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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|''Transformers:<br />Generation One'']] Volume 3 #2
|prev=Night of the Combaticons
|next=Skyfire (issue)
|title="Black Sunshine"
|image=Blacksunshinecover.jpg
|caption=And this... IS MY BOOMSTICK!
|date=[[February 25]], [[2004]]
|coverdate=February, 2004
|publisher=[[Dreamwave Productions]]
|story=[[James McDonough|Brad Mick]]
|pencils=[[Don Figueroa]]
|inks=[[Elaine To]]
|colors=[[Espen Grundetjern]], [[Rob Ruffolo]]
|letters=[[Ben Lee]]
|chronology=[[Dreamwave timeline|Modern era]]
|continuity=[[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]
}}
'''Sunstorm trashes everybody.'''
'''Sunstorm trashes everybody.'''
{{comicnav|Generation One (Dreamwave comic)|2|seriesname=''Transformers: Generation One'' vol. 3|prev=Night of the Combaticons |next=Skyfire (comic issue)}}


==Synopsis==
[[Image:BlackSunshine Bruticusdamaged.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]


'''Writer:''' [[Brad Mick]]<br>
Fresh from their escape from the now-destroyed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the [[Decepticon]]s open fire upon [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. Their attacks have no effect, as Sunstorm barely notices the blaster fire while preaching his dogma. Uninterested in Sunstorm's proclamations of salvation, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] reassemble into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Sunstorm even laughs at the monstrous [[combiner]], when, out of nowhere, Bruticus is blasted in the head by the [[Orion|Autobot Supply Vessel ''Orion'']]. Seeking more prey and pissed that they interfered with his affairs, Sunstorm attacks the ''Orion'' as it descends. Seeing even the ''Orion'' crippled by Sunstorm, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] characteristically decides to retreat and Sunstorm chases him, leaving the ''Orion'' to make an extremely rough landing into the terrain below.
'''Pencils:''' [[Don Figueroa]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Elaine To]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Espen Grundetjern]] & [[Rob  Ruffolo]]<br>
'''Letters:''' [[Ben Lee]]<br>


* ''Original release date:'' February 25, 2004<br>
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] monitor some unsuccessful training exercises in which a team of new [[Autobot]] recruits were bested in combat by a trio of training droids. The two check up on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] has in a [[CR chamber]] to undergo repairs after having the [[Matrix of Leadership]] torn out of him by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] walks in, fully functional and back in his armor. Prowl then receives a communication from the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who have discovered the ruins of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s lab.
* ''Cover date:'' February 2004
 
* ''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Combaticon]]s, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], [[Seaspray]],  [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], new recruits? (5 of 'em) [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Protectobot]]s,  [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], [[Brawn]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Warpath]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Powerdasher]]s
Sunstorm chases Starscream beneath the surface of the ocean to the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', where Starscream readies one of his contingency plans. For safety, he has the ship's computer do a security scan for any intruders, and the scan returns negative. But despite this scan, Starscream is ambushed by Sunstorm, who reveals that the two are actually siblings.
* ''Chronology: [[Dreamwave timeline#Ascension|Ascension]]
{{-}}
==Synopsis==
Fresh from their escape from the not-destroyed ''[[Ark]]'', the [[Decepticon]]s open fire upon Sunstorm. Their attacks have no effect, as Sunstorm barely notices the blaster fire while preaching his dogma. Uninterested in Sunstorm's proclamations of salvation, the Combaticons reassemble into Bruticus. Sunstorm even laughs at the monstrous combiner, then out of nowhere the [[Orion]] appears and shoots Bruticus in the head{{m-}}. Sunstorm who is now pissed for them interfering attacks the [[Orion|''Autobot Supply Vessel Orion'']] causing  it to short out and fall, as it descends. Seeing even the ''Orion'' crippled by Sunstorm, Starscream characteristically decides to retreat and Sunstorm chases him, leaving the ''Orion'' to make an extremely rough landing into the terrain bellow.


On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Prowl and Ironhide monitor some unsuccessful training exercises in which a team of new Autobot recruits were bested in combat by a trio of training droids. The two check up on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who Hoist has in a [[CR chamber]] to undergo repairs after having the [[Matrix of Leadership]] torn out of him by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Ultra Magnus walks in, fully functional and back in his armor. Prowl then receives a communication from  the Protectobots who have discovered the ruins of Shockwave's lab from [[Night of the Combaticons|last issue.]]
[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] beats into a fallen Bruticus, while [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] expresses some regret over having had to destroy the Ark. [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] tries to get Ratchet to look on the upside—the ''Orion'' is here and the [[Powerdasher]]s will be able to repair it, so that it will function as the [[Earth]]-Autobots' new base. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and Brawn remind everybody how suspicious it is that the [[human]] element to the conflict has remained uncharacteristically quiet—but they're unaware that their very conversation happens to be monitored by a black helicopter from a human military.


Sunstorm chases Starscream beneath surface of the ocean to the ''[[Nemesis]]'', where Starscream readies one of his contingency plans. For safety, he has the ship's computer do a security scan for any intruders, and the scan returns negative. But despite this scan, Starscream is ambushed by Sunstorm, who reveals that the two are actually siblings.
Starscream recounts to Sunstorm how his crew of Decepticons was able to take control of [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and scan new [[alternate mode]]s for the Combaticons. Things were going fairly well until Sunstorm arrived and threw a monkey wrench into Starscream's plans. Sunstorm justifies his actions by explaining how he's on a holy quest from the [[Oracle Tank|Oracle]] to lead all Transformers to [[Transformer afterlife|Heaven]]. Starscream mocks Sunstorm's gospel, and when Sunstorm gets angry, he notices the larger figure standing behind him.


Brawn beats into a fallen Bruticus, while Ratchet expresses some regret over having had to destroy The ''Ark''. Bumblebee tries to get Ratchet to look on the upside{{m-}}the ''Orion'' is here and the Powerdashers will be able to repair it, so that it will function as the [[Earth]]-Autobots' new base. Cliffjumper and Brawn remind everybody how suspicious it is that the human element to the conflict has remained uncharacteristically quiet{{m-}}but they're unaware that their very conversation happens to be monitored by a black helicopter from a human military.
Hours later, the Powerdashers board back on the ''Orion'', having repaired much of the damage done in the crash. Bumblebee and Ratchet get ready to board the ship after activating its stealth mode, when they're attacked by Starscream and his [[Jetfire (G1)|new bodyguard]].


Starscream recounts to Sunstorm how his crew of Decepticons was able to take control of [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and scan new alt modes for the Combaticons. Things were going fairly well until Sunstorm arrived and threw a monkey wrench into Starscream's plans. Sunstorm justifies his actions by explaining how he's on a holy quest from the [[Oracle]] to lead all Transformers to Heaven. Starscream mocks Sunstorm's gospel, and when Sunstorm gets angry, he notices the [[Jetfire (G1)|larger figure]] standing behind him.
==Featured characters==
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks.)


Hours later, the Powerdashers board back onto the Orion, having repaired much of the damage done in the crash. Bumblebee and Ratchet get ready to board the ship after activating its stealth mode, when they're attacked by Starscream and his [[Jetfire (G1)|new bodyguard]].{{-}}
{{featuredcharacters
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{{!}}-
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* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (13)
* [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] (14)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (15)
* [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] (16)
* [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] (17)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (18)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (19)
* [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (20)
* [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] (21)
* [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] (22)
* [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (23)
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] (24)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (25)
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (26)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (27)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (28)
* [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (29)
* [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (30)
* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (31)
* [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (32)
* [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (33)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (35)
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (36)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (37)
* [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (38)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (39)
* [[Aragon|Car Powerdasher]] (40)
* [[Zetar (G1)|Drill Powerdasher]] (41)
* [[Cromar|Jet Powerdasher]] (42)
* ''[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]'' (43)
* ''[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]'' (44)
* ''[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'' (45)
{{!}}}
|c2=
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (1)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (3)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (4)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (5)
* [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] (6)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (7)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (8)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (9)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (10)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (11)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (12)
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (34)
}}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
''I am your savior, brother. And it is I who shall aid you in achieving your '''true''' destiny. We are two wings that must '''unite.''' So that we may carry the rest to the heavens. We shall guide them.''<br>
"I am your savior, brother. And it is I who shall aid you in achieving your '''true''' destiny. We are two wings that must '''unite.''' So that we may carry the rest to the heavens. We shall guide them.<br>
 
We shall guide them into the '''light'''."
''We shall guide them into the '''light'''.''<br>
:—'''Sunstorm'''
'''{{m-}}Sunstorm'''


==Items of note==
==Notes==
* The training droids are of a similar design to the training droid [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] fought against briefly in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* The training droids are of a similar design to the [[auto-combatant]] [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] fought against briefly in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Starscream seems able to access the ''Nemesis'' fine, while last issue he was disappointed that he would be unable to access the ''Nemesis'' without the ''Ark'' remaining functional. It's later clarified that he needed the ''Ark'' for harvesting components to use in repairing the ''Nemesis''.
* Starscream seems able to access the ''Nemesis'' fine, while last issue he was disappointed that he would be unable to access the ''Nemesis'' without the Ark remaining functional. It's later clarified that he needed the Ark for harvesting components to use in repairing the ''Nemesis''.
* Optimus Prime is drawn differently than in ''[[War and Peace]]''. His design holds more similarities to the (then recently released) [[Optimus_Prime_%28G1%29_toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]]. However this could just be attributed to the different (and arguably better) artist.  
* The story introduces a Decepticon version of the previously Autobot-only [[Sky Spy]] technology.  
 
* Optimus Prime is drawn differently than in ''[[War and Peace]]''. His design holds more similarities to the (then recently released) [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]]. However this could just be attributed to the different (and arguably better) artist.  
* The "Wavelengths" page has an article from the desk of [[John Ney Rieber]].
* The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has an article from the desk of [[John Ney Rieber]].
* Reader mail was answered in the "Prime Transmissions" section by [[Roger Lee]] and also included a piece of fan-art from Hal Laren.
* Reader mail was answered in the "Prime Transmissions" section by [[Roger Lee]] and also included a piece of fan-art from Hal Laren.


===Covers (1)===
===Covers (1)===
* Art by [[Don Figueroa]]
*'''Regular Cover:''' Art by [[Don Figueroa]]
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« Transformers:
Generation One Volume 3 #2 		»

And this... IS MY BOOMSTICK!
"Black Sunshine"
Publisher Dreamwave Productions
First published February 25, 2004
Cover date February, 2004
Story Brad Mick
Pencils Don Figueroa
Inks Elaine To
Colors Espen Grundetjern, Rob Ruffolo
Letters Ben Lee
Continuity Dreamwave continuity
Chronology Modern era

Sunstorm trashes everybody.

Synopsis

[edit]

Fresh from their escape from the now-destroyed Ark, the Decepticons open fire upon Sunstorm. Their attacks have no effect, as Sunstorm barely notices the blaster fire while preaching his dogma. Uninterested in Sunstorm's proclamations of salvation, the Combaticons reassemble into Bruticus. Sunstorm even laughs at the monstrous combiner, when, out of nowhere, Bruticus is blasted in the head by the Autobot Supply Vessel Orion. Seeking more prey and pissed that they interfered with his affairs, Sunstorm attacks the Orion as it descends. Seeing even the Orion crippled by Sunstorm, Starscream characteristically decides to retreat and Sunstorm chases him, leaving the Orion to make an extremely rough landing into the terrain below.

On Cybertron, Prowl and Ironhide monitor some unsuccessful training exercises in which a team of new Autobot recruits were bested in combat by a trio of training droids. The two check up on Optimus Prime, who Hoist has in a CR chamber to undergo repairs after having the Matrix of Leadership torn out of him by Shockwave. Ultra Magnus walks in, fully functional and back in his armor. Prowl then receives a communication from the Protectobots, who have discovered the ruins of Shockwave's lab.

Sunstorm chases Starscream beneath the surface of the ocean to the Nemesis, where Starscream readies one of his contingency plans. For safety, he has the ship's computer do a security scan for any intruders, and the scan returns negative. But despite this scan, Starscream is ambushed by Sunstorm, who reveals that the two are actually siblings.

Brawn beats into a fallen Bruticus, while Ratchet expresses some regret over having had to destroy the Ark. Bumblebee tries to get Ratchet to look on the upside—the Orion is here and the Powerdashers will be able to repair it, so that it will function as the Earth-Autobots' new base. Cliffjumper and Brawn remind everybody how suspicious it is that the human element to the conflict has remained uncharacteristically quiet—but they're unaware that their very conversation happens to be monitored by a black helicopter from a human military.

Starscream recounts to Sunstorm how his crew of Decepticons was able to take control of Sky Lynx and scan new alternate modes for the Combaticons. Things were going fairly well until Sunstorm arrived and threw a monkey wrench into Starscream's plans. Sunstorm justifies his actions by explaining how he's on a holy quest from the Oracle to lead all Transformers to Heaven. Starscream mocks Sunstorm's gospel, and when Sunstorm gets angry, he notices the larger figure standing behind him.

Hours later, the Powerdashers board back on the Orion, having repaired much of the damage done in the crash. Bumblebee and Ratchet get ready to board the ship after activating its stealth mode, when they're attacked by Starscream and his new bodyguard.

[edit]

(Characters in italic text appear only in flashbacks.)

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Quotes

[edit]

"I am your savior, brother. And it is I who shall aid you in achieving your true destiny. We are two wings that must unite. So that we may carry the rest to the heavens. We shall guide them.
We shall guide them into the light."

—Sunstorm

Notes

[edit]
  • The training droids are of a similar design to the auto-combatant Hot Rod fought against briefly in The Transformers: The Movie.
  • Starscream seems able to access the Nemesis fine, while last issue he was disappointed that he would be unable to access the Nemesis without the Ark remaining functional. It's later clarified that he needed the Ark for harvesting components to use in repairing the Nemesis.
  • The story introduces a Decepticon version of the previously Autobot-only Sky Spy technology.
  • Optimus Prime is drawn differently than in War and Peace. His design holds more similarities to the (then recently released) 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime. However this could just be attributed to the different (and arguably better) artist.
  • The "Wavelengths" page has an article from the desk of John Ney Rieber.
  • Reader mail was answered in the "Prime Transmissions" section by Roger Lee and also included a piece of fan-art from Hal Laren.

Covers (1)

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Reprints

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