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'''The Headmasters of Evil plot to destroy the Battleship Maximus.'''
'''The Decepticon Headmasters plot to destroy the Battleship Maximus.'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==


From the planet [[Chaar]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] leads the [[Headmasters of Evil]] toward planet [[Athenia]], commanding them to reveal their "true strength" to the [[Autobot]]s.
From the planet [[Chaar]], [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] leads the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] toward planet [[Athenia]], commanding them to reveal their "true strength" to the [[Autobot]]s.


On Athenia, a massive bronze statue [[Optimus Prime memorial|memorializing]] the late [[Supreme Commander]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] has just been unveiled. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], speaking for all the [[Headmasters of Justice]], says that Optimus Prime was the greatest warrior who ever lived. [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] thanks the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] for their support. Suddenly, they receive an alert that the [[Decepticon]]s are on their way. Rodimus Prime sends the Autobot Headmasters to head the enemy off.
On Athenia, a massive bronze statue [[Optimus Prime memorial|memorializing]] the late [[Supreme Commander]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] has just been unveiled. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], speaking for all the Autobot Headmasters, says that Optimus Prime was the greatest warrior who ever lived. [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] thanks the Headmasters for their support. Suddenly, they receive an alert that the [[Decepticon]]s are on their way. Rodimus Prime sends the Autobot Headmasters to head the enemy off.


As the Battleship Maximus takes off, [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] remarks to "[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Mr. Fortress]]" that the Decepticons are a lot like parasites. Fortress readily agrees. Their thrilling dialogue is interrupted when [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] detects the approaching Decepticons. He mobilizes the Headmasters, who expect their battle to be an easy victory.
As the Battleship Maximus takes off, [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] remarks to "[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Mr. Fortress]]" that the Decepticons are a lot like parasites. Fortress readily agrees. Their thrilling dialogue is interrupted when [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] detects the approaching Decepticons. He mobilizes the Headmasters, who expect their battle to be an easy victory.


Outside, the Headmasters of Evil reveal their cunning plan. When the hatch to the Battleship Maximus opens, [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] will chuck in a huge bomb which will then promptly explode and destroy the ship. ''Genius''. The hatch proceeds to open, but before Mindwipe can set the bomb, Chromedome's Headmaster unit leaps out, snatches it away and then returns to his [[transtector]]. Problem solved.
Outside, the Decepticon Headmasters reveal their cunning plan. When the hatch to the Battleship Maximus opens, [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] will chuck in a huge bomb which will then promptly explode and destroy the ship. ''Genius''. The hatch proceeds to open, but before Mindwipe can set the bomb, Chromedome's Headmaster unit leaps out, snatches it away and then returns to his [[transtector]]. Problem solved.


As Galvatron berates the Headmasters of Evil for screwing up such a carefully laid out strategy, Daniel remarks that the Autobot Headmasters are cooler than the other side of the pillow.
As Galvatron berates the Headmasters for screwing up such a carefully laid out strategy, Daniel remarks that the Autobot Headmasters are cooler than the other side of the pillow.


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
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* [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (7)
* [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] (7)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (8)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (8)
* [[Hot Rod/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (9)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (9)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (10)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] (10)


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==Notes==
==Notes==


*This episode takes place shortly after the episode "[[Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime]]", in which [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was killed ([[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|again]]). Optimus Prime's death is not shown in ''The Headmasters'' comic series.
*This issue takes place shortly after the episode "[[Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime]]", in which [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was killed ([[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|again]]). Optimus Prime's death is not shown in ''The Headmasters'' comic series.


*So, the "true strength" of the Decepticon Headmasters was, quite possibly, the most ''uninspired'' evil scheme ever conceived? ''Yikes'', that's lame.
*So, the "true strength" of the Decepticon Headmasters was, quite possibly, the most ''uninspired'' evil scheme ever conceived? ''Yikes'', that's lame.


*You'd think more than five Autobots would be attending the unveiling of a statue memorializing the greatest leader in their faction's history. The statue will be seen again in "[[The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops]]".
*You'd think more than five Autobots would be attending the unveiling of a statue memorializing the greatest leader in their faction's history. The statue will be seen again in "[[The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army]]".


===Reprints===
===Reprints===
*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''
*2002 — ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: The Comics]]''
 
*2020 — ''[[Transformers: The Manga Volume 2]]''
==External links==
 
*[http://tfarchive.com/comics/gallery.php?g2_itemId=16141 The Headmasters #1 in English]


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Latest revision as of 20:43, 11 September 2023

This article is about issue 1 of the Headmasters manga. For issue 1 of the Headmasters Marvel Comics miniseries, see Ring of Hate!.
Transformers: The Headmasters #1
Publisher Kodansha
Published in TV Magazine
First published August 1987
Writer Masumi Kaneda
Penciler Ban Magami
Continuity TV Magazine continuity

The Decepticon Headmasters plot to destroy the Battleship Maximus.

Synopsis

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From the planet Chaar, Galvatron leads the Decepticon Headmasters toward planet Athenia, commanding them to reveal their "true strength" to the Autobots.

On Athenia, a massive bronze statue memorializing the late Supreme Commander Optimus Prime has just been unveiled. Chromedome, speaking for all the Autobot Headmasters, says that Optimus Prime was the greatest warrior who ever lived. Rodimus Prime thanks the Headmasters for their support. Suddenly, they receive an alert that the Decepticons are on their way. Rodimus Prime sends the Autobot Headmasters to head the enemy off.

As the Battleship Maximus takes off, Daniel remarks to "Mr. Fortress" that the Decepticons are a lot like parasites. Fortress readily agrees. Their thrilling dialogue is interrupted when Spike detects the approaching Decepticons. He mobilizes the Headmasters, who expect their battle to be an easy victory.

Outside, the Decepticon Headmasters reveal their cunning plan. When the hatch to the Battleship Maximus opens, Mindwipe will chuck in a huge bomb which will then promptly explode and destroy the ship. Genius. The hatch proceeds to open, but before Mindwipe can set the bomb, Chromedome's Headmaster unit leaps out, snatches it away and then returns to his transtector. Problem solved.

As Galvatron berates the Headmasters for screwing up such a carefully laid out strategy, Daniel remarks that the Autobot Headmasters are cooler than the other side of the pillow.

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Notes

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  • So, the "true strength" of the Decepticon Headmasters was, quite possibly, the most uninspired evil scheme ever conceived? Yikes, that's lame.

Reprints

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