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[[File:WreckingHavoc-yourfoe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
[[File:WreckingHavoc-yourfoe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
The city-state of [[Kalis]], [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]: [[Twin Twist]] is drilling the [[Wrecker]]s for their forthcoming mission against Galvatron whilst [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] look on in concern as they will be undertaking the mission without [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]].
The city-state of [[Kalis]], [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]: [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]] is drilling the [[Wreckers]] for their forthcoming mission against Galvatron whilst [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron (G1)|Xaaron]] and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] look on in concern as they will be undertaking the mission without [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]].


[[Earth]], the Decepticon [[Fortress Sinister|fortress base]]: [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] reflects on his recent meeting with Cyclonus and Scourge. The pair aim to defeat Galvatron and reclaim the [[Time-jump trigger device|trigger device]] which could return them to their own time but have asked Shockwave for sanctuary if they fail. In return, they will serve him.
[[Earth]], the Decepticon [[Fortress Sinister|fortress base]]: [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] reflects on his recent meeting with Cyclonus and Scourge. The pair aim to defeat Galvatron and reclaim the [[Time-jump trigger device|trigger device]] which could return them to their own time but have asked Shockwave for sanctuary if they fail. In return, they will serve him.
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===Smalltown Nightmare!===
===Smalltown Nightmare!===
[[File:Nightstickwreckinghavoc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|It ain't easy being green.]]
[[File:Nightstickwreckinghavoc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|It ain't easy being green.]]
Reluctantly, the Wreckers engage all three Decepticons, while [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] attempts to usher the humans to safety. [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Rack'n'Ruin]] engage Galvatron, who mentions the fact Cyclonus and Scourge are after a trigger device that no longer exists. Springer overhears the comment and, after overpowering Cyclonus and lifting a human straggler to safety, he knocks Galvatron to the ground and runs off, shouting that he has the time jump trigger. As he hoped, Scourge (who has been battling the [[Jumpstarter]]s) and Cyclonus both chase after him, away from the humans. Galvatron instantly realizes what Springer is doing and tells the other Wreckers they have a choice of trying to capture him or saving their leader, who won't last long on his own against Cyclonus and Scourge.
Reluctantly, the Wreckers engage all three Decepticons, while [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] attempts to usher the humans to safety. [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack'n'Ruin]] engage Galvatron, who mentions the fact Cyclonus and Scourge are after a trigger device that no longer exists. Springer overhears the comment and, after overpowering Cyclonus and lifting a human straggler to safety, he knocks Galvatron to the ground and runs off, shouting that he has the time jump trigger. As he hoped, Scourge (who has been battling the [[Jumpstarter]]s) and Cyclonus both chase after him, away from the humans. Galvatron instantly realizes what Springer is doing and tells the other Wreckers they have a choice of trying to capture him or saving their leader, who won't last long on his own against Cyclonus and Scourge.


Cyclonus and Scourge quickly take down Springer and realize he doesn't have the trigger device, at which point the other Wreckers arrive and force them to flee. Broadside notes that, in the confusion, Galvatron has disappeared, presumably transformed to his minuscule pistol form. Springer is forced to concede defeat, vowing to return to Cybertron and plan anew.
Cyclonus and Scourge quickly take down Springer and realize he doesn't have the trigger device, at which point the other Wreckers arrive and force them to flee. Broadside notes that, in the confusion, Galvatron has disappeared, presumably transformed to his minuscule pistol form. Springer is forced to concede defeat, vowing to return to Cybertron and plan anew.
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*[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (6)
*[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (6)
*[[Twin Twist]] (7)
*[[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]] (7)
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (8)
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (8)
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (9)
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (9)
*[[Rack'n'Ruin]] (10)
*[[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack'n'Ruin]] (10)
*[[Xaaron]] (11)
*[[Xaaron (G1)|Xaaron]] (11)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (12)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (12)
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*[[Fracas]] (5)
*[[Fracas]] (5)
}}
}}
==Quotes==
"...now we got Decepticons with guns that transform into little men! '''I'm gettin' too old for this!'''"
:—'''Springer''' misses the good ol' days


==Notes==
==Notes==
===Artwork and technical errors===
===Artwork and technical errors===
*Cyclonus is drawn with his shoulder wings pointed inward when drawn from the front, and pointed outward when his back is turned.
* Cyclonus is drawn with his shoulder wings pointed inward when drawn from the front, and pointed outward when his back is turned.
*On page 7 of part 1, one of Xaaron's speech bubbles is attributed to Springer.
* On page 7 of part 1, one of Xaaron's speech bubbles is attributed to Springer.


===Continuity errors===
===Continuity errors===
*Neither Galvatron nor the Wreckers seem to be familiar with the concept of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. This actually creates a minor continuity issue, as Rodimus Prime is shown to have been a former Targetmaster in "[[Headhunt]]", indicating that the technology existed in the Marvel UK future timeline (and that Galvatron should be familiar with it).
* Neither Galvatron nor the Wreckers seem to be familiar with the concept of [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. This actually creates a minor continuity issue, as Rodimus Prime is shown to have been a former Targetmaster in "[[Headhunt]]", indicating that the technology existed in the Marvel UK future timeline (and that Galvatron should be familiar with it).


===Continuity notes===
===Continuity notes===
*Galvatron's trigger jump device was dismantled by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] in "[[Fire on High!]]".
* Galvatron's time-jump trigger device was dismantled by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] in "[[Fire on High!]]".
*The Wreckers would keep their promise to return for Galvatron in "[[Time Wars]]" (and sort of succeed, albeit with a lot of help).
* The Wreckers would keep their promise to return for Galvatron in "[[Time Wars]]" (and sort of succeed, albeit with a lot of help).
*By an unspecified method of coercion, Galvatron persuades an anonymous human to carry him to his rendezvous in gun mode. This is the second of only two occasions when he is shown in this mode (the other being "[[Target: 2006]]" part 1).
* By an unspecified method of coercion, Galvatron persuades an anonymous human to carry him to his rendezvous in gun mode. This is the second of only two occasions when he is shown in this mode (the other being "[[Target: 2006]]" part 1).
*This is one of the rare stories that feature Springer using the ability his name derives from: he jumps hella high to lure Cyclonus and Scourge away from the human settlement.
* This is one of the rare stories that feature Springer using the ability his name derives from: he jumps hella high to lure Cyclonus and Scourge away from the human settlement.
*Having arrived on Earth, Cyclonus and Scourge have apparently deserted their commander, [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. They're never seen with his troops after the ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, not even in the US issues. This may be why they seek sanctuary from Shockwave, instead of their own forces... but the issue of their desertion is never directly addressed.
* Having arrived on Earth, Cyclonus and Scourge have apparently deserted their commander, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. They're never seen with his troops after the ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, not even in the US issues. This may be why they seek sanctuary from Shockwave, instead of their own forces... but the issue of their desertion is never directly addressed.


===Real-life references===
===Real-life references===
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===Other trivia===
===Other trivia===
*This was the last issue drawn by [[Bryan Hitch]].
* This was the last issue drawn by [[Bryan Hitch]].
*The ''Transformations'' page assured readers that it wasn't [[Action Force (team)|Action Force]] being shot down on the cover.
* The ''Transformations'' page assured readers that it wasn't [[Action Force (team)|Action Force]] being shot down on the cover.
*The ''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' reprint was modified to remove a footnote explaining the absence of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. It originally linked to the previous "[[Deadly Games!]]".
* The ''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' reprint was modified to remove a footnote explaining the absence of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. It originally linked to the previous "[[Deadly Games!]]".
 
===Courtesy of my...===
* The Wreckers identify Galvatron's primary [[weapon]] as a [[Particle cannon|particle accelerator cannon]].


===Back-up material===
===Back-up material===
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*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Snap Decisions" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Snap Decisions" and ''Combat Colin''


===Covers (12)===
===Foreign Localization===
 
'''Swedish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Kaos och ödeläggelse'''" ("Chaos and Devastation")
 
===Covers (2)===
*'''UK issue #172 cover:''' Cyclonus and Scourge destroy an Earth jet, art by [[Bryan Hitch]].
*'''UK issue #172 cover:''' Cyclonus and Scourge destroy an Earth jet, art by [[Bryan Hitch]].
*'''UK issue #173 cover:''' Galvatron busts through a wall, art by [[Jeff Anderson]].
*'''UK issue #173 cover:''' Galvatron busts through a wall, art by [[Jeff Anderson]].
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*'''''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' #16:''' reuse of the cover of issue [[Target: 2006|#84]].
*'''''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' #16:''' reuse of the cover of issue [[Target: 2006|#84]].
*'''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 24|''Transformers Comic-Magazin'' #24]] cover:''' Springer, Scourge and a strange-looking Cyclonus.
*'''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 24|''Transformers Comic-Magazin'' #24]] cover:''' Springer, Scourge and a strange-looking Cyclonus.
*'''''[[Transformers: Space Pirates]]'' TPB:''' A Quintesson (probably [[Kledji|Lord Kledji]]) oversees [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] injured, Wreck-Gar being attacked by [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] awakening on Earth, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[Oliver Harud]].
*'''''[[Transformers: Space Pirates]]'' TPB:''' A Quintesson (probably [[Kledji|Lord Kledji]]) oversees [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] injured, Wreck-Gar being attacked by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] awakening on Earth, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[Oliver Harud]].
*'''''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman|The Best of Simon Furman]]'':''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].
*'''''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman|The Best of Simon Furman]]'':''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].
*'''''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Space Pirates|Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' #5 cover A:''' Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge among frightened humans — actually a redrawing of the RI cover but including Galvatron, art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Liam Shalloo]].
*'''''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Space Pirates|Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' #5 cover A:''' Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge among frightened humans — actually a redrawing of the RI cover but including Galvatron, art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Liam Shalloo]].
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Tfcolcom16.jpg|'''''Collected Comics'' #16''' (Marvel Comics UK, 1990)
File:Tfcolcom16.jpg|'''''Collected Comics'' #16''' (Marvel Comics UK, 1990)
File:Tf commag 24.JPG|'''''Transformers Comic-Magazin'' #24'''<br>(Condor Verlag, 1992)
File:Condor-comic-magazin-cover-issue-24.jpg|'''''Transformers Comic-Magazin'' #24'''<br>(Condor Verlag, 1992)
File:SpacePiratesTitanTPB.jpg|'''''Space Pirates'' TPB'''<br>(Titan Books, 2003)
File:SpacePiratesTitanTPB.jpg|'''''Space Pirates'' TPB'''<br>(Titan Books, 2003)
File:BestofSimon.jpg|'''''The Best of Simon Furman''''' (IDW Publishing, 2007)
File:BestofSimon.jpg|'''''The Best of Simon Furman''''' (IDW Publishing, 2007)
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*'''''[[The Transformers: Best of UK|Best of UK Omnibus]]'':''' Galvatron and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] tear into the Wreckers and [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhems]], crop of the cover to ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Time Wars|Best of UK: Time Wars]]'' issue #4.
*'''''[[The Transformers: Best of UK|Best of UK Omnibus]]'':''' Galvatron and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] tear into the Wreckers and [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhems]], crop of the cover to ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Time Wars|Best of UK: Time Wars]]'' issue #4.
*'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 5|''Classics UK'' Volume 5]]:''' the head of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] watches over [[Triton]] swapping his badge, [[Zombie]] [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] attacking Springer, a fleeing Cyclonus and Scourge and an angry [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 5|''Classics UK'' Volume 5]]:''' the head of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] watches over [[Triton]] swapping his badge, [[Zombie]] [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] attacking Springer, a fleeing Cyclonus and Scourge and an angry [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 14: Space Pirates''''': [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and a scene of Blaster and Wheeljack strung up; cover art by [[Don Figueroa]], [[Dougie Braithwaite]] and [[Dave Harwood]].
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:IDWBofUKSP.jpg|'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' TPB'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2008)
File:IDWBofUKSP.jpg|'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' TPB'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2008)
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File:IDWBofUKOmnibus.jpg|'''''Best of UK'' Omnibus'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2009)
File:IDWBofUKOmnibus.jpg|'''''Best of UK'' Omnibus'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2009)
File:Classicuk5.jpg|'''''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 5''' (IDW Publishing, 2014)
File:Classicuk5.jpg|'''''The Transformers Classics UK'' Volume 5''' (IDW Publishing, 2014)
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v14.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 14:''''' (Hachette Partworks, Ltd. 2017)
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Latest revision as of 23:35, 7 February 2026

The Transformers (UK) #172–173

Cyclonus and Scourge hate Tom Cruise too!
"Wrecking Havoc"
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published 25th June2nd July, 1988
Cover date 2nd July–9th July, 1988
Script Simon Furman
Art Bryan Hitch
Colour Euan Peters
Letters Steve Parkhouse (#172)
Annie Halfacree (#173)
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity (Marvel UK)
Chronology 1988

The Wreckers find out that humans always get in the way.

Synopsis

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Northern Oregon: A group of USAF pilots on a routine exercise are attacked by Cyclonus and Scourge, who are looking for some target practice. Although the two Decepticons down most of the fighters, Cyclonus is nearly tricked into flying into a mountain and the pair are forced to flee from a counter-attack. Scourge notes it bodes ill for their forthcoming meeting with their old commander, Galvatron.

The city-state of Kalis, Cybertron: Twin Twist is drilling the Wreckers for their forthcoming mission against Galvatron whilst Emirate Xaaron and Springer look on in concern as they will be undertaking the mission without Ultra Magnus.

Earth, the Decepticon fortress base: Shockwave reflects on his recent meeting with Cyclonus and Scourge. The pair aim to defeat Galvatron and reclaim the trigger device which could return them to their own time but have asked Shockwave for sanctuary if they fail. In return, they will serve him.

Cyclonus and Scourge arrive in the middle of a human settlement, where they had arranged to meet Galvatron. Their former commander had intended to invite them to serve him and is amused to learn of their plans. Even though he no longer has the trigger device, he doesn't inform them of that fact but all their plans are interrupted by the arrival of the Wreckers through the dimensional portal. Springer is horrified to realize they have arrived in an area full of humans, fearing their mission is doomed.

Smalltown Nightmare!

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It ain't easy being green.

Reluctantly, the Wreckers engage all three Decepticons, while Sandstorm attempts to usher the humans to safety. Broadside and Rack'n'Ruin engage Galvatron, who mentions the fact Cyclonus and Scourge are after a trigger device that no longer exists. Springer overhears the comment and, after overpowering Cyclonus and lifting a human straggler to safety, he knocks Galvatron to the ground and runs off, shouting that he has the time jump trigger. As he hoped, Scourge (who has been battling the Jumpstarters) and Cyclonus both chase after him, away from the humans. Galvatron instantly realizes what Springer is doing and tells the other Wreckers they have a choice of trying to capture him or saving their leader, who won't last long on his own against Cyclonus and Scourge.

Cyclonus and Scourge quickly take down Springer and realize he doesn't have the trigger device, at which point the other Wreckers arrive and force them to flee. Broadside notes that, in the confusion, Galvatron has disappeared, presumably transformed to his minuscule pistol form. Springer is forced to concede defeat, vowing to return to Cybertron and plan anew.

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons Humans Nebulans
  • Various Air Force pilots (1)
  • Various city residents (14)

Quotes

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"...now we got Decepticons with guns that transform into little men! I'm gettin' too old for this!"

Springer misses the good ol' days


Notes

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Artwork and technical errors

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  • Cyclonus is drawn with his shoulder wings pointed inward when drawn from the front, and pointed outward when his back is turned.
  • On page 7 of part 1, one of Xaaron's speech bubbles is attributed to Springer.

Continuity errors

[edit]
  • Neither Galvatron nor the Wreckers seem to be familiar with the concept of Targetmasters. This actually creates a minor continuity issue, as Rodimus Prime is shown to have been a former Targetmaster in "Headhunt", indicating that the technology existed in the Marvel UK future timeline (and that Galvatron should be familiar with it).

Continuity notes

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  • Galvatron's time-jump trigger device was dismantled by Wreck-Gar in "Fire on High!".
  • The Wreckers would keep their promise to return for Galvatron in "Time Wars" (and sort of succeed, albeit with a lot of help).
  • By an unspecified method of coercion, Galvatron persuades an anonymous human to carry him to his rendezvous in gun mode. This is the second of only two occasions when he is shown in this mode (the other being "Target: 2006" part 1).
  • This is one of the rare stories that feature Springer using the ability his name derives from: he jumps hella high to lure Cyclonus and Scourge away from the human settlement.
  • Having arrived on Earth, Cyclonus and Scourge have apparently deserted their commander, Scorponok. They're never seen with his troops after the Headmasters limited series, not even in the US issues. This may be why they seek sanctuary from Shockwave, instead of their own forces... but the issue of their desertion is never directly addressed.

Real-life references

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  • TBD

Other trivia

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Courtesy of my...

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Back-up material

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Issue #172

Issue #173

  • Back-up strips: Action Force - "Snap Decisions" and Combat Colin

Foreign Localization

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Swedish

  • Title: "Kaos och ödeläggelse" ("Chaos and Devastation")

Covers (2)

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  • UK issue #172 cover: Cyclonus and Scourge destroy an Earth jet, art by Bryan Hitch.
  • UK issue #173 cover: Galvatron busts through a wall, art by Jeff Anderson.

Reprints

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