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	While working out, Commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] reminisces about how he hates all machines, regardless of whether they make you stronger or more vulnerable. He recalls his childhood, most of which he spent outdoors, especially on camping trips with [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|his father]], who taught him about responsibility and duty.		While working out, Commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] reminisces about how he hates all machines, regardless of whether they make you stronger or more vulnerable. He recalls his childhood, most of which he spent outdoors, especially on camping trips with [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|his father]], who taught him about responsibility and duty.

	He wins a sparring match at [[Skywatch]] headquarters against his teammate [[Joe Henderson]], utilizing a practical and somewhat underhanded approach to fighting, rather than an artful one, although the aftermath shows that they have a friendly rivalry. Henderson then gets into a play-fight with another of his Skywatch teammates, [[Campolongo]], in the mess hall, causing a window to be broken as he is tackled through it. Spike is less than impressed and orders Campolongo to clean up the mess, reflecting that he hasn't yet got the hang of leadership.		He wins a sparring match at [[Skywatch]] headquarters against his teammate [[Joe Henderson (G1)\|Joe Henderson]], utilizing a practical and somewhat underhanded approach to fighting, rather than an artful one, although the aftermath shows that they have a friendly rivalry. Henderson then gets into a play-fight with another of his Skywatch teammates, [[Campolongo]], in the mess hall, causing a window to be broken as he is tackled through it. Spike is less than impressed and orders Campolongo to clean up the mess, reflecting that he hasn't yet got the hang of leadership.

	Spike then enters into a video meeting with General Witwicky, General [[Allenby]], and the [[Joint Chiefs]]. General Allenby questions Spike over the circumstances surrounding [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime's]] [[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"\|"escape"]] and warns him that any further incidents could lead to his position being reviewed. Speaking in private at the end of the meeting, General Witwicky warns Spike that Allenby is ready to pounce on any indiscretion or error he makes, and to be wary, especially of his new [[Autobot]] allies.		Spike then enters into a video meeting with General Witwicky, General [[Allenby]], and the [[Joint Chiefs]]. General Allenby questions Spike over the circumstances surrounding [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime's]] [[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"\|"escape"]] and warns him that any further incidents could lead to his position being reviewed. Speaking in private at the end of the meeting, General Witwicky warns Spike that Allenby is ready to pounce on any indiscretion or error he makes, and to be wary, especially of his new [[Autobot]] allies.
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	* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)		* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)
	* Mrs. Witwicky (3)		* Mrs. Witwicky (3)
	* [[Joe Henderson]] (4)		* [[Joe Henderson (G1)\|Joe Henderson]] (4)
	* [[Campolongo]] (5)		* [[Campolongo]] (5)
	* [[Emily (G1)\|Emily]] (6)		* [[Emily (G1)\|Emily]] (6)

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	File:IDW ongoing tpb2.jpg\|'''''The Transformers, Volume 2: International Incident'''''; cover art by [[Guido Guidi]] and [[James Brown]]		File:IDW ongoing tpb2.jpg\|'''''The Transformers, Volume 2: International Incident'''''; cover art by [[Guido Guidi]] and [[James Brown]]
	File:IDWCollection7.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Six'''''; cover art by [[E. J. Su]]		File:IDWCollection7.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Volume Six'''''; cover art by [[E. J. Su]]
	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v46.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 46'''''; cover art by [[Don Figueroa]]		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v46.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 46'''''; cover art by [[Makoto Ono]] and [[Don Figueroa]]
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	He drives to a seemingly deserted construction site. Entering it, he calls to the hidden [[Scrapper (G1)\|Scrapper]] to give up the charade, and that he has come armed with low-tech weapons for a confrontation. He pours some acid on Scrapper, causing him to transform out of vehicle mode and attack Spike. During their fight, Spike tells Scrapper that he has no backup, and then sprays acid on his face, which stuns him long enough for Spike to use a crane to drop girders on him, impaling him and pinning him to the ground. Spike explains that he came with low-tech weapons and no backup so he could prove that he could take on a Cybertronian without the need for high-tech weaponry.		He drives to a seemingly deserted construction site. Entering it, he calls to the hidden [[Scrapper (G1)\|Scrapper]] to give up the charade, and that he has come armed with low-tech weapons for a confrontation. He pours some acid on Scrapper, causing him to transform out of vehicle mode and attack Spike. During their fight, Spike tells Scrapper that he has no backup, and then sprays acid on his face, which stuns him long enough for Spike to use a crane to drop girders on him, impaling him and pinning him to the ground. Spike explains that he came with low-tech weapons and no backup so he could prove that he could take on a Cybertronian without the need for high-tech weaponry.

	Scrapper then asks Spike to put [[Suppressor (device)\|suppressors]] on and says that he will go willingly into Skywatch custody. Spike recounts to Scrapper the memory of [[Tim Simmons]], whom Spike considers the bravest soldier he ever knew. He tells Scrapper that when [[All Hail Megatron issue 1\|the Decepticons invaded New York]], Tim was involved in helping get the population out of the city center, but perished when [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|collapsed the subway tunnels]]. Spike, having also seen the destruction caused by [[Menasor (G1)\|Menasor]], wants to ensure a similar incident doesn't happen again by removing one of the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] from the equation permanently. Despite Scrapper's feeble protest, Spike uses his gun against him, destroying his head with a single shot.		Scrapper then asks Spike to put [[Suppressor (device)\|suppressors]] on and says that he will go willingly into Skywatch custody. Spike recounts to Scrapper the memory of [[Tim Simmons]], whom Spike considers the bravest soldier he ever knew. He tells Scrapper that when [[All Hail Megatron issue 1\|the Decepticons invaded New York]], Tim was involved in helping get the population out of the city center, but perished when [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]] [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|collapsed the subway tunnels]]. Spike, having also seen the destruction caused by [[Menasor (G1)\|Menasor]], wants to ensure a similar incident doesn't happen again by removing one of the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] from the equation permanently. Despite Scrapper's feeble protest, Spike uses his gun against him, destroying his head with a single shot.

	As Spike walks away, he again considers that he hates machines, especially the ones that take away your humanity and make you feel like a machine.		As Spike walks away, he again considers that he hates machines, especially the ones that take away your humanity and make you feel like a machine.
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	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
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	* [[Scrapper (G1)\|Scrapper]] (8)		*[[Scrapper (G1)\|Scrapper]] (8)
	* [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (10)		*[[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]] (10)
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	* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] (1)		*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
	* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)		*[[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)
	* Mrs. Witwicky (3)		*Mrs. Witwicky (3)
	* [[Joe Henderson]] (4)		*[[Joe Henderson]] (4)
	* [[Campolongo]] (5)		*[[Campolongo]] (5)
	* [[Emily (G1)\|Emily]] (6)		*[[Emily (G1)\|Emily]] (6)
	* [[Allenby\|General Allenby]] (7)		*[[Allenby\|General Allenby]] (7)
	* [[Tim Simmons]] (9)		*[[Tim Simmons]] (9)
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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Spike, a military officer, abandoned his post, pursued an enemy single-handed as part of a personal vendetta and then brutally murders a wounded enemy who had surrendered, constituting a war crime. [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward\|Issue 27]] would make it clear that this is ''not'' abnormal behaviour for him and he is a dodgy, law-breaking bastard that's been protected by family connections.		*Spike, a military officer, abandoned his post, pursued an enemy single-handed as part of a personal vendetta and then brutally murders a wounded enemy who had surrendered, constituting a war crime. [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward\|Issue 27]] would make it clear that this is ''not'' abnormal behaviour for him and he is a dodgy, law-breaking bastard that's been protected by family connections.
	* Spike's actions here leads into the "Police Action" storyline that ends the series.		*Spike's actions here leads into the "Police Action" storyline that ends the series.
	* It also turned out to be very important during [[John Barber]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|run]]. The loss of Scrapper will give first Megatron and later Starscream the room to swap in replacements to help them control Devastator; the Constructicons, enraged over Scrapper's death, will go on to bond with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] over their mutual hate of Spike.		*It also turned out to be very important during [[John Barber]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|run]]. The loss of Scrapper will give first Megatron and later Starscream the room to swap in replacements to help them control Devastator; the Constructicons, enraged over Scrapper's death, will go on to bond with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] over their mutual hate of Spike.
	* During Spike's recollection of Tim Simmons, the flashback image of Devastator destroying the tunnels depicts Devastator with a much more monster-like appearance. While in the same pose and largely drawn the same otherwise, in the flashback, he has sharp teeth, a skull-like face and an evil grin, in contrast to his more conventional appearance during these events in [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]].		*During Spike's recollection of Tim Simmons, the flashback image of Devastator destroying the tunnels depicts Devastator with a much more monster-like appearance. While in the same pose and largely drawn the same otherwise, in the flashback, he has sharp teeth, a skull-like face and an evil grin, in contrast to his more conventional appearance during these events in [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]].
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	[[image:Spike-idw-ongoing-007-008.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Don't make me lift weights. You wouldn't like me when I'm lifting weights.]]		[[image:Spike-idw-ongoing-007-008.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Don't make me lift weights. You wouldn't like me when I'm lifting weights.]]
	*Even allowing for artistic variation, Spike's appearance has changed radically since last issue. In addition to the new haircut mentioned in the dialogue, he looks... well... just ''look'' at him!		*Even allowing for artistic variation, Spike's appearance has changed radically since last issue. In addition to the new haircut mentioned in the dialogue, he looks... well... just ''look'' at him!
	* In the first panel that General Allenby appears in, he's drawn with three stars (the rank insignia of a lieutenant general) on his collar. In subsequent panels, the stars just disappear and make way for a simple button instead.		*In the first panel that General Allenby appears in, he's drawn with three stars (the rank insignia of a lieutenant general) on his collar. In subsequent panels, the stars just disappear and make way for a simple button instead.
	* There is an art error during Spike's battle with Scrapper. As Spike is climbing the ladder, Scrapper's visor is drawn as extending down to his chin, like that of a [[Cyberjet]], whereas in the rest of the issue, he is drawn with his normal visor.		*There is an art error during Spike's battle with Scrapper. As Spike is climbing the ladder, Scrapper's visor is drawn as extending down to his chin, like that of a [[Cyberjet]], whereas in the rest of the issue, he is drawn with his normal visor.
	* The issue title, which should be printed on the page on which Spike knocks out Henderson, is missing.<ref>"[http://archive.is/dSJgX "Mike Costa and the Transformers Ongoing literary references]" post on IDW Publishing's forums.</ref>		*The issue title, which should be printed on the page on which Spike knocks out Henderson, is missing.<ref>"[http://archive.is/dSJgX "Mike Costa and the Transformers Ongoing literary references]" post on IDW Publishing's forums.</ref>

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	* This is the first issue of the ongoing series (or any previous series) to not feature any prominent Transformer robots. The story mainly focuses on Spike Witwicky, and a robot isn't even seen until page 17.		*This is the first issue of the ongoing series (or any previous series) to not feature any prominent Transformer robots. The story mainly focuses on Spike Witwicky, and a robot isn't even seen until page 17.
	*On the IDW message boards, Guido Guidi said that starting with this issue, Spike's new haircut is official, meaning that every artist has to draw it this way from now on. Yes, this little change was apparently more important to the story than keeping the Transformers' designs consistent.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192762#192762 Quote from Guidi's original post, which was apparently deleted later.]</ref>		*On the IDW message boards, Guido Guidi said that starting with this issue, Spike's new haircut is official, meaning that every artist has to draw it this way from now on. Yes, this little change was apparently more important to the story than keeping the Transformers' designs consistent.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192762#192762 Quote from Guidi's original post, which was apparently deleted later.]</ref>
	*It's somewhat ironic that after Spike's line about how awesome humans are that they don't need lasers or Transformers tech to beat Transformers, he uses Scrapper's gun against him (which is both a laser and Transformers tech).		*It's somewhat ironic that after Spike's line about how awesome humans are that they don't need lasers or Transformers tech to beat Transformers, he uses Scrapper's gun against him (which is both a laser and Transformers tech).

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	* '''Cover A:''' Scrapper busting through a construction site; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].		*'''Cover A:''' Scrapper busting through a construction site; art by [[Don Figueroa]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
	* '''Cover B:''' Scrapper reaching out towards Spike Witwicky through a construction site; art by [[Javier Saltares]] and colors by [[James Brown]].		*'''Cover B:''' Scrapper reaching out towards Spike Witwicky through a construction site; art by [[Javier Saltares]] and colors by [[James Brown]].
	* '''Cover RI:''' Concept art of Jazz; art by Don Figueroa.		*'''Cover RI:''' Concept art of Jazz; art by Don Figueroa.

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	~~Image~~:TFvol1 8cvrA.jpg\|Oh scrap!		File:TFvol1 8cvrA.jpg\|Oh scrap!
	~~Image~~:TFvol1 8cvrB.jpg\|We're all rooting for Scrapper here.		File:TFvol1 8cvrB.jpg\|We're all rooting for Scrapper here.
	~~Image~~:TFvol1 8cvrRI.jpg\|[[Hasbro]], get to making thi-nevermind, we're getting [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29\|better]].		File:TFvol1 8cvrRI.jpg\|[[Hasbro]], get to making thi-nevermind, we're getting [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29\|better]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:IDW The Transformers issues]]		[[Category:IDW The Transformers issues]]

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	'''Spike Witwicky reflects on current events and attempts to come to terms with his position as a leader.'''		'''Spike Witwicky reflects on current events and attempts to come to terms with his position as a leader.'''

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	While working out, Commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] reminisces about how he hates all machines, regardless of whether they make you stronger or more vulnerable. He recalls his childhood, most of which he spent outdoors, especially on camping trips with [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|his father]], who taught him about responsibility and duty.		While working out, Commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] reminisces about how he hates all machines, regardless of whether they make you stronger or more vulnerable. He recalls his childhood, most of which he spent outdoors, especially on camping trips with [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|his father]], who taught him about responsibility and duty.

	He wins a sparring match at [[Skywatch]] headquarters against his teammate [[Joe Henderson]], utilizing a practical and somewhat underhanded approach to fighting, rather than an artful one, although the aftermath shows that they have a friendly rivalry. Henderson then gets into a play-fight with another of his Skywatch teammates, [[Campolongo]], in the mess hall, causing a window to be broken as he is tackled through it. Spike is less than impressed and orders Campolongo to clean up the mess, reflecting that he hasn't yet got the hang of leadership.		He wins a sparring match at [[Skywatch]] headquarters against his teammate [[Joe Henderson]], utilizing a practical and somewhat underhanded approach to fighting, rather than an artful one, although the aftermath shows that they have a friendly rivalry. Henderson then gets into a play-fight with another of his Skywatch teammates, [[Campolongo]], in the mess hall, causing a window to be broken as he is tackled through it. Spike is less than impressed and orders Campolongo to clean up the mess, reflecting that he hasn't yet got the hang of leadership.

	Spike then enters into a video meeting with General Witwicky, General [[Allenby]], and the [[Joint Chiefs]]. General Allenby questions Spike over the circumstances surrounding [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime's]] [[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"\|"escape"]] and warns him that any further incidents could lead to his position being reviewed. Speaking in private at the end of the meeting, General Witwicky warns Spike that Allenby is ready to pounce on any indiscretion or error he makes, and to be wary, especially of his new [[Autobot]] allies.		Spike then enters into a video meeting with General Witwicky, General [[Allenby]], and the [[Joint Chiefs]]. General Allenby questions Spike over the circumstances surrounding [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime's]] [[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"\|"escape"]] and warns him that any further incidents could lead to his position being reviewed. Speaking in private at the end of the meeting, General Witwicky warns Spike that Allenby is ready to pounce on any indiscretion or error he makes, and to be wary, especially of his new [[Autobot]] allies.

	Spike then enters into briefing with another Skywatch soldier, [[Sandra (G1)\|Sandra]], regarding the latest intelligence on the positions of rogue [[Decepticon]]s on [[Earth]]. He leaves halfway through, ordering that Henderson be deferred to if anything should occur.		Spike then enters into briefing with another Skywatch soldier, [[Sandra (G1)\|Sandra]], regarding the latest intelligence on the positions of rogue [[Decepticon]]s on [[Earth]]. He leaves halfway through, ordering that Henderson be deferred to if anything should occur.
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	* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] (1)		* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
	* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)		* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)
	* Mrs. Witwicky (3)		* Mrs. Witwicky (3)
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	*Spike, a military officer, abandoned his post, pursued an enemy single-handed as part of a personal vendetta and then brutally murders a wounded enemy who had surrendered, constituting a war crime. [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward\|Issue 27]] would make it clear that this is ''not'' abnormal behaviour for him and he is a dodgy, law-breaking bastard that's been protected by family connections.		*Spike, a military officer, abandoned his post, pursued an enemy single-handed as part of a personal vendetta and then brutally murders a wounded enemy who had surrendered, constituting a war crime. [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward\|Issue 27]] would make it clear that this is ''not'' abnormal behaviour for him and he is a dodgy, law-breaking bastard that's been protected by family connections.
	* Spike's actions here leads into the "Police Action" storyline that ends the series.		* Spike's actions here leads into the "Police Action" storyline that ends the series.
	* It also turned out to be very important during [[John Barber]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|run]]. The loss of Scrapper will give first Megatron and later Starscream the room to swap in replacements to help them control Devastator; the Constructicons, enraged over Scrapper's death, will go on to bond with [[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]] over their mutual hate of Spike.		* It also turned out to be very important during [[John Barber]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|run]]. The loss of Scrapper will give first Megatron and later Starscream the room to swap in replacements to help them control Devastator; the Constructicons, enraged over Scrapper's death, will go on to bond with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] over their mutual hate of Spike.
	* During Spike's recollection of Tim Simmons, the flashback image of Devastator destroying the tunnels depicts Devastator with a much more monster-like appearance. While in the same pose and largely drawn the same otherwise, in the flashback, he has sharp teeth, a skull-like face and an evil grin, in contrast to his more conventional appearance during these events in [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]].		* During Spike's recollection of Tim Simmons, the flashback image of Devastator destroying the tunnels depicts Devastator with a much more monster-like appearance. While in the same pose and largely drawn the same otherwise, in the flashback, he has sharp teeth, a skull-like face and an evil grin, in contrast to his more conventional appearance during these events in [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]].
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	While working out, Commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike Witwicky]] reminisces about how he hates all machines, regardless of whether they make you stronger or more vulnerable. He recalls his childhood, most of which he spent outdoors, especially on camping trips with [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|his father]], who taught him about responsibility and duty.		While working out, Commander [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] reminisces about how he hates all machines, regardless of whether they make you stronger or more vulnerable. He recalls his childhood, most of which he spent outdoors, especially on camping trips with [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|his father]], who taught him about responsibility and duty.

	He wins a sparring match at [[Skywatch]] headquarters against his teammate [[Joe Henderson]], utilizing a practical and somewhat underhanded approach to fighting, rather than an artful one, although the aftermath shows that they have a friendly rivalry. Henderson then gets into a play-fight with another of his Skywatch teammates, [[Campolongo]], in the mess hall, causing a window to be broken as he is tackled through it. Spike is less than impressed and orders Campolongo to clean up the mess, reflecting that he hasn't yet got the hang of leadership.		He wins a sparring match at [[Skywatch]] headquarters against his teammate [[Joe Henderson]], utilizing a practical and somewhat underhanded approach to fighting, rather than an artful one, although the aftermath shows that they have a friendly rivalry. Henderson then gets into a play-fight with another of his Skywatch teammates, [[Campolongo]], in the mess hall, causing a window to be broken as he is tackled through it. Spike is less than impressed and orders Campolongo to clean up the mess, reflecting that he hasn't yet got the hang of leadership.
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	* [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (10)		* [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (10)
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	* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike Witwicky]] (1)		* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
	* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)		* [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|Daniel Witwicky]] (2)
	* Mrs. Witwicky (3)		* Mrs. Witwicky (3)
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	*Spike, a military officer, abandoned his post, pursued an enemy single-handed as part of a personal vendetta and then brutally murders a wounded enemy who had surrendered, constituting a war crime. [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward\|Issue 27]] would make it clear that this is ''not'' abnormal behaviour for him and he is a dodgy, law-breaking bastard that's been protected by family connections.		*Spike, a military officer, abandoned his post, pursued an enemy single-handed as part of a personal vendetta and then brutally murders a wounded enemy who had surrendered, constituting a war crime. [[Police Action Part 2: Only Forward\|Issue 27]] would make it clear that this is ''not'' abnormal behaviour for him and he is a dodgy, law-breaking bastard that's been protected by family connections.
	* Spike's actions here leads into the "Police Action" storyline that ends the series.		* Spike's actions here leads into the "Police Action" storyline that ends the series.
	* It also turned out to be very important during [[John Barber]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|run]]. The loss of Scrapper will give first Megatron and later Starscream the room to swap in replacements to help them control Devastator; the Constructicons, enraged over Scrapper's death, will go on to bond with [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]] over their mutual hate of Spike.		* It also turned out to be very important during [[John Barber]]'s [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|run]]. The loss of Scrapper will give first Megatron and later Starscream the room to swap in replacements to help them control Devastator; the Constructicons, enraged over Scrapper's death, will go on to bond with [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Prowl]] over their mutual hate of Spike.
	* During Spike's recollection of Tim Simmons, the flashback image of Devastator destroying the tunnels depicts Devastator with a much more monster-like appearance. While in the same pose and largely drawn the same otherwise, in the flashback, he has sharp teeth, a skull-like face and an evil grin, in contrast to his more conventional appearance during these events in [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]].		* During Spike's recollection of Tim Simmons, the flashback image of Devastator destroying the tunnels depicts Devastator with a much more monster-like appearance. While in the same pose and largely drawn the same otherwise, in the flashback, he has sharp teeth, a skull-like face and an evil grin, in contrast to his more conventional appearance during these events in [[All Hail Megatron issue 2\|''All Hail Megatron'' #2]].
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	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	* This is the first issue of the ongoing series (or any previous series) to not feature any prominent Transformer robots. The story mainly focuses on Spike Witwicky, and a robot isn't even seen until page 17.		* This is the first issue of the ongoing series (or any previous series) to not feature any prominent Transformer robots. The story mainly focuses on Spike Witwicky, and a robot isn't even seen until page 17.
	*On the IDW message boards, Guido Guidi said that starting with this issue, Spike's new haircut is official, meaning that every artist has to draw it this way from now on. Yes, this little change was apparently more important to the story than keeping the Transformers' designs consistent. <ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192762#192762 Quote from Guidi's original post, which was apparently deleted later.]</ref>		*On the IDW message boards, Guido Guidi said that starting with this issue, Spike's new haircut is official, meaning that every artist has to draw it this way from now on. Yes, this little change was apparently more important to the story than keeping the Transformers' designs consistent.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=192762#192762 Quote from Guidi's original post, which was apparently deleted later.]</ref>
	*It's somewhat ironic that after Spike's line about how awesome humans are that they don't need lasers or Transformers tech to beat Transformers, he uses Scrapper's gun against him (which is both a laser and Transformers tech).		*It's somewhat ironic that after Spike's line about how awesome humans are that they don't need lasers or Transformers tech to beat Transformers, he uses Scrapper's gun against him (which is both a laser and Transformers tech).

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	Image:TFvol1 8cvrA.jpg\|Oh scrap!		Image:TFvol1 8cvrA.jpg\|Oh scrap!
	Image:TFvol1 8cvrB.jpg\|We're all rooting for Scrapper here.		Image:TFvol1 8cvrB.jpg\|We're all rooting for Scrapper here.
	Image:TFvol1 8cvrRI.jpg\|[[Hasbro]], get to making thi-nevermind, we're getting [[~~Jazz_~~(G1)/toys#~~Transformers_~~.282010.29\|better]].		Image:TFvol1 8cvrRI.jpg\|[[Hasbro]], get to making thi-nevermind, we're getting [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers .282010.29\|better]].
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