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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #172–173 | |||
|prev=Deadly Games! | |||
|next=Totaled! | |||
|image=MarvelUK-172.jpg | |||
|title="Wrecking Havoc" | |||
|caption=Cyclonus and Scourge hate Tom Cruise too! | |||
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |||
|date=[[June 25|25th June]]– [[July 2|2nd July]], [[1988]] | |||
|coverdate=2nd July–[[July 9|9th July]], 1988 | |||
|script=[[Simon Furman]] | |||
|art=[[Bryan Hitch]] | |||
|colour=[[Euan Peters]] | |||
|letters=[[Steve Parkhouse]] (#172)<br/>[[Annie Halfacree]] (#173) | |||
|chronology=[[Marvel Comics timeline|1988]] | |||
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]] ([[Primax 984.20 Gamma|Marvel UK]]) | |||
}} | |||
'''The Wreckers find out that humans always get in the way.''' | '''The Wreckers find out that humans always get in the way.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | |||
Northern [[Oregon]]: A group of [[United States Air Force|USAF]] pilots on a routine exercise are attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who are looking for some target practice. Although the two [[Decepticon]]s 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 (G1)|Galvatron]]. | |||
[[File:WreckingHavoc-yourfoe.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]] | |||
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. | |||
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!=== | |||
[[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 (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. | |||
{{--}} | |||
==Featured characters== | |||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[ | *[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (6) | ||
* [[ | *[[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]] (7) | ||
* [[Broadside]] (8) | *[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (8) | ||
* [[Topspin]] (9) | *[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (9) | ||
* [[Rack' | *[[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack'n'Ruin]] (10) | ||
* [[ | *[[Xaaron (G1)|Xaaron]] (11) | ||
* [[Springer]] (12) | *[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (12) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Scourge]] (2) | *[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (2) | ||
* [[Cyclonus]] (3) | *[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (3) | ||
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13) | *[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (13) | ||
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (15) | *[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (15) | ||
|c3 = | |c3= | ||
* Various Air Force pilots (1) | *Various Air Force pilots (1) | ||
* Various city residents (14) | *Various city residents (14) | ||
|h4=[[Nebulan]]s | |||
* [[Nightstick]] (4) | |c4= | ||
* [[Fracas]] (5) | *[[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]] (4) | ||
*[[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== | |||
===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. | |||
* On page 7 of part 1, one of Xaaron's speech bubbles is attributed to Springer. | |||
===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). | |||
The | ===Continuity notes=== | ||
* 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). | |||
* 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 (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=== | |||
*TBD | |||
===Other trivia=== | |||
* 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 ''[[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=== | |||
'''Issue #172''' | |||
*'''Back-up strips:''' ''[[Action Force (comic)|Action Force]]'' - "Snap Decisions" and ''[[Combat Colin]]'' | |||
'''Issue #173''' | |||
*'''Back-up strips:''' ''Action Force'' - "Snap Decisions" and ''Combat Colin'' | |||
== | ===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 #173 cover:''' Galvatron busts through a wall, art by [[Jeff Anderson]]. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:MarvelUK-172.jpg|'''UK issue #172''' - He blew up real good! | |||
File:MarvelUK-173.jpg|'''UK issue #173''' - Galvatron sucks at Jenga. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== | ===Reprints=== | ||
*'''''[[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: 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: 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]]. | |||
*'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' #5 cover RI:''' "Retro" Incentive cover — panel from page 9 of part 1. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Tfcolcom16.jpg|'''''Collected Comics'' #16''' (Marvel Comics UK, 1990) | |||
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:BestofSimon.jpg|'''''The Best of Simon Furman''''' (IDW Publishing, 2007) | |||
File:IDWBofUKSP5A.jpg|'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' #5 cover A'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2008) | |||
File:IDWBofUKSP5RI.jpg|'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' #5 cover RI'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2008) | |||
</gallery> | |||
*'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' TPB:''' reuse of the cover of ''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' issue #1. | |||
*'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' TPB:''' reuse of the cover of ''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' issue #2. | |||
*'''''[[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]]. | |||
*'''''[[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> | |||
File:IDWBofUKSP.jpg|'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' TPB'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2008) | |||
File:IDWBofUKSPTPB.jpg|'''''Best of UK: Space Pirates'' TPB''' (IDW Publishing, 2008) | |||
File:IDWBofUKOmnibus.jpg|'''''Best of UK'' Omnibus'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2009) | |||
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> | |||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | [[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | ||
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| "Wrecking Havoc" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 25th June– 2nd 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
[edit]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!
[edit]
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.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Nebulans |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
Quotes
[edit]"...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
[edit]Artwork and technical errors
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- TBD
Other trivia
[edit]- This was the last issue drawn by Bryan Hitch.
- The Transformations page assured readers that it wasn't 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. It originally linked to the previous "Deadly Games!".
Courtesy of my...
[edit]- The Wreckers identify Galvatron's primary weapon as a particle accelerator cannon.
Back-up material
[edit]Issue #172
- Back-up strips: Action Force - "Snap Decisions" and Combat Colin
Issue #173
- Back-up strips: Action Force - "Snap Decisions" and Combat Colin
Foreign Localization
[edit]Swedish
- Title: "Kaos och ödeläggelse" ("Chaos and Devastation")
Covers (2)
[edit]- 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 #172 - He blew up real good!
-
UK issue #173 - Galvatron sucks at Jenga.
Reprints
[edit]- Transformers Collected Comics #16: reuse of the cover of issue #84.
- Transformers Comic-Magazin #24 cover: Springer, Scourge and a strange-looking Cyclonus.
- Transformers: Space Pirates TPB: A Quintesson (probably Lord Kledji) oversees Hot Rod and Arcee injured, Wreck-Gar being attacked by Sharkticons and Metroplex awakening on Earth, by Geoff Senior and Oliver Harud.
- The Best of Simon Furman: Cybertron, by Don Figueroa.
- 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.
- Best of UK: Space Pirates #5 cover RI: "Retro" Incentive cover — panel from page 9 of part 1.
-
Collected Comics #16 (Marvel Comics UK, 1990)
-
Transformers Comic-Magazin #24
(Condor Verlag, 1992) -
Space Pirates TPB
(Titan Books, 2003) -
The Best of Simon Furman (IDW Publishing, 2007)
-
Best of UK: Space Pirates #5 cover A
(IDW Publishing, 2008) -
Best of UK: Space Pirates #5 cover RI
(IDW Publishing, 2008)
- Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB: reuse of the cover of Best of UK: Space Pirates issue #1.
- Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB: reuse of the cover of Best of UK: Space Pirates issue #2.
- Best of UK Omnibus: Galvatron and Megatron tear into the Wreckers and Mayhems, crop of the cover to Best of UK: Time Wars issue #4.
- Classics UK Volume 5: the head of Unicron watches over Triton swapping his badge, Zombie Impactor attacking Springer, a fleeing Cyclonus and Scourge and an angry Flame, by Andrew Wildman.
- Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 14: Space Pirates: Hot Rod and a scene of Blaster and Wheeljack strung up; cover art by Don Figueroa, Dougie Braithwaite and Dave Harwood.
-
Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB
(IDW Publishing, 2008) -
Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB (IDW Publishing, 2008)
-
Best of UK Omnibus
(IDW Publishing, 2009) -
The Transformers Classics UK Volume 5 (IDW Publishing, 2014)
-
The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 14: (Hachette Partworks, Ltd. 2017)














