Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity - Revision history

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	Optimus reappeared!<ref>This issue came out before Pyramids and Galactic Secret. As that would mean Optimus goes missing ''again'' after The Case of Optimus Prime, we're cheating and putting it first.</ref> Then he was kidnapped on a mission with Goldbug and our boy's circuits were left severely scrambled so he couldn't communicate. Oh well. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16\|The Case of Optimus Prime}}		Optimus reappeared!<ref>This issue came out before Pyramids and Galactic Secret. As that would mean Optimus goes missing ''again'' after The Case of Optimus Prime, we're cheating and putting it first.</ref> Then he was kidnapped on a mission with Goldbug and our boy's circuits were left severely scrambled so he couldn't communicate. Oh well. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16\|The Case of Optimus Prime}}
			{{stub\|Goldbug appeared in at least one more story after this, the Thundercats one}}

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	He was soon reassembled, {{storylink\|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} but all attempts to reactivate Goldbug proved futile. Haunted by his failures, Ratchet started to have nightmares about Goldbug and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for letting them down. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment the medic. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Goldbug was shut down once more. The Micromasters switched to their "plan B," tricking Ratchet into thinking they were fellow Autobots and inviting him on their return trip to Cybertron. Ratchet brought along Goldbug's body, hoping to repair it with his homeworld's superior tools. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} Ratchet's "sponsors" soon revealed themselves to be working for Megatron, who needed Ratchet's medical assistance to activate a new, Pretender version of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Ratchet was forced to do so, but spotting three discarded prototype Pretender shells, he resolved himself to also reactivate Goldbug and the other Autobots he had brought along. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}} He successfully did so, the repairs coming to completion moments after Megatron predictably betrayed Ratchet, despite his cooperation. The three revived Autobots were loosed on Megatron and his minions. {{storylink\|All the Familiar Faces!}} Instead of simply restoring Goldbug, Ratchet had rebuilt him as a much larger Bumblebee, explaining that he'd always preferred Bumblebee's original form. Before they could discuss it further, Bumblebee had to help [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] and Grimlock in the escalating conflict. All three Pretenders were pitched outside by the tyrant, despite their upgrades, and Megatron's minions pursued them while Megatron himself chased down Ratchet. While the new Pretenders defeated the other Decepticons, Ratchet seemingly sacrificed himself to destroy Megatron and [[Megatron's base\|his base]]. {{storylink\|Skin Deep}}		He was soon reassembled, {{storylink\|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} but all attempts to reactivate Goldbug proved futile. Haunted by his failures, Ratchet started to have nightmares about Goldbug and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for letting them down. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment the medic. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Goldbug was shut down once more. The Micromasters switched to their "plan B," tricking Ratchet into thinking they were fellow Autobots and inviting him on their return trip to Cybertron. Ratchet brought along Goldbug's body, hoping to repair it with his homeworld's superior tools. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} Ratchet's "sponsors" soon revealed themselves to be working for Megatron, who needed Ratchet's medical assistance to activate a new, Pretender version of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Ratchet was forced to do so, but spotting three discarded prototype Pretender shells, he resolved himself to also reactivate Goldbug and the other Autobots he had brought along. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}} He successfully did so, the repairs coming to completion moments after Megatron predictably betrayed Ratchet, despite his cooperation. The three revived Autobots were loosed on Megatron and his minions. {{storylink\|All the Familiar Faces!}} Instead of simply restoring Goldbug, Ratchet had rebuilt him as a much larger Bumblebee, explaining that he'd always preferred Bumblebee's original form. Before they could discuss it further, Bumblebee had to help [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] and Grimlock in the escalating conflict. All three Pretenders were pitched outside by the tyrant, despite their upgrades, and Megatron's minions pursued them while Megatron himself chased down Ratchet. While the new Pretenders defeated the other Decepticons, Ratchet seemingly sacrificed himself to destroy Megatron and [[Megatron's base\|his base]]. {{storylink\|Skin Deep}}

	[[File:Demons ~~senior~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|upright=1.3]]		[[File:DawnOfDarkness-Demons.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.3\|"I don't want Ratchet to rebuild me again!"]]
	Afterward, the three Pretenders briefly joined the Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron. ''Together, they were sent to investigate a brutal group-killing. Their inquiries were interrupted by [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], [[Windsweeper]], [[Sparkstalker]], and [[Cindersaur (G1)\|Cindersaur]], out for revenge on behalf of the Decepticons offed in said killing.'' {{storylink\|Demons!}} ''Bumblebee was the first to notice several [[Demon]]s encroaching on their battlefield, and warned all other combatants of their approach. Realizing in short order that the Demons were responsible for the murders, both group joined forces against the monstrous giants. Unfortunately, the Demons seemed to draw strength from whatever was thrown at them. Bumblebee and his teammates were saved when Xaaron and [[Red Hot]] showed up, having learned of the Demons through the [[Seawatch\|only survivor]] of their previous attack. Knowing the Demons' weakness from ancient lore, Xaaron pumped them full of pure energon until they overloaded and self-destructed.'' {{storylink\|Dawn of Darkness}} Thanks to his increased stature, Bumblebee experienced a big boost of confidence as he and the others rejuvenated the resistance. In response, [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] ordered the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to assassinate them. As Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock and the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] prepared to teleport to Earth, the three Decepticons attacked [[Autobase]], sabotaging the [[trans-time dimensional portal]]. All nine Transformers found themselves teleported into the heart of Cybertron, where the Autobots discovered the resting place of [[Primus]]. {{storylink\|Yesterday's Heroes!}}		Afterward, the three Pretenders briefly joined the Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron. ''Together, they were sent to investigate a brutal group-killing. Their inquiries were interrupted by [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], [[Windsweeper]], [[Sparkstalker]], and [[Cindersaur (G1)\|Cindersaur]], out for revenge on behalf of the Decepticons offed in said killing.'' {{storylink\|Demons!}} ''Bumblebee was the first to notice several [[Demon]]s encroaching on their battlefield, and warned all other combatants of their approach. Realizing in short order that the Demons were responsible for the murders, both group joined forces against the monstrous giants. Unfortunately, the Demons seemed to draw strength from whatever was thrown at them. Bumblebee and his teammates were saved when Xaaron and [[Red Hot]] showed up, having learned of the Demons through the [[Seawatch\|only survivor]] of their previous attack. Knowing the Demons' weakness from ancient lore, Xaaron pumped them full of pure energon until they overloaded and self-destructed.'' {{storylink\|Dawn of Darkness}} Thanks to his increased stature, Bumblebee experienced a big boost of confidence as he and the others rejuvenated the resistance. In response, [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] ordered the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to assassinate them. As Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock and the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] prepared to teleport to Earth, the three Decepticons attacked [[Autobase]], sabotaging the [[trans-time dimensional portal]]. All nine Transformers found themselves teleported into the heart of Cybertron, where the Autobots discovered the resting place of [[Primus]]. {{storylink\|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

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	[[File:Bumblebee hunted.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=0.6]]		[[File:Bumblebee hunted.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=0.6]]
	Bumblebee found himself grumbling to Prowl after being left out of an important mission one too many times, relegated to monitoring news broadcasts instead. The monotony of the task came to an end when Prowl found footage of [[John Butler\|a man]] being rescued by a woman; at their feet lay a piece of cybertronian metal. Convinced by his analysis that [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] had attacked the man, Prowl tried to contact Optimus, but found that his signal wasn't getting through. Though Prowl was hesitant to act without his commander's authorization, Bumblebee convinced him that they should investigate, alongside [[Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)\|Topspin]].		Bumblebee found himself grumbling to Prowl after being left out of an important mission one too many times, relegated to monitoring news broadcasts instead. The monotony of the task came to an end when Prowl found footage of [[John Butler\|a man]] being rescued by a woman; at their feet lay a piece of cybertronian metal. Convinced by his analysis that [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] had attacked the man, Prowl tried to contact Optimus, but found that his signal wasn't getting through. Though Prowl was hesitant to act without his commander's authorization, Bumblebee convinced him that they should investigate, alongside [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)\|Topspin]].

	The group picked up Ravage's trail, but Bumblebee fell behind his stronger companions as they made their way through a swamp. He was surprised by a boa and ensnared by the creature. After Topspin rescue him, the Autobots continued on their trek, coming upon the Decepticons' hideout days later. The enemy had set up a mining operation to excavate rare crystals, which could be used to bring new soldiers to life. Prowl suggested that the Autobots hold their position and contact the Ark for reinforcements, prompting a debate within the group. While the others were busy arguing, Bumblebee snuck away in an attempt to free the Decepticons' slave workforce on his own. Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on there being aerial guards overlooking the grounds, and he came under attack from both [[Thrust (G1)\|Thrust]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Prowl and the [[Jumpstarter]]s came to his rescue, and though they took out Starscream, sending him crashing into the mine, the Autobots were buried in an avalanche triggered by Thrust in retaliation. Bumblebee was soon back on his feet, but learned that Megatron had triggered a self-destruct mechanism within his ruined base. He headed in to rescue the humans still held captive, and though everyone escaped safely, the Decepticons managed to get away. {{storylink\|Hunted!}}		The group picked up Ravage's trail, but Bumblebee fell behind his stronger companions as they made their way through a swamp. He was surprised by a boa and ensnared by the creature. After Topspin rescue him, the Autobots continued on their trek, coming upon the Decepticons' hideout days later. The enemy had set up a mining operation to excavate rare crystals, which could be used to bring new soldiers to life. Prowl suggested that the Autobots hold their position and contact the Ark for reinforcements, prompting a debate within the group. While the others were busy arguing, Bumblebee snuck away in an attempt to free the Decepticons' slave workforce on his own. Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on there being aerial guards overlooking the grounds, and he came under attack from both [[Thrust (G1)\|Thrust]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Prowl and the [[Jumpstarter]]s came to his rescue, and though they took out Starscream, sending him crashing into the mine, the Autobots were buried in an avalanche triggered by Thrust in retaliation. Bumblebee was soon back on his feet, but learned that Megatron had triggered a self-destruct mechanism within his ruined base. He headed in to rescue the humans still held captive, and though everyone escaped safely, the Decepticons managed to get away. {{storylink\|Hunted!}}

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	[[Category:Classics Autobots]]		[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
			[[Category:Marvel Earthforce]]
	[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]		[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
	[[Category:Marvel Generation 2 Autobots]]		[[Category:Marvel Generation 2 Autobots]]

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	Bumblebee was a courier before the war and eventually joined up with the Autobots. On Earth, he was the first Cybertronian to make contact with humans. Even though he doubts his worth to the Autobots, his courage and good nature make him invaluable.		Bumblebee was a courier before the war and eventually joined up with the Autobots. On Earth, he was the first Cybertronian to make contact with humans. Even though he doubts his worth to the Autobots, his courage and good nature make him invaluable.
	{{-}}		{{-}}

	~~==Notes==~~
	*Marvel Bumblebee has a history of...''creative decisions'' made when it comes to his design, particularly in terms of coloration, relative to the cartoon and other media...
	**Whereas cartoon Bumblebee has a yellow torso, a gray waist, a yellow crotch, a yellow helmet, a white face, grey shoulders and elbows, yellow forearms, gray hands, gray thighs and shins, yellow feet and a gray bumper for his "toes", and black (or really dark gray) wheels in vehicle mode, Marvel Bumblebee instead has a yellow torso, waist and crotch, a yellow helmet and face, yellow shoulders, blue elbows, forearms and hands, blue thighs, yellow shins and feet, a blue bumper for his "toes", and blue wheels (typically with a lot of black shading) in vehicle mode.
	**For Goldbug, it gets even crazier: The cartoon gives him a color scheme based on his toy (with a positively ''golden'' body that's clearly a different color than he sported as Bumblebee, and a blue helmet whith a gray [[mouthplate]], although the shade of blue used for his helmet is consierably darker than the saturated blue of the toy). Goldbug's default Marvel color scheme, meanwhile, is simply the same one used for Bumblebee! (This actually causes a discrepancy in [[Crater Critters\|issue #29]], when [[G.B. Blackrock]] points out that his color in vehicle mode is supposedly different than Bumblebee's, even though it's depicted as the same shade of yellow.)
	**Several of Goldbug's Marvel appearances (both in the US and UK title) are even more all over the place: For his first appearances in the main US title (in [[Mechanical Difficulties!\|issue #28]] and #29), he was drawn with his original Bumblebee body, with only the head replaced by Goldbug's. Halfway through issue #29, [[Don Perlin]] finally began drawing him with his correct Goldbug body, though occasionally still with Bumblebee's feet, and the windows on his chest would come and go depending on the panel. Additionally, on the cover of issue #28, as well as for the interior of issue's [[Used Autobots\|#32]] and [[Toy Soldiers!\|#37]], he was instead given his toy colors, only to return to his standard Marvel color scheme with [[Pretender to the Throne!\|issue #40]]. The UK comics mostly kept his Marvel (i.e. Bumblebee) color scheme, except for the Annual story [[Vicious Circle!]], which also depicted him in his toy colors. Reprints by [[Titan Books]] and [[IDW Publishing]] have occasionally attempted to "fix" his colors to his default Marvel comic scheme, though never getting the color scheme quite right.
	**For Bumblebee's [[Classic Pretender]] toy, a new [[character model]] was designed, which appeared in various toy commercials, However, this new character design was ignored by the Marvel Comics (surprise!), which instead brought back his oiginal character model when Bumblebee was rebuilt as a Pretender.

	==References==		==References==

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Bumblebee'~~s color scheme~~ in ~~the Marvel comic series differs from that~~ of ~~his cartoon counterpart. Aside from the color blue substituting for gray (which are both meant~~ to ~~represent~~ the ~~toy's black arms~~ and ~~legs), the entire color distribution is surprisingly different:~~		*Marvel Bumblebee has a history of...''creative decisions'' made when it comes to his design, particularly in terms of coloration, relative to the cartoon and other media...
	:*~~Cartoon~~ Bumblebee has a yellow torso, a gray waist, a yellow crotch, a yellow helmet, a white face, grey shoulders and elbows, yellow forearms, gray hands, gray thighs and shins, yellow feet and a gray bumper for his "toes", and black (or really dark gray) wheels in vehicle mode.		**Whereas cartoon Bumblebee has a yellow torso, a gray waist, a yellow crotch, a yellow helmet, a white face, grey shoulders and elbows, yellow forearms, gray hands, gray thighs and shins, yellow feet and a gray bumper for his "toes", and black (or really dark gray) wheels in vehicle mode, Marvel Bumblebee instead has a yellow torso, waist and crotch, a yellow helmet and face, yellow shoulders, blue elbows, forearms and hands, blue thighs, yellow shins and feet, a blue bumper for his "toes", and blue wheels (typically with a lot of black shading) in vehicle mode.
	:*Marvel Bumblebee instead has a yellow torso, waist and crotch, a yellow helmet and face, yellow shoulders, blue elbows, forearms and hands, blue thighs, yellow shins and feet, a blue bumper for his "toes", and blue wheels (typically with a lot of black shading) in vehicle mode.		**For Goldbug, it gets even crazier: The cartoon gives him a color scheme based on his toy (with a positively ''golden'' body that's clearly a different color than he sported as Bumblebee, and a blue helmet whith a gray [[mouthplate]], although the shade of blue used for his helmet is consierably darker than the saturated blue of the toy). Goldbug's default Marvel color scheme, meanwhile, is simply the same one used for Bumblebee! (This actually causes a discrepancy in [[Crater Critters\|issue #29]], when [[G.B. Blackrock]] points out that his color in vehicle mode is supposedly different than Bumblebee's, even though it's depicted as the same shade of yellow.)
	:For Goldbug, it gets even crazier:		**Several of Goldbug's Marvel appearances (both in the US and UK title) are even more all over the place: For his first appearances in the main US title (in [[Mechanical Difficulties!\|issue #28]] and #29), he was drawn with his original Bumblebee body, with only the head replaced by Goldbug's. Halfway through issue #29, [[Don Perlin]] finally began drawing him with his correct Goldbug body, though occasionally still with Bumblebee's feet, and the windows on his chest would come and go depending on the panel. Additionally, on the cover of issue #28, as well as for the interior of issue's [[Used Autobots\|#32]] and [[Toy Soldiers!\|#37]], he was instead given his toy colors, only to return to his standard Marvel color scheme with [[Pretender to the Throne!\|issue #40]]. The UK comics mostly kept his Marvel (i.e. Bumblebee) color scheme, except for the Annual story [[Vicious Circle!]], which also depicted him in his toy colors. Reprints by [[Titan Books]] and [[IDW Publishing]] have occasionally attempted to "fix" his colors to his default Marvel comic scheme, though never getting the color scheme quite right.
	:*The cartoon gives him a color scheme based on his toy (with a positively ''golden'' body that's clearly a different color than he sported as Bumblebee, and a blue helmet whith a gray [[mouthplate]], although the shade of blue used for his helmet is consierably darker than the saturated blue of the toy).		**For Bumblebee's [[Classic Pretender]] toy, a new [[character model]] was designed, which appeared in various toy commercials, However, this new character design was ignored by the Marvel Comics (surprise!), which instead brought back his oiginal character model when Bumblebee was rebuilt as a Pretender.
	:*Goldbug's default Marvel color scheme, meanwhile, is simply the same one used for Bumblebee! (This actually causes a discrepancy in [[Crater Critters\|issue #29]], when [[G.B. Blackrock]] points out that his color in vehicle mode is supposedly different than Bumblebee's, even though it's depicted as the same shade of yellow.)
	~~:Even more bizarrely, in his cartoon appearance in [[The Rebirth, Part 1]] (animated by [[AKOM]]), his mouthplate was consistenly colored~~ '~~'golden'', and several of his~~ Marvel appearances (both in the US and UK title) are all over the place
	:*For his first appearances in the main US title (in [[Mechanical Difficulties!\|issue #28]] and #29), he was drawn with his original Bumblebee body, with only the head replaced by Goldbug's. Halfway through issue #29, [[Don Perlin]] finally began drawing him with his correct Goldbug body, though occasionally still with Bumblebee's feet, and the windows on his chest would come and go depending on the panel.
	:*Additionally, on the cover of issue #28, as well as for the interior of issue's [[Used Autobots\|#32]] and [[Toy Soldiers!\|#37]], he was instead given his toy colors, only to return to his standard Marvel color scheme with [[Pretender to the Throne!\|issue #40]]. The UK comics mostly kept his Marvel (i.e. Bumblebee) color scheme, except for the Annual story [[Vicious Circle!]], which also depicted him in his toy colors. Reprints by [[Titan Books]] and [[IDW Publishing]] have occasionally attempted to "fix" his colors to his default Marvel comic scheme, though never getting the color scheme quite right.
	*For Bumblebee's [[Classic Pretender]] toy, a new [[character model]] was designed, which appeared in various toy commercials~~. These included one which introduced him and the other Classic Pretenders, and one where he and Jazz stupidly drag [[Micromaster]] bases into Autobot headquarters~~, ~~causing everyone to flee when they transform and attack.~~ However, this new character design was ignored by the Marvel Comics (surprise!), which instead brought back his oiginal character model when Bumblebee was rebuilt as a Pretender.

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	Goldbug championed the reconstruction of his former leader's body, until his present allies suggested contacting the Ark to seek the resources to do it. Goldbug was quickly imprisoned by Grimlock, but this allowed him to convince Blaster to challenge the Dinobot for leadership of the Autobots. The Decepticons attacked during the pair's duel, and Fortress Maximus ordered Goldbug to take the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)\|Steelhaven]]'' and its skeleton crew back to [[Nebulos]] to rebuild Optimus Prime while the rest of the Autobots fought back. {{storylink\|Totaled!}}		Goldbug championed the reconstruction of his former leader's body, until his present allies suggested contacting the Ark to seek the resources to do it. Goldbug was quickly imprisoned by Grimlock, but this allowed him to convince Blaster to challenge the Dinobot for leadership of the Autobots. The Decepticons attacked during the pair's duel, and Fortress Maximus ordered Goldbug to take the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)\|Steelhaven]]'' and its skeleton crew back to [[Nebulos]] to rebuild Optimus Prime while the rest of the Autobots fought back. {{storylink\|Totaled!}}

	Arriving on Nebulos, Goldbug and the others learned that the natives had implemented anti-Transformer measures; all of the planet's fuel supplies had been converted to a type poisonous to Cybertronians. They further learned that a pair of Decepticons had bypassed this toxic fuel by binary-bonding to two local criminals as [[Powermaster]]s. Despite all this, Goldbug urged [[Hi-Q]], a friend of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Fortress Maximus]]'s [[Galen\|former Headmaster partner]], to rebuild Optimus Prime. He believed that, though the fuel would kill his old friend, it was better for him to die whole and with dignity than live as a mockery of himself. Partway through construction, the Autobots responded to one of the Decepticons' attacks against the Council of Peers. Goldbug managed to dodge most of [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s attacks, though his allies weren't so lucky. Despite the Autobots making a poor showing of themselves and wounding up all unconscious by the altercation's end, the Decepticons retreated rather than test their luck against the Autobots' superior numbers.		Arriving on Nebulos, Goldbug and the others learned that the natives had implemented anti-Transformer measures; all of the planet's fuel supplies had been converted to a type poisonous to Cybertronians. They further learned that a pair of Decepticons had bypassed this toxic fuel by binary-bonding to two local criminals as [[Powermaster]]s. Despite all this, Goldbug urged [[Hi-Q]], a friend of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]]'s [[Galen\|former Headmaster partner]], to rebuild Optimus Prime. He believed that, though the fuel would kill his old friend, it was better for him to die whole and with dignity than live as a mockery of himself. Partway through construction, the Autobots responded to one of the Decepticons' attacks against the Council of Peers. Goldbug managed to dodge most of [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s attacks, though his allies weren't so lucky. Despite the Autobots making a poor showing of themselves and wounding up all unconscious by the altercation's end, the Decepticons retreated rather than test their luck against the Autobots' superior numbers.

	[[File:Prime has a huge head.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.7]]		[[File:Prime has a huge head.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.7]]

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	===''Robo-Capers''===		===''Robo-Capers''===
	Bumblebee and ~~Jazz commented~~ on Grimlock's change in attitude ~~after~~ becoming a [[The Transformers: The Movie (fictional)\|movie]] star. {{storylink\|Robo-Capers issue 91}}		Bumblebee was friends with [[Pushalong]], and tried to comfort him on his embarrassing alternate mode. {{storylink\|Robo-Capers issue 66}} After Grimlock had a complete change in attitude, Bumblebee explained to [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] that it was due to the fame of becoming a [[The Transformers: The Movie (fictional)\|movie]] star. {{storylink\|Robo-Capers issue 91}}

	===Earthforce===		===Earthforce===

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	The Autobots' act of altruism convinced Hi-Q and his aides to go the extra mile in assisting them. Optimus Prime was rebuilt into a more powerful body, and Hi-Q's group underwent the [[Powermaster]] process to keep Prime, [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], [[Getaway]], and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] alive. Goldbug avoided having to undergo the process like the others due to his high fuel efficiency. Now better equipped to handle the Decepticons, Goldbug helped his teammates drive Dreadwind and Darkwing off-planet, then departed as well with four new Nebulan friends in tow. {{storylink\|People Power!}} On the journey back to Earth, the ''Steelhaven'' received a transmission advertising the "[[Cosmic Carnival]]," an intergalactic traveling show housing acts from various worlds. Upon seeing that [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] was in the line-up, Optimus and Goldbug changed the ship's course to investigate. While making their way through the various attractions, the two Autobots noticed that [[Spacehikers\|four human children]] were being held captive as part of a sideshow. They approached their keeper, another human named [[Berko]], demanding to see his manager over the situation. But the head honcho, [[Big Top]], produced a contract signed by the children and Sky Lynx. Goldbug scrutinized the document, and was sad to say that it was ironclad; the children and Sky Lynx were to be employed until they had paid off a debt they owed the Carnival. A conversation with Sky Lynx later, the Autobots decided to disregard any legalese and bust out both him and the children anyways; it was apparent that the Carnival would never consider their debts payed, no matter how long they worked. The pair talked once more with Berko, and convinced him to cooperate in exchange of also granting him his freedom, as well as safe passage back to Earth. Optimus went off the fetch Sky Lynx while Goldbug stuffed all of the humans in his vehicle mode and made his getaway. Though Big Top returned to make trouble, Goldbug bumped him into the children's cage and Berko locked him inside. {{storylink\|The Cosmic Carnival}}		The Autobots' act of altruism convinced Hi-Q and his aides to go the extra mile in assisting them. Optimus Prime was rebuilt into a more powerful body, and Hi-Q's group underwent the [[Powermaster]] process to keep Prime, [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], [[Getaway]], and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] alive. Goldbug avoided having to undergo the process like the others due to his high fuel efficiency. Now better equipped to handle the Decepticons, Goldbug helped his teammates drive Dreadwind and Darkwing off-planet, then departed as well with four new Nebulan friends in tow. {{storylink\|People Power!}} On the journey back to Earth, the ''Steelhaven'' received a transmission advertising the "[[Cosmic Carnival]]," an intergalactic traveling show housing acts from various worlds. Upon seeing that [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] was in the line-up, Optimus and Goldbug changed the ship's course to investigate. While making their way through the various attractions, the two Autobots noticed that [[Spacehikers\|four human children]] were being held captive as part of a sideshow. They approached their keeper, another human named [[Berko]], demanding to see his manager over the situation. But the head honcho, [[Big Top]], produced a contract signed by the children and Sky Lynx. Goldbug scrutinized the document, and was sad to say that it was ironclad; the children and Sky Lynx were to be employed until they had paid off a debt they owed the Carnival. A conversation with Sky Lynx later, the Autobots decided to disregard any legalese and bust out both him and the children anyways; it was apparent that the Carnival would never consider their debts payed, no matter how long they worked. The pair talked once more with Berko, and convinced him to cooperate in exchange of also granting him his freedom, as well as safe passage back to Earth. Optimus went off the fetch Sky Lynx while Goldbug stuffed all of the humans in his vehicle mode and made his getaway. Though Big Top returned to make trouble, Goldbug bumped him into the children's cage and Berko locked him inside. {{storylink\|The Cosmic Carnival}}

	[[File:~~TimeWars2-TakeUp~~.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.7]]		[[File:US51DarkStarGoldbugDies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]
	''Goldbug was part of an Autobot shuttle team that arrived on Earth to deal with the threat of Galvatron. When half the Autobots present (including Optimus Prime) were seemingly atomized before the sudden arrival of six newcomers, Fortress Maximus ordered a counter-attack against the apparent invaders. Goldbug's prior experience with time-jumps was needed to explain that Optimus and the others were not dead, just in Limbo. Though he was nearly unable to share his insight with the others after being blasted by [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] during the confusion, the Ultra Magnus from the future carried him so that he could deliver his message despite his injuries. After both sets of Autobots calmed down, Goldbug was tended to by [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]].'' {{storylink\|Time Wars}}		''Goldbug was part of an Autobot shuttle team that arrived on Earth to deal with the threat of Galvatron. When half the Autobots present (including Optimus Prime) were seemingly atomized before the sudden arrival of six newcomers, Fortress Maximus ordered a counter-attack against the apparent invaders. Goldbug's prior experience with time-jumps was needed to explain that Optimus and the others were not dead, just in Limbo. Though he was nearly unable to share his insight with the others after being blasted by [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] during the confusion, the Ultra Magnus from the future carried him so that he could deliver his message despite his injuries. After both sets of Autobots calmed down, Goldbug was tended to by [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]].'' {{storylink\|Time Wars}}

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	He was soon reassembled, {{storylink\|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} but all attempts to reactivate Goldbug proved futile. Haunted by his failures, Ratchet started to have nightmares about Goldbug and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for letting them down. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment the medic. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Goldbug was shut down once more. The Micromasters switched to their "plan B," tricking Ratchet into thinking they were fellow Autobots and inviting him on their return trip to Cybertron. Ratchet brought along Goldbug's body, hoping to repair it with his homeworld's superior tools. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} Ratchet's "sponsors" soon revealed themselves to be working for Megatron, who needed Ratchet's medical assistance to activate a new, Pretender version of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Ratchet was forced to do so, but spotting three discarded prototype Pretender shells, he resolved himself to also reactivate Goldbug and the other Autobots he had brought along. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}} He successfully did so, the repairs coming to completion moments after Megatron predictably betrayed Ratchet, despite his cooperation. The three revived Autobots were loosed on Megatron and his minions. {{storylink\|All the Familiar Faces!}} Instead of simply restoring Goldbug, Ratchet had rebuilt him as a much larger Bumblebee, explaining that he'd always preferred Bumblebee's original form. Before they could discuss it further, Bumblebee had to help [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] and Grimlock in the escalating conflict. All three Pretenders were pitched outside by the tyrant, despite their upgrades, and Megatron's minions pursued them while Megatron himself chased down Ratchet. While the new Pretenders defeated the other Decepticons, Ratchet seemingly sacrificed himself to destroy Megatron and [[Megatron's base\|his base]]. {{storylink\|Skin Deep}}		He was soon reassembled, {{storylink\|Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?}} but all attempts to reactivate Goldbug proved futile. Haunted by his failures, Ratchet started to have nightmares about Goldbug and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for letting them down. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment the medic. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Goldbug was shut down once more. The Micromasters switched to their "plan B," tricking Ratchet into thinking they were fellow Autobots and inviting him on their return trip to Cybertron. Ratchet brought along Goldbug's body, hoping to repair it with his homeworld's superior tools. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} Ratchet's "sponsors" soon revealed themselves to be working for Megatron, who needed Ratchet's medical assistance to activate a new, Pretender version of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Ratchet was forced to do so, but spotting three discarded prototype Pretender shells, he resolved himself to also reactivate Goldbug and the other Autobots he had brought along. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}} He successfully did so, the repairs coming to completion moments after Megatron predictably betrayed Ratchet, despite his cooperation. The three revived Autobots were loosed on Megatron and his minions. {{storylink\|All the Familiar Faces!}} Instead of simply restoring Goldbug, Ratchet had rebuilt him as a much larger Bumblebee, explaining that he'd always preferred Bumblebee's original form. Before they could discuss it further, Bumblebee had to help [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] and Grimlock in the escalating conflict. All three Pretenders were pitched outside by the tyrant, despite their upgrades, and Megatron's minions pursued them while Megatron himself chased down Ratchet. While the new Pretenders defeated the other Decepticons, Ratchet seemingly sacrificed himself to destroy Megatron and [[Megatron's base\|his base]]. {{storylink\|Skin Deep}}

	[[File:Demons ~~senior~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|upright=1.3]]		[[File:DawnOfDarkness-Demons.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.3\|"I don't want Ratchet to rebuild me again!"]]
	Afterward, the three Pretenders briefly joined the Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron. ''Together, they were sent to investigate a brutal group-killing. Their inquiries were interrupted by [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], [[Windsweeper]], [[Sparkstalker]], and [[Cindersaur (G1)\|Cindersaur]], out for revenge on behalf of the Decepticons offed in said killing.'' {{storylink\|Demons!}} ''Bumblebee was the first to notice several [[Demon]]s encroaching on their battlefield, and warned all other combatants of their approach. Realizing in short order that the Demons were responsible for the murders, both group joined forces against the monstrous giants. Unfortunately, the Demons seemed to draw strength from whatever was thrown at them. Bumblebee and his teammates were saved when Xaaron and [[Red Hot]] showed up, having learned of the Demons through the [[Seawatch\|only survivor]] of their previous attack. Knowing the Demons' weakness from ancient lore, Xaaron pumped them full of pure energon until they overloaded and self-destructed.'' {{storylink\|Dawn of Darkness}} Thanks to his increased stature, Bumblebee experienced a big boost of confidence as he and the others rejuvenated the resistance. In response, [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] ordered the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to assassinate them. As Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock and the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] prepared to teleport to Earth, the three Decepticons attacked [[Autobase]], sabotaging the [[trans-time dimensional portal]]. All nine Transformers found themselves teleported into the heart of Cybertron, where the Autobots discovered the resting place of [[Primus]]. {{storylink\|Yesterday's Heroes!}}		Afterward, the three Pretenders briefly joined the Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron. ''Together, they were sent to investigate a brutal group-killing. Their inquiries were interrupted by [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], [[Windsweeper]], [[Sparkstalker]], and [[Cindersaur (G1)\|Cindersaur]], out for revenge on behalf of the Decepticons offed in said killing.'' {{storylink\|Demons!}} ''Bumblebee was the first to notice several [[Demon]]s encroaching on their battlefield, and warned all other combatants of their approach. Realizing in short order that the Demons were responsible for the murders, both group joined forces against the monstrous giants. Unfortunately, the Demons seemed to draw strength from whatever was thrown at them. Bumblebee and his teammates were saved when Xaaron and [[Red Hot]] showed up, having learned of the Demons through the [[Seawatch\|only survivor]] of their previous attack. Knowing the Demons' weakness from ancient lore, Xaaron pumped them full of pure energon until they overloaded and self-destructed.'' {{storylink\|Dawn of Darkness}} Thanks to his increased stature, Bumblebee experienced a big boost of confidence as he and the others rejuvenated the resistance. In response, [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] ordered the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to assassinate them. As Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock and the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)\|Rescue Patrol]] prepared to teleport to Earth, the three Decepticons attacked [[Autobase]], sabotaging the [[trans-time dimensional portal]]. All nine Transformers found themselves teleported into the heart of Cybertron, where the Autobots discovered the resting place of [[Primus]]. {{storylink\|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

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	{{note\|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.}}		{{note\|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.}}
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	Bumblebee found himself grumbling to Prowl after being left out of an important mission one too many times, relegated to monitoring news broadcasts instead. The monotony of the task came to an end when Prowl found footage of [[John Butler\|a man]] being rescued by a woman; at their feet lay a piece of cybertronian metal. Convinced by his analysis that [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] had attacked the man, Prowl tried to contact Optimus, but found that his signal wasn't getting through. Though Prowl was hesitant to act without his commander's authorization, Bumblebee convinced him that they should investigate, alongside [[Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)\|Topspin]].		Bumblebee found himself grumbling to Prowl after being left out of an important mission one too many times, relegated to monitoring news broadcasts instead. The monotony of the task came to an end when Prowl found footage of [[John Butler\|a man]] being rescued by a woman; at their feet lay a piece of cybertronian metal. Convinced by his analysis that [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] had attacked the man, Prowl tried to contact Optimus, but found that his signal wasn't getting through. Though Prowl was hesitant to act without his commander's authorization, Bumblebee convinced him that they should investigate, alongside [[Twin Twist (G1)\|Twin Twist]] and [[Topspin (G1)\|Topspin]].

	The group picked up Ravage's trail, but Bumblebee fell behind his stronger companions as they made their way through a swamp. He was surprised by a boa and ensnared by the creature. After Topspin rescue him, the Autobots continued on their trek, coming upon the Decepticons' hideout days later. The enemy had set up a mining operation to excavate rare crystals, which could be used to bring new soldiers to life. Prowl suggested that the Autobots hold their position and contact the Ark for reinforcements, prompting a debate within the group. While the others were busy arguing, Bumblebee snuck away in an attempt to free the Decepticons' slave workforce on his own. Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on there being aerial guards overlooking the grounds, and he came under attack from both [[Thrust (G1)\|Thrust]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Prowl and the [[Jumpstarter]]s came to his rescue, and though they took out Starscream, sending him crashing into the mine, the Autobots were buried in an avalanche triggered by Thrust in retaliation. Bumblebee was soon back on his feet, but learned that Megatron had triggered a self-destruct mechanism within his ruined base. He headed in to rescue the humans still held captive, and though everyone escaped safely, the Decepticons managed to get away. {{storylink\|Hunted!}}		The group picked up Ravage's trail, but Bumblebee fell behind his stronger companions as they made their way through a swamp. He was surprised by a boa and ensnared by the creature. After Topspin rescue him, the Autobots continued on their trek, coming upon the Decepticons' hideout days later. The enemy had set up a mining operation to excavate rare crystals, which could be used to bring new soldiers to life. Prowl suggested that the Autobots hold their position and contact the Ark for reinforcements, prompting a debate within the group. While the others were busy arguing, Bumblebee snuck away in an attempt to free the Decepticons' slave workforce on his own. Unfortunately, he hadn't counted on there being aerial guards overlooking the grounds, and he came under attack from both [[Thrust (G1)\|Thrust]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]. Prowl and the [[Jumpstarter]]s came to his rescue, and though they took out Starscream, sending him crashing into the mine, the Autobots were buried in an avalanche triggered by Thrust in retaliation. Bumblebee was soon back on his feet, but learned that Megatron had triggered a self-destruct mechanism within his ruined base. He headed in to rescue the humans still held captive, and though everyone escaped safely, the Decepticons managed to get away. {{storylink\|Hunted!}}

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	Goldbug championed the reconstruction of his former leader's body, until his present allies suggested contacting the Ark to seek the resources to do it. Goldbug was quickly imprisoned by Grimlock, but this allowed him to convince Blaster to challenge the Dinobot for leadership of the Autobots. The Decepticons attacked during the pair's duel, and Fortress Maximus ordered Goldbug to take the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)\|Steelhaven]]'' and its skeleton crew back to [[Nebulos]] to rebuild Optimus Prime while the rest of the Autobots fought back. {{storylink\|Totaled!}}		Goldbug championed the reconstruction of his former leader's body, until his present allies suggested contacting the Ark to seek the resources to do it. Goldbug was quickly imprisoned by Grimlock, but this allowed him to convince Blaster to challenge the Dinobot for leadership of the Autobots. The Decepticons attacked during the pair's duel, and Fortress Maximus ordered Goldbug to take the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)\|Steelhaven]]'' and its skeleton crew back to [[Nebulos]] to rebuild Optimus Prime while the rest of the Autobots fought back. {{storylink\|Totaled!}}

	Arriving on Nebulos, Goldbug and the others learned that the natives had implemented anti-Transformer measures; all of the planet's fuel supplies had been converted to a type poisonous to Cybertronians. They further learned that a pair of Decepticons had bypassed this toxic fuel by binary-bonding to two local criminals as [[Powermaster]]s. Despite all this, Goldbug urged [[Hi-Q]], a friend of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Fortress Maximus]]'s [[Galen\|former Headmaster partner]], to rebuild Optimus Prime. He believed that, though the fuel would kill his old friend, it was better for him to die whole and with dignity than live as a mockery of himself. Partway through construction, the Autobots responded to one of the Decepticons' attacks against the Council of Peers. Goldbug managed to dodge most of [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s attacks, though his allies weren't so lucky. Despite the Autobots making a poor showing of themselves and wounding up all unconscious by the altercation's end, the Decepticons retreated rather than test their luck against the Autobots' superior numbers.		Arriving on Nebulos, Goldbug and the others learned that the natives had implemented anti-Transformer measures; all of the planet's fuel supplies had been converted to a type poisonous to Cybertronians. They further learned that a pair of Decepticons had bypassed this toxic fuel by binary-bonding to two local criminals as [[Powermaster]]s. Despite all this, Goldbug urged [[Hi-Q]], a friend of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]]'s [[Galen\|former Headmaster partner]], to rebuild Optimus Prime. He believed that, though the fuel would kill his old friend, it was better for him to die whole and with dignity than live as a mockery of himself. Partway through construction, the Autobots responded to one of the Decepticons' attacks against the Council of Peers. Goldbug managed to dodge most of [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s attacks, though his allies weren't so lucky. Despite the Autobots making a poor showing of themselves and wounding up all unconscious by the altercation's end, the Decepticons retreated rather than test their luck against the Autobots' superior numbers.

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	The Autobots' act of altruism convinced Hi-Q and his aides to go the extra mile in assisting them. Optimus Prime was rebuilt into a more powerful body, and Hi-Q's group underwent the [[Powermaster]] process to keep Prime, [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], [[Getaway]], and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] alive. Goldbug avoided having to undergo the process like the others due to his high fuel efficiency. Now better equipped to handle the Decepticons, Goldbug helped his teammates drive Dreadwind and Darkwing off-planet, then departed as well with four new Nebulan friends in tow. {{storylink\|People Power!}} On the journey back to Earth, the ''Steelhaven'' received a transmission advertising the "[[Cosmic Carnival]]," an intergalactic traveling show housing acts from various worlds. Upon seeing that [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] was in the line-up, Optimus and Goldbug changed the ship's course to investigate. While making their way through the various attractions, the two Autobots noticed that [[Spacehikers\|four human children]] were being held captive as part of a sideshow. They approached their keeper, another human named [[Berko]], demanding to see his manager over the situation. But the head honcho, [[Big Top]], produced a contract signed by the children and Sky Lynx. Goldbug scrutinized the document, and was sad to say that it was ironclad; the children and Sky Lynx were to be employed until they had paid off a debt they owed the Carnival. A conversation with Sky Lynx later, the Autobots decided to disregard any legalese and bust out both him and the children anyways; it was apparent that the Carnival would never consider their debts payed, no matter how long they worked. The pair talked once more with Berko, and convinced him to cooperate in exchange of also granting him his freedom, as well as safe passage back to Earth. Optimus went off the fetch Sky Lynx while Goldbug stuffed all of the humans in his vehicle mode and made his getaway. Though Big Top returned to make trouble, Goldbug bumped him into the children's cage and Berko locked him inside. {{storylink\|The Cosmic Carnival}}		The Autobots' act of altruism convinced Hi-Q and his aides to go the extra mile in assisting them. Optimus Prime was rebuilt into a more powerful body, and Hi-Q's group underwent the [[Powermaster]] process to keep Prime, [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], [[Getaway]], and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] alive. Goldbug avoided having to undergo the process like the others due to his high fuel efficiency. Now better equipped to handle the Decepticons, Goldbug helped his teammates drive Dreadwind and Darkwing off-planet, then departed as well with four new Nebulan friends in tow. {{storylink\|People Power!}} On the journey back to Earth, the ''Steelhaven'' received a transmission advertising the "[[Cosmic Carnival]]," an intergalactic traveling show housing acts from various worlds. Upon seeing that [[Sky Lynx (G1)\|Sky Lynx]] was in the line-up, Optimus and Goldbug changed the ship's course to investigate. While making their way through the various attractions, the two Autobots noticed that [[Spacehikers\|four human children]] were being held captive as part of a sideshow. They approached their keeper, another human named [[Berko]], demanding to see his manager over the situation. But the head honcho, [[Big Top]], produced a contract signed by the children and Sky Lynx. Goldbug scrutinized the document, and was sad to say that it was ironclad; the children and Sky Lynx were to be employed until they had paid off a debt they owed the Carnival. A conversation with Sky Lynx later, the Autobots decided to disregard any legalese and bust out both him and the children anyways; it was apparent that the Carnival would never consider their debts payed, no matter how long they worked. The pair talked once more with Berko, and convinced him to cooperate in exchange of also granting him his freedom, as well as safe passage back to Earth. Optimus went off the fetch Sky Lynx while Goldbug stuffed all of the humans in his vehicle mode and made his getaway. Though Big Top returned to make trouble, Goldbug bumped him into the children's cage and Berko locked him inside. {{storylink\|The Cosmic Carnival}}

	[[File:~~TimeWars2-TakeUp~~.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.7]]		[[File:US51DarkStarGoldbugDies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]
	''Goldbug was part of an Autobot shuttle team that arrived on Earth to deal with the threat of Galvatron. When half the Autobots present (including Optimus Prime) were seemingly atomized before the sudden arrival of six newcomers, Fortress Maximus ordered a counter-attack against the apparent invaders. Goldbug's prior experience with time-jumps was needed to explain that Optimus and the others were not dead, just in Limbo. Though he was nearly unable to share his insight with the others after being blasted by [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] during the confusion, the Ultra Magnus from the future carried him so that he could deliver his message despite his injuries. After both sets of Autobots calmed down, Goldbug was tended to by [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]].'' {{storylink\|Time Wars}}		''Goldbug was part of an Autobot shuttle team that arrived on Earth to deal with the threat of Galvatron. When half the Autobots present (including Optimus Prime) were seemingly atomized before the sudden arrival of six newcomers, Fortress Maximus ordered a counter-attack against the apparent invaders. Goldbug's prior experience with time-jumps was needed to explain that Optimus and the others were not dead, just in Limbo. Though he was nearly unable to share his insight with the others after being blasted by [[Misfire (G1)\|Misfire]] during the confusion, the Ultra Magnus from the future carried him so that he could deliver his message despite his injuries. After both sets of Autobots calmed down, Goldbug was tended to by [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]].'' {{storylink\|Time Wars}}