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	* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.		* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, ''Defiance'' depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.
	* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.		* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.
	*Megatron's appearance in this issue resembles the early concept art and early CGI design that was used for the first live-action ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' film, though with some minor differences. His eyes are white instead of red and his hands, while still very large, are more humanoid in shape, rather than the bestial claws he has in the film. ''[[Transformers: Foundation\|Foundation]]'' would completely ignore this piece of continuity and depict Megatron as being the same throughout. Then again, Optimus Prime is colored red and blue which is significantly different to this story so....		*Megatron's appearance in this issue resembles the early concept art and early CGI design that was used for the first live-action ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' film, though with some minor differences. His eyes are white instead of red and his hands, while still very large, are more humanoid in shape, rather than the bestial claws he has in the film. ''[[Transformers: Foundation\|Foundation]]'' would completely ignore this piece of continuity and depict Megatron as being the same throughout. Then again, Optimus Prime is colored red and blue which is significantly different to this story so....

Saix: clean up, replaced: Metrotitan (Zone) → Metrotitan (G1)

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clean up, replaced: Metrotitan (Zone) → Metrotitan (G1)

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	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	* There are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].		* There are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].
	* The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a Generation 1 character, [[Metrotitan (~~Zone~~)\|Metrotitan]].		* The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a Generation 1 character, [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].

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	* ''[[Transformers: Alliance\|Alliance]]'' (back cover)		* ''[[Transformers: Alliance\|Alliance]]'' (back cover)

	[[Category: IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]		[[Category:IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Continuity notes */ spelling correction.

2020-12-17T01:24:39Z

Continuity notes: spelling correction.

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	* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.		* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.
	* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.		* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.
	*Megatron's appearance in this issue resembles the early concept art and early CGI design that was used for the first live-action ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' film, though with some minor differences. His eyes are white instead of red and his hands, while still very large, are more ~~humaniod~~ in shape, rather than the bestial claws he has in the film. ''[[Transformers: Foundation\|Foundation]]'' would completely ignore this piece of continuity and depict Megatron as being the same throughout. Then again, Optimus Prime is colored red and blue which is significantly different to this story so....		*Megatron's appearance in this issue resembles the early concept art and early CGI design that was used for the first live-action ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' film, though with some minor differences. His eyes are white instead of red and his hands, while still very large, are more humanoid in shape, rather than the bestial claws he has in the film. ''[[Transformers: Foundation\|Foundation]]'' would completely ignore this piece of continuity and depict Megatron as being the same throughout. Then again, Optimus Prime is colored red and blue which is significantly different to this story so....

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===

Fanofcoolstuff27: /* Notes */

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Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	=== Continuity notes ===		=== Continuity notes ===
	* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel \|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.		[[File:2007 Megatron early CGI model.gif\|thumb\|upright=1.1]]
			* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.
	* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.		* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.
			*Megatron's appearance in this issue resembles the early concept art and early CGI design that was used for the first live-action ''[[Transformers (film)\|Transformers]]'' film, though with some minor differences. His eyes are white instead of red and his hands, while still very large, are more humaniod in shape, rather than the bestial claws he has in the film. ''[[Transformers: Foundation\|Foundation]]'' would completely ignore this piece of continuity and depict Megatron as being the same throughout. Then again, Optimus Prime is colored red and blue which is significantly different to this story so....

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===

TBR at 04:17, 28 September 2018

2018-09-28T04:17:22Z

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	:—And then '''Megatron''' takes a turn with '''Starscream'''		:—And then '''Megatron''' takes a turn with '''Starscream'''

	==~~Errors~~==		==Notes==
	*It's ~~odd~~ to ~~see Cliffjumper telling Bumblebee~~ to ~~relax~~, ~~considering~~ the ~~former is usually trigger~~-~~happy~~ and the latter is ~~more calm and sensical~~.		=== Continuity notes ===
			* Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel \|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.
			* IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.

	==~~Items of note~~==		===Transformers references===
	~~'''Cameos:'''~~ [[~~Skywarp~~ (~~Movie~~)\|~~Skywarp~~]], [[~~Thundercracker~~ (~~Movie~~)\|~~Thundercracker~~]], and [[~~Blackout~~ (~~Movie~~)\|~~Blackout~~]] ~~can be seen fighting off~~ the ~~aliens~~.		* There are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].
			* The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a Generation 1 character, [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].

	*~~Page 9~~, ~~panel 2—there are some generics that bear~~ more ~~than a passing resemblance to~~ [[~~The Transformers~~ (~~franchise~~)\|~~Generation 1~~]] [[~~Runamuck~~ (G1)\|~~Runamuck~~]] and [[~~Huffer~~ (G1)\|~~Huffer~~]].		=== Errors ===
			* It's odd to see Cliffjumper telling Bumblebee to relax, considering the former is usually trigger-happy and the latter is more calm and sensical.

			=== Other trivia ===
			* [[Skywarp (Movie)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]], and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] make cameo appearances fighting off the aliens.
	* As Megatron and Optimus turn their backs to discuss the find, in the background Ratchet gives Jazz a clip around the 'ear' for his earlier cheek.		* As Megatron and Optimus turn their backs to discuss the find, in the background Ratchet gives Jazz a clip around the 'ear' for his earlier cheek.
	*The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a Generation 1 character, [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].
	*Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel \|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.
	*IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===

TBR: /* Featured characters */ ...at this point there /are/ no Decepticons.

2018-09-28T04:14:57Z

Featured characters: ...at this point there /are/ no Decepticons.

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	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|h1=[[Transformer\|Cybertronians]]\|c1=
			* [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] (1)
	* [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] (2)		* [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] (2)
	* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (3)		* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (3)
	* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (4)		* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (4)
			* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (5)
	* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (8)		* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (8)
	* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]] (9)		* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]] (9)
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	* [[Warpath (Movie)\|Warpath]] (14)		* [[Warpath (Movie)\|Warpath]] (14)
	* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (15)		* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (15)
	~~\|c2=~~
	* [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] (1)
	* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (5)
	\|c4=		\|c4=
	*Alien captain (6)		*Alien captain (6)

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Items of note

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	==Items of note==		==Items of note==
	'''Cameos:''' [[Skywarp (~~ROTF~~)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]], and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] can be seen fighting off the aliens.		'''Cameos:''' [[Skywarp (Movie)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]], and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] can be seen fighting off the aliens.

	*Page 9, panel 2—there are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].		*Page 9, panel 2—there are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 05:31, 22 February 2016

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Abates: /* Items of note */

2014-10-17T06:10:37Z

Items of note

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	'''Cameos:''' [[Skywarp (ROTF)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]] and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] can be seen fighting off the aliens.		'''Cameos:''' [[Skywarp (ROTF)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]] and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] can be seen fighting off the aliens.

	*Page 9, panel 2—there are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].		*Page 9, panel 2—there are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].
	* As Megatron and Optimus turn their backs to discuss the find, in the background Ratchet gives Jazz a clip around the 'ear' for his earlier cheek.		* As Megatron and Optimus turn their backs to discuss the find, in the background Ratchet gives Jazz a clip around the 'ear' for his earlier cheek.
	*The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] character, [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].		*The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] character, [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].

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	* ''Ghost Whisperer: The Muse''		* ''Ghost Whisperer: The Muse''
	* ''Angora Napkin''		* ''Angora Napkin''
	* ''Star Trek: Countdown''		* ''[[Star Trek]]: Countdown''
	* ''[[Transformers: Alliance\|Alliance]]'' (back cover)		* ''[[Transformers: Alliance\|Alliance]]'' (back cover)

	[[Category:IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]		[[Category:IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]

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	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|h1=[[Transformer\|Cybertronians]]\|c1=
			* [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] (1)
	* [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] (2)		* [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] (2)
	* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (3)		* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (3)
	* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (4)		* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (4)
			* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (5)
	* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (8)		* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (8)
	* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]] (9)		* [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]] (9)
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	* [[Warpath (Movie)\|Warpath]] (14)		* [[Warpath (Movie)\|Warpath]] (14)
	* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (15)		* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (15)
	~~\|c2=~~
	* [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] (1)
	* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (5)
	\|c4=		\|c4=
	*Alien captain (6)		*Alien captain (6)

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	}}		}}

	'''As the Cybertronians search for the secrets of their past, an ancient threat rises...'''		'''As the Cybertronians search for the secrets of their past, an ancient threat rises...'''

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	*It's odd to see Cliffjumper telling Bumblebee to relax, considering the former is usually trigger-happy and the latter is more calm and sensical.		*It's odd to see Cliffjumper telling Bumblebee to relax, considering the former is usually trigger-happy and the latter is more calm and sensical.

	== Items of note ==		==Items of note==
	'''Cameos:''' [[Skywarp (ROTF)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]] and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] can be seen fighting off the aliens.		'''Cameos:''' [[Skywarp (ROTF)\|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]], and [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] can be seen fighting off the aliens.

	*Page 9, panel 2—there are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[~~Generation 1~~ (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].		*Page 9, panel 2—there are some generics that bear more than a passing resemblance to [[The Transformers (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]].
	* As Megatron and Optimus turn their backs to discuss the find, in the background Ratchet gives Jazz a clip around the 'ear' for his earlier cheek.		* As Megatron and Optimus turn their backs to discuss the find, in the background Ratchet gives Jazz a clip around the 'ear' for his earlier cheek.
	*The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a [[Generation 1 ~~(franchise)\|Generation 1]]~~ character, [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].		*The city where the battle occurs on page 17 is named after a Generation 1 character, [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].
	*Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel \|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.		*Contrary to IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel \|prequel comic]] to the first movie and the opening of said movie, Defiance depicts Optimus as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector and an underling to Megatron, as opposed to a co-ruler of Cybertron. This would be explained two years or so later, with [[Foundation issue 2\|Foundation #2]] - when Optimus refused to be the leading Prime of Cybertron, [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)\|Sentinel Prime]] would instead implement a joint-ruling system of Optimus heading the science sector, and Megatron leading the Defense Force. Though this fair and firm balance lasted for two generations, Megatron would grow jealous of Sentinel's favoring Optimus, leading him to take dominance over the latter; explaining their strained relationship.
	*IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.		*IDW is dropping the ''[[Transformers: The Movie Guide]]'' idea that Ratchet started out as a political liaison for Optimus rather than a medic.

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	* '''Cover A:''' Megatron, bowing before an obelisk with a mysterious face on it; art by [[Alex Milne]] & colors by [[Josh Perez]]		* '''Cover A:''' Megatron, bowing before an obelisk with a mysterious face on it; art by [[Alex Milne]] & colors by [[Josh Perez]]
	* '''Cover B:''' Megatron grasping Cybertron in one hand; art & colors by [[Josh Nizzi]]		* '''Cover B:''' Megatron grasping Cybertron in one hand; art & colors by [[Josh Nizzi]]
	* '''Sketch Cover RI''': Wrap around cover featuring Megatron grasping the AllSpark, surrounded by Optimus, Ironhide, Ratchet, Starscream and Blackout; art by [[Alex Milne]] & colors by [[Joana Lafuente]]		* '''Sketch Cover RI''': Wrap around cover featuring Megatron grasping the AllSpark, surrounded by Optimus, Ironhide, Ratchet, Starscream, and Blackout; art by [[Alex Milne]] & colors by [[Joana Lafuente]]
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Image:Transformersdefiance1a.jpg\|Kneel before Zod!		Image:Transformersdefiance1a.jpg\|Kneel before Zod!