Prisoner of War! - Revision history

Some Dweeb at 17:20, 27 April 2026

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	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v1.jpg\|'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]], Vol. 1: Power Play''''' (Hachette Partworks Ltd, 2017)		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v1.jpg\|'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]], Vol. 1: Power Play''''' (Hachette Partworks Ltd, 2017)
	File:HXClassicsVol1.jpg\|'''''[[The Transformers Classics#Japanese reprints\|The Transformers: Classics]], Vol. 1''''' ([[Hero-X]], 2018)		File:HXClassicsVol1.jpg\|'''''[[The Transformers Classics#Japanese reprints\|The Transformers: Classics]], Vol. 1''''' ([[Hero-X]], 2018)
			File:TF Compendium 1.jpg\|'''''[[The Transformers Compendium Volume 1]]'''''<br>(Image Comics & Skybound Entertainment, 2025)
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	**The titular truck from ''[[U.S. 1]]'', another licensed comic promoting die cast toy trucks from Tyco, can be seen in the background as the Autobots drive down the highway on page 6.		**The titular truck from ''[[U.S. 1]]'', another licensed comic promoting die cast toy trucks from Tyco, can be seen in the background as the Autobots drive down the highway on page 6.
	**Spider-Man mentions the [[Fantastic Four]] and its leader [[Mister Fantastic\|Reed Richards]] on the final page.		**Spider-Man mentions the [[Fantastic Four]] and its leader [[Mister Fantastic\|Reed Richards]] on the final page.
	*Beginning with this issue, ~~finalized~~ character models for the cast were ~~at last~~ made available to artist [[Frank Springer]], so characters who were drawn based on their toys for the first two issues of the series now suddenly look very different—a phenomenon most noticeable in the case of Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Ironhide. Color schemes, on the other hand, do not appear to have been fully perfected yet; Ratchet in particular appears in a very random color scheme. Though his colors will be corrected in future issues, the early color models used in this mini-series for other characters like Megatron (black helmet) and Soundwave (all-over purple) will continue to be employed even after their designs have been corrected, and will remain in use for the duration of the Marvel series, becoming hallmarks of their appearance in it.		*Beginning with this issue, character models for the whole cast were made available to artist [[Frank Springer]], having been created at [[Marvel Productions]], then going through a period of revisions and approval by [[Sunbow Productions]] across March 1984. So characters who were drawn based on their toys for the first two issues of the series now suddenly look very different—a phenomenon most noticeable in the case of Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Ironhide. Color schemes, on the other hand, do not appear to have been fully perfected yet; Ratchet in particular appears in a very random color scheme. Though his colors will be corrected in future issues, the early color models used in this mini-series for other characters like Megatron (black helmet) and Soundwave (all-over purple) will continue to be employed even after their designs have been corrected, and will remain in use for the duration of the Marvel series, becoming hallmarks of their appearance in it.
	*The events of the early UK stories "[[Man of Iron (issue)\|Man of Iron]]" (which would later be reprinted as issues #33-34 of the US series) and "[[Decepticon Dam-Busters!]]" take place during this issue, essentially occurring somewhere in the midst of the montage/time-lapse that spans pages 9–11. It's not the smoothest of fits, but it's better than that offered for the other two early stories, "[[The Enemy Within!]]" and "[[Raiders of the Last Ark]]," which are clumsily suggested (by "Robot War" text features in UK issues [[The New Order\|#22]], [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!\|#36]] and [[Second Generation!\|#63]]) to have taken place somewhere between panels at the ''end'' of this issue, after Spider-Man rescues Sparkplug but before Sparkplug is taken back to the Ark, which really doesn't work.		*The events of the early UK stories "[[Man of Iron (issue)\|Man of Iron]]" (which would later be reprinted as issues #33-34 of the US series) and "[[Decepticon Dam-Busters!]]" take place during this issue, essentially occurring somewhere in the midst of the montage/time-lapse that spans pages 9–11. It's not the smoothest of fits, but it's better than that offered for the other two early stories, "[[The Enemy Within!]]" and "[[Raiders of the Last Ark]]," which are clumsily suggested (by "Robot War" text features in UK issues [[The New Order\|#22]], [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!\|#36]] and [[Second Generation!\|#63]]) to have taken place somewhere between panels at the ''end'' of this issue, after Spider-Man rescues Sparkplug but before Sparkplug is taken back to the Ark, which really doesn't work.

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	\|caption=Is he strong? Listen, [[bud]], he made Megatron go thud!		\|caption=Is he strong? Listen, [[bud]], he made Megatron go thud!
	\|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]		\|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
	\|~~date~~=[[September 11]], [[1984]] ~~("on sale"~~ [[October 2]], [[1984~~]])~~		\|shippingdate=[[September 11]], [[1984]]
			\|onsaledate=[[October 2]], 1984
	\|coverdate=January [[1985]]		\|coverdate=January [[1985]]
	\|writer=[[Jim Salicrup]]		\|writer=[[Jim Salicrup]]

TheLastGherkin: /* UK printing */

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	'''Issue #5:'''		'''Issue #5:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984
	*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' (~~[https://tfuk.app/wiki/Where_Walk_the_Gods~~! "Where Walk the Gods!"] part 2) and ''~~[https:~~/~~/tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_5/Matt_and_the_Cat~~ Matt and the Cat]''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]		*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' ({{TFUK\|Where Walk the Gods!\|"Where Walk the Gods!"}} part 2) and ''{{TFUK\|The Transformers issue 5/Matt and the Cat\|Matt and the Cat}}''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]
	*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]		*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]
	*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"		*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"
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	'''Issue #6:'''		'''Issue #6:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' (~~[https://tfuk.app/wiki/~~Xanadu! "Xanadu!"] part 1) and ''~~[https:~~/~~/tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_6/Matt_and_the_Cat~~ Matt and the Cat]''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' ({{TFUK\|Xanadu!\|"Xanadu!"}} part 1) and ''{{TFUK\|The Transformers issue 6/Matt and the Cat\|Matt and the Cat}}''
	*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]		*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]
	*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard		*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:PrisonerofWar starscream and sparkplug.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		[[File:PrisonerofWar starscream and sparkplug.jpg\|thumb\|left]]
	The [[Decepticon]]s bring [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] to their [[Fortress Sinister\|~~fortress~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Megatron~~ (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|~~Megatron~~]] ~~deliberates internally~~ on [[~~Starscream~~ (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|~~Starscream~~]]'s ~~loyalty. The Decepticons demand that~~ Sparkplug ~~create a method to convert gas into~~ [[~~Transformer fuel~~\|~~fuel compatible with their forms~~]]~~. A~~ [[~~Korean War~~]] ~~vet~~, ~~Sparkplug equates~~ his ~~capture to~~ his ~~time spent as a POW~~ in [[North Korea\|Korea]] ~~and~~ refuses, ~~until he's forcefully persuaded~~.		The [[Decepticon]]s bring Sparkplug Witwicky to their [[Fortress Sinister\|base of operations]], with [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] proclaiming that his help will be the key to their very survival on [[Earth]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] compliments Starscream on a job well done, but muses internally about the treacherous Decepticon jet's true intentions - taking over as leader! Megatron informs Sparkplug of [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage's]] espionage, including learning of his plans to convert Earth fuel into energy for the [[Autobot]]s, and demands that he use this knowledge to help them instead. Equating his current situation with his wartime days in [[North Korea\|Korea]], Sparkplug adamantly refuses to help, even after being threatened by an enraged Megatron.

	Back at the Witwicky garage, [[~~Buster Witwicky~~ (G1)\|~~Buster~~]] ~~and his friends are wondering what~~ to ~~do next.~~ [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] ~~orders everyone~~ back to the [[~~Ark~~ (G1)\|~~Ark~~]] for ~~fuel and repairs~~, ~~inviting Buster along~~ the ~~ride~~. ~~When~~ they ~~arrive, he marvels at the size of~~ the [[~~Autobot~~]]s~~' headquarters~~.		Back at the Witwicky garage, the Autobots are in bad shape following their fight with the Decepticons. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] attempts to take the blame for Sparkplug's kidnapping, but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] declares that, as leader of the Autobots, the blame rests at his feet. [[Buster Witwicky (G1)\|Buster]] doesn't care who's to blame and simply wants them to help take his father back. The Autobots transform and head back to base as the entire neighborhood watches them depart, with [[Jesse (G1)\|Jesse]] giving Buster a kiss for good luck. Along the way, a motorcycle cop attempts to pull over the speeding Autobots...but is quickly frightened away by an aggressive [[Gears (G1)\|Gears]]. [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ratchet]] greets the Autobots as they return to the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], eager to inform Optimus about an anomaly the ship's computer detected, but the Autobot leader shrugs it off, insisting on him and his troops being refueled immediately.

	[[~~Soundwave~~ (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|~~Soundwave~~]], [[~~Rumble~~ (G1)\|~~Rumble~~]] and ~~Starscream are out stealing~~ components for Sparkplug's ~~fuel conversion process~~, and ~~their crime spree attracts attention from the press~~ and ~~world governments. As camera crews and the military surround the Decepticon fortress in~~ [[~~Oregon~~]], ~~photojournalist Peter Parker decides to switch to his alter ego~~ [[Spider-Man]] ~~in order~~ to ~~get~~ some ~~better shots~~ of the ~~action. That action breaks out when the Decepticons drive~~ the [[United States ~~Army~~]] ~~away from their base~~. ~~It quickly becomes~~ clear ~~that~~ the ~~humans are outmatched and General [[McBregg]] orders a retreat~~.		Sparkplug's defiance is quickly worn down by a close-call from [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak's]] [[Optic weaponry\|eyebeams]] and he agrees to help the Decepticons, requesting a fuel sample (provided by [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] at Megatron's request) and a workspace to begin creating the conversion formula. [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]], Rumble, and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] stomp to the [[University of Oregon]] and steal components from the chemistry department and a tanker truck as raw materials for Sparkplug's creation. Their earlier attack on the power plant catches the attention of [[Moscow]], [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] officers [[Dum Dum]] and [[Nicholas Fury]], and [[Daily Bugle]] editor [[Joe Robertson]], who has sent mild-mannered photographer [[Spider-Man\|Peter Parker]] to the Decepticon base to grab some snapshots. At the site of the Decepticon fortress, numerous news crews and the [[United States military]] are stationed outside. Peter, unable to get a clear view, changes into his alter-ego Spider-Man in order to get closer to the action.

	~~Mid-carnage~~, ~~Spider-Man runs into~~ [[~~Gears~~ (G1)\|~~Gears~~]], and ~~after a~~ short ~~tussle~~ Gears ~~proves that he's~~ a ~~good guy when he saves~~ a ~~crowd~~ of ~~[[human]]s~~ from ~~getting~~ squashed ~~flat~~ by a tank. ~~The Autobots team up with~~ Spider-Man to ~~break through the line~~ of ~~reporters and soldiers, and an all-out battle breaks out between the Decepticons and the Autobots~~.		Inside the Decepticon fortress, Soundwave intercepts a transmission from the U.S. military, who urge the Decepticons to engage in peaceful talks...a request that Megatron balks at, sending Starscream, [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Thundercracker]] to deal with the intruders. The battle ensues, with the Decepticon jets, along with [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]], making short work of the military forces. In the heat of the battle, Spider-Man spots Gears heading in on a scouting mission and mistakenly assumes him to be a Decepticon. Spider-Man attempts to wrangle Gears, but the two stop to save a group of journalists from being squashed by a tank thrown at them by Skywarp. Convinced that they're on the same side, Gears brings Spider-Man up to speed and contacts Optimus Prime to inform him of what's transpired so far.

	~~Meanwhile~~, ~~Gears~~ and Spider-Man ~~are making their way~~ into the ~~fortress. After a short scrap with [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]], Gears and Spider-Man break~~ in ~~and steal Sparkplug from under Megatron's nose~~. ~~The Decepticon leader shoots out~~ the ~~floor beneath them, and while Spider~~-~~Man saves Sparkplug~~, ~~Gears' weight breaks~~ the ~~web Spider~~-~~Man tried to save him with and he plummets to the earth below.~~		With the military out-gunned and retreating, the Autobots and Spider-Man spring into action, sneaking through the military squadron in disguise. As they reach the front-line, the Autobots are attacked by unaware military troops...as well as the Decepticons swooping in for an all-out battle!

	On their return to the Ark, Buster and Sparkplug are reunited ~~and~~ the ~~Autobots say goodbye to~~ Spider-Man. Ratchet ~~brings~~ Gears ~~back to~~ a ~~functional~~ level ~~and~~ he ~~informs the Autobots that the Decepticons got what they~~ wanted ~~out of Sparkplug.~~ Dad, say it ain't so!		As their allies and comrades fight below, Sparkplug has finished the conversion formula for Megatron, just as Gears and Spider-Man successfully sneak into the Decepticon base. After tripping up an unaware Rumble and Frenzy, the two encounter and subsequently evade Ravage and Soundwave, breaking through the closing doors of the Decepticon base. Gears and Spider-Man manage to find Sparkplug and Megatron, quickly nabbing him from out of the Decepticon leader's clutches...until Megatron shoots out the floor from underneath Gears and Sparkplug! As the two fall from the Decepticon base, Spider-Man leaps after them and manages to save Sparkplug thanks to his webs. Gears, however, isn't as lucky and plummets to the ground, exploding to pieces.

			With their battle with the Decepticons ceased, the other Autobots return to the site of Gears' demise and manage to secure all of his pieces. Spider-Man and Sparkplug comment on their seemingly cold-natured reaction to Gears' death, with Optimus Prime internally noting that humans don't understand the nuances of Cybertronian life. Back at the Ark, Buster and Sparkplug are happily reunited. Spider-Man grieves for Gears, but Optimus is confused at the hero's belief that Gears is permanently gone. Running short on time, Spider-Man bids the Autobots farewell as Optimus commends him for a job well done.

			Later, Ratchet has successfully managed to revive Gears, albeit at a lower-than-normal operating level. The newly revived Autobot tries to speak, managing to utter up their worst fears: Sparkplug has given Megatron exactly what he wanted! Dad, say it ain't so!
	{{--}}		{{--}}
	~~{{stub}}~~

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==

Sabrblade: /* Artwork and technical errors */

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	**Panel 3: Optimus is drawn with strange huge conjoined goggles instead of his usual separate eyes.		**Panel 3: Optimus is drawn with strange huge conjoined goggles instead of his usual separate eyes.
	**Panel 4: Cliffjumper is still white and blue (but with red legs), while Hound is colored red and white instead of green. Ratchet's [[onebox component\|repair bay]] is colored red instead of white.		**Panel 4: Cliffjumper is still white and blue (but with red legs), while Hound is colored red and white instead of green. Ratchet's [[onebox component\|repair bay]] is colored [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#The Transformers\|red]] instead of white.
	**Panel 5: Optimus's head is ''tiny''!		**Panel 5: Optimus's head is ''tiny''!
	**Panel 6: Ratchet's repair bay appears to speak, as a speech bubble saying "I've managed to revive him to minimum operating level." Ratchet himself speaks immediately afterwards, indicating that this was merely a misattributed speech balloon.		**Panel 6: Ratchet's repair bay appears to speak, as a speech bubble saying "I've managed to revive him to minimum operating level." Ratchet himself speaks immediately afterwards, indicating that this was merely a misattributed speech balloon.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Production notes===		===Production notes===
	*After scripting the previous issue based on a plot by [[Bill Mantlo]], Jim Salicrup takes over full writing duties with this issue. As the editor of the ''Spider-Man'' titles at Marvel at the time, it is perhaps no surprise that he chose to add Spider-Man to the story, but clearing the guest-appearance with Hasbro wasn't without complications. Hasbro initially objected to the inclusion of Spider-Man in the comic, because rival toy company Mattel had recently released a figure of the web-slinger in their ''Secret Wars'' toyline, and they felt that the character's inclusion in another licensed toy-based comic gave the figure free advertising. As a compromise, because the ''Secret Wars'' toy depicted Spider-Man in his classic red-and-blue outfit, it was decided to feature the hero in his [[Venom (Marvel)\|black symbiote costume]], which he was no longer wearing in current comic continuity, having disposed of the suit two months prior.<ref>[https://moonbase2.libsyn.com/the-moonbase-2-podcast-interviews-bob-budiansky- Bob Budiansky discusses Spider-Man's appearance during an interview on the Moonbase 2 podcast]</ref>		*After scripting the previous issue based on a plot by [[Bill Mantlo]], Jim Salicrup takes over full writing duties with this issue. As the editor of the ''Spider-Man'' titles at Marvel at the time, it is perhaps no surprise that he chose to add Spider-Man to the story, but clearing the guest-appearance with Hasbro wasn't without complications. Hasbro initially objected to the inclusion of Spider-Man in the comic, because rival toy company [[Mattel]] had recently released a figure of the web-slinger in their ''Secret Wars'' toyline, and they felt that the character's inclusion in another licensed toy-based comic gave the figure free advertising. As a compromise, because the ''Secret Wars'' toy depicted Spider-Man in his classic red-and-blue outfit, it was decided to feature the hero in his [[Venom (Marvel)\|black symbiote costume]], which he was no longer wearing in current comic continuity, having disposed of the suit two months prior.<ref>[https://moonbase2.libsyn.com/the-moonbase-2-podcast-interviews-bob-budiansky- Bob Budiansky discusses Spider-Man's appearance during an interview on the Moonbase 2 podcast]</ref>

	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===

TheLastGherkin: /* UK printing */

2024-05-19T11:14:49Z

UK printing

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	'''Issue #5:'''		'''Issue #5:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984
	*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' ("Where ~~Walks~~ the Gods," ~~Part~~ 2) and ''Matt and the Cat''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]		*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' ([https://tfuk.app/wiki/Where_Walk_the_Gods! "Where Walk the Gods!"] part 2) and ''[https://tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_5/Matt_and_the_Cat Matt and the Cat]''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]
	*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]		*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]
	*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"		*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"
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	'''Issue #6:'''		'''Issue #6:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' ("Xanadu," ~~Part~~ 1) and ''Matt and the Cat''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' ([https://tfuk.app/wiki/Xanadu! "Xanadu!"] part 1) and ''[https://tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_6/Matt_and_the_Cat Matt and the Cat]''
	*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]		*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]
	*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard		*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard

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	*'''US issue #3:''' Spider-Man webbing Megatron, by [[Mark Texeira]].		*'''US issue #3:''' Spider-Man webbing Megatron, by [[Mark Texeira]].
	*'''UK issue #5:''' Thundercracker and Sparkplug, by [[John Ridgway]].		*'''UK issue #5:''' Thundercracker and Sparkplug, by [[John Ridgway]].
	*'''UK issue #6:''' reuse of US issue #3's cover.		*'''UK issue #6:''' reuse of US issue #3's cover by [[Mark Texeira]].

	<gallery>		<gallery>

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	*In 2007's [[Man and Machine, Part Four\|''New Avengers/Transformers #4]], Spider-Man web-swings around Megatron in a visual homage to the cover of this issue.		*In 2007's [[Man and Machine, Part Four\|''New Avengers/Transformers #4]], Spider-Man web-swings around Megatron in a visual homage to the cover of this issue.
	*When IDW Publishing released their ''[[Classic Transformers]]'' series of reprints in 2008, they were unable to secure the license to reprint Spider-Man's appearance, so this issue had to be omitted from [[Classic Transformers Volume 1\|volume 1]]. In 2011, when they reprinted the series again as ''[[The Transformers Classics]]'', they sorted the rights and ''were'' able to include the issue (see below)—but only in the physical version of the book, ''not'' in the digital version that was released in 2012.		*When IDW Publishing released their ''[[Classic Transformers]]'' series of reprints in 2008, they were unable to secure the license to reprint Spider-Man's appearance, so this issue had to be omitted from [[Classic Transformers Volume 1\|volume 1]]. In 2011, when they reprinted the series again as ''[[The Transformers Classics]]'', they sorted the rights and ''were'' able to include the issue (see below)—but only in the physical version of the book, ''not'' in the digital version that was released in 2012.
	*The issue's cover art was misattributed to artist {{w\|Mike Zeck}} for many years, until [[Bob Budiansky]] corrected the mistake in 2021, clarifying that the actual artist was [[Mark Texeira]].<ref>{{~~twitter~~\|Mark Texeira illustrated the covers for Transformers #3 and #4.\|https://twitter.com/BobBudiansky/status/1416224679682101253\|Bob Budiansky\|2021\|07\|16}}</ref>		*The issue's cover art was misattributed to artist {{w\|Mike Zeck}} for many years, until [[Bob Budiansky]] corrected the mistake in 2021, clarifying that the actual artist was [[Mark Texeira]].<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Mark Texeira illustrated the covers for Transformers #3 and #4.\|link=https://twitter.com/BobBudiansky/status/1416224679682101253\|name=Bob Budiansky\|site=Twitter\|year=2021\|month=07\|day=17\|(defunct=)}}</ref>

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

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	'''Issue #5:'''		'''Issue #5:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984
	*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' (~~[https://tfuk.app/wiki/Where_Walk_the_Gods~~! "Where Walk the Gods!"] part 2) and ''~~[https:~~/~~/tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_5/Matt_and_the_Cat~~ Matt and the Cat]''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]		*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' ({{TFUK\|Where Walk the Gods!\|"Where Walk the Gods!"}} part 2) and ''{{TFUK\|The Transformers issue 5/Matt and the Cat\|Matt and the Cat}}''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]
	*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]		*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]
	*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"		*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"
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	'''Issue #6:'''		'''Issue #6:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' (~~[https://tfuk.app/wiki/~~Xanadu! "Xanadu!"] part 1) and ''~~[https:~~/~~/tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_6/Matt_and_the_Cat~~ Matt and the Cat]''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' ({{TFUK\|Xanadu!\|"Xanadu!"}} part 1) and ''{{TFUK\|The Transformers issue 6/Matt and the Cat\|Matt and the Cat}}''
	*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]		*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]
	*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard		*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard

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	'''Issue #5:'''		'''Issue #5:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[November 17\|17th November]], 1984
	*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' ("Where ~~Walks~~ the Gods," ~~Part~~ 2) and ''Matt and the Cat''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]		*'''[[Back-up strips]]:''' ''Machine Man'' ([https://tfuk.app/wiki/Where_Walk_the_Gods! "Where Walk the Gods!"] part 2) and ''[https://tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_5/Matt_and_the_Cat Matt and the Cat]''; the latter debuts this issue, and will run until [[Showdown!\|issue #73]]
	*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]		*'''[[Fact File]]:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]
	*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"		*'''Other features:''' An article on "Sieve-Head," robot mascot of the British children's programme ''{{w\|Saturday Superstore}}''; "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; mail-in contest to win the game "Four-In-Line"
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	'''Issue #6:'''		'''Issue #6:'''
	*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984		*'''Published:''' [[December 1\|1st December]], 1984
	*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' ("Xanadu," ~~Part~~ 1) and ''Matt and the Cat''		*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Machine Man'' ([https://tfuk.app/wiki/Xanadu! "Xanadu!"] part 1) and ''[https://tfuk.app/wiki/The_Transformers_issue_6/Matt_and_the_Cat Matt and the Cat]''
	*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]		*'''Fact File:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]]
	*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard		*'''Other features:''' "Robot Round-Up"; poster made from an animation still from the first ''Transformers'' [[commercial/Generation 1\|commercial]]; "Robot Right Words" crossword; mail-in contest to win a Bontempi HT 313 keyboard