On the Edge of Extinction! - Revision history

Smasher at 00:36, 8 February 2026

2026-02-08T00:36:29Z

EarthSparkGears: /* Furminated */

2025-10-05T16:07:26Z

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	*Cloudburst, exploded after colliding with Unicron's fire-breath		*Cloudburst, exploded after colliding with Unicron's fire-breath
	*Highbrow, crushed between Unicron's hands		*Highbrow, crushed between Unicron's hands
	*Finback, vaporized when the gun battery he's on explodes; Misfire is caught in the shockwave as well and never seen again.		*Finback, vaporized when the gun battery he's on explodes; Misfire is caught in the shockwave as well and is never seen again.
	*Hardhead and Bomb-Burst, crushed under Unicron's foot		*Hardhead and Bomb-Burst, crushed under Unicron's foot
	*Joyride and Waverider, slagged by an optic blast		*Joyride and Waverider, slagged by an optic blast
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	<!-- ===Real-life references===-->		<!-- ===Real-life references===-->

	===UK printing===		===UK printing===
	'''Issue #319:'''		'''Issue #319:'''

Saix: clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1) (2), → (3), |upright=1.1| → | (4)

2024-09-20T21:27:47Z

clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1) (2), → (3), |upright=1.1| → | (4)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:Edgeofextinction-someonefight.jpg\|left~~\|upright=1.1~~\|thumb\|How do the physics of this even work?!]]		[[File:Edgeofextinction-someonefight.jpg\|left\|thumb\|How do the physics of this even work?!]]
	With [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] looming over the planet [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the assembled [[Transformer]]s flee in a blind panic. The [[Dark God]] rips into the planet's surface, sampling its metal (and [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]]) and declaring it "succulent".		With [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] looming over the planet [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the assembled [[Transformer]]s flee in a blind panic. The [[Dark God]] rips into the planet's surface, sampling its metal (and [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]]) and declaring it "succulent".

	[[Primus]]—still possessing the form of [[Xaaron]]—urges [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]] to calm their warriors and unite them in battle against the Chaos-Bringer, but even the two leaders are overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of their foe. Primus himself initiates an attack on Unicron—but the dark god sees through what is essentially a ruse, and destroys Xaaron.		[[Primus]]—still possessing the form of [[Xaaron]]—urges [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to calm their warriors and unite them in battle against the Chaos-Bringer, but even the two leaders are overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of their foe. Primus himself initiates an attack on Unicron—but the dark god sees through what is essentially a ruse, and destroys Xaaron.

	[[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]] blasts Unicron at full power; while it does virtually no damage, it does what Galvatron had hoped—inspires the Transformers to stand and fight. Soon a planet-wide battle is raging; many Transformers are killed in the fighting, most notably Scorponok, who makes a final stand to live up to his legacy as a [[Decepticon]] warrior. The [[Neo-Knights]] also attempt to engage, but their powers are no match for Unicron, and [[Circuit Breaker (G1)\|Circuit Breaker]] remains catatonic, despite [[G.B. Blackrock]]'s attempts to revive her.		[[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]] blasts Unicron at full power; while it does virtually no damage, it does what Galvatron had hoped—inspires the Transformers to stand and fight. Soon a planet-wide battle is raging; many Transformers are killed in the fighting, most notably Scorponok, who makes a final stand to live up to his legacy as a [[Decepticon]] warrior. The [[Neo-Knights]] also attempt to engage, but their powers are no match for Unicron, and [[Circuit Breaker (G1)\|Circuit Breaker]] remains catatonic, despite [[G.B. Blackrock]]'s attempts to revive her.
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	*[[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]] (1)		*[[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] (1)
	*[[Squeezeplay (G1)\|Squeezeplay]] (2)		*[[Squeezeplay (G1)\|Squeezeplay]] (2)
	*[[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]] (7)		*[[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]] (7)
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	[[File:Tastybrainstorm.jpg~~\|upright=1.1~~\|thumb\|Everyone's all like ''Oh Galvatron, you're so dreamy, you were the one who opened fire on Unicron,'' but Brainstorm shot first!]]		[[File:Tastybrainstorm.jpg\|thumb\|Everyone's all like ''Oh Galvatron, you're so dreamy, you were the one who opened fire on Unicron,'' but Brainstorm shot first!]]
	[[File:OntheEdgeofExtinction-Misfire.jpg\|thumb~~\|upright=1.1~~\|You're mis'''fired'''.]]		[[File:OntheEdgeofExtinction-Misfire.jpg\|thumb\|You're mis'''fired'''.]]
	[[File:Edgeofextinction-hardheadbombburst.jpg\|thumb\|right~~\|upright=1.1~~\|Flathead.]]		[[File:Edgeofextinction-hardheadbombburst.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flathead.]]
	This issue's high body count brought Furman's reputation for mass carnage to US readers. Casualties in this issue include:		This issue's high body count brought Furman's reputation for mass carnage to US readers. Casualties in this issue include:
	*Brainstorm, skewered on Unicron's fingernail and devoured		*Brainstorm, skewered on Unicron's fingernail and devoured
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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	* '''''[[Transformers: End of the Road]]'' TPB:''' Galvatron, Grimlock, Bludgeon, Prowl and half of [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].		* '''''[[Transformers: End of the Road]]'' TPB:''' Galvatron, Grimlock, Bludgeon, Prowl and half of [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
	* '''''Transformers: End of the Road'' HC:''' Galvatron and generic Decepticons, by [[Bryan Hitch]], [[Andrew Currie]] & [[Chris Blythe]].		* '''''Transformers: End of the Road'' HC:''' Galvatron and generic Decepticons, by [[Bryan Hitch]], [[Andrew Currie]] & [[Chris Blythe]].
	* '''''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]'' cover:''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].		* '''''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]'' cover:''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].
	*'''''[[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm]]'':''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]], by Andrew Wildman.		*'''''[[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm]]'':''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]], by Andrew Wildman.
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TimeLord11: /* Quotes */

2021-01-14T18:00:04Z

Quotes

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	==Quotes==		==Quotes==
	"Hypothesis... I--I have '''no''' hypothesis. This is '''beyond''' analysis, '''beyond''' logic. My vast data grid simply...cannot compute. However, I believe I can give an accurate probability projection. I am 100% certain that Cybertron, and every Transformer on it, is '''doomed!'''"		"Hypothesis... I--I have '''no''' hypothesis. This is '''beyond''' analysis, '''beyond''' logic. My vast data grid simply... cannot compute. However, I believe I can give an accurate probability projection. I am 100% certain that Cybertron, and every Transformer on it, is '''doomed!'''"
	:—'''Shockwave'''		:—'''Shockwave'''

NexusShard17 at 15:51, 7 November 2020

2020-11-07T15:51:11Z

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	Tiring of the battle, Unicron reverts to his planet mode and prepares to devour Cybertron entirely. But as he begins, he is blasted by the revived Circuit Breaker, who pours every bit of her power at him in an insane rage. The distraction gives Optimus Prime enough time to reach the Matrix. His mind free from doubt, he reclaims it, purges it of darkness, and plunges it—and himself—into Unicron's maw. Overloaded with "terrible, wonderful life", Unicron explodes while the survivors on Cybertron's surface look on in awe.		Tiring of the battle, Unicron reverts to his planet mode and prepares to devour Cybertron entirely. But as he begins, he is blasted by the revived Circuit Breaker, who pours every bit of her power at him in an insane rage. The distraction gives Optimus Prime enough time to reach the Matrix. His mind free from doubt, he reclaims it, purges it of darkness, and plunges it—and himself—into Unicron's maw. Overloaded with "terrible, wonderful life", Unicron explodes while the survivors on Cybertron's surface look on in awe.

	Some while after the battle, [[Battletrap]] and [[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] are walking somewhere on Cybertron. Runabout goes to investigate some movement in the shadows. He is promptly snatched underground by a [[Demon\|clawed hand]] and, as observed by a hidden [[Hi-Q]], devoured.		Some while after the battle, [[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] and [[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] are walking somewhere on Cybertron. Runabout goes to investigate some movement in the shadows. He is promptly snatched underground by a [[Demon\|clawed hand]] and, as observed by a hidden [[Hi-Q]], devoured.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
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	*[[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] (54)		*[[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] (54)
	*[[Weirdwolf (G1)\|Weirdwolf]] (55)		*[[Weirdwolf (G1)\|Weirdwolf]] (55)
	*[[Battletrap]] (56)		*[[Battletrap (G1)\|Battletrap]] (56)
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (57)		*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (57)
	}}		}}

Prime Radiant: /* Notes */ "Certainly Doomed"

2020-07-20T19:35:16Z

Notes: "Certainly Doomed"

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	*This was the last Dutch Generation 1 comic printed by [[Junior Press]].		*This was the last Dutch Generation 1 comic printed by [[Junior Press]].
	*It was also the last Polish Generation 1 comic printed by TM-Semic.		*It was also the last Polish Generation 1 comic printed by TM-Semic.
			*In the credits, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are jointly credited as "Certainly Doomed".

	===Bot Roster===		===Bot Roster===

Nu-Priest: /* Artwork and technical errors */ Huh, I've read this issue literally hundreds of times and never noticed this until now.

2020-04-28T22:53:52Z

Artwork and technical errors: Huh, I've read this issue literally hundreds of times and never noticed this until now.

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	===Artwork and technical errors===		===Artwork and technical errors===
	*There are, of course, the errors of [[scale]] typically associated with the supposedly planet-sized Unicron.		*There are, of course, the errors of [[scale]] typically associated with the supposedly planet-sized Unicron.
			*On the first page, when Unicron sinks his claws into Cybertron's surface, the back half of his hand is colored orange like his "sleeve".
	*The Autobot [[Pretender]]s had their shells confiscated back on Earth by Scorponok's Decepticons when they surrendered in issue [[Surrender!\|#71]]. Last issue after all the Transformers were teleported to Cybertron by Primus, the Autobot Pretenders were without their shells. This issue they are wearing their shells, without explanation; the story doesn't leave much if any time for them to be retrieved from wherever the Decepticons stashed them.		*The Autobot [[Pretender]]s had their shells confiscated back on Earth by Scorponok's Decepticons when they surrendered in issue [[Surrender!\|#71]]. Last issue after all the Transformers were teleported to Cybertron by Primus, the Autobot Pretenders were without their shells. This issue they are wearing their shells, without explanation; the story doesn't leave much if any time for them to be retrieved from wherever the Decepticons stashed them.

MistaTee: /* Advertisements */ US ads

2020-03-21T21:13:53Z

Advertisements: US ads

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-*None yet identified.
+====US====
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Saix: clean up, replaced: Dark Matrix → Dark Matrix, typos fixed: of of → of

2020-03-02T13:04:17Z

clean up, replaced: → [[Dark Matrix|, [[Dark Matrix|Dark Matrix → Dark Matrix, typos fixed: of of → of

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	*[[Primus]] (3)		*[[Primus]] (3)
	*[[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] (11)		*[[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] (11)
	*[[Matrix of Leadership\|Creation Matrix]]/[[~~Dark Matrix (G1)\|~~Dark Matrix]] (52)		*[[Matrix of Leadership\|Creation Matrix]]/[[Dark Matrix]] (52)
	*[[Demon]] (58)		*[[Demon]] (58)
	}}		}}
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	*'''[[Classic Transformers Volume 5\|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5]]:''' A scrapbook of images from issues #76–80, all by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville.		*'''[[Classic Transformers Volume 5\|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5]]:''' A scrapbook of images from issues #76–80, all by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville.
	*'''[[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6\|''The Transformers Classics,'' Vol. 6]]:''' [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]], by [[Guido Guidi]].		*'''[[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6\|''The Transformers Classics,'' Vol. 6]]:''' [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]], by [[Guido Guidi]].
	*'''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection\|''Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection:Volume 18: Edge of Extinction'']]''': [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]], above an interior scene ([[The Void! (US)\|issue #74]]) of of Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] battling the [[Acolyte of Unicron\|Acolytes of Unicron]]. Grimlock art by [[Guido Guidi]], Retro art by [[Andrew Wildman]] (pencils) and [[Stephen Baskerville]] (inks).		*'''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection\|''Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection:Volume 18: Edge of Extinction'']]''': [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]], above an interior scene ([[The Void! (US)\|issue #74]]) of Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] battling the [[Acolyte of Unicron\|Acolytes of Unicron]]. Grimlock art by [[Guido Guidi]], Retro art by [[Andrew Wildman]] (pencils) and [[Stephen Baskerville]] (inks).
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Classic Transformers Vol6.jpg\|'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 6'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2010)		File:Classic Transformers Vol6.jpg\|'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 6'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2010)

MistaTee: /* Notes */ covers vs reprints

2018-09-18T21:44:37Z

Notes: covers vs reprints

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 **Decepticons: of 28 active or rogue, 7 are confirmed killed in this issue and next, while 11 are eventually confirmed as survivors. Nothing is heard of the 50 confirmed and presumed Underbase casualties.
-===Covers (11)===
+===Covers (5)===
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 File:MarvelUS-75.jpg|'''US issue #75''' - Cybertron - with delicious crunchy filling!
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 File:MarvelUK-320.jpg|'''UK issue #320''' - I can hear the fangirls crying...
 File:MarvelUK-321.jpg|'''UK issue #321''' - "Wasn't me guv, it was that big orange guy with horns."
 File:MarvelUK-322.jpg|'''UK issue #322''' - Come on, how ''awesome'' is this?
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 ===Reprints===
-*[[2002]] — ''[[Transformers: End of the Road]]''
+*  '''''[[Transformers: End of the Road]]'' TPB:''' Galvatron, Grimlock, Bludgeon, Prowl and half of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
-*[[2007]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]''
+*  '''''Transformers: End of the Road'' HC:''' Galvatron and generic Decepticons, by [[Bryan Hitch]], [[Andrew Currie]] & [[Chris Blythe]].
-*[[2008]] — ''[[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm]]''
+*  '''''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]'' cover:''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].
-*[[2010]] — [[Classic Transformers Volume 6|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 6]]
+*'''''[[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm]]'':''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]], by Andrew Wildman.
-*[[2013]] — [[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6|''The Transformers Classics,'' Vol. 6]]
+<gallery>
 [[Category:Marvel US issues]]
 [[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

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	With [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] looming over the planet [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the assembled [[Transformer]]s flee in a blind panic. The [[Dark God]] rips into the planet's surface, sampling its metal (and [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]]) and declaring it "succulent".		With [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] looming over the planet [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the assembled [[Transformer]]s flee in a blind panic. The [[Dark God]] rips into the planet's surface, sampling its metal (and [[Brainstorm (G1)\|Brainstorm]]) and declaring it "succulent".

	[[Primus]]—still possessing the form of [[Xaaron]]—urges [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to calm their warriors and unite them in battle against the Chaos-Bringer, but even the two leaders are overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of their foe. Primus himself initiates an attack on Unicron—but the dark god sees through what is essentially a ruse, and destroys Xaaron.		[[Primus]]—still possessing the form of [[Xaaron (G1)\|Xaaron]]—urges [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to calm their warriors and unite them in battle against the Chaos-Bringer, but even the two leaders are overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of their foe. Primus himself initiates an attack on Unicron—but the dark god sees through what is essentially a ruse, and destroys Xaaron.

	[[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]] blasts Unicron at full power; while it does virtually no damage, it does what Galvatron had hoped—inspires the Transformers to stand and fight. Soon a planet-wide battle is raging; many Transformers are killed in the fighting, most notably Scorponok, who makes a final stand to live up to his legacy as a [[Decepticon]] warrior. The [[Neo-Knights]] also attempt to engage, but their powers are no match for Unicron, and [[Circuit Breaker (G1)\|Circuit Breaker]] remains catatonic, despite [[G.B. Blackrock]]'s attempts to revive her.		[[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]] blasts Unicron at full power; while it does virtually no damage, it does what Galvatron had hoped—inspires the Transformers to stand and fight. Soon a planet-wide battle is raging; many Transformers are killed in the fighting, most notably Scorponok, who makes a final stand to live up to his legacy as a [[Decepticon]] warrior. The [[Neo-Knights]] also attempt to engage, but their powers are no match for Unicron, and [[Circuit Breaker (G1)\|Circuit Breaker]] remains catatonic, despite [[G.B. Blackrock]]'s attempts to revive her.
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	*[[Xaaron]] (3)		*[[Xaaron (G1)\|Xaaron]] (3)
	*[[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] (4)		*[[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] (4)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (5)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (5)
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Artwork and technical errors===		===Artwork and technical errors===
	*There are, of course, the errors of [[scale]] typically associated with the supposedly planet-sized Unicron.		* There are, of course, the errors of [[scale]] typically associated with the supposedly planet-sized Unicron.
	*On the first page, when Unicron sinks his claws into Cybertron's surface, the back half of his hand is colored orange like his "sleeve".		* On the first page, when Unicron sinks his claws into Cybertron's surface, the back half of his hand is colored orange like his "sleeve".
	*The Autobot [[Pretender]]s had their shells confiscated back on Earth by Scorponok's Decepticons when they surrendered in issue [[Surrender!\|#71]]. Last issue after all the Transformers were teleported to Cybertron by Primus, the Autobot Pretenders were without their shells. This issue they are wearing their shells, without explanation; the story doesn't leave much if any time for them to be retrieved from wherever the Decepticons stashed them.		* The Autobot [[Pretender]]s had their shells confiscated back on Earth by Scorponok's Decepticons when they surrendered in issue [[Surrender!\|#71]]. Last issue after all the Transformers were teleported to Cybertron by Primus, the Autobot Pretenders were without their shells. This issue they are wearing their shells, without explanation; the story doesn't leave much if any time for them to be retrieved from wherever the Decepticons stashed them.

	===Continuity errors===		===Continuity errors===
	*When Primus is killed while inhabiting Xaaron's body, it's ''Scorponok'' who screams out Xaaron's name in shock and Optimus who calls out for Primus (despite being an old comrade of Xaaron's). Perhaps it is not an outright error and more of a creative choice, but still a bit odd.		* When Primus is killed while inhabiting Xaaron's body, it's ''Scorponok'' who screams out Xaaron's name in shock and Optimus who calls out for Primus (despite being an old comrade of Xaaron's). Perhaps it is not an outright error and more of a creative choice, but still a bit odd.
	*Among hundreds, thousands, maybe millions of Transformers... Circuit Breaker's the only being on the planet who can manipulate electricity? [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] hadn't been seen in donkey's years and may have been [[Dark Star\|long dead]], so this isn't as jarring as it could have been.		* Among hundreds, thousands, maybe millions of Transformers... Circuit Breaker's the only being on the planet who can manipulate electricity? [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] hadn't been seen in donkey's years and may have been [[Dark Star\|long dead]], so this isn't as jarring as it could have been.

	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*The grand battle with Unicron concludes a storyline that began way back in issue [[Yesterday's Heroes!\|#60]].		* The grand battle with Unicron concludes a storyline that began way back in issue [[Yesterday's Heroes!\|#60]].
	*The imagery of Unicron's internal systems (Page 4) is based on similar views in opening scenes of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.		* The imagery of Unicron's internal systems (Page 4) is based on similar views in opening scenes of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
	*Likewise, Galvatron uses his cannon as a means of propulsion, an idea first seen in the animated movie.		* Likewise, Galvatron uses his cannon as a means of propulsion, an idea first seen in the animated movie.
	*Grimlock's reinforcements were fueled with Nucleon in the previous issue.		* Grimlock's reinforcements were fueled with Nucleon in the previous issue.
	*Grimlock's (shown) reinforcements are the same cast as [[Earthforce]], more or less.		* Grimlock's (shown) reinforcements are the same cast as [[Earthforce]], more or less.
	*Unicron recalls the destruction of Thunderwing and the Matrix in issue [[All Fall Down\|#66]].		* Unicron recalls the destruction of Thunderwing and the Matrix in issue [[All Fall Down\|#66]].
	*Most of the surviving Transformers, including [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], Prowl, Wheeljack, [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] and Jazz show up in the [[Action Master]]s line. While most never transform after this issue, Prowl clearly retains his ability to do so.		* Most of the surviving Transformers, including [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], Prowl, Wheeljack, [[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] and Jazz show up in the [[Action Master]]s line. While most never transform after this issue, Prowl clearly retains his ability to do so.
	*While Primus is outright said to be [[death\|dead deadity dead]], the [[Primus#Fleer and DK\|later retcon]] of the Primus/Unicron plan would say he isn't.		* While Primus is outright said to be [[death\|dead deadity dead]], the [[Primus#Fleer and DK\|later retcon]] of the Primus/Unicron plan would say he isn't.
	*Cybertron continues to be drawn based on the cartoon model, a convention that started around issue #71.		* Cybertron continues to be drawn based on the cartoon model, a convention that started around issue #71.

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	[[File:Edgeofextinction-hardheadbombburst.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flathead.]]		[[File:Edgeofextinction-hardheadbombburst.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flathead.]]
	This issue's high body count brought Furman's reputation for mass carnage to US readers. Casualties in this issue include:		This issue's high body count brought Furman's reputation for mass carnage to US readers. Casualties in this issue include:
	*Brainstorm, skewered on Unicron's fingernail and devoured		* Brainstorm, skewered on Unicron's fingernail and devoured
	*Xaaron, blasted to cinders by an optic blast		* Xaaron, blasted to cinders by an optic blast
	*Cloudburst, exploded after colliding with Unicron's fire-breath		* Cloudburst, exploded after colliding with Unicron's fire-breath
	*Highbrow, crushed between Unicron's hands		* Highbrow, crushed between Unicron's hands
	*Finback, vaporized when the gun battery he's on explodes; Misfire is caught in the shockwave as well and is never seen again.		* Finback, vaporized when the gun battery he's on explodes; Misfire is caught in the shockwave as well and is never seen again.
	*Hardhead and Bomb-Burst, crushed under Unicron's foot		* Hardhead and Bomb-Burst, crushed under Unicron's foot
	*Joyride and Waverider, slagged by an optic blast		* Joyride and Waverider, slagged by an optic blast
	*Scorponok, melted by fire breath		* Scorponok, melted by fire breath
	*Thunderwing, shredded by Unicron's power-burst explosion; [[Mindwipe (G1)\|Mindwipe]] is among those caught in the shockwaves		* Thunderwing, shredded by Unicron's power-burst explosion; [[Mindwipe (G1)\|Mindwipe]] is among those caught in the shockwaves
	*Unicron, blown apart by the energies of the Matrix		* Unicron, blown apart by the energies of the Matrix
	*Runabout, eaten by Demons		* Runabout, eaten by Demons
	**Joyride and Mindwipe show up alive and well in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)\|Generation 2]]''. Quake, who was with Joyride and Waverider when they were blasted, is not shown getting hit—and is fine just a couple of issues later.		** Joyride and Mindwipe show up alive and well in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)\|Generation 2]]''. Quake, who was with Joyride and Waverider when they were blasted, is not shown getting hit—and is fine just a couple of issues later.
	*The next issue's opening page would reveal several more deceased Transformers: [[Apeface]], [[Sureshot (G1)\|Sureshot]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Hosehead]], and [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (who nevertheless appeared in ''Generation 2'' long enough to die again.) Prime's gruesome fate would be revealed as well, as he was still within Unicron during the explosion.		* The next issue's opening page would reveal several more deceased Transformers: [[Apeface]], [[Sureshot (G1)\|Sureshot]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Hosehead]], and [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (who nevertheless appeared in ''Generation 2'' long enough to die again.) Prime's gruesome fate would be revealed as well, as he was still within Unicron during the explosion.
	*Ironically, many of the casualties here are Transformers who managed to survive the [[Underbase Saga]]. Even more ironic is the fact that they die just as the casualties of the Underbase Saga are revived and brought back into the story.		* Ironically, many of the casualties here are Transformers who managed to survive the [[Underbase Saga]]. Even more ironic is the fact that they die just as the casualties of the Underbase Saga are revived and brought back into the story.

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	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	*Billed as an "anniversary" issue despite not being a year after anything in particular, this issue was double-sized and ended up being [[Geoff Senior]]'s final contribution to the Marvel ''Generation 1'' series. Way to go out with a bang!		* Billed as an "anniversary" issue despite not being a year after anything in particular, this issue was double-sized and ended up being [[Geoff Senior]]'s final contribution to the Marvel ''Generation 1'' series. Way to go out with a bang!
	*''[[The Transformers Universe\|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)\|Squeezeplay]] are found after the main story.		* ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] and [[Squeezeplay (G1)\|Squeezeplay]] are found after the main story.
	*The "next issue" blurb plays on Grimlock's reprimand to Wheeljack, quoted above.		* The "next issue" blurb plays on Grimlock's reprimand to Wheeljack, quoted above.
	*The closing narration plays on the intro blurb that has been running on the book's opening page since issue #62.		* The closing narration plays on the intro blurb that has been running on the book's opening page since issue #62.
	*This was the last Dutch Generation 1 comic printed by [[Junior Press]].		* This was the last Dutch Generation 1 comic printed by [[Junior Press]].
	*It was also the last Polish Generation 1 comic printed by TM-Semic.		* It was also the last Polish Generation 1 comic printed by TM-Semic.
	*In the credits, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are jointly credited as "Certainly Doomed".		* In the credits, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are jointly credited as "Certainly Doomed".

	===Bot Roster===		===Bot Roster===
	*At this point, the story has left the isolated battlefield of Earth, and the Earth Transformers are no longer a distinct group. However:		* At this point, the story has left the isolated battlefield of Earth, and the Earth Transformers are no longer a distinct group. However:
	**Of 34 active Autobots:		** Of 34 active Autobots:
	***8 are confirmed killed in this issue and next		*** 8 are confirmed killed in this issue and next
	***13 are later confirmed as survivors		*** 13 are later confirmed as survivors
	***13 remain MIA		*** 13 remain MIA
	**Of 28 offline and 24 presumed offline Autobots, 7 are confirmed reactivated, leaving 45 MIA		** Of 28 offline and 24 presumed offline Autobots, 7 are confirmed reactivated, leaving 45 MIA
	**Decepticons: of 28 active or rogue, 7 are confirmed killed in this issue and next, while 11 are eventually confirmed as survivors. Nothing is heard of the 50 confirmed and presumed Underbase casualties.		** Decepticons: of 28 active or rogue, 7 are confirmed killed in this issue and next, while 11 are eventually confirmed as survivors. Nothing is heard of the 50 confirmed and presumed Underbase casualties.

	===Covers (5)===		===Covers (5)===