Cold War! - Revision history

Chris McFeely at 12:55, 6 October 2025

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	\|caption=Not the first time, and not the last, that Decepticon will fight against Decepticon. These guys just can't get along....		\|caption=Not the first time, and not the last, that Decepticon will fight against Decepticon. These guys just can't get along....
	\|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]		\|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
	\|~~date~~=October [[1988]]		\|shippingdate=[[October 25]], [[1988]]
			\|onsaledate=[[November 15]], 1988
	\|coverdate=February [[1989]]		\|coverdate=February [[1989]]
	\|writer=[[Bob Budiansky]]		\|writer=[[Bob Budiansky]]

Emvee: link

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link

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	Having moved their base to the cold Arctic after the [[Club Con]] debacle, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] and his [[Decepticon]]s respond to an incoming intruder alert signal. As the [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacons]] form [[Piranacon (G1)\|Piranacon]] and begin shaking the arriving [[Semper Tyrannis\|starship]], [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] flies in and tells the combiner robot to stop what he's doing and let the ship down gently. Good thing too, because, as soon as he does, [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] and his Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] file out, and they are not in the best of moods.		Having moved their base to the cold [[Arctic]] after the [[Club Con]] debacle, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] and his [[Decepticon]]s respond to an incoming intruder alert signal. As the [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacons]] form [[Piranacon (G1)\|Piranacon]] and begin shaking the arriving [[Semper Tyrannis\|starship]], [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] flies in and tells the combiner robot to stop what he's doing and let the ship down gently. Good thing too, because, as soon as he does, [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] and his Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] file out, and they are not in the best of moods.

	Starscream explains that Scorponok contacted him some weeks ago about the prospect of working together against the Autobots. With Club Con active at the time, Starscream asked Scorponok's crew to keep their distance for the time being. It seems once the Club folded, Scorponok tracked a signal beacon that Starscream had set up for them, since [[human]]s were no longer an issue. Starscream claims to have simply "forgotten" to inform Ratbat during the shuffle of moving. In a whispered aside, he also tells Ratbat that he couldn't have warned Scorponok off any longer without making him suspicious, despite how critical the time is in their plans for the [[Underbase]]. As both commanders' hackles are already raised, things don't get any more pleasant when Scorponok reveals that he and his troops are part "puny fleshling", something Ratbat finds infinitely distasteful.		Starscream explains that Scorponok contacted him some weeks ago about the prospect of working together against the Autobots. With Club Con active at the time, Starscream asked Scorponok's crew to keep their distance for the time being. It seems once the Club folded, Scorponok tracked a signal beacon that Starscream had set up for them, since [[human]]s were no longer an issue. Starscream claims to have simply "forgotten" to inform Ratbat during the shuffle of moving. In a whispered aside, he also tells Ratbat that he couldn't have warned Scorponok off any longer without making him suspicious, despite how critical the time is in their plans for the [[Underbase]]. As both commanders' hackles are already raised, things don't get any more pleasant when Scorponok reveals that he and his troops are part "puny fleshling", something Ratbat finds infinitely distasteful.

Saix: clean up, replaced: Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Fortress Maximus (G1), Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1) (2), → (3)

2024-03-02T01:38:56Z

clean up, replaced: Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Fortress Maximus (G1), Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1) (2), → (3)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	Having moved their base to the cold Arctic after the [[Club Con]] debacle, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] and his [[Decepticon]]s respond to an incoming intruder alert signal. As the [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacons]] form [[Piranacon (G1)\|Piranacon]] and begin shaking the arriving [[Semper Tyrannis\|starship]], [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] flies in and tells the combiner robot to stop what he's doing and let the ship down gently. Good thing too, because, as soon as he does, [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]] and his Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] file out, and they are not in the best of moods.		Having moved their base to the cold Arctic after the [[Club Con]] debacle, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] and his [[Decepticon]]s respond to an incoming intruder alert signal. As the [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacons]] form [[Piranacon (G1)\|Piranacon]] and begin shaking the arriving [[Semper Tyrannis\|starship]], [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] flies in and tells the combiner robot to stop what he's doing and let the ship down gently. Good thing too, because, as soon as he does, [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] and his Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] file out, and they are not in the best of moods.

	Starscream explains that Scorponok contacted him some weeks ago about the prospect of working together against the Autobots. With Club Con active at the time, Starscream asked Scorponok's crew to keep their distance for the time being. It seems once the Club folded, Scorponok tracked a signal beacon that Starscream had set up for them, since [[human]]s were no longer an issue. Starscream claims to have simply "forgotten" to inform Ratbat during the shuffle of moving. In a whispered aside, he also tells Ratbat that he couldn't have warned Scorponok off any longer without making him suspicious, despite how critical the time is in their plans for the [[Underbase]]. As both commanders' hackles are already raised, things don't get any more pleasant when Scorponok reveals that he and his troops are part "puny fleshling", something Ratbat finds infinitely distasteful.		Starscream explains that Scorponok contacted him some weeks ago about the prospect of working together against the Autobots. With Club Con active at the time, Starscream asked Scorponok's crew to keep their distance for the time being. It seems once the Club folded, Scorponok tracked a signal beacon that Starscream had set up for them, since [[human]]s were no longer an issue. Starscream claims to have simply "forgotten" to inform Ratbat during the shuffle of moving. In a whispered aside, he also tells Ratbat that he couldn't have warned Scorponok off any longer without making him suspicious, despite how critical the time is in their plans for the [[Underbase]]. As both commanders' hackles are already raised, things don't get any more pleasant when Scorponok reveals that he and his troops are part "puny fleshling", something Ratbat finds infinitely distasteful.
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	*[[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]] (32)		*[[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]] (32)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (42)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (42)
	*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Fortress Maximus]] (43)		*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] (43)
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	*[[Piranacon (G1)\|Piranacon]] (19)		*[[Piranacon (G1)\|Piranacon]] (19)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] (20)		*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] (20)
	*[[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]] (21)		*[[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] (21)
	*[[Mindwipe (G1)\|Mindwipe]] (22)		*[[Mindwipe (G1)\|Mindwipe]] (22)
	*[[Snapdragon (G1)\|Snapdragon]] (23)		*[[Snapdragon (G1)\|Snapdragon]] (23)
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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.		*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.
	*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[~~Brothers_in_Armor~~!!\|Headmasters #4]].		*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers in Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].
	*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[~~Love_and_Steel~~!\|Headmasters #3]].		*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love and Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
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	====Issue #207====		====Issue #207====
	*''Transformations'' says the first post-"[[Time Wars]]" story will be in #215 due to their very silly attempt to claim the Underbase came before "Time Wars", which features a bunch of characters that will be dead [[Dark Star\|next issue]]. This is a double gaffe as "[[The Man in the Machine!]]" runs in #211, getting rid of Fortress Maximus, and if they just mean the first ''UK'' strip that will be "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]" in #213.		*''Transformations'' says the first post-"[[Time Wars]]" story will be in #215 due to their very silly attempt to claim the Underbase came before "Time Wars", which features a bunch of characters that will be dead [[Dark Star\|next issue]]. This is a double gaffe as "[[The Man in the Machine!]]" runs in #211, getting rid of Fortress Maximus, and if they just mean the first ''UK'' strip that will be "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]" in #213.
	*To bulk up the 'running time', #207 added the first two pages of "[[Dark Star]]" to the end of "Cold War": the prologue and recap turned into a cliffhanger of the planet-killing Underbase heading our way.		*To bulk up the 'running time', #207 added the first two pages of "[[Dark Star]]" to the end of "Cold War": the prologue and recap turned into a cliffhanger of the planet-killing Underbase heading our way.
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Strange Bedfellows" and ''Combat Colin''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Strange Bedfellows" and ''Combat Colin''
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	*Throughout this issue, Buster's pants are bright red instead of brown.		*Throughout this issue, Buster's pants are bright red instead of brown.
	*Page 1: Rampage and Headstrong's legs are dark green instead of the usual dark-blue-for-black.		*Page 1: Rampage and Headstrong's legs are dark green instead of the usual dark-blue-for-black.
	*Page 5: In panel 5, an area of Starscream's shoulder thrusters colored green is corrected to red. In panel 6, Flashback Blaster now has magenta legs and a green bicep.		*Page 5: In panel 5, an area of Starscream's shoulder thrusters colored green is corrected to red. In panel 6, Flashback Blaster now has magenta legs and a green bicep.
	*Page 13: In Panel 1, Squeezeplay's lower jaw is no longer a different color from the rest of his face. In panel 4, Thundercracker is corrected to his own colors rather than being in Starscream's.		*Page 13: In Panel 1, Squeezeplay's lower jaw is no longer a different color from the rest of his face. In panel 4, Thundercracker is corrected to his own colors rather than being in Starscream's.
	*Page 15: Panel 2, Skywarp's jet intakes are now (erroneously) colored purple rather than being the same uniform dark gray as the rest of him (also erroneously, should be silver/white).		*Page 15: Panel 2, Skywarp's jet intakes are now (erroneously) colored purple rather than being the same uniform dark gray as the rest of him (also erroneously, should be silver/white).

Saix: Stop adding commentary

2023-12-12T17:28:32Z

Stop adding commentary

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.		*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.
	*Considering [[To sell toys\|Horri-Bull is a new toy and Blitzwings got discontinued]], it's the latter who won his fight, a rarity among media at the time. Similarly, Buzzsaws toy was discontinued while Cutthroat was still on shelves, but it's the former who comes out on top.
	*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers_in_Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].		*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers_in_Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].
	*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love_and_Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].		*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love_and_Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].

Poliwag06: /* Notes */

2023-12-10T23:27:26Z

Notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.		*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.
	*Considering [[To sell toys\|Horri-Bull is a new toy and Blitzwings got discontinued]], it's the latter who won his fight, a rarity among media at the time.		*Considering [[To sell toys\|Horri-Bull is a new toy and Blitzwings got discontinued]], it's the latter who won his fight, a rarity among media at the time. Similarly, Buzzsaws toy was discontinued while Cutthroat was still on shelves, but it's the former who comes out on top.
	*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers_in_Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].		*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers_in_Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].
	*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love_and_Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].		*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love_and_Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].

Poliwag06: /* Notes */

2023-12-10T23:25:09Z

Notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.		*This issue marks the fourth and last time we ever see Fortress Maximus transformed.
			*Considering [[To sell toys\|Horri-Bull is a new toy and Blitzwings got discontinued]], it's the latter who won his fight, a rarity among media at the time.
	*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers_in_Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].		*On page 6, the art of the Decepticon Headmasters' heads transforming is a swipe from [[Brothers_in_Armor!!\|Headmasters #4]].
	*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love_and_Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].		*On page 10, the art of Scorponok pointing to Ratbat is a swipe from [[Love_and_Steel!\|Headmasters #3]].

TheLastGherkin: /* Reprints */

2023-05-13T09:37:39Z

Reprints

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	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v13.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection Vol. 13: City of Fear'''''		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v13.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection Vol. 13: City of Fear'''''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			===References===
			{{reflist}}


	[[Category:Marvel US issues]]		[[Category:Marvel US issues]]
	[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]		[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

ThatGuy79: /* Artwork and technical errors */ Capitalization

2023-03-27T14:31:45Z

Artwork and technical errors: Capitalization

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	===Artwork and technical errors===		===Artwork and technical errors===
	*The cover date is misprinted as February 1988.		*The cover date is misprinted as February 1988.
	*Page 9: Skullcruncher has Horri-~~bull~~'s color scheme.		*Page 9: Skullcruncher has Horri-Bull's color scheme.
	*Page 12: Hun-Grr is colored like Horri-Bull as he leads the Decepticons out of the ship.		*Page 12: Hun-Grr is colored like Horri-Bull as he leads the Decepticons out of the ship.
	*Page 13: Thundercracker has Starscream's colors.		*Page 13: Thundercracker has Starscream's colors.

Emvee: new section

2021-07-16T11:06:38Z

new section

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	*Decepticons: 71 active as the two teams join forces; 4 offline/missing. (75 total)		*Decepticons: 71 active as the two teams join forces; 4 offline/missing. (75 total)
	**Though some characters suffered severe damage, it's not clear if it is intended to take any of them permanently out of the story.		**Though some characters suffered severe damage, it's not clear if it is intended to take any of them permanently out of the story.

			===Courtesy of my...===
			*Blitzwing bisects Horri-Bull with his [[electron scimitar]].
			*Bugly hits Skywarp with a burst of [[Photon rifle\|photon fire]].
			*Bomb-Burst shoots Ratbat with a stream of [[Corrosive slime-shooter\|liquid corrosive acid]].

	===Character profiles===		===Character profiles===

Saix at 05:14, 13 October 2020

2020-10-13T05:14:10Z

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	====Issue #207====		====Issue #207====
	*''Transformations'' says the first post-"[[Time Wars]]" story will be in #215 due to their very silly attempt to claim the Underbase came before "Time Wars", which features a bunch of characters that will be dead [[Dark Star\|next issue]]. This is a double gaffe as "[[The Man in the Machine!]]" runs in #211, getting rid of ~~Fort Max~~, and if they just mean the first ''UK'' strip that will be "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]" in #213.		*''Transformations'' says the first post-"[[Time Wars]]" story will be in #215 due to their very silly attempt to claim the Underbase came before "Time Wars", which features a bunch of characters that will be dead [[Dark Star\|next issue]]. This is a double gaffe as "[[The Man in the Machine!]]" runs in #211, getting rid of Fortress Maximus, and if they just mean the first ''UK'' strip that will be "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]" in #213.
	*To bulk up the 'running time', #207 added the first two pages of "[[Dark Star]]" to the end of "Cold War": the prologue and recap turned into a cliffhanger of the planet-killing Underbase heading our way.		*To bulk up the 'running time', #207 added the first two pages of "[[Dark Star]]" to the end of "Cold War": the prologue and recap turned into a cliffhanger of the planet-killing Underbase heading our way.
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Strange Bedfellows" and ''Combat Colin''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Strange Bedfellows" and ''Combat Colin''