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|caption=Pull my finger.
|title="Recipe for Hate"
|publisher=[[Dreamwave Productions]]
|date=[[September 15]], [[2004]]
|coverdate=September, 2004
|writer=[[James McDonough]], [[Adam Patyk]]
|pencils=[[Rob Ruffolo]]
|inks=[[Erik Sander]]
|additional inks=
|colors=[[Sigmund Torre|Sig Torre]], [[Eric Burns]], [[Josh Burcham]]
|editor=[[Roger Lee]] (VP Editor-in-chief)
|letters=[[Ben Lee]]
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|continuity=[[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]]
}}
'''Skystalker and Skyhopper begin their plans for conquest, while Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol seek help from the Autobots they abandoned. Meanwhile, Countdown reveals a secret of cosmic proportions.'''


'''Skystalker and Skyhopper begin their plans for conquest, while Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol seek help from the Autobots they abandoned.  Meanwhile, Countdown reveals a secret of cosmic proportions.'''
==Synopsis==
The returning [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] and [[Skyhopper]] meet with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Skystalker's viciousness is evident, as he details destroying an entire planet simply to generate energy for a radio transmission. Shockwave reveals that he intentionally let the [[Race Track Patrol]] go, in hopes that [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] would attempt to contact them and lead Shockwave to [[Rocket Base|his base]]. While that attempt failed, it did lead him to the Hot Rod Patrol, and we learn that Shockwave is now following the Hot Rod Patrol in hopes of catching up to Countdown.


Meanwhile, back in [[Little Iacon]], [[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]] attempts to confront [[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]], only to be captured by [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]]. The combined [[Micromaster]] force attempts to repel the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], but the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] leave, convinced that the Race Track Patrol led the [[Decepticon]]s to their location. Conversely, the Race Track Patrol decide that it's time to look out for themselves, and leave their fellow Micromasters to their fate.


=Micromasters #3=
Back at Countdown's base, Countdown is interrupted from his thoughts by [[Groundshaker (G1)|Groundshaker]], who wants to intervene in the battle at Little Iacon. Countdown orders him to stand down, which infuriates the impetuous Groundshaker. Groundshaker accuses Countdown of not being an equal partner in their efforts, and reveals that he is aware of Countdown's attempts to have him transferred off the mission. Countdown apologizes, and reveals that he has a reason for not interfering yet; he recovered a [[Golden Disk (Paradron)|Golden Disk]] during their mission to [[Paradron]]. The Golden Disk is full of bizarre information about Cybertron, explaining such mysteries as why Cybertronians have passenger compartments designed for smaller beings, and that the ultimate role of Cybertronians is to establish peace in the universe. Such knowledge could be deadly if it passed into the wrong hands, and Countdown has appointed himself guardian of the disk for that reason. Groundshaker then suggests that choosing when to fight and who to help goes against the entire point of the disk's teachings.


'''Writers:''' [[James McDonough]], [[Adam Patyk]] <br>
Meanwhile, [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] and the other Insecticons are looking for the Hot Rod Patrol. Venom attempts to turn the Decepticon Micromasters against their brethren. [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] accepts on behalf of the entire Race Track Patrol, a move which upsets [[Motorhead (G1)|Motorhead]]. [[Blaze Master]] is shot unconscious by [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] when he tells Venom where to stick it, and left to be tended to by [[Free Wheeler]] and [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]].
'''Pencils:''' [[Rob Ruffolo]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Erik Sander]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Sig Torre]], [[Eric Burns]], [[Josh Perez]], [[Josh Burcham]]<br>
'''Letters:''' [[Ben Lee|Benjamin Lee]]<br>
'''V/P Editor in Chief:''' [[Roger Lee]]<br>
'''President:''' [[Pat Lee]]<br>


*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Skystalker]], [[Skyhopper]], [[Hubs]], [[Big Daddy]], [[Trip-Up]], [[Greaser]], [[Road Hugger]], [[Venom]], [[Chop Shop]], [[Ground Hog]], [[Motorhead]], [[Countdown]], [[Groundshaker]], [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]], [[Roller Force]], [[Blaze Master]], [[Sidetrack]], [[Sunrunner]], [[Stakeout]], [[Blitzwing]]
Back at Decepticon Headquarters, Skystalker and Skyhopper plot against Shockwave, who they feel is just as blind and ignorant as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] before him. They unload a crate full of explosives, suggesting they have a sinister plot in mind.
*''Cover date:'' September, 2004
*''Release date:'' September 15, 2004


==Synopsis==
While all this is going on, the Hot Rod Patrol rush back to [[Autobase]], hoping to warn Autobot command of the goings-on in Little Iacon. Unfortunately, the [[Battle Patrol]] are on watch duty, and send the Hot Rod Patrol packing, humiliating them in the process. However, [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] manages to slip them a cache of weapons, and mentions that the Battle Patrol destroyed the Hot Rod Patrol's reputation with command. Big Daddy then decides to go find the only other Autobot that might be able to fix the situation in Little Iacon.
As the issue begins, the returning Skystalker and Skyhopper meet with Shockwave. Skystalker's viciousness is evident, as he details destroying an entire planet simply to generate energy for a radio transmission. Shockwave reveals that he intentionally let the Race Track Patrol go, in hopes that Countdown would attempt to contact them and lead Shockwave to his base. While that attempt failed, it did lead him to the Hot Rod Patrol, and we learn that Shockwave is now following the Hot Rod Patrol in hopes of catching up to Countdown.
 
The Insecticons continue their search for the Hot Rod Patrol, with a group of Decepticon Micromasters in tow. Barricade reveals to Motorhead that he has no intention of sticking with the Decepticons for long, but for now it is the only way to stay under the radar and out of harm's way.
 
Meanwhile, Shockwave is running diagnostics on [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], and reveals that his form is mutating, growing extra parts, almost as if he were evolving. Shockwave then orders Blitzwing to guard him while he recharges. The process is disturbed, however, by Skyhopper and Skystalker, who quickly best the larger Decepticons due to their extreme lack of fuel.
 
The Race Track Patrol return to Decepticon HQ to find the entire Decepticon army preparing for war. They are summoned to Shockwave's chambers for a private conference, where it is revealed that Skystalker has overthrown Shockwave, and has assumed leadership of the Decepticons!
 
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
*[[Greaser]] (5)
*[[Big Daddy (G1)|Big Daddy]] (6)
*[[Trip-Up]] (7)
*[[Mudslinger (G1)|Mudslinger]] (10)
*[[Ironworks (Micromaster)|Ironworks]] (11)
*[[Highjump (G1)|Highjump]] (16)
*[[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] (17)
*[[Hubs]] (21)
*[[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] (24)
*[[Groundshaker (G1)|Groundshaker]] (25)
*[[Free Wheeler]] (30)
*[[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]] (32)
*[[Sunrunner (G1)|Sunrunner]] (33)
*[[Big Shot]] (34)
*[[Flak (G1)|Flak]] (35)
*[[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] (36)
*[[Powertrain]] (37)
|c2=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (1)
*[[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] (2)
*[[Skyhopper]] (3)
*[[Road Hugger (G1)|Road Hugger]] (4)
*[[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] (8)
*[[Detour (G1)|Detour]] (9)
*[[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]] (12)
*[[Venom (G1)|Venom]] (13)
*[[Growl (G1)|Growl]] (14)
*[[Hyperdrive (Micromaster)|Hyperdrive]] (15)
*? (18)
*[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] (19)
*[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] (20)
*[[Ground Hog]] (22)
*[[Motorhead (G1)|Motorhead]] (23)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (26) (imagined)
*? (27)
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*? (28)
*[[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (29)
*[[Blaze Master]] (31)
*[[Bombshock (G1)|Bombshock]] (38)
*[[Roller Force]] (39)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (40)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (41)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (42)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (43)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (44)
*[[Octane]] (45)
{{!}}}
}}
 
==Quotes==
"Damn straight. Those're Little Iacon rules: you step to '''one''' of us, you step to '''all''' of us. Whatever you're after, you ain't gettin' it".
:'''—Growl'''


Meanwhile, back in [[Little Iacon]], Road Hugger attempts to confront Big Daddy, only to be captured by [[Chop Shop]].  The combined Micromaster force attempts to repel the Deluxe Insecticons, but the Hot Rod Patrol leave, convinced that the Race Track Patrol led the Decepticons to their location.  Conversely, the Race Track Patrol decide that it's time to look out for themselves, and leave their fellow Micromasters to their fate.


Back at Countdown's base, Countdown is interrupted from his thoughts by Groundshaker, who wants to intervene in the battle at Little Iacon. Countdown orders him to stand down, which infuriates the impetuous Groundshaker.  Groundshaker accuses Countdown of not being an equal partner in their efforts, and reveals that he is aware of Countdown's attempts to have him transferred off of the mission.  Countdown apologizes, and reveals that he has a reason for not interfering yet; he recovered a [[Golden Disk]] during their mission to [[Paradron]].  The Golden Disk is full of bizarre information about Cybertron, explaining such mysteries as why Cybertronians have passenger compartments designed for smaller beings, and that the ultimate role of Cybertronians is to establish peace in the universe.  Such knowledge could be deadly if it passed into the wrong hands, and Countdown has appointed himself guardian of the disk for that reason.  Groundshaker then suggests that choosing when to fight and who to help goes against the entire point of the disk's teachings.
"But this '''isn't''' about that. There's trouble--'''big''' trouble--in Little Iacon."
:'''—Big Daddy'''


Meanwhile, Venom and the Deluxe Insecticons are looking for the Hot Rod Patrol.  Venom attempts to turn the Decepticon Micromasters against their brethren.  Roller Force accepts on behalf of the entire Race Track Patrol, a move which upsets Motorhead.  Blaze Master is killed when he tells Venom where to stick it, and his body is left to be tended to by [[Freewheeler]] and [[Fixit]].


Back at Decepticon Headquarters, Skystalker and Skyhopper plot against Shockwave, who they feel is just as blind and ignorant as Megatron and Starscream before him.  They unload a crate full of explosives, suggesting they have a sinister plot in mind.
"Hey, Chop Shop you didn't happen to see my [[sonic rifle]] around, did you? I put it down after blasting that upstart, and now I can't find it."<br>
"What rifle?  '''Oh''', your '''gun'''... Yeah... Nah, I haven't seen anything."<br>
"You '''sure'''?"<br>
"Uh, yep.  Positive.  I haven't seen slag."<br>
"You sure you're sure?"<br>
"Yes, I'm sure.  No need to get so uptight."
:'''—Chop Shop''' lies to '''Barrage'''


While all this is going on, the Hot Rod Patrol rush back to Autobase, hoping to warn Autobot command of the goings-on in Little Iacon.  Unfortunately, the Battle Patrol are on watch duty, and send the Hot Rod Patrol packing, humiliating them in the process. However, Stakeout manages to slip them a cache of weapons, and mentions that the Battle Patrol destroyed the Hot Rod Patrol's reputation with command. Big Daddy then decides to go find the only other Autobot that might be able to fix the situation in Little Iacon.
==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Issue 1 mentioned Skystalker and Skyhopper had a larger crew out in space with them. This issue reveals they all caught a case of the dead. Not surprisingly, neither Skystalker or Skyhopper are terribly broken up about this.
*Groundshaker confronts Countdown over his transfer request, which was recorded in Goundshaker's profile in [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More than Meets the Eye'' #3]].
*Egad, it's another Golden Disk. This would be the third such artifact in Dreamwave's continuity, after [[Golden Disk (council)|the one]] the Council of Ancients had back in ''The War Within'', and the ''Voyager'' Golden Disk the Beast Era Megatron will pinch in several million years time, as seen at the end of ''More Than Meets the Eye''.
*More details as to the vague circumstance of what went down on Paradron emerge; Countdown found the Golden Disk in the planet's core, where he went alone, and hasn't actually told anyone about his discovery, Groundshaker included, but Skystalker does know about it, and has told Shockwave. The Disk is what's responsible for Countdown's messianic attitude, and his return to Cybertron.
*Countdown claims the Golden Disk gives a solid explanation as to why the Micromasters have modes that appear so similar to [[Earth]] vehicles, four million years before they should.
*Another chapter in the odd and contradictory saga of Blitzwing the Triple-Changer. Here, he's "mutating", developing growths that are apparently his physiology turning into a Triple-Changer... even though ''The War Within'' showed him as a Triple Changer several million years ago, and ''The Dark Ages'' mentioned he'd already been experimented on by Shockers before.
*Powers and abilities:
** Countdown's rocket base has stealth technology that prevents Shockwave from locating it. Exactly why he doesn't just ''look'' for it, given it's a giant rocket base, goes unsaid.


The Deluxe Insecticons continue their search for the Hot Rod Patrol, with a group of Decepticon Micromasters in tow.  Roller Force reveals to Motorhead that he has no intention of sticking with the Decepticons for long, but for now it is the only way to stay under the radar and out of harm's way.
===Transformers references===
*The password to get into Iacon is "V-Sigma-19-84." Very clever.


Meanwhile, Shockwave is running diagnostics on Blitzwing, and reveals that his form is mutating, growing extra parts, almost as if he was evolving.  Shockwave then orders Blitzwing to guard him while he recharges.  The process is disturbed, however, by Skyhopper and Skystalker, who quickly best the larger Decepticons due to their extreme lack of fuel.
===Real-life references===
*This issue takes its title from the seventh album by {{w|Bad Religion}}.
*Big Daddy's line, "There's trouble—big trouble—in Little Iacon", is a reference the title of the John Carpenter film, ''Big Trouble In Little China''.


As the issue ends, the Race Track Patrol return to Decepticon HQ to find the entire Decepticon army preparing for war.  They are summoned to Shockwave's chambers for a private conference, where it is revealed that Skystalker has overthrown Shockwave, and has assumed leadership of the Decepticons!
===Other notes===
*The letters page is filled by a press release about how Dreamwave collaborated with Hooligan Skateboards to produce one of the [[The Gray Race|previous issue's]] covers.
*The "[[Wavelengths]]" page has poetry from the desk of [[Erik Sander]].


==Quotes==
===Errors===
"Damn straight. Those're Little Iacon rules: you step to '''one''' of us, you step to '''all''' of us. Whatever you're after, you ain't gettin' it".<br>
*It is patently obvious that Rob Ruffolo was drawing the Micromasters from model sheets that did not include their backs, as the back detail on most characters is generic, at best. This is especially obvious in the sequence where Skyhopper is unloading the crate of explosives.
:'''-A Micromaster.<br>'''
*Chop Shop's color changes from red to brown.
*On page 5, Trip-Up refers to Greaser as Hubs.


"But this '''isn't''' about that. There's trouble--'''big''' trouble--in Little Iacon."<br>
===Courtesy of my...===
:'''-Big Daddy.'''
*Chopshop steals Barrage's [[weapon]], here referred to as his [[sonic rifle]], though Barrage's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[profile]] would call it a sonic ''machine gun''.


==Items of note==
===Covers (2)===
* This issue takes its title from the seventh album by [[wikipedia:Bad Religion|Bad Religion]].
[[File:DW MM 3b.jpg|200px|thumb|What the hell's going on in this cover?]]
* It is patently obvious that Rob Ruffolo was drawing the Micromasters from model sheets that did not include their backs, as the back detail on most characters is generic, at best.  This is especially obvious in the sequence where Skyhopper is unloading the crate of explosives.
*'''Cover A:''' Skystalker shaking hands with Shockwave by [[Don Figueroa]]
* The password to get into Iacon is "V-Sigma-19-84."  Very clever.
*'''Cover B:''' Micromasters doing... something, art by Rob Ruffolo
* Countdown claims the Golden Disc gives a solid explanation as to why the Micromasters have modes that appear so similar to [[Earth]] vehicle designs. Presumably this also relates to Blitzwing's mutating into having an Earth mode.
* Error: Chop Shop's color changes from red to brown.
* The letters page is filled by a press release about how Dreamwave collaborated with Hooligan Skateboards to produce one of [[The Gray Race|previous issue's]] covers.
* The "Wavelengths" page has poetry from the desk of [[Erik Sander]].


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« Transformers: Micromasters #3 »

Pull my finger.
"Recipe for Hate"
Publisher Dreamwave Productions
First published September 15, 2004
Cover date September, 2004
Writer James McDonough, Adam Patyk
Pencils Rob Ruffolo
Inks Erik Sander
Colors Sig Torre, Eric Burns, Josh Burcham
Letters Ben Lee
Editor Roger Lee (VP Editor-in-chief)
Continuity Dreamwave continuity
Chronology Micromasters

Skystalker and Skyhopper begin their plans for conquest, while Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol seek help from the Autobots they abandoned. Meanwhile, Countdown reveals a secret of cosmic proportions.

Synopsis

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The returning Skystalker and Skyhopper meet with Shockwave. Skystalker's viciousness is evident, as he details destroying an entire planet simply to generate energy for a radio transmission. Shockwave reveals that he intentionally let the Race Track Patrol go, in hopes that Countdown would attempt to contact them and lead Shockwave to his base. While that attempt failed, it did lead him to the Hot Rod Patrol, and we learn that Shockwave is now following the Hot Rod Patrol in hopes of catching up to Countdown.

Meanwhile, back in Little Iacon, Road Hugger attempts to confront Big Daddy, only to be captured by Chop Shop. The combined Micromaster force attempts to repel the Insecticons, but the Hot Rod Patrol leave, convinced that the Race Track Patrol led the Decepticons to their location. Conversely, the Race Track Patrol decide that it's time to look out for themselves, and leave their fellow Micromasters to their fate.

Back at Countdown's base, Countdown is interrupted from his thoughts by Groundshaker, who wants to intervene in the battle at Little Iacon. Countdown orders him to stand down, which infuriates the impetuous Groundshaker. Groundshaker accuses Countdown of not being an equal partner in their efforts, and reveals that he is aware of Countdown's attempts to have him transferred off the mission. Countdown apologizes, and reveals that he has a reason for not interfering yet; he recovered a Golden Disk during their mission to Paradron. The Golden Disk is full of bizarre information about Cybertron, explaining such mysteries as why Cybertronians have passenger compartments designed for smaller beings, and that the ultimate role of Cybertronians is to establish peace in the universe. Such knowledge could be deadly if it passed into the wrong hands, and Countdown has appointed himself guardian of the disk for that reason. Groundshaker then suggests that choosing when to fight and who to help goes against the entire point of the disk's teachings.

Meanwhile, Venom and the other Insecticons are looking for the Hot Rod Patrol. Venom attempts to turn the Decepticon Micromasters against their brethren. Barricade accepts on behalf of the entire Race Track Patrol, a move which upsets Motorhead. Blaze Master is shot unconscious by Barrage when he tells Venom where to stick it, and left to be tended to by Free Wheeler and Fixit.

Back at Decepticon Headquarters, Skystalker and Skyhopper plot against Shockwave, who they feel is just as blind and ignorant as Megatron and Starscream before him. They unload a crate full of explosives, suggesting they have a sinister plot in mind.

While all this is going on, the Hot Rod Patrol rush back to Autobase, hoping to warn Autobot command of the goings-on in Little Iacon. Unfortunately, the Battle Patrol are on watch duty, and send the Hot Rod Patrol packing, humiliating them in the process. However, Stakeout manages to slip them a cache of weapons, and mentions that the Battle Patrol destroyed the Hot Rod Patrol's reputation with command. Big Daddy then decides to go find the only other Autobot that might be able to fix the situation in Little Iacon.

The Insecticons continue their search for the Hot Rod Patrol, with a group of Decepticon Micromasters in tow. Barricade reveals to Motorhead that he has no intention of sticking with the Decepticons for long, but for now it is the only way to stay under the radar and out of harm's way.

Meanwhile, Shockwave is running diagnostics on Blitzwing, and reveals that his form is mutating, growing extra parts, almost as if he were evolving. Shockwave then orders Blitzwing to guard him while he recharges. The process is disturbed, however, by Skyhopper and Skystalker, who quickly best the larger Decepticons due to their extreme lack of fuel.

The Race Track Patrol return to Decepticon HQ to find the entire Decepticon army preparing for war. They are summoned to Shockwave's chambers for a private conference, where it is revealed that Skystalker has overthrown Shockwave, and has assumed leadership of the Decepticons!

[edit]

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Quotes

[edit]

"Damn straight. Those're Little Iacon rules: you step to one of us, you step to all of us. Whatever you're after, you ain't gettin' it".

—Growl


"But this isn't about that. There's trouble--big trouble--in Little Iacon."

—Big Daddy


"Hey, Chop Shop you didn't happen to see my sonic rifle around, did you? I put it down after blasting that upstart, and now I can't find it."
"What rifle? Oh, your gun... Yeah... Nah, I haven't seen anything."
"You sure?"
"Uh, yep. Positive. I haven't seen slag."
"You sure you're sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure. No need to get so uptight."

—Chop Shop lies to Barrage

Notes

[edit]

Continuity notes

[edit]
  • Issue 1 mentioned Skystalker and Skyhopper had a larger crew out in space with them. This issue reveals they all caught a case of the dead. Not surprisingly, neither Skystalker or Skyhopper are terribly broken up about this.
  • Groundshaker confronts Countdown over his transfer request, which was recorded in Goundshaker's profile in More than Meets the Eye #3.
  • Egad, it's another Golden Disk. This would be the third such artifact in Dreamwave's continuity, after the one the Council of Ancients had back in The War Within, and the Voyager Golden Disk the Beast Era Megatron will pinch in several million years time, as seen at the end of More Than Meets the Eye.
  • More details as to the vague circumstance of what went down on Paradron emerge; Countdown found the Golden Disk in the planet's core, where he went alone, and hasn't actually told anyone about his discovery, Groundshaker included, but Skystalker does know about it, and has told Shockwave. The Disk is what's responsible for Countdown's messianic attitude, and his return to Cybertron.
  • Countdown claims the Golden Disk gives a solid explanation as to why the Micromasters have modes that appear so similar to Earth vehicles, four million years before they should.
  • Another chapter in the odd and contradictory saga of Blitzwing the Triple-Changer. Here, he's "mutating", developing growths that are apparently his physiology turning into a Triple-Changer... even though The War Within showed him as a Triple Changer several million years ago, and The Dark Ages mentioned he'd already been experimented on by Shockers before.
  • Powers and abilities:
    • Countdown's rocket base has stealth technology that prevents Shockwave from locating it. Exactly why he doesn't just look for it, given it's a giant rocket base, goes unsaid.

Transformers references

[edit]
  • The password to get into Iacon is "V-Sigma-19-84." Very clever.

Real-life references

[edit]
  • This issue takes its title from the seventh album by Bad Religion.
  • Big Daddy's line, "There's trouble—big trouble—in Little Iacon", is a reference the title of the John Carpenter film, Big Trouble In Little China.

Other notes

[edit]
  • The letters page is filled by a press release about how Dreamwave collaborated with Hooligan Skateboards to produce one of the previous issue's covers.
  • The "Wavelengths" page has poetry from the desk of Erik Sander.

Errors

[edit]
  • It is patently obvious that Rob Ruffolo was drawing the Micromasters from model sheets that did not include their backs, as the back detail on most characters is generic, at best. This is especially obvious in the sequence where Skyhopper is unloading the crate of explosives.
  • Chop Shop's color changes from red to brown.
  • On page 5, Trip-Up refers to Greaser as Hubs.

Courtesy of my...

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Covers (2)

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What the hell's going on in this cover?
  • Cover A: Skystalker shaking hands with Shockwave by Don Figueroa
  • Cover B: Micromasters doing... something, art by Rob Ruffolo

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