Prey! - Revision history

Some Dweeb at 13:03, 15 September 2024

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	File:Classicuk3.jpg\|'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3\|''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 3]]:''' (IDW Publishing, 2012)		File:Classicuk3.jpg\|'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 3\|''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 3]]:''' (IDW Publishing, 2012)
	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v7.jpg\|'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection\|The Definitive G1 Collection, Vol. 7: The Harder They Die]]''''' (Hachette Partworks, Ltd. 2017)		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v7.jpg\|'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection\|The Definitive G1 Collection, Vol. 7: The Harder They Die]]''''' (Hachette Partworks, Ltd. 2017)
			File:Target2006_SWECover.jpg\|'''''Transformers: I siktet 2006''''' (Ades Media, 2021)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Some Dweeb: Adding Swedish titles.

2023-08-25T21:18:10Z

Adding Swedish titles.

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	*Issue #97 marks another rise in price for the comic, from 30p to 32p.		*Issue #97 marks another rise in price for the comic, from 30p to 32p.
	*Grim Grams letter writer John Dorney went on to become prolific ''[[Doctor Who]]'' audio drama author {{w\|John Dorney}}!<ref>Dorney was introduced on the ''{{w\|Only Connect}}'' episode "Linguists v Gallifreyans" (season 10, episode 15) as "an actor and amateur card magician who once had a letter published in issue 96 of the ''Transformers'' comic."</ref>		*Grim Grams letter writer John Dorney went on to become prolific ''[[Doctor Who]]'' audio drama author {{w\|John Dorney}}!<ref>Dorney was introduced on the ''{{w\|Only Connect}}'' episode "Linguists v Gallifreyans" (season 10, episode 15) as "an actor and amateur card magician who once had a letter published in issue 96 of the ''Transformers'' comic."</ref>

			===Foreign Localizations===

			*'''Swedish'''

			:* ''Title (1989):'' '''Jakten!''' ("The Hunt!")
			:* ''Title (2021):'' '''Villebråd''' ("Prey")

	===Covers (2)===		===Covers (2)===

TheLastGherkin: Bit niche but this can NOT go unremarked upon

2023-05-12T09:34:56Z

Bit niche but this can NOT go unremarked upon

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	*Issue #96's "Transformation" editorial page notes that, "as of last issue," the UK ''Transformers'' comic is now being sold in North America. This seems like it might be a slightly late announcement, as US and Canadian dollar prices were added to the cover of the comic ''two'' issues ago, suggesting it became available stateside ''then''.		*Issue #96's "Transformation" editorial page notes that, "as of last issue," the UK ''Transformers'' comic is now being sold in North America. This seems like it might be a slightly late announcement, as US and Canadian dollar prices were added to the cover of the comic ''two'' issues ago, suggesting it became available stateside ''then''.
	*Issue #97 marks another rise in price for the comic, from 30p to 32p.		*Issue #97 marks another rise in price for the comic, from 30p to 32p.
			*Grim Grams letter writer John Dorney went on to become prolific ''[[Doctor Who]]'' audio drama author {{w\|John Dorney}}!<ref>Dorney was introduced on the ''{{w\|Only Connect}}'' episode "Linguists v Gallifreyans" (season 10, episode 15) as "an actor and amateur card magician who once had a letter published in issue 96 of the ''Transformers'' comic."</ref>

	===Covers (2)===		===Covers (2)===
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	*[[The Transformers: The Movie Poster Magazine]]		*[[The Transformers: The Movie Poster Magazine]]
	*''Dungeons & Dragons'' Basic Rules Set 1		*''Dungeons & Dragons'' Basic Rules Set 1

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

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

Fritz: /* Notes */

2023-02-16T11:50:37Z

Notes

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	**'''Panel 5:''' Breakdown is coloured like Dead End, except he's got a yellow bicep instead of red.		**'''Panel 5:''' Breakdown is coloured like Dead End, except he's got a yellow bicep instead of red.
	*'''Page 5:'''		*'''Page 5:'''
	**'''Panel 1:''' The whole front of ~~Motormater~~'s chest is coloured blue; as seen on the previous page, it should just be in a "T"-shape.		**'''Panel 1:''' The whole front of Motormaster's chest is coloured blue; as seen on the previous page, it should just be in a "T"-shape.
	**'''Panel 4:''' Megatron's forehead is white instead of blue.		**'''Panel 4:''' Megatron's forehead is white instead of blue.
	*'''Page 7:'''		*'''Page 7:'''

Ookalf: /* Continuity notes */

2020-11-18T19:38:01Z

Continuity notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Of the recent events Optimus Prime reviews, the Autobots' alliance with Megatron and near-defeat at the hands of Galvatron took place in [[Target: 2006\|UK issues #78-88]] (with visuals in this story specifically showing Scourge being defeated by Megatron in issue #83, and the brainwashed Jazz attacking the Autobots in issue #85), the arrival of Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet over the space bridge was seen in [[Aerialbots over America!\|issue #89]] (US issue #21), and Runamuck and Runabout's attack on the [[Statue of Liberty]] occurred in [[Decepticon Graffiti!\|issue #95]] (US issue #23).		*Of the recent events Optimus Prime reviews, the Autobots' alliance with Megatron and near-defeat at the hands of Galvatron took place in [[Target: 2006\|UK issues #78-88]] (with visuals in this story specifically showing Scourge being defeated by Megatron in issue #83, and the brainwashed Jazz attacking the Autobots in issue #85), the arrival of Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet over the space bridge was seen in [[Aerialbots over America!\|issue #89]] (US issue #21), and Runamuck and Runabout's attack on the [[Statue of Liberty]] occurred in [[Decepticon Graffiti!\|issue #95]] (US issue #23).
	*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[~~Afterdeath~~!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.		*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[Gone but Not Forgotten!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.
	*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].		*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].
	*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team\|RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.		*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team\|RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.

Escargon: /* Notes */

2020-07-20T17:26:48Z

Notes

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	*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[Afterdeath!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.		*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[Afterdeath!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.
	*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].		*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].
	*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.		*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team\|RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.

	===Plotting and continuity errors===		===Plotting and continuity errors===

Chris McFeely: /* Notes */

2020-07-20T13:20:33Z

Notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Of the recent events Optimus Prime reviews, the Autobots' alliance with Megatron and near-defeat at the hands of Galvatron took place in [[Target: 2006\|UK issues #78-88]] (with visuals in this story specifically showing Scourge being defeated by Megatron in issue #83, and the brainwashed Jazz attacking the Autobots in issue #85), the arrival of Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet over the space bridge was seen in [[Aerialbots over America!\|US issue #21]], and Runamuck and Runabout's attack on the [[Statue of Liberty]] occurred in [[Decepticon Graffiti!\|US issue #23]].		*Of the recent events Optimus Prime reviews, the Autobots' alliance with Megatron and near-defeat at the hands of Galvatron took place in [[Target: 2006\|UK issues #78-88]] (with visuals in this story specifically showing Scourge being defeated by Megatron in issue #83, and the brainwashed Jazz attacking the Autobots in issue #85), the arrival of Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet over the space bridge was seen in [[Aerialbots over America!\|issue #89]] (US issue #21), and Runamuck and Runabout's attack on the [[Statue of Liberty]] occurred in [[Decepticon Graffiti!\|issue #95]] (US issue #23).
	*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[Afterdeath!\|US issue #25]], and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.		*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[Afterdeath!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.
	*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].		*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].
			*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.

	===Plotting and continuity errors===		===Plotting and continuity errors===

Emvee: link

2020-06-29T14:09:05Z

link

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	===Part 1===		===Part 1===
	[[File:Prey the death of you.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.75]]		[[File:Prey the death of you.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.75]]
	[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] reviews recent events that have transpired on [[Earth]], including the arrival of new [[Decepticon]]s via their [[space bridge]], and the [[Autobot]]s' clash with the time-travelling [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]]. Having been trapped in [[Limbo]] during this affair, Prime is concerned to realise that the Autobots were so lost without him to lead them that they were willing to forge an alliance with [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]. Worried that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, Prime hits upon an idea to test his troops, and calls upon [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] to help him put it into action.		[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] reviews recent events that have transpired on [[Earth]], including the arrival of new [[Decepticon]]s via their [[space bridge]], and the [[Autobot]]s' clash with the time-travelling [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]]. Having been trapped in [[Limbo]] during this affair, Prime is concerned to realise that the Autobots were so lost without him to lead them that they were willing to forge an alliance with [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]. Worried that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, Prime hits upon an idea to test his troops, and calls upon [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] to help him put it into action.

	Meanwhile, at the Decepticons' [[Wyoming base]], Megatron is growing increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, and assaults [[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] for daring to suggest that he and his [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]] are capable of defeating the Autobot leader. Having recently gained insight into Prime's character during the time they spent together in limbo, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] concocts a plan to destroy Optimus and Megatron both, and instructs [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] to suggest to Megatron that he summon the Decepticons' fiercest hunters, the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]], from [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] to help him hunt Prime down. But Shockwave has personal reasons for wanting the Predacons on Earth, and once the hunters have arrived, he informs them of his secret plan, which they agree to go along with.		Meanwhile, at the Decepticons' [[Wyoming base]], Megatron is growing increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, and assaults [[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] for daring to suggest that he and his [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]] are capable of defeating the Autobot leader. Having recently gained insight into Prime's character during the time they spent together in limbo, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] concocts a plan to destroy Optimus and Megatron both, and instructs [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] to suggest to Megatron that he summon the Decepticons' fiercest hunters, the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]], from [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] to help him hunt Prime down. But Shockwave has personal reasons for wanting the Predacons on Earth, and once the hunters have arrived, he informs them of his secret plan, which they agree to go along with.

	[[File:Prey whats left of him.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:Prey whats left of him.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]

	Back at the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], Optimus announces that he is going on a reconnaissance mission, leading to loud objections from [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Prowl]] and the other Autobots that only serve to strengthen Prime's resolve to test their ability to fend for themselves. With a special cargo prepared by Wheeljack loaded into his trailer, Prime instructs the inventor to wait two hours, then inform the other Autobots that their leader is in "danger." Unfortunately, Prime has no way of knowing of the ''real'' danger that lurks ahead—his departure from the Ark is observed by [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], who quickly relays to Megatron the news that Prime is alone and vulnerable. Seeing his opportunity, Megatron immediately leads the Predacons in ambushing the unsuspecting Autobot leader!		Back at the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], Optimus announces that he is going on a reconnaissance mission, leading to loud objections from [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Prowl]] and the other Autobots that only serve to strengthen Prime's resolve to test their ability to fend for themselves. With a special cargo prepared by Wheeljack loaded into his trailer, Prime instructs the inventor to wait two hours, then inform the other Autobots that their leader is in "danger." Unfortunately, Prime has no way of knowing of the ''real'' danger that lurks ahead—his departure from the Ark is observed by [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], who quickly relays to Megatron the news that Prime is alone and vulnerable. Seeing his opportunity, Megatron immediately leads the Predacons in ambushing the unsuspecting Autobot leader!

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:Prey I meant no disrespect.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:Prey I meant no disrespect.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	[[File:Prey the hunt is over.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:Prey the hunt is over.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	[[File:Predaking_optimus_prime_prey.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:Predaking_optimus_prime_prey.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
	===Production notes===		===Production notes===
	*"Prey!" kicks off a nine-issue run of UK-original stories centered around Optimus Prime and Megatron, which was—generally speaking—not as common as one might expect in the comic. Writer Simon Furman was aware that both characters were due to soon be killed off in upcoming issues of the American series, and with no guarantee that the pair would return, he crafted this story arc as a big "last hurrah" for them, a swan song in the event that he would never get the chance to write the classic leaders again.		*"Prey!" kicks off a nine-issue run of UK-original stories centered around Optimus Prime and Megatron, which was—generally speaking—not as common as one might expect in the comic. Writer Simon Furman was aware that both characters were due to soon be killed off in upcoming issues of the American series, and with no guarantee that the pair would return, he crafted this story arc as a big "last hurrah" for them, a swan song in the event that he would never get the chance to write the classic leaders again.
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	===Back-up material===		===Back-up material===
	[[File:Robocapers-MarvelUK-097.jpg~~\|right~~\|thumb\|upright=1.75]]		[[File:Robocapers-MarvelUK-097.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.75]]
	'''Issue #96:'''		'''Issue #96:'''
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack," Part 2) and ''[[Robo-Capers]]''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Back-up strips#Spitfire and the Troubleshooters\|Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]]'' ("Counterattack," Part 2) and ''[[Robo-Capers]]''

Prime Radiant: /* Synopsis */ typos: "unaware", "reconnaissance"

2020-06-09T23:07:57Z

Synopsis: typos: "unaware", "reconnaissance"

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	[[File:Prey whats left of him.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:Prey whats left of him.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]

	Back at the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], Optimus announces that he is going on a ~~reconaissance~~ mission, leading to loud objections from [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Prowl]] and the other Autobots that only serve to strengthen Prime's resolve to test their ability to fend for themselves. With a special cargo prepared by Wheeljack loaded into his trailer, Prime instructs the inventor to wait two hours, then inform the other Autobots that their leader is in "danger." Unfortunately, Prime has no way of knowing of the ''real'' danger that lurks ahead—his departure from the Ark is observed by [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], who quickly relays to Megatron the news that Prime is alone and vulnerable. Seeing his opportunity, Megatron immediately leads the Predacons in ambushing the unsuspecting Autobot leader!		Back at the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], Optimus announces that he is going on a reconnaissance mission, leading to loud objections from [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Prowl]] and the other Autobots that only serve to strengthen Prime's resolve to test their ability to fend for themselves. With a special cargo prepared by Wheeljack loaded into his trailer, Prime instructs the inventor to wait two hours, then inform the other Autobots that their leader is in "danger." Unfortunately, Prime has no way of knowing of the ''real'' danger that lurks ahead—his departure from the Ark is observed by [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], who quickly relays to Megatron the news that Prime is alone and vulnerable. Seeing his opportunity, Megatron immediately leads the Predacons in ambushing the unsuspecting Autobot leader!

	===Part 2: "Running Scared!"===		===Part 2: "Running Scared!"===
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	Hoping to buy time until the other Autobots come running in response to the phony alarm he has already asked Wheeljack to raise, Prime doubles back to his trailer, hoping the mysterious cargo within can help—but unfortunately, Megatron is waiting for him! Prime manages to dodge a shot from the Decepticon's [[fusion cannon]], but the blast collides with his trailer, and as Prime's trailer is a part of him, the pain he feels through it brings him to his knees. The Predacons separate, and Megatron orders them to finish Prime off. After briefly deliberating amongst themselves, the Predacons decide that now is the time to put Shockwave's plan into motion... and when Optimus looks up a moment later, he can only cry out as the Predacons come bearing down on him!		Hoping to buy time until the other Autobots come running in response to the phony alarm he has already asked Wheeljack to raise, Prime doubles back to his trailer, hoping the mysterious cargo within can help—but unfortunately, Megatron is waiting for him! Prime manages to dodge a shot from the Decepticon's [[fusion cannon]], but the blast collides with his trailer, and as Prime's trailer is a part of him, the pain he feels through it brings him to his knees. The Predacons separate, and Megatron orders them to finish Prime off. After briefly deliberating amongst themselves, the Predacons decide that now is the time to put Shockwave's plan into motion... and when Optimus looks up a moment later, he can only cry out as the Predacons come bearing down on him!

	A short while later, ~~unware~~ that Prime has been in any real danger, Wheeljack leads the Autobots in search of him... only to discover the dead body of their leader, ripped to shreds!		A short while later, unaware that Prime has been in any real danger, Wheeljack leads the Autobots in search of him... only to discover the dead body of their leader, ripped to shreds!
	{{--}}		{{--}}

Chris McFeely: /* Other trivia */

2020-06-07T15:12:47Z

Other trivia

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	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	*Issue #96's "Transformation" editorial page notes that, "as of last issue," the UK ''Transformers'' comic is now being sold in North America. This seems like it might be a slightly late announcement, as US and Canadian dollar prices were added to the cover of the comic ''two'' issues ago, suggesting it became available stateside ''then''.		*Issue #96's "Transformation" editorial page notes that, "as of last issue," the UK ''Transformers'' comic is now being sold in North America. This seems like it might be a slightly late announcement, as US and Canadian dollar prices were added to the cover of the comic ''two'' issues ago, suggesting it became available stateside ''then''.
			*Issue #97 marks another rise in price for the comic, from 30p to 32p.

	===Covers (2)===		===Covers (2)===

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Of the recent events Optimus Prime reviews, the Autobots' alliance with Megatron and near-defeat at the hands of Galvatron took place in [[Target: 2006\|UK issues #78-88]] (with visuals in this story specifically showing Scourge being defeated by Megatron in issue #83, and the brainwashed Jazz attacking the Autobots in issue #85), the arrival of Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet over the space bridge was seen in [[Aerialbots over America!\|issue #89]] (US issue #21), and Runamuck and Runabout's attack on the [[Statue of Liberty]] occurred in [[Decepticon Graffiti!\|issue #95]] (US issue #23).		*Of the recent events Optimus Prime reviews, the Autobots' alliance with Megatron and near-defeat at the hands of Galvatron took place in [[Target: 2006\|UK issues #78-88]] (with visuals in this story specifically showing Scourge being defeated by Megatron in issue #83, and the brainwashed Jazz attacking the Autobots in issue #85), the arrival of Thrust, Dirge, and Ramjet over the space bridge was seen in [[Aerialbots over America!\|issue #89]] (US issue #21), and Runamuck and Runabout's attack on the [[Statue of Liberty]] occurred in [[Decepticon Graffiti!\|issue #95]] (US issue #23).
	*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[~~Afterdeath~~!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.		*Written with knowledge of future events in upcoming American issues, this story establishes Megatron's increasingly paranoid obsession with Optimus (right), which will be a factor in [[Gone but Not Forgotten!\|US issue #25]] (UK issue #107-108), and introduces the Predacons ahead of their US debut in the same issue.
	*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].		*Adding to passing remarks made in recent issues, Shockwave makes a reference to the unknown events that he, Optimus Prime, and the other Transformers who disappeared during "Target: 2006" went through during their mysterious absence, with a footnote again reminding readers that the full story will be told in the impending [[Distant Thunder!\|issue #100]].
	*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team\|RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.		*Silverbolt appears among the Autobots who find Prime's "remains" at the end of the story, indicating that the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]] have returned to the Autobot ranks after being released from [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team\|RAAT]] captivity in issue #95.