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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[breem]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.		The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[breem]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.

	[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.		[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.
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	*[[Hot Rod]] (1)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] (1)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] (2)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] (2)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (3)		*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (3)
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	* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".		* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".

	==Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	* That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.		* That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.

Smasher at 18:55, 27 August 2017

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The ~~title~~ of ~~this~~ issue was ~~borrowed from~~ the ~~Generation 1 episode "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)\|Countdown to Extinction]]"~~.		[[File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png\|100px\|right\|Upside down, it still looks like a sad face]]
			* Hey, see that combined Autobot-Decepticon logo? Remember that, [[The Route of All Evil\|it becomes important later]].

			===Continuity notes===
			*Grimlock's still recovering from when Mags shot him in the head with a missile last issue.
			*Starscream recovered Ratbat while he was poking about the detention facility in issue four.
	* [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] is silent in this issue, while in the (chronologically earlier) series ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages\|War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' he was quite verbal. Soundwave continues to remain speechless.		* [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] is silent in this issue, while in the (chronologically earlier) series ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages\|War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' he was quite verbal. Soundwave continues to remain speechless.
	* Although unstated, it was presumably Starscream and Soundwave who directed footage of Shockwave's betrayal of Ultra Magnus to the outside.		* Although unstated, it was presumably Starscream and Soundwave who directed footage of Shockwave's betrayal of Ultra Magnus to the outside.
			* Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know, though Shockwave's statement about "what lies ahead" suggests he does.

			===Transformers references===
			*The caption to the flashback measures time in breems, the time-unit given in the old Marvel comics.
			* The title of this issue was borrowed from the Generation 1 episode "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)\|Countdown to Extinction]]".
	* Ultra Magnus turns gray as he deactivates, much like Prime turned gray during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.		* Ultra Magnus turns gray as he deactivates, much like Prime turned gray during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
	~~[[File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png\|100px\|right\|Upside down, it still looks like a sad face]]~~		* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".
	* ~~Hey~~, ~~see that combined Autobot~~-~~Decepticon logo? Remember that~~, [[The ~~Route of All Evil\|it becomes important later~~]].
			==Real-life references===
	* That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.		* That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.
	* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".
	* Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know.		===Other trivia===
	* The previous issue asked: "But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace?" The answer is wholeheartedly "yes".		* The previous issue asked: "But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace?" The answer is wholeheartedly "yes".
	* The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has a letter from the desk of [[Don Figueroa]].		* The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has a letter from the desk of [[Don Figueroa]].

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[~~Hot Rod (G1)\|~~Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[breem]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.		The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[breem]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.

	[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.		[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.
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	*[[~~Hot Rod (G1)\|~~Hot Rod]] (1)		*[[Hot Rod]] (1)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] (2)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] (2)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (3)		*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (3)
	*[[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] (6)		*[[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] (6)
	*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (7)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (7)
	*[[Gnaw]] (8)		*[[Gnaw (G1)\|Gnaw]] (8)
	*[[Kup (G1)\|Kup]] (9)		*[[Kup (G1)\|Kup]] (9)
	*[[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] (10)		*[[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] (10)

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Notes

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	* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".		* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".
	* Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know.		* Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know.
	* The previous issue asked: "But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace?" The answer is a wholeheartedly "yes".		* The previous issue asked: "But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace?" The answer is wholeheartedly "yes".
	* The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has a letter from the desk of [[Don Figueroa]].		* The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has a letter from the desk of [[Don Figueroa]].
	* The "DW Letters" page which has fans' mail answered by [[Matt Moylan]] and a piece of fan art by Minoh Kim.		* The "DW Letters" page which has fans' mail answered by [[Matt Moylan]] and a piece of fan art by Minoh Kim.

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[~~Hot Rod (G1)\|~~Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[breem]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.		The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[breem]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.

	[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.		[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.
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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] (2)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] (2)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (3)		*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (3)
	*[[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] (6)		*[[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] (6)
	*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (7)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (7)
	*[[Gnaw]] (8)		*[[Gnaw (G1)\|Gnaw]] (8)
	*[[Kup (G1)\|Kup]] (9)		*[[Kup (G1)\|Kup]] (9)
	*[[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] (10)		*[[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] (10)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[~~breem~~]]s ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.		The [[Autobot]] resistance rushes into battle against [[Shockwave's Tower\|Shockwave's fortress]], defended by the [[Guardian robot]]s. While [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] leads the united front, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] recounts how only three [[Units of time\|breems]] ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.

	[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.		[[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]] consults with [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]] over the state of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]]. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostility [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] and get a much-needed explanation.
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	In Shockwave's throne room, all Optimus finds is Ultra Magnus. The two leaders make amends with each other, and Optimus vows to find the underlying cause of the events. Magnus points Optimus in the direction that Shockwave has retreated to, where Optimus finds a secret tunnel. Carefully venturing towards the grand heart of Shockwave's scheme, Optimus opens a door with a mysterious logo, but the glorious light from inside blinds him.		In Shockwave's throne room, all Optimus finds is Ultra Magnus. The two leaders make amends with each other, and Optimus vows to find the underlying cause of the events. Magnus points Optimus in the direction that Shockwave has retreated to, where Optimus finds a secret tunnel. Carefully venturing towards the grand heart of Shockwave's scheme, Optimus opens a door with a mysterious logo, but the glorious light from inside blinds him.

	Outside, the Autobots continue their battle against Shockwave's army, without their leader. Where Hot Rod's gunfire fails, [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] succeeds using some ingenuity and liquid nitrogen. Before the two have time to relax, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] reminds the two the battle isn't over.		Outside, the Autobots continue their battle against Shockwave's army, without their leader. Where Hot Rod's gunfire fails, [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] succeeds using some ingenuity and [[Water gun\|liquid nitrogen]]. Before the two have time to relax, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] reminds the two the battle isn't over.

	Inside, Shockwave overpowers Optimus Prime, tearing open and pulling the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] out of his chest. From the pinnacle of Shockwave's Tower, a bright light shines magnificently, with a solid beam of light shooting off into the distances of space to some [[Unicron\|unknown destination]]. Deciding that Shockwave's agenda has gone far enough, Starscream decides to lead his team off-planet again.		Inside, Shockwave overpowers Optimus Prime, tearing open and pulling the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] out of his chest. From the pinnacle of Shockwave's Tower, a bright light shines magnificently, with a solid beam of light shooting off into the distances of space to some [[Unicron\|unknown destination]]. Deciding that Shockwave's agenda has gone far enough, Starscream decides to lead his team off-planet again.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png\|100px\|right\|Upside down, it still looks like a sad face]]		[[File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png\|100px\|right\|Upside down, it still looks like a sad face]]
	* Hey, see that combined Autobot-Decepticon logo? Remember that, [[The Route of All Evil\|it becomes important later]].		*Hey, see that combined Autobot-Decepticon logo? Remember that, [[The Route of All Evil\|it becomes important later]].

	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Grimlock's still recovering from when Mags shot him in the head with a missile last issue.		*Grimlock's still recovering from when Mags shot him in the head with a missile last issue.
	*Starscream recovered Ratbat while he was poking about the detention facility in issue four.		*Starscream recovered Ratbat while he was poking about the detention facility in issue four.
	* [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] is silent in this issue, while in the (chronologically earlier) series ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages\|War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' he was quite verbal. Soundwave continues to remain speechless.		*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] is silent in this issue, while in the (chronologically earlier) series ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages\|War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' he was quite verbal. Soundwave continues to remain speechless.
	* Although unstated, it was presumably Starscream and Soundwave who directed footage of Shockwave's betrayal of Ultra Magnus to the outside.		*Although unstated, it was presumably Starscream and Soundwave who directed footage of Shockwave's betrayal of Ultra Magnus to the outside.
	* Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know, though Shockwave's statement about "what lies ahead" suggests he does.		*Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know, though Shockwave's statement about "what lies ahead" suggests he does.

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*The caption to the flashback measures time in breems, the time-unit given in the old Marvel comics.		*The caption to the flashback measures time in breems, the time-unit given in the old Marvel comics.
	* The title of this issue was borrowed from the Generation 1 episode "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)\|Countdown to Extinction]]".		*The title of this issue was borrowed from the Generation 1 episode "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)\|Countdown to Extinction]]".
	* Ultra Magnus turns gray as he deactivates, much like Prime turned gray during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.		*Ultra Magnus turns gray as he deactivates, much like Prime turned gray during his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
	* When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".		*When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "[[The New Order]]".

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	* That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.		*That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	* The previous issue asked: "But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace?" The answer is wholeheartedly "yes".		*The previous issue asked: "But is the altruistic Prime fully prepared to sacrifice Cybertron's newfound peace?" The answer is wholeheartedly "yes".
	* The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has a letter from the desk of [[Don Figueroa]].		*The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has a letter from the desk of [[Don Figueroa]].
	* The "DW Letters" page which has fans' mail answered by [[Matt Moylan]] and a piece of fan art by Minoh Kim.		*The "DW Letters" page which has fans' mail answered by [[Matt Moylan]] and a piece of fan art by Minoh Kim.

			===Courtesy of my...===
			*Carrying over from the previous issue, Hot Rod's [[Photon laser\|photon laser pistols]] are still off-model.
			*Ironhide uses his "[[water gun]]" to shatter a Sentinel's claw hand with liquid nitrogen.

	===Covers (2)===		===Covers (2)===
	[[File:G1 Vol.2 Issue5 2.jpg\|thumb\|Urge...to...pelvic thrust...impossible to resist!]]		[[File:G1 Vol.2 Issue5 2.jpg\|thumb\|Urge...to...pelvic thrust...impossible to resist!]]
	* Cover A: Starscream and Laserbeak monitoring events (right), and		*Cover A: Starscream and Laserbeak monitoring events (right), and
	* Cover B: a video display showing Optimus standing over a defeated Ultra Magnus (above), art on both by [[Pat Lee]]. The covers can connect to form a single image. ''Note: [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] doesn't appear in the issue itself.''		*Cover B: a video display showing Optimus standing over a defeated Ultra Magnus (above), art on both by [[Pat Lee]]. The covers can connect to form a single image. ''Note: [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] doesn't appear in the issue itself.''

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	* [[Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4\|''Transformers: Armada'' #15]]		*[[Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4\|''Transformers: Armada'' #15]]
	* ''King of Bandit Jing'' DVDs		*''King of Bandit Jing'' DVDs
	* ''Transformers Armada: Volume 2: Fortress'' TPB		*''Transformers Armada: Volume 2: Fortress'' TPB
	* ''Megaman'' #1 (2-page ad)		*''Megaman'' #1 (2-page ad)
	* [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #6]]		*[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #6]]
	* [[Revelation (War and Peace)\|''Transformers: Generation 1'', Vol. 2 #6]]		*[[Revelation (War and Peace)\|''Transformers: Generation 1'', Vol. 2 #6]]
	* ''Megaman'' #1 (again)		*''Megaman'' #1 (again)
	* ''Necrowar'' #2		*''Necrowar'' #2
	* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' #3		*''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' #3
	* ''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #5		*''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #5
	* [[Transformers/G.I. Joe\|''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' #1]]		*[[Transformers/G.I. Joe\|''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' #1]]
	* [[Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4\|''Transformers: Armada'' #14]]		*[[Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4\|''Transformers: Armada'' #14]]
	* ''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' #2 (back interior cover)		*''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' #2 (back interior cover)
	* ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' (back cover)		*''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' (back cover)

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	* ''Megaman'' #1 (again)		* ''Megaman'' #1 (again)
	* ''Necrowar'' #2		* ''Necrowar'' #2
	* ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' #3		* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' #3
	* ''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #5		* ''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #5
	* [[Transformers/G.I. Joe\|''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' #1]]		* [[Transformers/G.I. Joe\|''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' #1]]