The Reign of Starscream issue 1 - Revision history

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cover date is April 2008

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	\|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]		\|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
	\|date=[[May 7]], [[2008]]		\|date=[[May 7]], [[2008]]
	\|coverdate=April ~~2007~~		\|coverdate=April 2008
	\|written by=[[Chris Mowry]] and [[Chris Ryall]]		\|written by=[[Chris Mowry]] and [[Chris Ryall]]
	\|art by=[[Alex Milne]]		\|art by=[[Alex Milne]]

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	After adopting local vehicle modes, the Decepticons discover both the AllSpark ''and'' Megatron being held in the same facility, and Starscream gives orders to converge, aware that multiple Autobots are also on the planet. Megatron is revived, but a group of humans and Autobots succeed in fleeing with the AllSpark, and [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)\|Bonecrusher]] are both defeated while trying to intercept them. A final battle soon begins in a nearby city, and to Starscream's chagrin, Megatron displays no concern as the remaining Decepticons fall one by one, caring only for the AllSpark. For an instant, Starscream is tempted to fire upon his leader, but the decision is taken away from him when a human fells Megatron instead, destroying the AllSpark in the process.		After adopting local vehicle modes, the Decepticons discover both the AllSpark ''and'' Megatron being held in the same facility, and Starscream gives orders to converge, aware that multiple Autobots are also on the planet. Megatron is revived, but a group of humans and Autobots succeed in fleeing with the AllSpark, and [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)\|Bonecrusher]] are both defeated while trying to intercept them. A final battle soon begins in a nearby city, and to Starscream's chagrin, Megatron displays no concern as the remaining Decepticons fall one by one, caring only for the AllSpark. For an instant, Starscream is tempted to fire upon his leader, but the decision is taken away from him when a human fells Megatron instead, destroying the AllSpark in the process.

	Realizing he is severely outnumbered, Starscream tears through several human fighter jets and then flees the city, rendezvousing with an injured Barricade. While being caught up on recent events, Barricade mentions that [[Frenzy (Movie)\|Frenzy]] plundered the humans' research on the AllSpark. Starscream hits upon a grand plan and – having declared himself ''Lord'' ~~Stascream~~ – he leaves Barricade to recuperate and heads back for the human facility. With the AllSpark destroyed and Cybertron's own records of the artifact long since wiped, Frenzy's stolen files now represent a last chance to rebuild their home planet. Transforming to robot mode, Starscream plunges to the ground, ready to turn the base's human protectors to ash!		Realizing he is severely outnumbered, Starscream tears through several human fighter jets and then flees the city, rendezvousing with an injured Barricade. While being caught up on recent events, Barricade mentions that [[Frenzy (Movie)\|Frenzy]] plundered the humans' research on the AllSpark. Starscream hits upon a grand plan and – having declared himself ''Lord'' Starscream – he leaves Barricade to recuperate and heads back for the human facility. With the AllSpark destroyed and Cybertron's own records of the artifact long since wiped, Frenzy's stolen files now represent a last chance to rebuild their home planet. Transforming to robot mode, Starscream plunges to the ground, ready to turn the base's human protectors to ash!

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

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:IDW Reign Starscream Movie Ark.jpg\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Not the Ark. Seriously?]]		[[File:IDW Reign Starscream Movie Ark.jpg\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Not the Ark. Seriously?]]
	In the ~~distant past~~, ~~Optimus Prime launches~~ the [[AllSpark]] into space ~~to keep it away from Megatron and his~~ [[~~Decepticon~~]]~~s. Instead~~ of ~~wiping out the~~ [[~~Autobot~~]]s~~, Megatron pursues the cube~~ and ~~leaves Starscream to eliminate the Autobots~~. ~~Prime leads a large contingent of Autobots aboard~~ [[~~Ark (Movie)\|a massive ship~~]] ~~to catch Megatron alone~~ in ~~space and recover~~ the ~~AllSpark~~, ~~while some forces stay on Cybertron~~ to ~~deal with the Decepticons. Starscream orders his troops to pursue~~ in [[~~Nemesis~~ (Movie)\|~~their own craft~~]], ~~though Barricade lets~~ his ~~dissent be known. Dreadwing reports that the cube is heading toward the~~ [[~~Eshems Nebula~~]], with Megatron following, as well as the Autobots following both of them. The Autobots let loose a volley of mines that damages the Decepticon craft and seriously injures Dreadwing, so the Decepticons are forced to halt for repairs.		On the wartorn planet of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[AllSpark]] cube has just been launched into space by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], in the hope of keeping it from [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]]'s grasp once and for all. The [[Decepticon]] leader, however, is undeterred, streaking into the sky in pursuit of the powerful artifact. As he departs the planet, Megatron gives a final order to second-in-command [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]]: by the time he returns with the AllSpark, Optimus Prime and his [[Autobot]]s should be wiped out.

	~~Over time, the AllSpark lands~~ on [[~~Earth~~]] and ~~Megatron ends up trapped in~~ the ~~frozen Arctic~~. ~~Along~~ the ~~way~~, the ~~Autobots send teams out~~ to ~~different locations~~, ~~reacting to trace elements of AllSpark energy~~. ~~The Decepticons park their ship on~~ [[~~Mars~~ (~~planet~~)\|~~Mars~~]], and ~~Starscream leads a contingent~~ to ~~Earth, traveling in their [[protoform]] [[alternate mode]]~~s~~. Wreckage~~ is ~~soon killed by a group of [[human]]s, and Starscream concedes~~ that ~~while~~ they ~~may be weak, humans~~ are ~~also dangerous,~~ and ~~he stresses~~ the ~~need~~ to ~~reformat themselves for disguise~~.		Starscream and his troops press their assault on [[Simfur]], last refuge of the Autobots and home to the temple of the AllSpark. When Prime's forces removed the cube from the structure earlier in the war, the planet slowly began to die, a fate that has seemingly been sealed now the artifact has left the planet entirely. However, the Autobots have other ideas: aboard a [[Ark (Movie)\|huge spacecraft]], Optimus Prime explains to the crew that they will be pursuing the AllSpark and Megatron into the cosmos, hoping to catch the Decepticon leader alone and retake the cube. Prime's heart is heavy with the knowledge that they are leaving behind numerous civilians and Autobots on a planet overrun by Decepticons and deprived of the AllSpark's life-giving power, but vows in their name to succeed in his mission.

	~~They eventually discover~~ the ~~frozen Megatron at Hoover Dam~~ and ~~mobilize toward him~~. Starscream ~~destroys the dam~~'s ~~power generators, allowing Megatron to thaw, but when Megatron learns that~~ the ~~humans have taken~~ the ~~AllSpark, he can only state that Starscream has failed him again~~. ~~The Decepticons engage~~ the ~~Autobots~~, ~~and Ironhide causes Barricade~~ to ~~crash into a barrier. Blackout reports that Barricade may still be alive but Frenzy is most likely dead~~, but ~~Megatron~~ is ~~still consumed with~~ the ~~cube~~. ~~As the other Decepticons fall in battle, Starscream is angered by Megatron~~'s ~~non-concern with~~ his ~~brethren~~ and ~~fights~~ the ~~urge~~ to ~~destroy him. Sam Witwicky shoves the AllSpark into Megatron's chest, destroying both~~.		From the battlefield outside, Starscream bears witness as the Autobot spacecraft lifts into the sky and thunders overhead. He makes an instant decision: the Decepticons will pursue them in an attack craft of their own. Starscream's troops hurry aboard the ship—some of them grumbling all the way—and set out on their own voyage. [[Dreadwing (Movie)\|Dreadwing]] reports in on the current location of Megatron and the AllSpark, having flown ahead to scout, but is taken by surprise when the Autobot starship roars past him, releasing a chain of concussion mines into space. Dreadwing's warning to his comrades comes too late: the Decepticon ship hurtles into the explosives, and the necessary repairs force the Decepticons to delay their departure.

	As Starscream ~~declares~~ that the ~~human will pay~~, a group of ~~jets attacks him~~. ~~Enraged~~, ~~he destroys them all~~. ~~He then travels~~ to ~~see if Barricade~~ is ~~still alive~~, ~~which~~ he is, ~~though barely~~. Barricade ~~states~~ that Frenzy ~~has detailed files~~ on the AllSpark ~~and Sam~~. Starscream ~~orders Barricade to continue reconnaissance on the Autobots when he has recovered~~ and ~~to refer to him now as '~~''Lord''' ~~Starscream~~. Starscream ~~then travels~~ to ~~Hoover Dam~~ to ~~recover Frenzy and prepares~~ to ~~assault the humans there.~~		Across the gulf of space, the AllSpark crashes down to a [[Earth\|blue-green planet]], followed shortly by Megatron himself. Over the eons, the Autobots split up to follow various leads on the lost arifact, and eventually Prime's remaining forces reach its resting place. Unfortunately, Starscream's own personal regiment trails them to a [[Mars (planet)\|red planet]] in the same [[Solar System\|solar system]]. Leaving [[Thundercracker (Movie)\|Thundercracker]] with their ship, the other Decepticons journey to the world where the AllSpark lies, and find the planet's inhabitants to suprisingly dangerous, capable of felling [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]], whose body the Decepticons conceal before moving on.

			After adopting local vehicle modes, the Decepticons discover both the AllSpark ''and'' Megatron being held in the same facility, and Starscream gives orders to converge, aware that multiple Autobots are also on the planet. Megatron is revived, but a group of humans and Autobots succeed in fleeing with the AllSpark, and [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)\|Bonecrusher]] are both defeated while trying to intercept them. A final battle soon begins in a nearby city, and to Starscream's chagrin, Megatron displays no concern as the remaining Decepticons fall one by one, caring only for the AllSpark. For an instant, Starscream is tempted to fire upon his leader, but the decision is taken away from him when a human fells Megatron instead, destroying the AllSpark in the process.

			Realizing he is severely outnumbered, Starscream tears through several human fighter jets and then flees the city, rendezvousing with an injured Barricade. While being caught up on recent events, Barricade mentions that [[Frenzy (Movie)\|Frenzy]] plundered the humans' research on the AllSpark. Starscream hits upon a grand plan and – having declared himself ''Lord'' Stascream – he leaves Barricade to recuperate and heads back for the human facility. With the AllSpark destroyed and Cybertron's own records of the artifact long since wiped, Frenzy's stolen files now represent a last chance to rebuild their home planet. Transforming to robot mode, Starscream plunges to the ground, ready to turn the base's human protectors to ash!

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

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	* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].		* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].
	* In addition, the story seemingly attempts to reconcile at least ''some'' of the events of IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel mini-series]] and the [[Planetfall (Movie)\|second Target-sponsored prequel comic]], what with the inclusion of [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]]. However, the opening scene (where [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] is talking to [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] as the latter sets to leave [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]) directly contradicts the events of the "Target" prequel comic, where Starscream is with the other Decepticons when they see Megatron leaving the planet from a distance.		* In addition, the story seemingly attempts to reconcile at least ''some'' of the events of IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel mini-series]] and the [[Planetfall (Movie)\|second Target-sponsored prequel comic]], what with the inclusion of [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]]. However, the opening scene (where [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] is talking to [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] as the latter sets to leave [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]) directly contradicts the events of the "Target" prequel comic, where Starscream is with the other Decepticons when they see Megatron leaving the planet from a distance.
	* Reassuring Optimus, Prowl says that he has "turned death into a fighting chance to live"—quoting almost verbatim from [[Doctor McCoy]] in ''Star Trek III: The Search for [[Spock]]'', regarding the sacrifice of the ''[[USS Enterprise\|Enterprise]]''.		* Reassuring Optimus, Prowl says that he has "turned death into a fighting chance to live"—quoting almost verbatim from [[Leonard McCoy\|Doctor McCoy]] in ''Star Trek III: The Search for [[Spock]]'', regarding the sacrifice of the ''[[USS Enterprise\|Enterprise]]''.
	* Dreadwing assures Starscream that "Unlike your other soldiers, I won't fail you"—a nod to a scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Megatron delivers a very similar slight against Starscream.		* Dreadwing assures Starscream that "Unlike your other soldiers, I won't fail you"—a nod to a scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Megatron delivers a very similar slight against Starscream.
	* Reflecting on their arrival on Earth, Starscream muses that stealth would yield "some great reward" on Earth, a nod to the album ''Some Great Reward'' by British band {{w\|Depeche Mode}}.		* Reflecting on their arrival on Earth, Starscream muses that stealth would yield "some great reward" on Earth, a nod to the album ''Some Great Reward'' by British band {{w\|Depeche Mode}}.

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	* This issue continues the ~~[[Primal Fear!\|~~grand~~]] [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1\|~~tradition]] of Transformers fiction ~~[[The Test (issue)\|~~confusing]] galaxies with [[solar system]]s: In his opening narration for the [[Transformers (film)\|movie]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] states that the [[Autobot]]s "scattered across the galaxy", thus implying that [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] is located within the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. Yet when the [[AllSpark]] arrives on [[Earth]] in this issue, [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] states that its journey ends "galaxies away". This discrepancy is later corrected in [[The Reign of Starscream issue 5\|issue #5]].		* This issue continues the grand tradition of Transformers fiction confusing galaxies with [[solar system]]s: In his opening narration for the [[Transformers (film)\|movie]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] states that the [[Autobot]]s "scattered across the galaxy", thus implying that [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] is located within the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. Yet when the [[AllSpark]] arrives on [[Earth]] in this issue, [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] states that its journey ends "galaxies away". This discrepancy is later corrected in [[The Reign of Starscream issue 5\|issue #5]].
	* Cybertron is misspelled as "[[Omni Productions\|Cyberton]]" on page 10.		* Cybertron is misspelled as "[[Omni Productions\|Cyberton]]" on page 10.

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Notes: not really relevant

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The [[IDWords]] section features an interview with [[John Byrne]] about ''[[Star Trek]]: Assignment Earth''
	* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.		* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.
	* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].		* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].

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Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The [[IDWords]] section features an interview with [[John Byrne]] about ''[[Star Trek]]: Assignment Earth''		* The [[IDWords]] section features an interview with [[John Byrne]] about ''[[Star Trek]]: Assignment Earth''
	* '''Cameos:''' [[Payload (Movie)\|Payload]], [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]], [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]], [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]], [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]], [[Sam Witwicky]]
	* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.		* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.
	* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].		* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].

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Featured characters

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	* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (1)		* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (1)
	* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (6)		* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (8)
	* [[Prowl (Movie)\|Prowl]] (7)		* [[Prowl (Movie)\|Prowl]] (9)
	* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (8)		* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (10)
	* [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]] (9)		* [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]] (11)
	* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (15)		* [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] (18)
			* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (19)

	\|c2=		\|c2=
	* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (2)		* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (2)
	* [[~~Dreadwing~~ (Movie)\|~~Dreadwing~~]] (3)		* [[Payload (Movie)\|Payload]] (3)
	* [[~~Starscream~~ (Movie)\|~~Starscream~~]] (4)		* [[Dreadwing (Movie)\|Dreadwing]] (4)
	* [[~~Barricade~~ (Movie)\|~~Barricade~~]] (5)		* [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] (5)
	* [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] (10)		* [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] (6)
	* [[~~Scorponok~~ (Movie)\|~~Scorponok~~]] (11)		* [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] (7)
	* [[~~Wreckage~~ (Movie)\|~~Wreckage~~]] (12)		* [[Bonecrusher (Movie)\|Bonecrusher]] (12)
	* [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] (13)		* [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]] (13)
	* [[~~Bonecrusher~~ (Movie)\|~~Bonecrusher~~]] (14)		* [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] (14)
			* [[Scorponok (Movie)\|Scorponok]] (15)
			* [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]] (16)
			* [[Frenzy (Movie)\|Frenzy]] (17)

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			* [[Sam Witwicky]] (20)
	}}		}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The [[IDWords]] section features am interview with [[John Byrne]] about ''[[Star Trek]]: Assignment Earth''		* The [[IDWords]] section features an interview with [[John Byrne]] about ''[[Star Trek]]: Assignment Earth''
	* '''Cameos:''' [[Payload (Movie)\|Payload]], [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]], [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]], [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]], [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]], [[Sam Witwicky]]		* '''Cameos:''' [[Payload (Movie)\|Payload]], [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]], [[Cliffjumper (Movie)\|Cliffjumper]], [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]], [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]], [[Sam Witwicky]]
	* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.		* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.

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	* [[The Reign of Starscream issue 2\|''The Reign of Starscream'' #2]]		* [[The Reign of Starscream issue 2\|''The Reign of Starscream'' #2]]
	* ''Star Trek: Assignment Earth''		* ''[[Star Trek]]: Assignment Earth''
	* April releases		* April releases
	* ''The Executioner''		* ''The Executioner''
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	* ''Zombies!: Hunters''		* ''Zombies!: Hunters''
	* ''Igor Movie Prequel''		* ''Igor Movie Prequel''
	* Free Comic Book Day: May 3, 2008		* [[Free Comic Book Day]]: May 3, 2008
	* ''Obscure: The Aftermath'' game		* ''Obscure: The Aftermath'' game
	* ''Dead: She Said'' (back cover)		* ''Dead: She Said'' (back cover)

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	* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].		* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)\|Titan magazine]].
	* In addition, the story seemingly attempts to reconcile at least ''some'' of the events of IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel mini-series]] and the [[Planetfall (Movie)\|second Target-sponsored prequel comic]], what with the inclusion of [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]]. However, the opening scene (where [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] is talking to [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] as the latter sets to leave [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]) directly contradicts the events of the "Target" prequel comic, where Starscream is with the other Decepticons when they see Megatron leaving the planet from a distance.		* In addition, the story seemingly attempts to reconcile at least ''some'' of the events of IDW's [[Transformers: Movie Prequel\|prequel mini-series]] and the [[Planetfall (Movie)\|second Target-sponsored prequel comic]], what with the inclusion of [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]]. However, the opening scene (where [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] is talking to [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] as the latter sets to leave [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]) directly contradicts the events of the "Target" prequel comic, where Starscream is with the other Decepticons when they see Megatron leaving the planet from a distance.
	* Reassuring Optimus, Prowl says that he has "turned death into a fighting chance to live"—quoting almost verbatim from [[Doctor McCoy]] in ''Star Trek III: The Search for [[Spock]]'', regarding the sacrifice of the ''[[USS Enterprise\|Enterprise]]''.		* Reassuring Optimus, Prowl says that he has "turned death into a fighting chance to live"—quoting almost verbatim from [[Leonard McCoy\|Doctor McCoy]] in ''Star Trek III: The Search for [[Spock]]'', regarding the sacrifice of the ''[[USS Enterprise\|Enterprise]]''.
	* Dreadwing assures Starscream that "Unlike your other soldiers, I won't fail you"—a nod to a scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Megatron delivers a very similar slight against Starscream.		* Dreadwing assures Starscream that "Unlike your other soldiers, I won't fail you"—a nod to a scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Megatron delivers a very similar slight against Starscream.
	* Reflecting on their arrival on Earth, Starscream muses that stealth would yield "some great reward" on Earth, a nod to the album ''Some Great Reward'' by British band {{w\|Depeche Mode}}.		* Reflecting on their arrival on Earth, Starscream muses that stealth would yield "some great reward" on Earth, a nod to the album ''Some Great Reward'' by British band {{w\|Depeche Mode}}.

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	* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (1)		* [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] (1)
	* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (6)		* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] (8)
	* [[Prowl (Movie)\|Prowl]] (7)		* [[Prowl (Movie)\|Prowl]] (9)
	* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (8)		* [[Jazz (Movie)\|Jazz]] (10)
	* [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]] (9)		* [[Cosmos (Movie)\|Cosmos]] (11)
	* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (15)		* [[Ratchet (Movie)\|Ratchet]] (18)
			* [[Ironhide (Movie)\|Ironhide]] (19)

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	* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (2)		* [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] (2)
	* [[~~Dreadwing~~ (Movie)\|~~Dreadwing~~]] (3)		* [[Payload (Movie)\|Payload]] (3)
	* [[~~Starscream~~ (Movie)\|~~Starscream~~]] (4)		* [[Dreadwing (Movie)\|Dreadwing]] (4)
	* [[~~Barricade~~ (Movie)\|~~Barricade~~]] (5)		* [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] (5)
	* [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] (10)		* [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] (6)
	* [[~~Scorponok~~ (Movie)\|~~Scorponok~~]] (11)		* [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade]] (7)
	* [[~~Wreckage~~ (Movie)\|~~Wreckage~~]] (12)		* [[Bonecrusher (Movie)\|Bonecrusher]] (12)
	* [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] (13)		* [[Swindle (Movie)\|Swindle]] (13)
	* [[~~Bonecrusher~~ (Movie)\|~~Bonecrusher~~]] (14)		* [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] (14)
			* [[Scorponok (Movie)\|Scorponok]] (15)
			* [[Wreckage (Movie)\|Wreckage]] (16)
			* [[Frenzy (Movie)\|Frenzy]] (17)

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			* [[Sam Witwicky]] (20)
	}}		}}