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|japanese=漫画トランスフォーマーレジェンズ出張版 第18話
|japanese=LG18 アルマダスタースクリーム スーパーモード
|story=[[Hayato Sakamoto]]
|title="LG18 Armada Starscream Super Mode"
|art=Hayato Sakamoto
|manga=[[Hayato Sakamoto]]
|packaged with=''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#Legends|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode]]
|packaged with=''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#Legends|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode]]
|date=[[January 30]], [[2016]]
|date=[[2016]] [[January 30]]
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'''When Armada Megatron's toy obsession threatens the safety of the Legends Universe, Armada Starscream takes matters into his own hands.'''
'''When Armada Megatron's toy obsession threatens the safety of the Legends World, Armada Starscream takes matters into his own hands.'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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Having tired of collecting mere [[Mini-Con]]s, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]] has moved on to stealing all kinds of large and rare ''Transformers'' toys from the people of the [[Legends World]]. As he's announcing his evil plot, he is attacked by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]], who asks him to give up on his ambitions, explaining that the spiritual energy generated by his desire only serves to power up the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] who created this world. Megatron refuses to stray from his chosen path or give up his collection, instead accusing Starscream of betraying him, and the two do battle. Suddenly, Starscream's worst fear comes to pass: everyone's [[spirit energy]] has strengthened the Zamojin enough to restore [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]'s original purpose as a tool for destroying the Legends World!
 
Refusing to let this happen, Starscream readies his [[Null-ray|Null Laser Cannons]] in an attempt to destroy Windblade. Armada Megatron recognizes the situation, explaining that Starscream died channeling all his energy into this same attack while fighting a [[Unicron|great evil]] in their previous dimension, causing [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to realize Starscream is in fact a ghost brought into existence by spirit energy. [[Rattrap (Legends)|Rattrap]] is more concerned that if Starscream goes through with his plan, both he ''and'' Windblade will die, but fortunately [[Alpha Trion]] has a solution, using his [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] to summon someone close to Starscream from his home universe—[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. The sight of the human girl causes Starscream's memories to resurface, and he calms down and accepts her offer to return home with her. Sick and tired of the Legends World, Armada Megatron follows suit through the portal, leaving his stolen toys behind. With Windblade back to normal and the toys returned to their rightful owners, everyone's happy... until [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 Megatron]] asks for the original owner of Armada Megatron's ultra-rare [[Unicron of Light]], and everyone present tries to claim it.


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s/[[Autobot]]s|c1=
|c1=
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (4)
*[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] (7)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (8)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (9)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (9)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Tigatron]] (11)
*[[Alpha Trion]] (12)
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] (12)
*? (14)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (15)
*[[Drill Nuts]] (16)
*[[Scuba]] (17)
*[[Bighorn]] (18)


|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]/[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
|c2=
*''Armada'' [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]] (1)
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (2)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 Megatron]] (5)
*''Beast Wars'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (6)
*Generation 1 [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (6)


|c3=
|c3=
*[[Alexis Thi Dang (Armada)|Alexis]] (13)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (13)
 
|h4=[[Legends World]] natives|c4=
*[[Waspinator (Legends)|Waspinator]] (2)
*[[Megatron (Legends)|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Rattrap (Legends)|Rattrap]] (4)
*[[Silverbolt (Legends)|Silverbolt]] (7)
*[[Rhinox (Legends)|Rhinox]] (8)
*[[Tigatron (Legends)|Tigatron]] (11)
*[[Ravage (Legends)|Ravage]] (14)
*[[Tasmania Kid (Legends)|Tasmania Kid]] (15)
*[[Drill Nuts (Legends)|Drill Nuts]] (16)
*[[Scuba (Legends)|Scuba]] (17)
*[[Bighorn (Legends)|Bighorn]] (18)
}}
}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
*Armada Megatron is seated on a railway bridge found  in [[Akihabara]].
===Continuity notes===
*The rare toys stolen by Armada Megatron include a [[Unicron of Light]], [[Overlord (Masterforce)#Super-God Masterforce|Overlord]], [[Grand Maximus#Super God Masterforce|Grand Maximus]], [[Lio Convoy (BWII)#Beast Wars|Galvatron Color Lio Convoy]], [[Metrotitan (Zone)#Zone|Metrotitan]], [[Primus#Generations Deluxe|''Generations Deluxe'' Primus]] and [[Scorponok (G1)#Super-God Masterforce|BlackZarak]].
*Much of the backstory behind this issue, such as Starscream learning of the Zamojin and getting his super mode, was detailed in [[LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue 2|chapter 35]] of the webcomic (published two weeks ''after'' this issue was made available). Megatron's interest in big toys has been growing since [[Ultra Magnus Sequel|chapter 29]].
 
===''Transformers'' references===
*[[Miko Nakadai]] appears on a billboard.
*The assorted toys stolen by Armada Megatron include a [[Unicron of Light]], [[Overlord (G1)#Super-God Masterforce|Overlord]], [[Grand Maximus#Super God Masterforce|Grand Maximus]], [[Lio Convoy (BW)#Beast Wars|Galvatron Color Lio Convoy]], [[Metrotitan (G1)#Zone|Metrotitan]], [[Primus#Generations Deluxe|''Generations Deluxe'' Primus]], [[Minerva (human)#Super-God Masterforce|Minerva]], [[Bad Boy#Collector's Edition|Bad Boy]], [[Bug Bite (GoBots)#Collector's Edition|Bug Bite]], [[Battle Gaia#Operation Combination|Battle Gaia]], [[Scorponok (G1)#Super-God Masterforce|BlackZarak]], [[Moon (BW)#Mechausagi|Mecha Usagi Moon]], [[Thunderwing (G1)#Generation 1|Thunderwing]], [[Autoceptor#Generation 1|blue Autoceptor]], [[Clench (G1)#Generation 1|Clench]], [[Windmill (G1)#Generation 1|Windmill]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#FirstUltra|''Comic BomBom'' blue Convoy]], [[Scowl (G1)#Generation 1|Scowl]], [[Natron]], [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Shockwave]], and the Caboose from the [[Electric Train and Battle Set]].
*As noted by Armada Megatron, Starscream tries to sacrifice himself the same way he did in the ''Legends of the Microns''/''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' episode "[[Cramp]]".
*The toys shown in Starscream's explanation of the Zamojin and the Legends World include [[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Human Alliance Leadfoot]] (Hasbro version with the Target logo), [[Blackarachnia (BW)#Legends|LG17 Blackarachnia]], [[Junkion (RID)#Toys|TED-05 Junkion]], [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Legends|LG10 Arcee]], and [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|UW-01 Superion]].
 
===Other references===
*Armada Megatron is seated on a railway bridge found in [[Akihabara]].
*The word “宝富” on a billboard means [[TakaraTomy]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
*In the first panel, "Transformers" (トランスフォーマー) is misspelled as "Transfarmers" (トランスファーマー).
*In the first panel, "Transformers" (トランスフォーマー) is misspelled as "Transfarmers" (トランスファーマー).


[[Category:Legends franchise issues]]
[[Category:Legends issues]]

Latest revision as of 03:55, 26 March 2026

Transformers Legends Comic: Bonus Edition
Vol. 18
"LG18 Armada Starscream Super Mode"
LG18 アルマダスタースクリーム スーパーモード
First published 2016 January 30
Manga Hayato Sakamoto
Continuity Legends World, MD World
Packaged with Legends LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode

When Armada Megatron's toy obsession threatens the safety of the Legends World, Armada Starscream takes matters into his own hands.

Synopsis

[edit]

Having tired of collecting mere Mini-Cons, Armada Megatron has moved on to stealing all kinds of large and rare Transformers toys from the people of the Legends World. As he's announcing his evil plot, he is attacked by Armada Starscream, who asks him to give up on his ambitions, explaining that the spiritual energy generated by his desire only serves to power up the Zamojin who created this world. Megatron refuses to stray from his chosen path or give up his collection, instead accusing Starscream of betraying him, and the two do battle. Suddenly, Starscream's worst fear comes to pass: everyone's spirit energy has strengthened the Zamojin enough to restore Windblade's original purpose as a tool for destroying the Legends World!

Refusing to let this happen, Starscream readies his Null Laser Cannons in an attempt to destroy Windblade. Armada Megatron recognizes the situation, explaining that Starscream died channeling all his energy into this same attack while fighting a great evil in their previous dimension, causing Ultra Magnus to realize Starscream is in fact a ghost brought into existence by spirit energy. Rattrap is more concerned that if Starscream goes through with his plan, both he and Windblade will die, but fortunately Alpha Trion has a solution, using his ultra-drill to summon someone close to Starscream from his home universe—Alexis. The sight of the human girl causes Starscream's memories to resurface, and he calms down and accepts her offer to return home with her. Sick and tired of the Legends World, Armada Megatron follows suit through the portal, leaving his stolen toys behind. With Windblade back to normal and the toys returned to their rightful owners, everyone's happy... until G1 Megatron asks for the original owner of Armada Megatron's ultra-rare Unicron of Light, and everyone present tries to claim it.

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Notes

[edit]

Continuity notes

[edit]
  • Much of the backstory behind this issue, such as Starscream learning of the Zamojin and getting his super mode, was detailed in chapter 35 of the webcomic (published two weeks after this issue was made available). Megatron's interest in big toys has been growing since chapter 29.

Transformers references

[edit]

Other references

[edit]
  • Armada Megatron is seated on a railway bridge found in Akihabara.
  • The word “宝富” on a billboard means TakaraTomy.

Errors

[edit]
  • In the first panel, "Transformers" (トランスフォーマー) is misspelled as "Transfarmers" (トランスファーマー).