disguise themselves as. Milana answers [[Beachhead|Beach Head]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Clutch gets between Duke and Hound, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Chameleon, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Duke and Starscream, by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and Hound, by [[Trevor Hairsine]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Matt Trakker in [[Thunderhawk]], by [[Pye Parr]].
* '''Cover G:''' Die-cut Hound face, by [[John Amor]]

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|#30]], and G.I. Joe #20.

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 19

2026-02-19T12:55:39Z

Daniel Adkins: Created page with "{{Comicstory |seriesissue=''G.I. Joe'' #19 |prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18 |next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20 |image=G.I. Joe 2024 19 Cover A.jpg |caption..."

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' #19
|prev=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18
|next=G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20
|image=G.I. Joe 2024 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[February 18]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= February 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Andrea Milana]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Duke must come to grips with the shocking secrets Clutch has been hiding from him. Elsewhere, Matt Trakker learns he may have a chance to go home... if he can live long enough.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Zartan]] contemplates the nature of [[Energon]], and how it is more than just a power source or a weapon; it is creation itself. While his own supply is beginning to run low, he can now use the information he’s gathered from both [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] to track the Energon deposits that remain across [[Earth|the globe]].

Back in the [[Chihuahuan Desert]], in the aftermath of their conflict with [[Cobra Commander]] and the [[Dreadnok]]s, Duke aims two blasters at [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], demanding the [[Autobot]] talk. [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] tries to talk him down, preferring they deal with this unexpected surprise back at base. [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] and [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] join in, but the revelation that Risk also knew about the robot just serves to agitate Duke more. When Hound tries to explain, Duke fires at him, leading Clutch to tackle him. Clutch emphatically defends Hound, saying that he’s a Joe like the rest of them, an idea Duke rebuffs. However, he does reluctantly concede that Hound is the best source for answers about the [[Transformer|robots]], and so places him under arrest. He orders the Joes back to the [[Pit (G.I. Joe)|Pit]].

Meanwhile, in the weeks since Clutch first brought Hound to him, [[Matt Trakker]] has continued to stay off the grid, constantly traveling all over the world, never staying in one place too long. He currently resides in a small mobile lab in an undisclosed woods. As he works one day, he receives an encoded message saying “NEW INFORMATION ON [[Miles Mayhem|MAYHEM]]” and asking him to meet. Reluctantly, Matt decides to take the invitation.

At the Pit, the Joes look forward to a bit of R&R after their desert battle. Stalker looks back on their repeated losses recently and suggests that the Joes need to upgrade both their gear and their ranks, as they are always outnumbered by Cobra's forces. However, "Colonel Hawk" insists they have to keep their team small in order to ensure trust. He then tells them that he has their next mission, much to the chagrin of Risk. He informs them that he’s splitting the Joes into smaller teams, each venturing into different Energon-rich locations in an effort to cut Cobra off from retrieving it themselves: Risk, Stalker, and Baroness will be sent to [[Badhikistan]], while [[Cover Girl]] will connect with [[Snow Job|Harlan "Snow Job" Moore]], who has recently lost eyes on [[Scarlett|an undercover agent]] he was in contact with. "Hawk" then notices that Duke and Clutch aren’t with the rest of the team; they're in another level of the Pit, having placed Hound in temporary confinement. Hound tells Duke about the war between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s and informs him that the robot who killed [[Frosting]] was a Decepticon named [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Reluctantly, Duke decides to believe Hound, but wants more. If Hound is a soldier, he must have a commanding officer that he can take Duke to. Hound tells Duke that he’s been trying to contact the Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but has been unsuccessful with his transponder still broken. Duke asks how they can fix it, but Clutch says the only person who could do so they won’t be able to find.

Elsewhere, Matt Trakker meets with [[Agent Walker]] at a busy motor speedway. Walker tells him that due to recent events, the [[United States of America|U.S. government]] is now aware that Miles Mayhem stole his tech and tried to pass it off as his own, but that Mayhem is now in the wind with his own agenda. Matt is incredulous, having been forced to go on the run because of Mayhem's actions and not believing he can trust the government again. Walker tells him that the world is changing and that he might have an opportunity to go home. However, their conversation is interrupted by an explosion and a lifted 4x4 driven by [[Scrap-Iron]] blasting its way into the race. Scrap-Iron incinerates Agent Walker before cornering Matt, telling his old buddy that he’s here to collect the bounty on his head.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (3)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (4)
* [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]] (5)
* [[Risk (G.I. Joe)|Risk]] (6)
* [[Baroness]] (7)
* [[Cover Girl]] (8)
* [[Snow Job]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Scrap-Iron]] (12)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (2)
* [[Matt Trakker]] (9)
* [[Agent Walker]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"He’s not just some robot... He’s shown me time and time again that he’s one of us... he’s a soldier. More than that... Hound is a G.I. Joe!"
"No robot will ever be a Joe. Not as long as I’m breathing."
:—'''Clutch''' and '''Duke''' regarding Hound

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Zartan's disguise as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] and his plans for Energon were revealed at the end of [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 17|issue #17]].
* Matt Trakker hasn’t been seen since the events of the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story|G.I. Joe segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'', which apparently took place "weeks ago" before the events of this issue.
* Matt learns about recent events concerning [[Miles Mayhem]], which readers of [[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]] witnessed in across issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]] to [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]] of that series. Agent Walker likely works for [[Shadow Watch]], as at the end of Transformers #28, [[General Flagg]] orders his men to find Trakker.
* Hawk tells Cover Girl she will be linking up Snow Job to locate an undercover agent, referencing the events of the ''[[Scarlett (comic)|Scarlett]]'' series, where [[Scarlett|Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara]] infiltrated the [[Arashikage]] ninja clan. The events of Scarlett have largely gone unmentioned until this issue, setting up the return of those characters for [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 21|issue #21]]. At the time, it was unclear if Scarlett’s mission fell under the purview of G.I. Joe, or just the United States military in general, but this seems to confirm that it is.

===''G.I. Joe'' references===
* Badhikistan is a fictional country from the [[Devil's Due Press]] ''G.I. Joe'' comics, where Cobra relocated to their new Monolith Base after abandoning Cobra Island.

===''M.A.S.K.'' references===
* Matt Trakker is shown taking down a photo of a young boy while packing up his things. This is likely Scott Trakker, Matt's son from the original ''[[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|M.A.S.K.]]'' cartoon and comic.
* Reiterated in this issue is that Mayhem stole Trakker's designs, which was the inciting incident for [[M.A.S.K.]] in the comics.
* Though not exactly the same, the lifted orange truck that Scrap-Iron drives at the end resembles the M.A.S.K. vehicle [http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/firecracker.html Firecracker].
* Likely mere coincidence, but Scrap-Iron being a scarred individual who has a history with Matt Trakker and works for Miles Mayhem is similar to the role [[Bruno Sheppard]] played in the [[IDW Publishing]] [[Hasbro Universe]] [[M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand|''M.A.S.K.'' series]].

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hound
** '''One Trakk Mind:''' Recap of the history of Matt Trakker in the Energon Universe
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Andrea Milana who in the Energon Universe they’d disguise themselves as. Milana answers [[Beachhead|Beach Head]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Clutch gets between Duke and Hound, by [[Tom Reilly]].
* '''Cover B:''' Connecting cover, by [[Joshua Cassara]].
* '''Cover C:''' Chameleon, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Duke and Starscream, by [[Tonči Zonjić ]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Clutch and Hound, by [[Trevor Hairsine]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Matt Trakker in [[Thunderhawk]], by [[Pye Parr]].
* '''Cover G:''' Die-cut Hound face, by [[John Amor]]

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]], ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 30|#30]], and G.I. Joe #20.

===Reprints===

[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 29

2026-02-18T18:25:20Z

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'''Having just lost one of their own for good, the Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons.'''

==Synopsis==
As he sucks the [[Energon]] from [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s [[spark]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tells the [[Autobot]] that he will honor him by savoring every drop. The rest of the [[Decepticon]]s can only watch in horror as he does so. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] then comes across the scene, having been looking for Trailbreaker, and is horrified to see what his archenemy has done. He immediately attacks with his [[energon-axe]], and the two engage in a brutal battle, trading both ferocious blows and cutting words. Just as Megatron prepares to finish Optimus off with his fusion cannon, he is saved by [[Shredhead]], who jumps in front of the blast. The rest of the Autobots then join the fray, and another all-out battle between the two sides begins.

As the Autobots and Decepticons battle, Megatron orders the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s to get to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. [[Hook (G1)|Hook]], [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] manage to penetrate the ship and free Soundwave from his cell but are halted by the [[Magnus (rank)|Magnuses]] [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra]]. Though they are missing half their team, the three Constructicons form the upper half of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to crush them. Meanwhile, [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] contends with [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] while [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] tries to protect the local wildlife. Megatron confronts [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]; however, right as he prepares to execute the turncoat, he is once again taken over by pink energy.

This momentary pause gives the Autobots a chance to rally again before a now fully formed Devastator barrels through clutching a number of the stasis locked Decepticons from the Ark as well as Soundwave, who gives the order to retreat as he goes to aid Megatron. Optimus orders the Autobots to give chase, believing this confrontation could secure an Autobot victory, but he is stopped by [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], now on Earth!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (11)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (12)
* [[Shredhead]] (13)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (14)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (15)
* [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] (16)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (17)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee Magnus]] (18)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (19)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (20)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (21)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (22)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (23)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (24)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (25)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (26)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (36)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (37)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (38)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (41)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (42)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (2)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (3)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (4)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (5)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (6)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (7)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (8)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (9)
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (10)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (27)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (28)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (29)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (30)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (31)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (32)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (33)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (34)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (35)
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (39)
* [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] (40)
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (41)
}}

==Quotes==
"It is long past time you pay for your '''foul deeds''', Decepticon. The '''poison''' of our conflict has spread far enough!" 
"'''POISON?!''' Where you see '''poison''', I see '''glorious purpose'''." 
"I’ve rarely been this sure about anything. Arcee will be a far better Magnus than I ever was."
:— '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron'''

"Don’t bother to get up, traitor. You’re right where you '''belong'''. On your knees, welcoming '''oblivion'''."
:—'''Megatron''' to Thundercracker

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Soundwave was captured by the Autobots back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|issue #25]].
* Once again, Megatron is suffering after effects from his harrowing experience with [[Dezimir]].
* Three of the Decepticons that Devastator is seen escaping with were shown to still be inactive in [[Transformers (2023) issue 27|issue #27]].
* Elita tasked Cliffjumper to venture into Decepticon territory and retrieve the parts needed to repair the [[space bridge]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 26|issue #26]].

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Mirage
** '''Uh Oh, Mom’s Home!:''' A look back at Elita One.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks colorist Sarah Stern what her [[alternate mode]] would be. Sarah answers an ice cream truck, imagining [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] running in fear as she blasts “{{w|The Entertainer (rag)|The Entertainer}}”.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus vs Megatron, by [[David Nakayama]]
* '''Cover B:''' Thundercracker faces the might of Megatron, by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover, by [[Jorge Corona]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover D:''' The Autobots, by [[Taurin Clarke]].
* '''Cover E:''' Design for Arcee, by Dan Mora and [[Andres Juarez]].

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===Advertisement===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''Transformers'' #30, ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 20|#20]], and ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 28|#28]]
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] Silent Missions'' returns!
* ''[[LEGO]] Ninjago: Strike of the Serpentine'' graphic novel
* ''Corpse Knight''
* ''Invincible Universe: Battle Beast'' #7

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 5: Generation One''''' ([[June 2]], [[2026]]) ISBN 153433355X / ISBN 978-1534333550
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

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==External links==

==References==
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Talk:Arcee (G1)

2026-02-13T13:24:24Z

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It wasn't just attendies to the dinners that got the talking Arcee boxes. Neither my brother or I went to that and we have two Arcee's that talk every time my parents open their closet to this day. It's been a while but could it have been all PreReges. that got them? Cause that we did do. [[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 13:27, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

: That's weird. I'm pretty sure they were staying that the talky-thing was a dinner-only thing. Maybe some got out. 
: At any rate, jsut a note for future reference... I'm gonna be upping the h-size of the "main" images on pages up to 250px wide rather than stick with the default thumbnail size. I figure they deserve some more space. (Assuming the images are larger enough to support that.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 23:40, 14 June 2006 (UTC)
::No, Zac's right. It was pre-reg only, not dinner only. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 00:04, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

:::If I remember my botcon reports- weren't they unveailed at the dinner? that might be what you're remembering... -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 04:26, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

I recall reading somewhere that Arcee's Strength was 6, which is ridiculous as she was female. 6 for a female has got to be equivalent to 10+ for a male.[[User:71.34.68.213|71.34.68.213]] 22:06, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

:She's a ''robot.'' --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 23:18, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

==A.R.C.==
I know nobody likes the guy, but should some note be made of Hal's A.R.C. toy? Or should 'official' be added to the description of the BotCon Arcee? Oh, and no affiliation with RSP, despite our shared association with tree-rats. [[User:Squirrelcar|Squirrelcar]] 11:47, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
: Nah, not official so its not mentioned. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 16:32, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

==Model Kit art==
Hrgh. That model kit art totally doesn't belong in the Marvel Comics section. But there's no where appropriate to move it to. But I don't want it to leave! --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 06:18, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
: Let's keep it here for now: [[Image:Arcee-modelkit.jpg|right|thumb|150px|S.O.B's shot my Leia-buns!]]

::Can't is go in the animated section? It's ''Japan'', they meant for it to be in animated continuity. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 07:21, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Not *their* animated continuity. The instructions featured art of ''our'' Powermaster Optimus Prime model, crazy enough. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:29, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Derik's suggestion might work, but if it came with the model kit, why not put it (with, of course, some mention of the model kit) down under Merchandise? --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 08:16, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

:::Are the Axis comic online somewhere? I wants a link. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:21, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes. Please. I've been wanting to read them forever. My Hidetsugu Yoshioka wuv needs fulfilment. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 17:30, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

:I've uploaded the Arcee and Elita One comics. I don't seem to have a copy of Hot Rod's, which is a shame since it has by far the best Engirsh. They're probably not really fair use, and the scans are stolen anyway, so if they need to be taken down, feel free to do so. I couldn't find the actual scans on seibertron itself anymore. -[[User:LV|LV]] 18:52, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

:Translate book titles! ^_^ -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:56, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

*Since there's no furigana I've gotta break out my kanji fast-finder to translate thoes book titles. I'll get to that sooner or later, but first I've got some manga to finish for the Archive.
PS, thanks for the comics, LV! --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 19:21, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

''"They're not men, Arcee. We've been over this!"'' What, they're DEVO? --[[User:Zodberg|Zodberg]] 21:10, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

QUESTION: where do her wheels go when she is in robot form? Is she a hovercar without wheels? [[Special:Contributions/24.193.123.96|24.193.123.96]] 07:29, 8 May 2009 (EDT) confused
:They go into [[subspace storage pocket|subspace]]. [[User:LokitheGrammarNazi|LokitheGrammarNazi]] 11:54, 25 August 2010 (EDT)

== "Ancestor"? ==
''she also just might be one of Rattrap's ancestors''

I'm not sure "great-aunt" is technically an "ancestor", since Rattrap isn't descended from her (she's not his grandmother). Possibly we should say "Rattrap's relatives"? [[User:JW|JW]] 14:03, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
: Somewhat agree with this, but you have to remember transformers' lifetimes can span millennia... it's feasible calling her an ancestor, but perhaps "descendant" is a better word? Kudos to: [[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] for hitting up the reference for this one.[[User:Bento180|Bento180]] 16:01, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
:: I'm unclear on what you mean, since "ancestor" and "descendant" are opposites. Regardless, since Arcee is not Rattrap's mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, etc., she's not technically his ancestor, and he's not technically her descendant. They're just relatives.
:: Recommend changing the sentence to "she also just might be one of Rattrap's relatives" or "also, Rattrap claims to be her great-nephew". [[User:JW|JW]] 16:21, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
:: Apologies, I meant calling Rattrap a descendent of Arcee. I agree in that calling them realtives might be more correct, however it is possible for Autobots to be siblings (ie. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Prime]] as brothers) If he calls her his great aunt, then we should go with it. I don't see a problem with that, we may as well be precise.
:::Um, I think use "relative" would be better, since an [[Wikipedia:ancestor|ancestor]] is a parent or the parent of an ancestor and Rattrap calls Arcee "great-aunt" instead of "great-granny". --[[User:TX55|TX55]] 17:10 , 1 October 2007 (UTC)
::: Agreed. done.

== "The Metamorphosis" ==
So, what are the rules about adding info from unpublished stories? I have a little synopsis of what this story was supposed to be about from Dan Khanna that I though might be good to add...[[User:Lightsyder|Lightsyder]] 17:01, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

== Binaltech Arcee ==

It's confirmed by non photoshopped images now. The figure was shown at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2008. It's not a retool. [http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=view&album=9465&pic=shs08-11.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0]--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 20:07, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
:And now there's official stock photography showing the same. I haven't changed the text yet, but I will unless people object.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 14:51, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
::The existing text is abit too much like a news post, though. I would prefer to ditch the text and merely saw what we officially know at the moment, and pad it out with more general descriptions of the toy, like we do for other toy sections. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 15:57, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

== On Genders ==
As an asexual and mono-gendered race, the Transformers are technically female. So if they created Arcee as a means to explore gender duality, as I heard someone suggest once, that means she's a dude. What a pretty man, though. :) [[Special:Contributions/213.66.207.185|213.66.207.185]] 05:53, 6 September 2009 (EDT)
:Your definition of "technically female" is waaaay off. [[User:Noviere|Noviere]] 12:35, 6 September 2009 (EDT)
:Pretty much everything in that entire above post is waaaay off.--[[Special:Contributions/76.28.72.27|76.28.72.27]] 13:45, 6 September 2009 (EDT)
::Oh so Arcee's male? ''That'' must be why she's called a female Autobot then. Seriously we need facepalm smilies on here.[[User:Dead Metal|Dead Metal]] 14:12, 6 September 2009 (EDT)

== A new main image, with photoshop? ==
[[Image:ArceeG1-2010storypage.jpg|right|thumb]]
Arcee's main image is beautifully rendered, yet, uh, kind of ridiculously over-sexified. "HEY COME HAVE SEX WITH ME" she says, beckoning you into her crotch. So, hey, maybe if we manage to clean [http://www.allspark.com/content/stories/tfpulp/8612TVM/b.jpg this] up a bit, we'll have a new one. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 11:11, 31 January 2010 (EST)
:I really hate the high heels Japanese art persisted in giving Arcee back in the day... - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 11:19, 31 January 2010 (EST)
::Not just the Japanese, not just Arcee, not just back in the day. As for the image, it's nice, but hardly an improvement imo. Her pose still is somewhat invitive, with an exaggerated chest and an attention-grabbing hand on her leg. If Arcee is to get a new main image, I'd prefer something else. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 11:52, 31 January 2010 (EST)
:::I really don't think this is nearly as "invitive" as you claim. If it's "invitive," it's only, say, 10% as "invitive" as our current image. Anyway, Monzo got me a cleaner copy without the English, and that was an easy thing to clean up. I think we should use it. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 12:23, 31 January 2010 (EST)
::::We're disagreeing a lot these days, aren't we? D: Then again, I only said "somewhat". I'm neutral to a switch; you guys decide whether it should be done or not. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 12:30, 31 January 2010 (EST)
:::::I don't think it is a terribly good likeness of her. She doesn't look much like Arcee from the shoulders up. Very pale face. Blank eyes. Shoulder wings. Weird super-sized helmet... and no lipstick :) - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 13:14, 31 January 2010 (EST)
:While neither image really seem to capture her personality as a warrior, the Magami piece at least takes it as far as "minx", whereas the Yoshioka piece is all sorts of slutty. Plus, this one has her alt mode in it, so okay. '''--Spengs (at work, can't log in)'''
:Yes. Make the change. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 12:41, 31 January 2010 (EST)
Is it too late to recommend the Alex Milne cover for [[Spotlight: Arcee]]? Damn. :) --[[User:Xaaron|Xaaron]] 13:40, 31 January 2010 (EST)
::Since we're not unanimously deeply enthusiast of this image, another option stays a possibility. I, however, prefer the new image over anything relating to "Spotlight: Arcee". It better approaches Arcee-ICness than the spotlight. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 13:50, 31 January 2010 (EST)
:::Xaaron is, of course, joking. Besides, it's a redesign, not something based on her first body, so it's ineligible anyway. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:51, 31 January 2010 (EST)
::::*Sigh* I am ever so terrible at separating joke from real. Sorry for that. But... the Spotlight version isn't that far off her original body. I know we have a first body-policy, but does it cover even that level of difference? [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 13:56, 31 January 2010 (EST)
:::::I've seen some fanart of the two designs side-by-side. It's actually quite noticeably different while still managing to look 'overall' the same.
:::::As for this change... I'm neutral to it. I find this art a bit lifeless, but it's darker pink (splitting the difference between the baby-girl pink of the cartoon and the burgundy of IDW) and while the old arrt was pretty iconic... it wasn't actually GOOD. (I want to say that that replaced the Pat Lee cheesecake poster...) I'm okay with it anyway. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 15:30, 31 January 2010 (EST)

==Does it stand for anything?==
My dad, being the annoying old man he is, wants me to see what "RC" stands for even though I've explained it isn't spelled like that and it doesn't stand for anything. Does anyone have any suggestions what it ''could'' stand for? --[[User:Ninjabot33|Ninjabot33]] 05:51, 13 June 2010 (EDT)
: "Race Car." --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 07:31, 13 June 2010 (EDT)
::Or "Race Cycle" for certain iterations. :) --[[User:Nu-Priest|Nu-Priest]] 11:08, 13 June 2010 (EDT)
:::Sometimes it's "Remote Controlled" as a prefix to "car". If that was a feature in the continuity, that would have been pretty cool. [[User:LokitheGrammarNazi|LokitheGrammarNazi]] 11:50, 25 August 2010 (EDT)
::::I could have sworn it stood for "Radio Controlled." At least up here, there used to be tonnes of ads for "RC cars." -- [[User:Semysane|Semysane]] 15:12, 12 December 2010 (EST)

==Prime's Rib==
"Optimus Prime surrendered and ordered Wheeljack and Ratchet to make a new Autobot" - Exactly where is it said that Ratchet and Wheeljack built Arcee? [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 17:06, 30 September 2012 (EDT)
: Unless there's an Arcee "Facts File" somewhere, that seems to be completely fabricated information. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 18:14, 30 September 2012 (EDT)

== Japanese VAs ==

The Japanese VAs listed on the page contradict the pages for the VAs:
*[[Yōko Kawanami]] is listed as having played her in the series itself and ''Headmasters'', but her page says she played her in the movie and ''Headmasters''.
*[[Masako Katsuki]] is listed as having played her in the movie, but her page says she played her in the series.
Which ones are correct?
--[[User:Flicky1991|flicky]][[User talk:Flicky1991|1991]] 02:21, 22 April 2013 (EDT)

== Split out sub-page for IDW G1 Arcee? ==

Is this article's IDW G1 section worth its own sub-page? If not for length then what about IDW G1 Arcee's distinctive personality and background? [[User:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47]] ([[User talk:S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47|talk]]) 17:54, 27 September 2015 (EDT)
:Not saying it's not, but seems like her cartoon section is bigger and more deserving of it if we're looking for ways to reduce page-size. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] ([[User talk:Chris McFeely|talk]]) 17:56, 27 September 2015 (EDT)
::Why not both? -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] ([[User talk:Dark T Zeratul|talk]]) 22:26, 29 September 2015 (EDT)
:::A separate page for Arcee's IDW stuff would be pretty tiny. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 01:36, 30 September 2015 (EDT)
::::I think it'd be pretty close in size to Galvatron's. And she is a main character in the-book-formerly-called-RiD, and is also about to be major in Sins, it'd grow fast. [[User:ZeroSD|ZeroSD]] ([[User talk:ZeroSD|talk]]) 06:59, 30 September 2015 (EDT)
:::::My point is that splitting out her IDW section would not reduce the page size by a significant amount. Splitting out sections should be a last resort when the page gets too big. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 15:49, 30 September 2015 (EDT)

== Ask Vector Prime ==
On the Ask Vector Prime page on Facebook, Vector says that "Arcee was a biologist protoformed with a male frame, and sent to observe some of these worlds post-war. On one world they had gone onto, Arcee stumbled upon what organics call "gender dysphoria disorder" and studied this phenomenon closely." Maybe mention this in Notes? [[User:RedWingGladiator|RedWingGladiator]] ([[User talk:RedWingGladiator|talk]]) 23:39, 2 January 2016 (EST)RedWingGladiator
:AVP content waits two weeks before being put into articles. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 00:08, 3 January 2016 (EST)

==Main caption removal==
The main caption (removed on 13 February 2026) has "annoyed" me for a long time (from when I was still just a reader instead of a contributor) and as per the caption help page that no caption is better than a bad one, I've take the presumptuous liberty of removing it. My problem with it is twofold. On one hand, I don't think it's okay to open a page about a (prominent) female character with a joke about her availability. And on the other, while the joke attempts to be queer positive (appreciated), it posits male heterosexuality as the norm (and wlw as the twist) and by denying the legitimacy of Arcee's fm relationships (weird next to a principally continuity neutral intro) ends up being bi/panphobic. I have no caption to offer as an alternative at this point in time, so I hope the empty thumb isn't too disruptive. [[User:BerylRoll|BerylRoll]] ([[User talk:BerylRoll|talk]]) 01:28, 13 February 2026 (EST)
: And you doing this is pretty homophobic. All of her M/F relationships have the same level of ambiguous canonicity as every other female transformer that has deeper relationships with male characters (which is pretty much ''all of them''), while her F/F relationships are very much textually reciprocated on-screen. Also, I think it's important to remember ''male heterosexuality is, in fact, the norm in society''. ALL of her M/F relationships are comphet as a result of her being The Token Girl Who Has To Be The Love Interest In A Boys/Men-Aimed Toy Brand, no matter how much any of that is actually fleshed out. There are plenty of other plausibly bi/pan characters. Going on a tirade like this about a character who even ''could'' be explicitly called a lesbian - especially in ''2026'' - ain't the move. [[User:Catgirl|cat]] ([[User talk:Catgirl|talk]]) 01:42, 13 February 2026 (EST)
::Apologies, but I don't believe it's me who is going on a "tirade" here and I find it disappointing that you come to this so, as you call it, "passionately". I am not denying anything -- everything about all of Arcee's relationships is well-covered in the article and if you want them to also be mentioned in the intro, go for it. I am only saying that the removed caption is not suitable as an (introductory) joke. [[User:BerylRoll|BerylRoll]] ([[User talk:BerylRoll|talk]]) 02:02, 13 February 2026 (EST)
: I sort of said this in the edit when replacing the caption (sorry) but while the intention of workshopping something more bi/pan inclusive is a noble one replacing one of the most visible statements of editorial queer positivity on the site with nothing *before* discussion definitely leans towards doing more harm than good. --[[User:AzimuthAcolyte|AzimuthAcolyte]] ([[User talk:AzimuthAcolyte|talk]]) 02:28, 13 February 2026 (EST)
::You have my gratitude for your input and the building-bridgesness choice of words.(*) I acknowledge that in this matter I have overstepped and/or have been too hasty and I do apologize for that, notwithstanding that I insist the caption is not queer positive. This is wlw or lesbian positivity, but biphobic and therefore not queer positive because "queer" is inclusive. I'll see if I can come up with an actually queer positive alternative after all, or at least move the caption away from focusing on a woman's availability and the prioritization of men, which is my primary problem with the caption (hence why it was the first one I mentioned). If anyone else reads this, it would mean a lot to me to workshop this, maybe even with a small intro rewrite to cover Arcee's "multisexuality" more honestly. [[User:BerylRoll|BerylRoll]] ([[User talk:BerylRoll|talk]]) 03:01, 13 February 2026 (EST)
::(*I) realize that my words after the asterisk may come across as hostile but I can't find other words to hold up my stance and why it matters (to me). Therefore, I'm adding this addendum to reiterate that my gratitude is sincere. And it was sincere even before you added "sorry", which is an additional gesture you have my additional gratitude for. [[User:BerylRoll|BerylRoll]] ([[User talk:BerylRoll|talk]]) 03:01, 13 February 2026 (EST)
::: As a bi person, I think we can just let the lesbians have a lesbian-centric joke. Not every joke needs to be all inclusive of every permutation of human existence. — [[User:Daniel Adkins|Daniel Adkins]] ([[User talk:Daniel Adkins|talk]]) 08:24, 13 February 2026 (EST)

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18

2026-01-31T22:59:17Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Ads */

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'''Marvin F. Hinton has left behind his days slinging machine gun fire for the joys of serving hot fresh sandwiches to his hometown of Biloxi. But when a pair of troublesome twins put his community in danger, Roadblock is willing to pick that burden back up.'''

==Synopsis==
"[[Zartan|Colonel Hawk]]" calls [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] to inquire about the history of one [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Marvin F. Hinton]]. While Flint never personally served with "Roadblock", he's aware of his reputation as the world's best heavy gunner. However, last he heard, Hinton had returned to his hometown to pursue his dream...

Running a food truck! At a busy lot in [[Biloxi]], [[Marvin's Melts]] serves a number of hungry patrons the finest grilled cheese sandwiches in [[Mississippi]]. However, his day is interrupted by the arrival of [[Tomax and Xamot|Tomax and Xamot Paoli]] of [[Extensive Enterprises]], who claim to be fans of his sandwiches and wish to discuss a business opportunity. The pair tell Marvin that they'd like him to be the face of their new international chain of [[Red Rocket]] food trucks. However, he coldly rebuffs them, having no interest, fully aware that they're using the Red Rockets as a front for recruiting new [[Crimson Guard]]. The Crimson Twins leave, warning Marvin that he will soon regret rejecting their offer. Minutes later, a Crimson [[Stinger (G.I. Joe)|Stinger]] arrives. A trio of Crimson Guards emerges, firing into the air and creating a panic. Roadblock immediately leaps into action, knocking out two of the Siegies in quick succession. The third aims the Stinger's machine gun at the Marvin's Melts truck, but Roadblock simply flips the jeep over, breaking the machine gun off.

Roadblock then follows after Tomax and Xamot's car in his truck, rear-ending them at a stoplight. The twins pull guns on him, but Roadblock simply pulls the machine gun from out of his truck and opens fire on them. The twins take cover behind their now totaled car until they are rescued by the Crimson Guard. As they drive off, Roadblock warns them to never return. Marvin turns to return to his truck, but the destruction has caused it to set on fire, much to his dismay.

Returning to the lot, he finds the community there cleaning up the mess. One of Marvin’s younger customers tells him that "[[Night Force|his friends]" helped them. Marvin questions where the police are, but [[Shooter]] informs him that they would prefer to keep things quiet. She then asks Marvin if they can talk, to which he asks how he can help her.

Meanwhile, in [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]], [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Chameleon]] and [[Mercer]] reflect on recent events, including the fact that the [[Dreadnok]]s are now working with [[Cobra]]. [[Destro]] meets with [[Cobra Commander]] in his secret lab, feigning relief at his safe return in order to hide his betrayal. The Commander takes it in stride, viewing the ordeal as a learning experience, as they now know more about [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'s operation; he then tells Destro that their focus needs to be on recovering the remaining deposits of [[Energon]] around [[Earth]]. Destro tells the Commander that he realizes how much Cobra needs him and asks that he finally reveal his origins to the Laid. The Commander says he will in due time, but that the Energon comes first. He then tells Destro that he believes he has found more than an ally in him, but a friend, which Destro reciprocates. However, as soon as Destro leaves, Cobra Commander activates a secret recording from the eyes of [[Major Bludd]], showing him that Destro was behind his attempted assassination.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] (2)
* [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (3)
* [[Lady Jaye]] (8)
* [[Beachhead|Beach Head]] (9)
* [[Shooter]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Tomax and Xamot]] (4 & 5)
* [[Crimson Guard]]smen (6)
* [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Chameleon]] (16)
* [[Mercer]] (17)
* [[Destro]] (18)
* [[Cobra Commander]] (19)
* ''[[Major Bludd]]'' (20)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (1)
* [[Ripper (G.I. Joe)|Ripper]] (11)
* [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] (12)
* [[Torch (G.I. Joe)|Torch]] (13)
* [[Zandar]] (14)
* [[Zarana]] (15)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Miss Sally]] (4)
* Young Customer (7)
}}

==Quotes==
"Welcome to Marvin's Melts. '''''How can I help you have a cheesy day?'''''"
:—'''Roadblock''' greeting his customers.

"Where to next, brother?" 
"I'd like to go to a '''nice''' restaurant to get the stink of that place off of me." 
"It really was below our standing, wasn't it?"
:—'''Xamot''' and '''Tomax'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Last issue revealed that the man we've known as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] has actually been the Dreadnok leader Zartan in disguise. On the very first page of this issue, "Colonel Hawk" is seen touching his face to adjust the new mask he's wearing.
* Tomax and Xamot haven't been seen since [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|issue #6]]. They've clearly kept busy while Cobra Commander and Destro have been struggling for control of Cobra.
* Cobra Commander has been searching for stockpiles of Energon hidden on Earth since the events of [[Cobra Commander (comic)|his eponymous miniseries]]. Earth having caches of Energon around the globe was also acknowledged in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], where [[Shadow Watch]] was shown to have been stockpiling the substance for years.
* Cobra Commander provided Major Bludd with his cybernetic eye implants in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 12|issue #12]]. It makes sense that he would use them for his own subterfuge, as he watches the events of Destro’s betrayal from [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 13|issues #13]] and [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 14|#14]] play out from Bludd's perspective.

===G.I. Joe references===
* This issue homages an episode of the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] cartoon, "[https://youtu.be/Mj-bcS4WC2s?si=ViP4WCFxkyc8uUOb Red Rocket's Glare]". In that episode, Roadblock's aunt and uncle are scammed into opening a Red Rocket burger franchise as part of a scheme by Extensive Enterprises.
* Roadblock tells a group of kids not to talk to strangers, echoing [https://youtu.be/vFthiZ_Jftc?si=8VvknucpsKT1gTCs one of the famous "Knowing is Half the Battle" PSAs] from the [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] cartoon.
* Inside the Marvin's Melts truck, Roadblock has a postcard of Paris. His original filecard outlined that his dream was always to be a gourmet chef, with him joining the Army as a way to eventually pay for culinary school in France.
* The flashback to Roadblock’s time in the Army on page six depicts Roadblock in an outfit based on his original ''A Real American Hero'' look.
* Tomax and Xamot mention someone with "beach shirts", likely a reference to [[Chuckles]], G.I. Joe's undercover specialist. Chuckles has previously been connected to the Crimson Twins in the pages of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Hasbro Universe]] series ''G.I. Joe: Cobra''.

===Real life references===
* The {{w|Biloxi Lighthouse}} is visible in the background when Roadblock confronts Tomax and Xamot.

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hawk. Or, rather…
** '''Face the Music!:''' Zartan! We get to see a glimpse of Tom Reilly’s proper design for the Dreadnok leader, depicting him in his full hood and outfit, colored purple like the design from the Sunbow cartoon.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks letterer Rus Wooton who his favorite Dreadnok is. Rus loves [[Road Pig (G.I. Joe|Road Pig]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Roadblock defends his truck with some serious firepower, by Tom Reilly.
* '''Cover B:''' Chameleon, by [[Kendrick Lim]].
* '''Cover C:''' Roadblock, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Roadblock on an explosion background, by [[Lucas Meyer]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Night Force (minus Shooter), by [[Michele Rubini]] and [[Romulo Fajarado Jr.]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Night Force, by [[Patricia Martín]].

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File:G.I. Joe 2024 18 Cover C.jpg|
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File:G.I. Joe 2024 18 Cover F.jpg|
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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 29|#29]], ''G.I. Joe'' #19, and ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]].
* ''Ghost Pepper'' Volume 1 TPB
* ''Invincible Universe: Battle Beast'' #7
* ''Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera''
* ''Super Creepshow''

===Reprints===
* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 3: Dreadnok War''''' ([[March 25]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534333452 / ISBN 978-1534333451
** Collects ''G.I. Joe'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.

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File:G.I. Joe 2024 V3.jpg|'''''Volume 3: Dreadnok War''''' – cover art by Tom Reilly
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[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18

2026-01-31T22:58:56Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Ads */

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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[January 28]], [[2026]]
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|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Marco Foderà]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Ben Abernathy]]
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|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
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'''Marvin F. Hinton has left behind his days slinging machine gun fire for the joys of serving hot fresh sandwiches to his hometown of Biloxi. But when a pair of troublesome twins put his community in danger, Roadblock is willing to pick that burden back up.'''

==Synopsis==
"[[Zartan|Colonel Hawk]]" calls [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] to inquire about the history of one [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Marvin F. Hinton]]. While Flint never personally served with "Roadblock", he's aware of his reputation as the world's best heavy gunner. However, last he heard, Hinton had returned to his hometown to pursue his dream...

Running a food truck! At a busy lot in [[Biloxi]], [[Marvin's Melts]] serves a number of hungry patrons the finest grilled cheese sandwiches in [[Mississippi]]. However, his day is interrupted by the arrival of [[Tomax and Xamot|Tomax and Xamot Paoli]] of [[Extensive Enterprises]], who claim to be fans of his sandwiches and wish to discuss a business opportunity. The pair tell Marvin that they'd like him to be the face of their new international chain of [[Red Rocket]] food trucks. However, he coldly rebuffs them, having no interest, fully aware that they're using the Red Rockets as a front for recruiting new [[Crimson Guard]]. The Crimson Twins leave, warning Marvin that he will soon regret rejecting their offer. Minutes later, a Crimson [[Stinger (G.I. Joe)|Stinger]] arrives. A trio of Crimson Guards emerges, firing into the air and creating a panic. Roadblock immediately leaps into action, knocking out two of the Siegies in quick succession. The third aims the Stinger's machine gun at the Marvin's Melts truck, but Roadblock simply flips the jeep over, breaking the machine gun off.

Roadblock then follows after Tomax and Xamot's car in his truck, rear-ending them at a stoplight. The twins pull guns on him, but Roadblock simply pulls the machine gun from out of his truck and opens fire on them. The twins take cover behind their now totaled car until they are rescued by the Crimson Guard. As they drive off, Roadblock warns them to never return. Marvin turns to return to his truck, but the destruction has caused it to set on fire, much to his dismay.

Returning to the lot, he finds the community there cleaning up the mess. One of Marvin’s younger customers tells him that "[[Night Force|his friends]" helped them. Marvin questions where the police are, but [[Shooter]] informs him that they would prefer to keep things quiet. She then asks Marvin if they can talk, to which he asks how he can help her.

Meanwhile, in [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]], [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Chameleon]] and [[Mercer]] reflect on recent events, including the fact that the [[Dreadnok]]s are now working with [[Cobra]]. [[Destro]] meets with [[Cobra Commander]] in his secret lab, feigning relief at his safe return in order to hide his betrayal. The Commander takes it in stride, viewing the ordeal as a learning experience, as they now know more about [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'s operation; he then tells Destro that their focus needs to be on recovering the remaining deposits of [[Energon]] around [[Earth]]. Destro tells the Commander that he realizes how much Cobra needs him and asks that he finally reveal his origins to the Laid. The Commander says he will in due time, but that the Energon comes first. He then tells Destro that he believes he has found more than an ally in him, but a friend, which Destro reciprocates. However, as soon as Destro leaves, Cobra Commander activates a secret recording from the eyes of [[Major Bludd]], showing him that Destro was behind his attempted assassination.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] (2)
* [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (3)
* [[Lady Jaye]] (8)
* [[Beachhead|Beach Head]] (9)
* [[Shooter]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Tomax and Xamot]] (4 & 5)
* [[Crimson Guard]]smen (6)
* [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Chameleon]] (16)
* [[Mercer]] (17)
* [[Destro]] (18)
* [[Cobra Commander]] (19)
* ''[[Major Bludd]]'' (20)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (1)
* [[Ripper (G.I. Joe)|Ripper]] (11)
* [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] (12)
* [[Torch (G.I. Joe)|Torch]] (13)
* [[Zandar]] (14)
* [[Zarana]] (15)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Miss Sally]] (4)
* Young Customer (7)
}}

==Quotes==
"Welcome to Marvin's Melts. '''''How can I help you have a cheesy day?'''''"
:—'''Roadblock''' greeting his customers.

"Where to next, brother?" 
"I'd like to go to a '''nice''' restaurant to get the stink of that place off of me." 
"It really was below our standing, wasn't it?"
:—'''Xamot''' and '''Tomax'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Last issue revealed that the man we've known as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] has actually been the Dreadnok leader Zartan in disguise. On the very first page of this issue, "Colonel Hawk" is seen touching his face to adjust the new mask he's wearing.
* Tomax and Xamot haven't been seen since [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|issue #6]]. They've clearly kept busy while Cobra Commander and Destro have been struggling for control of Cobra.
* Cobra Commander has been searching for stockpiles of Energon hidden on Earth since the events of [[Cobra Commander (comic)|his eponymous miniseries]]. Earth having caches of Energon around the globe was also acknowledged in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], where [[Shadow Watch]] was shown to have been stockpiling the substance for years.
* Cobra Commander provided Major Bludd with his cybernetic eye implants in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 12|issue #12]]. It makes sense that he would use them for his own subterfuge, as he watches the events of Destro’s betrayal from [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 13|issues #13]] and [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 14|#14]] play out from Bludd's perspective.

===G.I. Joe references===
* This issue homages an episode of the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] cartoon, "[https://youtu.be/Mj-bcS4WC2s?si=ViP4WCFxkyc8uUOb Red Rocket's Glare]". In that episode, Roadblock's aunt and uncle are scammed into opening a Red Rocket burger franchise as part of a scheme by Extensive Enterprises.
* Roadblock tells a group of kids not to talk to strangers, echoing [https://youtu.be/vFthiZ_Jftc?si=8VvknucpsKT1gTCs one of the famous "Knowing is Half the Battle" PSAs] from the [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] cartoon.
* Inside the Marvin's Melts truck, Roadblock has a postcard of Paris. His original filecard outlined that his dream was always to be a gourmet chef, with him joining the Army as a way to eventually pay for culinary school in France.
* The flashback to Roadblock’s time in the Army on page six depicts Roadblock in an outfit based on his original ''A Real American Hero'' look.
* Tomax and Xamot mention someone with "beach shirts", likely a reference to [[Chuckles]], G.I. Joe's undercover specialist. Chuckles has previously been connected to the Crimson Twins in the pages of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Hasbro Universe]] series ''G.I. Joe: Cobra''.

===Real life references===
* The {{w|Biloxi Lighthouse}} is visible in the background when Roadblock confronts Tomax and Xamot.

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hawk. Or, rather…
** '''Face the Music!:''' Zartan! We get to see a glimpse of Tom Reilly’s proper design for the Dreadnok leader, depicting him in his full hood and outfit, colored purple like the design from the Sunbow cartoon.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks letterer Rus Wooton who his favorite Dreadnok is. Rus loves [[Road Pig (G.I. Joe|Road Pig]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Roadblock defends his truck with some serious firepower, by Tom Reilly.
* '''Cover B:''' Chameleon, by [[Kendrick Lim]].
* '''Cover C:''' Roadblock, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Roadblock on an explosion background, by [[Lucas Meyer]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Night Force (minus Shooter), by [[Michele Rubini]] and [[Romulo Fajarado Jr.]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Night Force, by [[Patricia Martín]].

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 29|#29]], ''G.I. Joe'' #19, ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 27|#27]].
* ''Ghost Pepper'' Volume 1 TPB
* ''Invincible Universe: Battle Beast'' #7
* ''Universal Monsters: Phantom of the Opera''
* ''Super Creepshow''

===Reprints===
* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 3: Dreadnok War''''' ([[March 25]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534333452 / ISBN 978-1534333451
** Collects ''G.I. Joe'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.

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[[Category:G.I. Joe (2024) issues]]

G.I. Joe (2024) issue 18

2026-01-31T22:20:44Z

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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[January 28]], [[2026]]
|coverdate= January 2026
|written by=[[Joshua Williamson]]
|art by=[[Marco Foderà]]
|colors by=[[Lee Loughridge]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
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|production design=[[Andres Juarez]]
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'''Marvin F. Hinton has left behind his days slinging machine gun fire for the joys of serving hot fresh sandwiches to his hometown of Biloxi. But when a pair of troublesome twins put his community in danger, Roadblock is willing to pick that burden back up.'''

==Synopsis==
"[[Zartan|Colonel Hawk]]" calls [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] to inquire about the history of one [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Marvin F. Hinton]]. While Flint never personally served with "Roadblock", he's aware of his reputation as the world's best heavy gunner. However, last he heard, Hinton had returned to his hometown to pursue his dream...

Running a food truck! At a busy lot in [[Biloxi]], [[Marvin's Melts]] serves a number of hungry patrons the finest grilled cheese sandwiches in [[Mississippi]]. However, his day is interrupted by the arrival of [[Tomax and Xamot|Tomax and Xamot Paoli]] of [[Extensive Enterprises]], who claim to be fans of his sandwiches and wish to discuss a business opportunity. The pair tell Marvin that they'd like him to be the face of their new international chain of [[Red Rocket]] food trucks. However, he coldly rebuffs them, having no interest, fully aware that they're using the Red Rockets as a front for recruiting new [[Crimson Guard]]. The Crimson Twins leave, warning Marvin that he will soon regret rejecting their offer. Minutes later, a Crimson [[Stinger (G.I. Joe)|Stinger]] arrives. A trio of Crimson Guards emerges, firing into the air and creating a panic. Roadblock immediately leaps into action, knocking out two of the Siegies in quick succession. The third aims the Stinger's machine gun at the Marvin's Melts truck, but Roadblock simply flips the jeep over, breaking the machine gun off.

Roadblock then follows after Tomax and Xamot's car in his truck, rear-ending them at a stoplight. The twins pull guns on him, but Roadblock simply pulls the machine gun from out of his truck and opens fire on them. The twins take cover behind their now totaled car until they are rescued by the Crimson Guard. As they drive off, Roadblock warns them to never return. Marvin turns to return to his truck, but the destruction has caused it to set on fire, much to his dismay.

Returning to the lot, he finds the community there cleaning up the mess. One of Marvin’s younger customers tells him that "[[Night Force|his friends]" helped them. Marvin questions where the police are, but [[Shooter]] informs him that they would prefer to keep things quiet. She then asks Marvin if they can talk, to which he asks how he can help her.

Meanwhile, in [[Springfield (G.I. Joe)|Springfield]], [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Chameleon]] and [[Mercer]] reflect on recent events, including the fact that the [[Dreadnok]]s are now working with [[Cobra]]. [[Destro]] meets with [[Cobra Commander]] in his secret lab, feigning relief at his safe return in order to hide his betrayal. The Commander takes it in stride, viewing the ordeal as a learning experience, as they now know more about [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'s operation; he then tells Destro that their focus needs to be on recovering the remaining deposits of [[Energon]] around [[Earth]]. Destro tells the Commander that he realizes how much Cobra needs him and asks that he finally reveal his origins to the Laid. The Commander says he will in due time, but that the Energon comes first. He then tells Destro that he believes he has found more than an ally in him, but a friend, which Destro reciprocates. However, as soon as Destro leaves, Cobra Commander activates a secret recording from the eyes of [[Major Bludd]], showing him that Destro was behind his attempted assassination.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|h1=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c1=
* [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] (2)
* [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (3)
* [[Lady Jaye]] (8)
* [[Beachhead|Beach Head]] (9)
* [[Shooter]] (10)

|h2=[[Cobra]]|c2=
* [[Tomax and Xamot]] (4 & 5)
* [[Crimson Guard]]smen (6)
* [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|Chameleon]] (16)
* [[Mercer]] (17)
* [[Destro]] (18)
* [[Cobra Commander]] (19)
* ''[[Major Bludd]]'' (20)

|h3=[[Dreadnok]]s|c3=
* [[Zartan]] (1)
* [[Ripper (G.I. Joe)|Ripper]] (11)
* [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] (12)
* [[Torch (G.I. Joe)|Torch]] (13)
* [[Zandar]] (14)
* [[Zarana]] (15)

|h4=Others|c4=
* [[Miss Sally]] (4)
* Young Customer (7)
}}

==Quotes==
"Welcome to Marvin's Melts. '''''How can I help you have a cheesy day?'''''"
:—'''Roadblock''' greeting his customers.

"Where to next, brother?" 
"I'd like to go to a '''nice''' restaurant to get the stink of that place off of me." 
"It really was below our standing, wasn't it?"
:—'''Xamot''' and '''Tomax'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Last issue revealed that the man we've known as [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Clayton "Hawk" Abernathy]] has actually been the Dreadnok leader Zartan in disguise. On the very first page of this issue, "Colonel Hawk" is seen touching his face to adjust the new mask he's wearing.
* Tomax and Xamot haven't been seen since [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|issue #6]]. They've clearly kept busy while Cobra Commander and Destro have been struggling for control of Cobra.
* Cobra Commander has been searching for stockpiles of Energon hidden on Earth since the events of [[Cobra Commander (comic)|his eponymous miniseries]]. Earth having caches of Energon around the globe was also acknowledged in ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 25|#25]], where [[Shadow Watch]] was shown to have been stockpiling the substance for years.
* Cobra Commander provided Major Bludd with his cybernetic eye implants in [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 12|issue #12]]. It makes sense that he would use them for his own subterfuge, as he watches the events of Destro’s betrayal from [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 13|issues #13]] and [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 14|#14]] play out from Bludd's perspective.

===G.I. Joe references===
* This issue homages an episode of the [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] cartoon, "[https://youtu.be/Mj-bcS4WC2s?si=ViP4WCFxkyc8uUOb Red Rocket's Glare]". In that episode, Roadblock's aunt and uncle are scammed into opening a Red Rocket burger franchise as part of a scheme by Extensive Enterprises.
* Roadblock tells a group of kids not to talk to strangers, echoing [https://youtu.be/vFthiZ_Jftc?si=8VvknucpsKT1gTCs one of the famous "Knowing is Half the Battle" PSAs] from the [[Sunbow Productions|Sunbow]] cartoon.
* Inside the Marvin's Melts truck, Roadblock has a postcard of Paris. His original filecard outlined that his dream was always to be a gourmet chef, with him joining the Army as a way to eventually pay for culinary school in France.
* The flashback to Roadblock’s time in the Army on page six depicts Roadblock in an outfit based on his original ''A Real American Hero'' look.
* Tomax and Xamot mention someone with "beach shirts", likely a reference to [[Chuckles]], G.I. Joe's undercover specialist. Chuckles has previously been connected to the Crimson Twins in the pages of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Hasbro Universe]] series ''G.I. Joe: Cobra''.
* Inside the Marvin's Melts truck, Roadblock has a postcard of Paris. His original filecard outlined that his dream was always to be a gourmet chef, with him joining the Army as a way to eventually pay for culinary school in France.

===Real life references===
* The {{w|Biloxi Lighthouse}} is visible in the background when Roadblock confronts Tomax and Xamot.

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Hawk. Or, rather…
** '''Face the Music!:''' Zartan! We get to see a glimpse of Tom Reilly’s proper design for the Dreadnok leader, depicting him in his full hood and outfit, colored purple like the design from the Sunbow cartoon.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks letterer Rus Wooton who his favorite Dreadnok is. Rus loves [[Road Pig (G.I. Joe|Road Pig]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Roadblock defends his truck with some serious firepower, by Tom Reilly.
* '''Cover B:''' Chameleon, by [[Kendrick Lim]].
* '''Cover C:''' Roadblock, by [[Ben Oliver]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Roadblock on an explosion background, by [[Lucas Meyer]] and [[Adriano Lucas]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Night Force (minus Shooter), by [[Michele Rubini]] and [[Romulo Fajarado Jr.]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Night Force, by [[Patricia Martín]].

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===Ads===
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 26|#26]], G.I. Joe #17, and ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 28|#28]].

===Reprints===
* '''''G.I. Joe Volume 3: Dreadnok War''''' ([[March 25]], [[2026]]) ISBN 1534333452 / ISBN 978-1534333451
** Collects ''G.I. Joe'' issues #13–18.
** Trade paperback format.

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Transformers (2023) issue 25

2026-01-31T20:19:45Z

Daniel Adkins: /* Notes */

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|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[October 8]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=October 2025
|written by=[[Robert Kirkman]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]] (pages 1-12) [[Dan Mora]] (pages 15-34)
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
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|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
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'''A new day dawns for the Autobots! With Megatron and the Decepticons defeated (for now), Optimus Prime receives an unexpected offer of aid from humanity.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:TF2023 no. 25 - Megatron Punches Devastator.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Attack on Titan.]]
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is not happy. Badly injured from his defeat at the hands of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and forced to retreat to the sunken ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', he berates the [[Decepticon]]s for their failure, to the point of physically hurling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to the ground, sending the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s flying apart. But the bot that earns the most of his scorn is [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], whose mangled body he orders thrown in with the rest of the dead Decepticons. Megatron then reminds the Decepticons that their ultimate goal is achieving peace for the good of all [[Transformer|Cybertronian]]s — peace through tyranny. Unable to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron asks his soldiers if they will be strong enough to accomplish their goals here on [[Earth]]. Each one answers in the affirmative, and together they begin to chant, "all hail Megatron!" As the chorus rings out across the ship, Starscream's eye lights up red once more.

In [[Chicago]], the Autobots are helping clean up the damage from their battle with the Decepticons. Optimus is sorrowful at seeing the devastation his war brought to [[human]]ity until he is approached by a little girl wearing a face mask. She tells him that she was scared of him before, but isn't anymore; she knows he's not a bad robot like "those other ones." Optimus tells her he doesn't believe anything can be truly bad, only misguided. As [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] clears rubble away, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] senses he is unwell. Much like Optimus, Magnus despairs at the destruction, believing it should have been his duty to prevent it. Arcee and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] assure him that they all did as much as they could. [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] then alerts them to a signal coming from beneath a pile of rubble. As they move to help whoever is trapped, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] bursts free! Optimus immediately moves to engage, ordering the other Autobots to evacuate and protect the humans. Soundwave asks where Megatron is, but does not believe Optimus when he says Megatron fled. The two exchange blows, but Optimus quickly finishes the fight by slamming Soundwave to the ground. He orders [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to restrain the Decepticon and take him to their base, Magnus accompanying him. Optimus is then greeted by [[General Flagg]]. Flagg says that they've figured the Autobots must be "the good ones" and is here to offer Prime a partnership with the [[United States of America|United States government]], believing they could help each other. Prime takes full responsibility for bringing the Decepticons to Earth and that the Autobots do not need anything from the humans in exchange for fighting them. Still, Flagg insists Optimus accompany him back to his base, saying he has some things he'd like to show him.

Wheeljack, Magnus, and Jazz take Soundwave to what constitutes their "base": the cavern in the mountain where the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' used to be. Wheeljack ventures inside the cave to explore, coming across the skeleton of a ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. As he goes to examine the fossils, the cave starts to shake. In an instant, Wheeljack is inside the ''Ark'', the ship having teleported back to its exact same spot once more, much to the Autobots' confusion. Magnus and Jazz join him inside and place Soundwave in the brig. Jazz and Wheeljack wonder where the ship could have gone when they are attacked by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]! The Decepticon [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] is panicked, desperately wanting to know where he just was, claiming to have seen [[Cobra-La|monsters like he'd never seen before]]!

Optimus Prime is airlifted to a [[United States military]] base. There, General Flagg continues his discussion with Prime, underscoring the importance of their working together to stop the Decepticons and offering Prime any resources the Autobots might need. He then leads Optimus to a secret underground facility called "[[Shadow Watch]]," where Prime discovers the deactivated bodies of [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]]. Flagg tells Optimus that both were found some decades ago and brought here to be studied, but that they were unable to revive either of them, suggesting Optimus might be able to. Optimus laments that they don't have the [[Energon]] to do so, but that's when Flagg reveals his other gift: a massive cache of Energon crystals that Shadow Watch has been stockpiling over the years. Prime and Flagg are then greeted by the head of Shadow Watch... a man named [[Miles Mayhem]].

Back on Cybertron, [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] has gathered her troops. She is still furious at [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] for sending [[Shredhead]] to Earth, but has reluctantly allowed him out of prison since they can't spare anymore troops. [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] tries to advocate for Cliff wanting to help Optimus, but Elita shuts him down. Optimus Prime abandoned them, so now Elita is done. As far as she is concerned, Optimus Prime is their enemy!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (21)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (22)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (23)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (24)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (25)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (26)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (28)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (33)
* [[Bulkhead (G1)|Bulkhead]] (34)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (38)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (39)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (40)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (41)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (2)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (3)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (4)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (5)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (6)
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (7)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (8)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (9)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (10)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (11)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (12)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (13)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (14)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (15)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (16)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (17)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (18)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (19)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (20)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (29)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (31)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (32)

|c3=
* Masked girl (27)
* [[General Flagg]] (30)
* [[Miles Mayhem]] (35)

|h4=[[Cobra-La]]|c4=
* [[Golobulus]] (36)
* [[Royal Guard]] (37)
}}

==Quotes==
"Yes, my Decepticons. Peace... We shall one day know peace. And there is only one way to achieve it. '''Peace through tyranny.'''"
:—'''Megatron''' lays down the Decepticon manifesto.

"You and I are the same. Recognizing that is the first step to becoming a compassionate being. Which all sentient life should strive to be."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' imparts some wisdom to the masked little girl.

"We spend all our time worrying about little green men. Never even considered '''space trucks'''. It's always what you least expect."
:—'''General Flagg''' has a sense of humor.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* The Decepticons have retreated to the safety of the sunken ''Nemesis'', last seen in [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]]. Soundwave had claimed that the ship was "lost" in [[Transformers (2023) issue 15|issue #15]], and the last we saw any pieces of it was the [[space bridge]] portal that Shredhead came through in [[Transformers (2023) issue 23|issue #23]].
* Brawl reappears after being missing from [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] in the previous issue.
* When Megatron throws Starscream's body into the scrapheap, we see the bodies of Reflector, Frenzy (both killed by Optimus Prime in [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|issue #5]]), and Astrotrain (killed by Megatron-wielded-by-Starscream in [[Transformers (2023) issue 20|issue #20]]).
* Optimus Prime's right arm is still the unfinished replacement that Wheeljack made for him in issue #23.
* Though he goes unnamed throughout the issue (only being identified by name in the “Energon Experience” segment in the backmatter), General Flagg has been a recurring presence across the Energon Universe titles, first appearing in ''[[Destro (comic)|Destro]]'' [[Destro issue 3|#3]] and then ''Transformers'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 21|issues #21]] and [[Transformers (2023) issue 22|#22]], overseeing the capture of Ultra Magnus.
** When Magnus was captured in [[Transformers (2023) issue 18|issue #18]], the soldiers doing so were seen wearing the star emblem of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], implying that the Joes were a far larger operation than simply [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]]'s team and [[Night Force]]. However, the introduction of Shadow Watch suggests the opposite: that G.I. Joe and Night Force are under the purview of Shadow Watch, with [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Colonel Hawk]] working for them. This also lines up with Hawk and the government keeping information about Starscream secret from Duke in ''[[Duke (comic)|Duke]]'' [[Duke issue 1|#1]], as that was not their first encounter with the Transformers.
* Flagg reveals that Shadow Watch has found numerous deposits of Energon across Earth over the years. This ties into the Energon deposits that [[Cobra Commander]] has been tracking down since the ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' miniseries.
* Where did the ''Ark'' go when Thundercracker activated Skywarp's teleportation ability in issue #21? [[Cobra-La]], apparently! The last time readers saw the secret snake civilization was [[Cobra Commander issue 5|''Cobra Commander'' #5]], where Golobulus discovered the origin of the Transformers and sent [[Pythona]] into space and the pages of ''[[Void Rivals]]''.
* We last saw Elita and her team in issue #22, with her ordering Cliffjumper imprisoned after he sent Shredhead back to Earth.
* Elita briefly mentions [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who was last seen getting his head crushed by Optimus Prime in [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]]

===Transformers references===
*The Decepticons retreating to a downed spaceship as an underwater base is reminiscent of the [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon headquarters]] from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]].
* When addressing the Decepticons, Megatron calls each of them out by name, with each address being given its own word balloon. This is an homage to the classic [[introdump]] style from the original [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Transformers]]'' comics by [[Bob Budiansky]].
* During his speech Megatron invokes his classic motto, "peace through tyranny," which first appeared on his original [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The_Transformers|toy]] packaging.
* The transition between the Corona-drawn pages and Mora-drawn pages is done as an homage to the iconic "symbol flip" [[scene transition]]s from the Generation 1 cartoon.
* Part of the new art style is Jazz having the door wings from his [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|Generation 1 toy]].
* Optimus Prime is drawn based on his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Yolopark|Yolopark AMK Pro toy]]. Similarly, Skywarp and Thundercracker are based on [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Yolopark|Starscream's AMK Pro toy]].
* Wheeljack discovering the fossilized skeleton of a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in the cavern of the Ark's crash is a direct homage to a similar scene from the G1 cartoon episode "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]," in which Wheeljack got the idea to create the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s after he discovered [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaur]] fossils in the cave occupied by the crashed Ark.
* When the Ark returns, it is now at an angle with its starboard side sticking out of the mountain. Meanwhile, the stern side is completely obscured by the rocks. This angled placement is an obvious callback to how the crashed Ark was parked in the Generation 1 cartoon, although in this issue five engines are still visible compared to the Ark's cartoon counterpart [[:File:CrashedArk1.jpg|showing just three]].
* Bulkhead's design is partially inspired by the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime Universe]] [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Legacy|Bulkhead figure]].

===Other Hasbro franchise references===
* '''MILES MAYHEM?!?!''' What's the leader of the [[V.E.N.O.M.|Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem]] doing here? This mustachioed menace marks the second character from the [[M.A.S.K. (franchise)|''M.A.S.K.'' franchise]] to be introduced to the Energon Universe after the appearance of [[Matt Trakker]] earlier this year in the [[G.I. Joe Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''G.I. Joe'' segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''. In that story, Trakker was shown to be exceptionally paranoid and had some familiarity with the Transformers due to reasons he couldn't share with [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]]. Could it be that he was also part of Shadow Watch at one point?
** Mayhem's introduction here as the head of a secret government program involved in "studying" the Transformers with a connection to a General from G.I. Joe is very similar to his introduction to [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Hasbro Universe]] in the pages of ''[[Revolution]]'' [[Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|#0]].

===Real life references===
* In what is likely a visual nod to the style of fight choreography employed by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]], Optimus defeats Soundwave using a professional wrestling technique known as a {{w|spinebuster}}.

===Errors===
* The “thruster” thingy on the top of Devastator’s chestplate is colored green, instead of the correct purple (see the image above).
* The deceased Frenzy’s head is looking rather intact, considering it was split open at the roof of his mouth against a guardrail.
* In the panel where Optimus tackles Soundwave to perform the spinebuster, the "volume dial" on Soundwave's left calf has been misinterpreted as a tire.
* Ultra Magnus's antenna are colored blue.
* [[Mike Mayhew]] has clearly used {{w|Generative artificial intelligence|generative AI}} to create his exclusive cover. Apart from the overall mushiness of the linework, wonky perspective lines, and strange colour textures, key tells include the completely different tyre treads between body and leg; the thin upper radiator grille (missing from many modern depictions of Optimus) only half-rendered in the space between the windows and the main grille; the beginnings of a second smokestack appearing behind the one on his left shoulder; and completely different details on the left versus right side of Prime's body. Listen, we've seen some pretty hinky variant covers in our time, but this is just not how humans draw. A 9.8 graded black and white "sketch" cover variant will set you back a cool £213 on Mike's website.
* Meanwhile, [[Godtail]] has drawn [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|''Prime'' Cliffjumper]] instead of the Cliffjumper that actually appears in the comic, with Arcee being based on her [[Flame Toys]] [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Furai Model|''Furai'' model kit]].

===Other notes===
* When the Energon Universe first launched, Robert Kirkman often cited [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] as an example of a non-G1 character that he'd personally love to see introduced at some point, suggesting he would try to get him in somewhere.
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Optimus Prime
** '''Cobra-La La La La!:''' It’s a good thing Thundercracker and Skywarp survived their brief encounter with Cobra-La given what Golobulus did to Megatron in the [[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** '''Creator Spotlight:''' Ben asks Dan Mora what his [[alternate mode]] would be. Mora suggests a dinosaur before settling on werewolf.

===Covers (61)===
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] roll out into a brand new era, by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus pulls the tape from Soundwave’s chest, by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' The Autobots, by [[Kael Ngu]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Design for Jazz, by Dan Mora & [[Andres Juarez]].
* '''Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive):''' Foil cover of Optimus Prime, by [[Jae Lee]] & [[June Chung]].
* '''Cover G:''' Blank sketch cover with an Autobot logo in the corner box.
* '''Cover H:''' Blank sketch cover with a Decepticon logo in the corner box.
* '''Cover I:''' Foil version of Cover A.
* '''Cover J:''' Die cut cover of Optimus Prime’s face, by [[John Amor]] and Andres Juarez.
* '''Cover K:''' Die cut cover of the Autobots behind a melting sheet of metal, by [[Eric Canete]].
* '''Second Printing Cover A:''' by [[Jason Howard]].
* '''Second Printing Cover B:''' by Jason Howard.
* '''Second Printing Cover C:''' by Jason Howard.
* '''Second Printing Cover D:''' by Jason Howard.
* '''Captured Collectibles / Nomasss Comics [[New York Comic Con]] 2025 Cover:''' by [[Hector Trunnec]]. Limited to 500 copies.
* '''JAF Comics Cover:''' by [[Chris Campana]].
* '''ThatGuyWill Cover A:''' by [[Vincenzo Riccardi]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''ThatGuyWill Cover B:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Vinny Blanco Comics New York Comic Con 2025 Cover:''' by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''PCB Hobby New York Comic Con 2025 Cover A:''' by [[Christopher Marchman]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''PCB Hobby New York Comic Con 2025 Cover B:''' Virgin variant. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Summit Comics & Games Cover:''' by Jason Howard.
* '''Comic Kingdom Creative New York Comic Con 2025 Cover:''' by [[Shelby Robertson]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''The 616 Comics Cover A:''' by [[Marco Turini]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''The 616 Comics Cover B:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Mike Mayhew Studio Cover A:''' by Mike Mayhew. Limited to 1,500 copies.
* '''Mike Mayhew Studio Cover B:''' Virgin variant. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Mike Mayhew Studio Cover C:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Mike Mayhew Studio Cover D:''' Black & White virgin variant. Limited to 500 copies.
* '''Collector Cave New York Comic Con 2025 Cover:''' by [[Nick Harrigan]]. Limited to 350 copies.
* '''Shop Fan Expo Cover:''' by [[Javier Fernández]] & [[Alex Sinclair]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Big Alpaca Comics Big Texas Comicon 2025 Cover:''' by [[Jonathan Uribe]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Big Time Collectibles New York Comic Con 2025 Cover A:''' by [[Mico Suayan]]. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Big Time Collectibles New York Comic Con 2025 Cover B:''' by [[John Giang]]. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Comic Inspiration New York Comic Con 2025 Cover A:''' by [[Tyler Kirkham]] & [[Ifansyah Noor]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Comic Inspiration New York Comic Con 2025 Cover B:''' by Tyler Kirkham & Ifansyah Noor. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''East Coast Comics New York Comic Con 2025 Cover A:''' by [[Franck Uzan]] & [[Martin Zavala]].
* '''East Coast Comics New York Comic Con 2025 Cover B:''' by Franck Uzan & Martin Zavala.
* '''East Side Comics / KRS Comics / The Comic Corner / The Comic Mint New York Comic Con 2025 Cover:''' by [[Alan Quah]]. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Davis Rider Comics New York Comic Con 2025 Cover:''' by [[Satoshi Shiki]]. Limited to 250 copies.
* '''Afshari Comics Big Texas Comicon 2025 Cover:''' by [[Leno Hernandez]]. Limited to 750 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 [[eBay]] Live Cover A:''' by [[Suspiria Vilchez]]. Limited to 350 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover B:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 250 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover C:''' by [[Mark Spears]]. Limited to 350 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover D:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 250 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover E:''' by [[Bill Sienkiewicz]]. Limited to 250 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover F:''' by [[Godtail]]. Limited to 450 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover G:''' by Godtail. Limited to 450 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover H:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover I:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover J:''' by [[Pete Carroll]]. Limited to 500 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover K:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover L:''' Black & White virgin variant. Limited to 200 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover M:''' by Pete Carroll. Limited to 500 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover N:''' Foil virgin variant. Limited to 300 copies.
* '''Big Clutch New York Comic Con 2025 eBay Live Cover O:''' Black & White virgin variant. Limited to 200 copies.
* '''Heart of Comics / imCollectible Art Cover:''' by [[Charles Paul Wilson III]].
* '''Walmart [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2025 Cover:''' by Jae Lee. Limited to 750 copies.

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===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 5: Generation One''''' ([[June 2]], [[2026]]) ISBN 153433355X / ISBN 978-1534333550
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #25–30
** Trade paperback format.

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File:Transformers 2023 V5.jpg|'''''Volume 5: Generation One''''' – cover art by [[David Nakayama]]
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==External links==

==References==
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