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'''As the Autobots flee their wartorn homeworld, a young Autobot glimpses his destiny.'''
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''The Transformers''
|title=
|image=Madman comic cover.jpg
|caption=I've seen [[The Transformers: Stormbringer|this before...]]
|publisher=[[Madman Entertainment]] and [[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[June 26]], [[2007]]
|coverdate=
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|penciler=[[Nick Roche]]
|inker=
|colorist=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letterer=
|editor=[[Justin Eisinger]]
|continuity=[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]
}}


==Credits==
'''As the Autobots flee their war-torn homeworld, a young Autobot glimpses his destiny.'''
'''Script:''' [[Simon Furman]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Nick Roche]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Josh Burcham]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' ?<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Justin Eisinger]]<br>
* ''Originally published:'' June 26, 2007
* ''Continuity:'' [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]


===Major characters===
==Synopsis==
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
It is the year 2001, and the [[Autobot]]s are evacuating their remaining forces from the [[Decepticon]]-held [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. On the relatively safe haven of [[Earth]], a dejected Hot Rod laments to Spike Witwicky that while every other Autobot is fighting to protect the escapees, he is stuck on guard duty over a construction site. The human tries to cheer him up, assuring the young Autobot that his time is coming, and for now, just to enjoy the view of the future [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Hot Rod thinks his duty is a waste of time, as there's nothing there that anyone would want to steal.
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Hot Rod]] (1)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)]] (2)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (4)
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (6)
* [[Cosmos]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (11)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (12)
* [[Springer]] (18)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (19)
* [[Huffer]] (20)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (21)
* [[Kup]] (24)


| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |  
[[File:Madman comic Soundwave ejects tapes.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Ratbat, Beastbox, Squawktalk, Overkill, Slugfest: Eject. Operation: Screentime.]]At that moment, an Autobot transport drone drives down to the construction site carrying Soundwave! The Decepticon communicator replays footage recorded of Optimus Prime telling Ultra Magnus that he will hide the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] in a bunker on the site, in case he is captured or killed during the evacuation effort. Soundwave commences Operation: Excavation, ejecting Ratbat, Squawktalk, Beastbox, Overkill and Slugfest to dig up the Matrix.
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (3)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (5)
* [[Blast Off]] (8)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (10)
* [[Ratbat]] (13)
* [[Squawktalk]] (14)
* [[Beastbox]] (15)
* [[Slugfest]] (16)
* [[Overkill]] (17)
* [[Squawkbox]] (22)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron [as part of a vision]]] (23)


| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
Meanwhile, Hot Rod daydreams about Optimus Prime single-handedly holding the Decepticons at bay while the other Autobots help the survivors escape. His fantasy is interrupted when Spike alerts him to Soundwave's activities, causing the Autobot to leap into action. Unaware, Ratbat happily reports that minimal fuel was used in the successful operation while Soundwave calls for retrieval. Suddenly, Hot Rod comes barreling through, knocking over the land-based tapes and seriously scaring the crap out of Ratbat. As the Matrix flies through the air, Hot Rod transforms and catches it. For a split second, he sees a vision of himself fighting [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|a powerful Decepticon]] while Spike's words echo in his mind's eye: ''"Everyone has their time. Yours is coming!"'' Soundwave attempts to counterattack, but is not nearly as fast to the trigger as Hot Rod, who quickly subdues the Decepticon with laser fire.
* [[Spike Witwicky]] (9)


'''Guests'''
Later, the Autobot refugees and the rescue teams return. As Hot Rod hands the Matrix to Optimus Prime, the young Autobot tells the venerable [[Prime (rank)|leader]] that the artifact spoke to him. For a brief moment, the energy from the Matrix links both Autobots, and Optimus Prime replies that perhaps Hot Rod's destiny is greater than he knows. As Prime leaves, Kup dismissively informs Hot Rod that he thinks the 'over-revved young punk' just nearly screwed up. Hot Rod merely sighs at his lot in life.


==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in visions.<br>
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (1)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] (4)
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (5)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] (7)
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] (9)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (12)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (19)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (20)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (21)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (23)
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] (26)
|c2=
*[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (2)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (11)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
*[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] (8)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (14)
*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] (15)
*[[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] (16)
*[[Beastbox (G1)|Beastbox]] (17)
*[[Squawktalk (G1)|Squawktalk]] (18)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (22)
*[[Squawkbox]] (24)
*''[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'' (25)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (10)
}}


| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |  
==Notes==
|}
[[File:Madman Autobotstarship.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|''Star Wars: Episode III'']]
{{-}}
*This comic was exclusively available with the 17-disc ''The Transformers — Complete Collection'' DVD box set released by [[Madman Entertainment]] in Australia and New Zealand in 2007.
*The large ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''-like Autobot starship seen in the space battle on the first page features a design using elements of the later [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] ''Ark'' and the ''Ark'' as it appeared in the cartoon.
*Slugfest and Overkill's appearance in this storyline marks their second (though chronologically the first) appearance in the cartoon continuity.
*Ratbat's sole line about fuel outlay is based upon his Marvel comics personality, rather than his animal-like cartoon characterization.
*After the story, there is an essay by artist Nick Roche about how ''Transformers'' wrecked his life... and that he couldn't be happier.
*The Transformers cartoon timeline in the book lists events from the beginning of the [[Quintesson]] creation of the Transformer race to the [[The Rebirth, Part 3|Rebirth]] of Cybertron, and even includes the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]].


== Synopsis ==
===Covers (1)===
It is the year 2001, and the Autobots are evacuating their remaining forces from the Decepticon-held [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. On the relative safe haven of [[Earth]], a dejected Hot Rod laments to Spike Witwicky that while every other Autobot is fighting to protect the escapees, he is stuck on guard duty over a construction site. The human tries to cheer him up, assuring the young Autobot that his time is coming, and for now, just to enjoy the view of the future [[Autobot City]]. Hot Rod thinks his duty is a waste of time, as what's anyone going to steal?
*'''Cover''': Cybertron by [[Don Figueroa]] (re-use of art from [[Stormbringer issue 3|''Stormbringer'' #3]]).


At that moment an Autobot transport drone drives down to the construction site carrying the Soundwave! The Decepticon communicator replays footage recorded of Optimus Prime telling Ultra Magnus that he hide the [[Autobot Matrix of Leadership]] in a bunker on the site in case he is captured or killed during the evacuation effort. Soundwave commences Operation: Extraction, ejecting Ratbat, Squawktalk, Beastbox, Overkill and Slugfest to dig up the Matrix.
===Advertisements===
 
*Madman's release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' Special edition DVD, a rather pointless advertisement for their ''The Best of The Transformers'' DVD, and ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' Seasons 1, 2 and 3 DVD sets.
Meanwhile, Hot Rod daydreams about Optimus Prime single-handedly holding the Decepticons at bay while the other Autobots help the survivors escape. His fantasy is interrupted when Spike alerts him to Soundwave's activities, causing the Autobot to leap into action. Unaware, Ratbat happily reports a minimal fuel was used in the successful operation while Soundwave called for retrival. Suddenly, Hot Rod comes barrelling through, knocking over the land-based tapes and seriously scaring the crap out of Ratbat. As the Matrix flies through the air, Hot Rod transforms and catches it. For a split second, he sees a vision of himself fighting a powerful Decepticon while Spike's words echo in his mind's eye: ''"Everyone has their time. Yours is coming!"'' Soundwave attempts the counterattack, but is not nearly as fast to the trigger as Hot Rod, who quickly subdues the Decepticon with laser fire.
*[http://www.otakuwear.com.au Otakuwear's] range of ''Transformers'' clothing.
 
Later, the Autobot refugees and the rescue teams have returned. As Hot Rod hands Optimus Prime the Matrix, the young Autobot tells the venerable [[Prime (rank)|leader]] that the artifact spoke to him. For a brief moment, the energy from the Matrix links both Autobots, and Optimus Prime replies that perhaps Hot Rod's destiny is greater than he knows. As Prime leaves, Kup dismissively tells the young Autobot that he thinks Hot Rod merely took his eye off the ball. Hot Rod merely sighs at his lot in life.
 
== Errors ==
* None yet identified.
 
== Items of note ==
* This comic was only available exclusively with [[Madman Entertainment]]'s ''The Transformers Complete Collection'' DVD set.
* Ratbat's sole line about fuel outlay is based upon his Marvel comics personality, rather than his animal-like cartoon characterisation.
* Slugfest and Overkill's appearance in this storyline marks their second (though chronologically the first) appearance in the cartoon continuity.
* After the story, there is an essay by artist Nick Roche about how ''Transformers'' wrecked his life and that he couldn't be happier.
* The Transformers (cartoon) Timeline in the book lists the beginning of the [[Quintesson]] creation of the Transformer race to the [[The Rebirth, Part 3|Rebirth]] of Cybertron. Interestingly, it includes Scramble City as part of this timeline even though Simon Furman has professed to have never seen the episode, which is why he didn't include it in this comic.


===Covers (1)===
===Reprints===
* '''Cover''': Cybertron by [[Don Figueroa]]
*'''''[[Transformers: Best of the Rarities]]''''' <small>([[August 3]], [[2022]])</small>
<gallery>
File:TF RaritiesCover.jpg|'''''Transformers: Best of the Rarities'''''; cover art by [[James Biggie]].
</gallery>


===Advertisements===
==External links==
* Madman's release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' Special edition DVD, their ''The Best of The Transformers'' DVD and ''[[Beast Wars]]'' Seasons 1, 2 and 3 DVD sets.
*[https://imgur.com/a/n9slR ''The Transformers'' on Imgur]
* [http://www.otakuwear.com.au Otakuwear's] range of ''Transformers'' clothing.


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Latest revision as of 16:08, 5 February 2023

The Transformers

I've seen this before...
Publisher Madman Entertainment and IDW Publishing
First published June 26, 2007
Writer Simon Furman
Penciler Nick Roche
Colorist Josh Burcham
Editor Justin Eisinger
Continuity Generation 1 cartoon

As the Autobots flee their war-torn homeworld, a young Autobot glimpses his destiny.

Synopsis

[edit]

It is the year 2001, and the Autobots are evacuating their remaining forces from the Decepticon-held Cybertron. On the relatively safe haven of Earth, a dejected Hot Rod laments to Spike Witwicky that while every other Autobot is fighting to protect the escapees, he is stuck on guard duty over a construction site. The human tries to cheer him up, assuring the young Autobot that his time is coming, and for now, just to enjoy the view of the future Autobot City. Hot Rod thinks his duty is a waste of time, as there's nothing there that anyone would want to steal.

Ratbat, Beastbox, Squawktalk, Overkill, Slugfest: Eject. Operation: Screentime.

At that moment, an Autobot transport drone drives down to the construction site carrying Soundwave! The Decepticon communicator replays footage recorded of Optimus Prime telling Ultra Magnus that he will hide the Autobot Matrix of Leadership in a bunker on the site, in case he is captured or killed during the evacuation effort. Soundwave commences Operation: Excavation, ejecting Ratbat, Squawktalk, Beastbox, Overkill and Slugfest to dig up the Matrix.

Meanwhile, Hot Rod daydreams about Optimus Prime single-handedly holding the Decepticons at bay while the other Autobots help the survivors escape. His fantasy is interrupted when Spike alerts him to Soundwave's activities, causing the Autobot to leap into action. Unaware, Ratbat happily reports that minimal fuel was used in the successful operation while Soundwave calls for retrieval. Suddenly, Hot Rod comes barreling through, knocking over the land-based tapes and seriously scaring the crap out of Ratbat. As the Matrix flies through the air, Hot Rod transforms and catches it. For a split second, he sees a vision of himself fighting a powerful Decepticon while Spike's words echo in his mind's eye: "Everyone has their time. Yours is coming!" Soundwave attempts to counterattack, but is not nearly as fast to the trigger as Hot Rod, who quickly subdues the Decepticon with laser fire.

Later, the Autobot refugees and the rescue teams return. As Hot Rod hands the Matrix to Optimus Prime, the young Autobot tells the venerable leader that the artifact spoke to him. For a brief moment, the energy from the Matrix links both Autobots, and Optimus Prime replies that perhaps Hot Rod's destiny is greater than he knows. As Prime leaves, Kup dismissively informs Hot Rod that he thinks the 'over-revved young punk' just nearly screwed up. Hot Rod merely sighs at his lot in life.

[edit]

Characters in italic text appear only in visions.
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons Humans

Notes

[edit]
Star Wars: Episode III
  • This comic was exclusively available with the 17-disc The Transformers — Complete Collection DVD box set released by Madman Entertainment in Australia and New Zealand in 2007.
  • The large Ark-like Autobot starship seen in the space battle on the first page features a design using elements of the later Marvel Ark and the Ark as it appeared in the cartoon.
  • Slugfest and Overkill's appearance in this storyline marks their second (though chronologically the first) appearance in the cartoon continuity.
  • Ratbat's sole line about fuel outlay is based upon his Marvel comics personality, rather than his animal-like cartoon characterization.
  • After the story, there is an essay by artist Nick Roche about how Transformers wrecked his life... and that he couldn't be happier.
  • The Transformers cartoon timeline in the book lists events from the beginning of the Quintesson creation of the Transformer race to the Rebirth of Cybertron, and even includes the Beast Wars.

Covers (1)

[edit]

Advertisements

[edit]

Reprints

[edit]
  • Transformers: Best of the Rarities; cover art by James Biggie.
    Transformers: Best of the Rarities; cover art by James Biggie.
[edit]
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