...The Harder They Die! - Revision history

Ookalf: /* Courtesy of my... */

2026-01-01T03:14:08Z

Courtesy of my...

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	===Courtesy of my...===		===Courtesy of my...===
	*Megatron has his fusion cannon taken by Divebomb.		*Megatron has his fusion cannon taken by Divebomb.
	*Fortunately he always carries ~~an [[equaliser]] as~~ a back-up.		*Fortunately he always carries a small back-up pistol as an "equaliser".

	===Foreign Localization===		===Foreign Localization===

Emvee: Weapons notes

2025-12-31T22:33:35Z

Weapons notes

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	*[[Sandstorm (G1)\|Sandstorm]] (21)		*[[Sandstorm (G1)\|Sandstorm]] (21)
	*[[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] (22)		*[[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] (22)
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	*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.		*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.
	*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."		*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."

			===Courtesy of my...===
			*Megatron has his fusion cannon taken by Divebomb.
			*Fortunately he always carries an [[equaliser]] as a back-up.

	===Foreign Localization===		===Foreign Localization===
	*'''Swedish'''		*'''Swedish'''
	:* ''Title (1989):'' "'''Dödens planet'''" ("The Planet of Death")		:*''Title (1989):'' "'''Dödens planet'''" ("The Planet of Death")
	:* ''Title (2021):'' "'''...Desto större blir fallet'''" ("...The Harder They Fall")		:*''Title (2021):'' "'''...Desto större blir fallet'''" ("...The Harder They Fall")

	===Covers===		===Covers===

Some Dweeb at 16:08, 16 September 2024

2024-09-16T16:08:41Z

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	File:Classicuk3.jpg\|'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3\|''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 3]]''' (IDW Publishing, 2012)		File:Classicuk3.jpg\|'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3\|''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 3]]''' (IDW Publishing, 2012)
	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v7.jpg\|'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection\|The Definitive G1 Collection, Vol. 7: The Harder They Die]]''''' (Hachette Partworks, Ltd. 2017)		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v7.jpg\|'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection\|The Definitive G1 Collection, Vol. 7: The Harder They Die]]''''' (Hachette Partworks, Ltd. 2017)
			File:Target2006_SWECover.jpg\|'''''Transformers: I siktet 2006''''' (Ades Media, 2021)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Saix at 17:22, 19 January 2024

2024-01-19T17:22:11Z

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	{{~~note\|This story is told out of chronological order; this recap presents the events in order for ease of reading.~~}}		{{nonlinear}}
	[[File:HarderTheyDie try your luck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie try your luck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] believes himself about to be savaged by [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]]—but surprisingly, rather than pounce on Prime, the pair leap ''over'' him and disappear into the woods. The watching [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] is baffled by their disobedience, and his momentary confusion allows the other Predacons to stun him and steal his [[fusion cannon]], before also disappearing. Megatron realises that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] has set him up, evidently believing that in unarmed combat, Megatron will be no match for Optimus Prime, leaving Shockwave free to take his place as [[Decepticon]] leader. Unfortunately, Megatron is carrying a backup sidearm, and when he spots what he believes to be Optimus Prime standing by his [[Combat Deck (G1)\|trailer]], he opens fire, blowing him to pieces. But what Megatron has destroyed is ''not'' Prime, but a [[facsimile construct]] constructed in Prime's image by [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]], which the Autobot leader intended to use to fake his death so that he could test his Autobots' ability to function without him to command. Having used the construct to dupe Megatron, the real Prime tackles the Decepticon from behind, and the pair grapple. Realizing that Shockwave was right that he cannot beat Prime, Megatron summons the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]... but as it begins to appear, Prime makes a suicide play, hurling himself and Megatron through the bridge before it can fully materialize, causing an explosion. Presently, the Autobots arrive to find the shattered remains of Prime's facsimile construct, and—just as Prime had initially intended—assume their leader to have been destroyed. But with no evidence that the ''real'' Prime has survived either, even Wheeljack, who was in on the planned deception, believes that Optimus is no more.		[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] believes himself about to be savaged by [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]]—but surprisingly, rather than pounce on Prime, the pair leap ''over'' him and disappear into the woods. The watching [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] is baffled by their disobedience, and his momentary confusion allows the other Predacons to stun him and steal his [[fusion cannon]], before also disappearing. Megatron realises that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] has set him up, evidently believing that in unarmed combat, Megatron will be no match for Optimus Prime, leaving Shockwave free to take his place as [[Decepticon]] leader. Unfortunately, Megatron is carrying a backup sidearm, and when he spots what he believes to be Optimus Prime standing by his [[Combat Deck (G1)\|trailer]], he opens fire, blowing him to pieces. But what Megatron has destroyed is ''not'' Prime, but a [[facsimile construct]] constructed in Prime's image by [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]], which the Autobot leader intended to use to fake his death so that he could test his Autobots' ability to function without him to command. Having used the construct to dupe Megatron, the real Prime tackles the Decepticon from behind, and the pair grapple. Realizing that Shockwave was right that he cannot beat Prime, Megatron summons the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]... but as it begins to appear, Prime makes a suicide play, hurling himself and Megatron through the bridge before it can fully materialize, causing an explosion. Presently, the Autobots arrive to find the shattered remains of Prime's facsimile construct, and—just as Prime had initially intended—assume their leader to have been destroyed. But with no evidence that the ''real'' Prime has survived either, even Wheeljack, who was in on the planned deception, believes that Optimus is no more.

Some Dweeb: Adding Swedish titles.

2023-08-25T21:23:02Z

Adding Swedish titles.

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	*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.		*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.
	*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."		*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."

			===Foreign Localization===
			*'''Swedish'''
			:* ''Title (1989):'' "'''Dödens planet'''" ("The Planet of Death")
			:* ''Title (2021):'' "'''...Desto större blir fallet'''" ("...The Harder They Fall")

	===Covers===		===Covers===

TheLastGherkin: /* Back-up material */

2023-06-08T22:08:44Z

Back-up material

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	===Back-up material===		===Back-up material===
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack", Part 4) and (according to the ''Transformation'' contents page) ''[[Robo-Capers\|Not Robo-Capers]]''; ''Spitfire'' concludes this issue.		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack", Part 4) and (according to the ''Transformation'' contents page) ''[[Robo-Capers]]'' (or [[Not Robo Capers\|not]]); ''Spitfire'' concludes this issue.
	*'''Free Gift:''' [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] sticker badge, featuring art by Geoff Senior; this issue's ''Not Robo-Capers'' offers some tips on where ''not'' to stick it!		*'''Free Gift:''' [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] sticker badge, featuring art by Geoff Senior; this issue's ''Not Robo-Capers'' offers some tips on where ''not'' to stick it!
	*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.		*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.

Saix: clean up, replaced: Wreckers → Wreckers, typos fixed: erroniously → erroneously

2023-01-20T17:53:33Z

clean up, replaced: Wreckers → Wreckers, typos fixed: erroniously → erroneously

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	Megatron, meanwhile, has made his way to the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold\|Decepticon headquarters]] in [[Polyhex]]. He is pleased to see that the Decepticons are in power on the planet, but immediately clashes with the local Decepticon leader, Lord [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]]—reduced to a disembodied head kept alive by a life-support bubble, following the destruction of his body during his earlier battle with [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]—who is furious that Megatron has brought Optimus Prime to Cybertron. However, Megatron already has a plan for dealing with Optimus: via a series of informants, he has fed the Autobots on Cybertron disinformation, tricking them into believing that a Decepticon designed to look like Optimus Prime will be seeking to infiltrate their ranks...		Megatron, meanwhile, has made his way to the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold\|Decepticon headquarters]] in [[Polyhex]]. He is pleased to see that the Decepticons are in power on the planet, but immediately clashes with the local Decepticon leader, Lord [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]]—reduced to a disembodied head kept alive by a life-support bubble, following the destruction of his body during his earlier battle with [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]—who is furious that Megatron has brought Optimus Prime to Cybertron. However, Megatron already has a plan for dealing with Optimus: via a series of informants, he has fed the Autobots on Cybertron disinformation, tricking them into believing that a Decepticon designed to look like Optimus Prime will be seeking to infiltrate their ranks...

	Optimus Prime finds his way to [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but despairs at the ruined state of the city. As he mourns the fallen Autobot capital, he is blindsided by an attack from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)\|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] unit, which knocks him out. Coming to a short while later, Prime finds himself held by energy bonds and surrounded by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[~~Wrecker~~]]s, who are all fired up to execute the 'bot they believe to be a Decepticon impostor!		Optimus Prime finds his way to [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but despairs at the ruined state of the city. As he mourns the fallen Autobot capital, he is blindsided by an attack from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)\|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] unit, which knocks him out. Coming to a short while later, Prime finds himself held by energy bonds and surrounded by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Wreckers]], who are all fired up to execute the 'bot they believe to be a Decepticon impostor!
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	===Continuity and plotting errors===		===Continuity and plotting errors===
	*Gears is shown among the Autobots gathering up "Prime's" remains, but he should be offline in the repair bay, following injuries sustained at Decepticon hands in [[Dinobot Hunt!\|issue #50]] (in accordance with his status in the American stories). He also previously ~~erroniously~~ appeared active in [[Target: 2006\|issues #78 and 81]], so perhaps his appearance here is a knock-on effect of that initial mistake.		*Gears is shown among the Autobots gathering up "Prime's" remains, but he should be offline in the repair bay, following injuries sustained at Decepticon hands in [[Dinobot Hunt!\|issue #50]] (in accordance with his status in the American stories). He also previously erroneously appeared active in [[Target: 2006\|issues #78 and 81]], so perhaps his appearance here is a knock-on effect of that initial mistake.
	*Wheeljack was in on Optimus's plan to fake his death, so he shouldn't really be so quick to believe that Prime has actually died. The story justifies his belief with the fact that he receives no sign that the real Optimus has survived (presumably, Optimus would have called him to check in, but his communicator was destroyed last issue), but no time is taken to explore Wheeljack's thoughts, so it leaves things a bit vague. Does Wheeljack believe that the facsimile construct actually is Prime? Is his work so good that it is completely indistinguishable from the real thing? If so, what does he think happened to the construct? If not, what does he think has happened to Prime? If he believes he's ''really'' dead, you'd think he'd mention the plan to the other Autobots.		*Wheeljack was in on Optimus's plan to fake his death, so he shouldn't really be so quick to believe that Prime has actually died. The story justifies his belief with the fact that he receives no sign that the real Optimus has survived (presumably, Optimus would have called him to check in, but his communicator was destroyed last issue), but no time is taken to explore Wheeljack's thoughts, so it leaves things a bit vague. Does Wheeljack believe that the facsimile construct actually is Prime? Is his work so good that it is completely indistinguishable from the real thing? If so, what does he think happened to the construct? If not, what does he think has happened to Prime? If he believes he's ''really'' dead, you'd think he'd mention the plan to the other Autobots.

Fiction Alchemist: /* Continuity and plotting errors */

2021-09-23T18:25:25Z

Continuity and plotting errors

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	===Continuity and plotting errors===		===Continuity and plotting errors===
	*Gears is shown among the Autobots gathering up "Prime's" remains, but he should be offline in the repair bay, following injuries sustained at Decepticon hands in [[Dinobot Hunt!\|issue #50]] (in accordance with his status in the American stories). He also previously erroniously appeared active in [[Target: 2006\|issues #78 and 81]], so perhaps his appearance here is a knock-on effect of that initial mistake.		*Gears is shown among the Autobots gathering up "Prime's" remains, but he should be offline in the repair bay, following injuries sustained at Decepticon hands in [[Dinobot Hunt!\|issue #50]] (in accordance with his status in the American stories). He also previously erroniously appeared active in [[Target: 2006\|issues #78 and 81]], so perhaps his appearance here is a knock-on effect of that initial mistake.
	*Wheeljack was in on Optimus's plan to fake his death, so he shouldn't really be so quick to believe that Prime has actually died. The story justifies his belief with the fact that he ~~recieves~~ no sign that the real Optimus has survived (presumably, Optimus would have called him to check in, but his communicator was destroyed last issue), but no time is taken to explore Wheeljack's thoughts, so it leaves things a bit vague. Does Wheeljack believe that the facsimile construct actually is Prime? Is his work so good that it is completely indistinguishable from the real thing? If so, what does he think happened to the construct? If not, what does he think has happened to Prime? If he believes he's ''really'' dead, you'd think he'd mention the plan to the other Autobots.		*Wheeljack was in on Optimus's plan to fake his death, so he shouldn't really be so quick to believe that Prime has actually died. The story justifies his belief with the fact that he receives no sign that the real Optimus has survived (presumably, Optimus would have called him to check in, but his communicator was destroyed last issue), but no time is taken to explore Wheeljack's thoughts, so it leaves things a bit vague. Does Wheeljack believe that the facsimile construct actually is Prime? Is his work so good that it is completely indistinguishable from the real thing? If so, what does he think happened to the construct? If not, what does he think has happened to Prime? If he believes he's ''really'' dead, you'd think he'd mention the plan to the other Autobots.

	===Artwork and technical errors===		===Artwork and technical errors===

Emvee: Never noticed that before

2021-06-17T20:38:28Z

Never noticed that before

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	===Back-up material===		===Back-up material===
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack", Part 4) and ''[[Robo-Capers]]''; ''Spitfire'' concludes this issue.		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack", Part 4) and (according to the ''Transformation'' contents page) ''[[Robo-Capers\|Not Robo-Capers]]''; ''Spitfire'' concludes this issue.
	*'''Free Gift:''' [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] sticker badge, featuring art by Geoff Senior; this issue's ''Robo-Capers'' offers some tips on where ''not'' to stick it!		*'''Free Gift:''' [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] sticker badge, featuring art by Geoff Senior; this issue's ''Not Robo-Capers'' offers some tips on where ''not'' to stick it!
	*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.		*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.
	*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."		*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."

Emvee: links

2020-06-29T14:19:18Z

links

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	{{note\|This story is told out of chronological order; this recap presents the events in order for ease of reading.}}		{{note\|This story is told out of chronological order; this recap presents the events in order for ease of reading.}}
	[[File:HarderTheyDie try your luck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie try your luck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] believes himself about to be savaged by [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]]—but surprisingly, rather than pounce on Prime, the pair leap ''over'' him and disappear into the woods. The watching [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] is baffled by their disobedience, and his momentary confusion allows the other Predacons to stun him and steal his [[fusion cannon]], before also disappearing. Megatron realises that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] has set him up, evidently believing that in unarmed combat, Megatron will be no match for Optimus Prime, leaving Shockwave free to take his place as [[Decepticon]] leader. Unfortunately, Megatron is carrying a backup sidearm, and when he spots what he believes to be Optimus Prime standing by his [[Combat Deck (G1)\|trailer]], he opens fire, blowing him to pieces. But what Megatron has destroyed is ''not'' Prime, but a [[facsimile construct]] constructed in Prime's image by [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], which the Autobot leader intended to use to fake his death so that he could test his Autobots' ability to function without him to command. Having used the construct to dupe Megatron, the real Prime tackles the Decepticon from behind, and the pair grapple. Realizing that Shockwave was right that he cannot beat Prime, Megatron summons the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]... but as it begins to appear, Prime makes a suicide play, hurling himself and Megatron through the bridge before it can fully materialize, causing an explosion. Presently, the Autobots arrive to find the shattered remains of Prime's facsimile construct, and—just as Prime had initially intended—assume their leader to have been destroyed. But with no evidence that the ''real'' Prime has survived either, even Wheeljack, who was in on the planned deception, believes that Optimus is no more.		[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] believes himself about to be savaged by [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]]—but surprisingly, rather than pounce on Prime, the pair leap ''over'' him and disappear into the woods. The watching [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] is baffled by their disobedience, and his momentary confusion allows the other Predacons to stun him and steal his [[fusion cannon]], before also disappearing. Megatron realises that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] has set him up, evidently believing that in unarmed combat, Megatron will be no match for Optimus Prime, leaving Shockwave free to take his place as [[Decepticon]] leader. Unfortunately, Megatron is carrying a backup sidearm, and when he spots what he believes to be Optimus Prime standing by his [[Combat Deck (G1)\|trailer]], he opens fire, blowing him to pieces. But what Megatron has destroyed is ''not'' Prime, but a [[facsimile construct]] constructed in Prime's image by [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]], which the Autobot leader intended to use to fake his death so that he could test his Autobots' ability to function without him to command. Having used the construct to dupe Megatron, the real Prime tackles the Decepticon from behind, and the pair grapple. Realizing that Shockwave was right that he cannot beat Prime, Megatron summons the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]... but as it begins to appear, Prime makes a suicide play, hurling himself and Megatron through the bridge before it can fully materialize, causing an explosion. Presently, the Autobots arrive to find the shattered remains of Prime's facsimile construct, and—just as Prime had initially intended—assume their leader to have been destroyed. But with no evidence that the ''real'' Prime has survived either, even Wheeljack, who was in on the planned deception, believes that Optimus is no more.

	~~[[File:HarderTheyDie wreckers.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]~~

			[[File:HarderTheyDie wreckers.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	In truth, both Prime and Megatron survive the unstable transport through the bridge and arrive on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], but are separated in the process. In the ruined streets of one of the planet's cities, Prime discovers a [[well-armed Decepticon bully\|Decepticon thug]] brutalizing the small [[Autobot]] [[Outback (G1)\|Outback]]. Prime intervenes, seizing the Decepticon by the throat, only to be unexpectedly blasted by beams from the thug's eyes. Briefly blinded, Prime hurls his opponent away, and can only flail around, waiting for a new attack to come... but when nothing happens, he opens his eyes to discover that his throw wound up impaling the Decepticon on a large spike of debris, killing him. Outback is shocked to learn that his rescuer is ''the'' legendary Optimus Prime, and when Prime sets off, Outback discreetly follows him.		In truth, both Prime and Megatron survive the unstable transport through the bridge and arrive on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], but are separated in the process. In the ruined streets of one of the planet's cities, Prime discovers a [[well-armed Decepticon bully\|Decepticon thug]] brutalizing the small [[Autobot]] [[Outback (G1)\|Outback]]. Prime intervenes, seizing the Decepticon by the throat, only to be unexpectedly blasted by beams from the thug's eyes. Briefly blinded, Prime hurls his opponent away, and can only flail around, waiting for a new attack to come... but when nothing happens, he opens his eyes to discover that his throw wound up impaling the Decepticon on a large spike of debris, killing him. Outback is shocked to learn that his rescuer is ''the'' legendary Optimus Prime, and when Prime sets off, Outback discreetly follows him.

	Megatron, meanwhile, has made his way to the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold\|Decepticon headquarters]] in [[Polyhex]]. He is pleased to see that the Decepticons are in power on the planet, but immediately clashes with the local Decepticon leader, Lord [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]]—reduced to a disembodied head kept alive by a life-support bubble, following the destruction of his body during his earlier battle with [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]—who is furious that Megatron has brought Optimus Prime to Cybertron. However, Megatron already has a plan for dealing with Optimus: via a series of informants, he has fed the Autobots on Cybertron disinformation, tricking them into believing that a Decepticon designed to look like Optimus Prime will be seeking to infiltrate their ranks...		Megatron, meanwhile, has made his way to the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold\|Decepticon headquarters]] in [[Polyhex]]. He is pleased to see that the Decepticons are in power on the planet, but immediately clashes with the local Decepticon leader, Lord [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]]—reduced to a disembodied head kept alive by a life-support bubble, following the destruction of his body during his earlier battle with [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]—who is furious that Megatron has brought Optimus Prime to Cybertron. However, Megatron already has a plan for dealing with Optimus: via a series of informants, he has fed the Autobots on Cybertron disinformation, tricking them into believing that a Decepticon designed to look like Optimus Prime will be seeking to infiltrate their ranks...

	Optimus Prime finds his way to [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but despairs at the ruined state of the city. As he mourns the fallen Autobot capital, he is blindsided by an attack from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)\|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] unit, which knocks him out. Coming to a short while later, Prime finds himself held by energy bonds and surrounded by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Wrecker]]s, who are all fired up to execute the 'bot they believe to be a Decepticon impostor!		Optimus Prime finds his way to [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but despairs at the ruined state of the city. As he mourns the fallen Autobot capital, he is blindsided by an attack from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)\|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] unit, which knocks him out. Coming to a short while later, Prime finds himself held by energy bonds and surrounded by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Wrecker]]s, who are all fired up to execute the 'bot they believe to be a Decepticon impostor!
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	[[File:HarderTheyDie mockery of life.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie mockery of life.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	*Straxus's battle with Blaster (right) took place in [[The Bridge to Nowhere!\|US issue #18]]. As written, that (American) story depicted him dying, but this UK-original tale shows that he has survived his apparent demise, after a fashion.		*Straxus's battle with Blaster (right) took place in [[The Bridge to Nowhere!\|US issue #18]]. As written, that (American) story depicted him dying, but this UK-original tale shows that he has survived his apparent demise, after a fashion.
	*The razing of Iacon was recounted in the "[[Cybertron: The Middle Years!]]" text feature in issue #83.		*The razing of Iacon was recounted in the "[[Cybertron: The Middle Years!]]" text feature in issue #83.
	[[File:HarderTheyDie guardian unit.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie guardian unit.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	*Guardian battle-droids made their debut in [[Raiders of the Last Ark\|issues #20-21]]; these issues introduced the sole Guardian unit kept aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], which later reappeared in [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!\|issues #30]], [[The Wrath of Guardian!\|31]] and [[The Wrath of Grimlock!\|32]]. The one seen in this issue is a newer, sleeker model (right), evidently the product of four million of years of technical improvements.		*Guardian battle-droids made their debut in [[Raiders of the Last Ark\|issues #20-21]]; these issues introduced the sole Guardian unit kept aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], which later reappeared in [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!\|issues #30]], [[The Wrath of Guardian!\|31]] and [[The Wrath of Grimlock!\|32]]. The one seen in this issue is a newer, sleeker model (right), evidently the product of four million of years of technical improvements.
	*Ultra Magnus and the Wreckers were last seen in [[Target: 2006\|issue #88]].		*Ultra Magnus and the Wreckers were last seen in [[Target: 2006\|issue #88]].

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	===Back-up material===		===Back-up material===
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack", Part 4) and ''[[Robo-Capers]]''; ''Spitfire'' concludes this issue.		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack", Part 4) and (according to the ''Transformation'' contents page) ''[[Robo-Capers\|Not Robo-Capers]]''; ''Spitfire'' concludes this issue.
	*'''Free Gift:''' [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] sticker badge, featuring art by Geoff Senior; this issue's ''Robo-Capers'' offers some tips on where ''not'' to stick it!		*'''Free Gift:''' [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] sticker badge, featuring art by Geoff Senior; this issue's ''Not Robo-Capers'' offers some tips on where ''not'' to stick it!
	*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.		*'''Competition:''' Win a copy of [[Ladybird Books]]' [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)\|''Transformers: The Movie'']] "Tell-A-Tale" storybook and cassette pack by finding the hidden Autobot and Decepticon insignias in a drawing of the movie's poster.
	*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."		*Reader Robert Hughes sends a letter in to this issue's [[Letters page (Marvel UK)\|"Grim Grams"]] asking what [[Macabre]]'s alternate mode is; Grimlock says it's a "bat-winged air current glider."

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	{{note\|This story is told out of chronological order; this recap presents the events in order for ease of reading.}}		{{note\|This story is told out of chronological order; this recap presents the events in order for ease of reading.}}
	[[File:HarderTheyDie try your luck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie try your luck.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] believes himself about to be savaged by [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]]—but surprisingly, rather than pounce on Prime, the pair leap ''over'' him and disappear into the woods. The watching [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] is baffled by their disobedience, and his momentary confusion allows the other Predacons to stun him and steal his [[fusion cannon]], before also disappearing. Megatron realises that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] has set him up, evidently believing that in unarmed combat, Megatron will be no match for Optimus Prime, leaving Shockwave free to take his place as [[Decepticon]] leader. Unfortunately, Megatron is carrying a backup sidearm, and when he spots what he believes to be Optimus Prime standing by his [[Combat Deck (G1)\|trailer]], he opens fire, blowing him to pieces. But what Megatron has destroyed is ''not'' Prime, but a [[facsimile construct]] constructed in Prime's image by [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], which the Autobot leader intended to use to fake his death so that he could test his Autobots' ability to function without him to command. Having used the construct to dupe Megatron, the real Prime tackles the Decepticon from behind, and the pair grapple. Realizing that Shockwave was right that he cannot beat Prime, Megatron summons the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]... but as it begins to appear, Prime makes a suicide play, hurling himself and Megatron through the bridge before it can fully materialize, causing an explosion. Presently, the Autobots arrive to find the shattered remains of Prime's facsimile construct, and—just as Prime had initially intended—assume their leader to have been destroyed. But with no evidence that the ''real'' Prime has survived either, even Wheeljack, who was in on the planned deception, believes that Optimus is no more.		[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] believes himself about to be savaged by [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]]—but surprisingly, rather than pounce on Prime, the pair leap ''over'' him and disappear into the woods. The watching [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] is baffled by their disobedience, and his momentary confusion allows the other Predacons to stun him and steal his [[fusion cannon]], before also disappearing. Megatron realises that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] has set him up, evidently believing that in unarmed combat, Megatron will be no match for Optimus Prime, leaving Shockwave free to take his place as [[Decepticon]] leader. Unfortunately, Megatron is carrying a backup sidearm, and when he spots what he believes to be Optimus Prime standing by his [[Combat Deck (G1)\|trailer]], he opens fire, blowing him to pieces. But what Megatron has destroyed is ''not'' Prime, but a [[facsimile construct]] constructed in Prime's image by [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]], which the Autobot leader intended to use to fake his death so that he could test his Autobots' ability to function without him to command. Having used the construct to dupe Megatron, the real Prime tackles the Decepticon from behind, and the pair grapple. Realizing that Shockwave was right that he cannot beat Prime, Megatron summons the Decepticons' [[space bridge]]... but as it begins to appear, Prime makes a suicide play, hurling himself and Megatron through the bridge before it can fully materialize, causing an explosion. Presently, the Autobots arrive to find the shattered remains of Prime's facsimile construct, and—just as Prime had initially intended—assume their leader to have been destroyed. But with no evidence that the ''real'' Prime has survived either, even Wheeljack, who was in on the planned deception, believes that Optimus is no more.

	~~[[File:HarderTheyDie wreckers.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]~~

			[[File:HarderTheyDie wreckers.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	In truth, both Prime and Megatron survive the unstable transport through the bridge and arrive on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], but are separated in the process. In the ruined streets of one of the planet's cities, Prime discovers a [[well-armed Decepticon bully\|Decepticon thug]] brutalizing the small [[Autobot]] [[Outback (G1)\|Outback]]. Prime intervenes, seizing the Decepticon by the throat, only to be unexpectedly blasted by beams from the thug's eyes. Briefly blinded, Prime hurls his opponent away, and can only flail around, waiting for a new attack to come... but when nothing happens, he opens his eyes to discover that his throw wound up impaling the Decepticon on a large spike of debris, killing him. Outback is shocked to learn that his rescuer is ''the'' legendary Optimus Prime, and when Prime sets off, Outback discreetly follows him.		In truth, both Prime and Megatron survive the unstable transport through the bridge and arrive on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], but are separated in the process. In the ruined streets of one of the planet's cities, Prime discovers a [[well-armed Decepticon bully\|Decepticon thug]] brutalizing the small [[Autobot]] [[Outback (G1)\|Outback]]. Prime intervenes, seizing the Decepticon by the throat, only to be unexpectedly blasted by beams from the thug's eyes. Briefly blinded, Prime hurls his opponent away, and can only flail around, waiting for a new attack to come... but when nothing happens, he opens his eyes to discover that his throw wound up impaling the Decepticon on a large spike of debris, killing him. Outback is shocked to learn that his rescuer is ''the'' legendary Optimus Prime, and when Prime sets off, Outback discreetly follows him.

	Megatron, meanwhile, has made his way to the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold\|Decepticon headquarters]] in [[Polyhex]]. He is pleased to see that the Decepticons are in power on the planet, but immediately clashes with the local Decepticon leader, Lord [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]]—reduced to a disembodied head kept alive by a life-support bubble, following the destruction of his body during his earlier battle with [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]—who is furious that Megatron has brought Optimus Prime to Cybertron. However, Megatron already has a plan for dealing with Optimus: via a series of informants, he has fed the Autobots on Cybertron disinformation, tricking them into believing that a Decepticon designed to look like Optimus Prime will be seeking to infiltrate their ranks...		Megatron, meanwhile, has made his way to the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold\|Decepticon headquarters]] in [[Polyhex]]. He is pleased to see that the Decepticons are in power on the planet, but immediately clashes with the local Decepticon leader, Lord [[Straxus (G1)\|Straxus]]—reduced to a disembodied head kept alive by a life-support bubble, following the destruction of his body during his earlier battle with [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]—who is furious that Megatron has brought Optimus Prime to Cybertron. However, Megatron already has a plan for dealing with Optimus: via a series of informants, he has fed the Autobots on Cybertron disinformation, tricking them into believing that a Decepticon designed to look like Optimus Prime will be seeking to infiltrate their ranks...

	Optimus Prime finds his way to [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but despairs at the ruined state of the city. As he mourns the fallen Autobot capital, he is blindsided by an attack from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)\|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] unit, which knocks him out. Coming to a short while later, Prime finds himself held by energy bonds and surrounded by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Wrecker]]s, who are all fired up to execute the 'bot they believe to be a Decepticon impostor!		Optimus Prime finds his way to [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but despairs at the ruined state of the city. As he mourns the fallen Autobot capital, he is blindsided by an attack from [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)\|Rack'n'Ruin]] and [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] unit, which knocks him out. Coming to a short while later, Prime finds himself held by energy bonds and surrounded by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Wrecker]]s, who are all fired up to execute the 'bot they believe to be a Decepticon impostor!
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	[[File:HarderTheyDie mockery of life.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie mockery of life.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	*Straxus's battle with Blaster (right) took place in [[The Bridge to Nowhere!\|US issue #18]]. As written, that (American) story depicted him dying, but this UK-original tale shows that he has survived his apparent demise, after a fashion.		*Straxus's battle with Blaster (right) took place in [[The Bridge to Nowhere!\|US issue #18]]. As written, that (American) story depicted him dying, but this UK-original tale shows that he has survived his apparent demise, after a fashion.
	*The razing of Iacon was recounted in the "[[Cybertron: The Middle Years!]]" text feature in issue #83.		*The razing of Iacon was recounted in the "[[Cybertron: The Middle Years!]]" text feature in issue #83.
	[[File:HarderTheyDie guardian unit.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:HarderTheyDie guardian unit.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	*Guardian battle-droids made their debut in [[Raiders of the Last Ark\|issues #20-21]]; these issues introduced the sole Guardian unit kept aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], which later reappeared in [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!\|issues #30]], [[The Wrath of Guardian!\|31]] and [[The Wrath of Grimlock!\|32]]. The one seen in this issue is a newer, sleeker model (right), evidently the product of four million of years of technical improvements.		*Guardian battle-droids made their debut in [[Raiders of the Last Ark\|issues #20-21]]; these issues introduced the sole Guardian unit kept aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], which later reappeared in [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!\|issues #30]], [[The Wrath of Guardian!\|31]] and [[The Wrath of Grimlock!\|32]]. The one seen in this issue is a newer, sleeker model (right), evidently the product of four million of years of technical improvements.
	*Ultra Magnus and the Wreckers were last seen in [[Target: 2006\|issue #88]].		*Ultra Magnus and the Wreckers were last seen in [[Target: 2006\|issue #88]].