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|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #277
|prev=Bugged!
|next=The House that Wheeljack Built!
|title="Internal Affairs!"
|image=MarvelUK-277.jpg
|caption=Touching down in the land of the Delta Blues.
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=[[June 30|30th June]] [[1990]]
|coverdate=[[July 7|7th July]] 1990
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|pencils=[[Simon Coleby]]
|inks= [[Michael Eve]]
|lettering=[[Stuart Bartlett]]
|editor=
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]/[[Earthforce]]
}}
'''The Decepticon Civil War ends as Megatron and Shockwave battle for the last time.'''
'''The Decepticon Civil War ends as Megatron and Shockwave battle for the last time.'''


==Synopsis==
{{Earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Shockwave memphis airport.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] has discovered that [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] is undertaking a mission at [[Memphis Airport]] and the two Decepticon leaders fight whilst the humans cancel planes and start betting on the outcome. From the skies, [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] observes what is going on and is pleased. He then notes that as "a law-abiding citizen" he must report it.


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The [[Autobot]]s receive an anonymous message about the fight and put together a force, but [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] are both uneasy, suspecting a set-up.
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<a name="Marvel_UK_issue_.23277"></a><h1><span class="editsection">[<a href="/w2/index.php?title=Internal_Affairs%21&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Marvel UK issue #277">edit</a>]</span> <span class="mw-headline">Marvel UK issue #277</span></h1>
At [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|Megatron's base]] in [[Louisiana]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] has brought all the [[Decepticon]]s outside to meet Starscream. The two second-in-commands explain that they feel it is essential to take matters in their own hands and reunite the Decepticons under their joint leadership. Soundwave thinks to himself that he has no choice because otherwise Starscream would have exposed him as a double agent but the plan suits him. Each plans to doublecross and destroy the other.
'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br />
'''Pencils:''' [[Simon Coleby]]<br />
'''Inks:''' [[Michael Eve]]<br />
'''Lettering:''' [[Stuart Bartlett]]<br />


Back in [[Memphis]], the Autobots arrive. Megatron and Shockwave each radios for reinforcements only to learn that they have been deposed. As the two Decepticons flee, Shockwave proposes an alliance to destroy their usurpers, to which Megatron agrees.
{{--}}


*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Motormaster]].
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (4)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] (5)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] (6)
|c2=
{{collist|2|
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (2)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (3)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (8)
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (9)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (10)
}}
}}


*''Minor characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Hook (G1)|Hook]], [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Bombshell]].
==Quotes==
"This is the end, '''Shockwave!''' There can be only '''one Decepticon leader''' - and his name is '''Megatron!'''"
:—'''Megatron''', who else?


*''Originally published:'' 30th June 1990. Cover date ("off sale") 7th July 1990.


==Synopsis==
"'''Fifty''' says the '''purple one''' wins!"<br>
Megatron has discovered that Shockwave is undertaking a mission at [[Memphis Airport]]  {{storylink|Bugged!|Bugged!}} and the two Decepticon leaders fight whilst the humans cancel planes and start betting on the outcome. From the skies Starscream observes what is going on and is pleased. He then notes that as "a law-abiding citizen" he must report it.
"I'll take that! The '''big guy''' with the cannon'll take it easy!"
:—'''Air traffic controller #1''' and '''air traffic controller #2''' are enjoying this way too much.


The Autobots receive an anonymous message about the fight and put together a force, but Grimlock and Prowl are both uneasy, suspecting a set-up.
At Megatron's base in Louisiana, Soundwave has brought all the Decepticons outside to meet Starscream. The two second-in-commands explain that they feel it is essential to take matters in their own hands and reunite the Decepticons under their joint leadership. Soundwave thinks to himself that he has no choice because otherwise Starscream would have exposed him as a double agent  {{storylink|Secrets|Secrets}} but the plan suits him. Each plans to doublecross and destroy the other.
Back in [[Memphis]], the Autobots arrive. Megatron and Shockwave each radios for reinforcements only to learn that they have been deposed. As the two Decepticons flee Shockwave proposes an alliance to destroy their usurpers, to which Megatron agrees.


"'That's the trouble with being '''a Decepticon''' — you never know '''who to trust!'''"
:— '''Megatron''' on his race's flaws.


==Quotes==
==Notes==
"'That's the trouble with being a Decepticon  - you never know who to trust!"
===Artwork and technical errors===
*Megatron's base has changed from a giant metal insect in "[[Secrets (G1)|Secrets]]" into some chimneys. It will revert to being a giant metal insect under Starscream and Soundwave's command in "[[External Forces!]]".
*Like Megatron's base, [[Earthbase]] also appears to have rather more chimneys here than would be depicted in its subsequent appearances.


===Continuity notes===
*This follows directly from [[Bugged!|last issue]].
*As mentioned above, this issue marks the first appearance of the newly completed Autobot Earthbase. [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] has been working on it since issue [[Mystery!|#269]], when [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] described it as a "mess of foundations and a few girders", and it will be unveiled properly in the [[The House that Wheeljack Built!|next issue]].
*The Autobots apparently lack a system for monitoring Earth media reports and are instead reliant on phone tip-offs.
*Soundwave was revealed as a spy in "[[Secrets (G1)|Secrets]]".


:— '''Megatron''' on his race's flaws.
===Real-life references===
*TBD


==Errors==
===Other trivia===
* Megatron's base has changed from a giant metal insect into some chimneys.
*TBD


==Items of note==
===Back-up material===
* The Autobots apparently lack a system for monitoring Earth media reports and are instead reliant on phone tip-offs.
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[...All Fall Down!]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''[[Action Force (comic)|G.I. Joe the Action Force]]'' - "Cold Snap" and ''[[Combat Colin]]''
*'''[[Transformers AtoZ|AtoZ]]:''' [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] and [[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]]


==Reprints==
===Cover===
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback "Fallen Star".
*'''Issue #277 cover:''' Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis Airport]], by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
<gallery>
File:MarvelUK-277.jpg|'''Issue #277''' - Camera 1
</gallery>


===Reprints===
*'''''[[Transformers: Fallen Star]]'' :''' Megatron and Shockwave fight at [[Memphis Airport]]. Cropped from the cover of issue [[Internal Affairs!|#277]], art by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
*'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 20: End of the Road:'''''  Bludgeon  (art reused from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profiles) above an interior scene of Grimlock punching through Fangry (from [[End of the Road! (US)|US issue #80]]), by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''''[[Transformers: Best of Shockwave]]'':''' Shockwave by [[James Biggie]]
<gallery>
File:Titan B&W Compilation-Fallen Star.jpg|'''''Fallen Star'''''<br>(Titan Books, 2005)
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v20.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road'''''<br>(Hachette Partworks, 2018)
File:BestOfShockwave cvr.jpg|'''Transformers: Best of Shockwave'''<br>(IDW Publishing, 2022)
</gallery>


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

Latest revision as of 07:37, 7 June 2024

« The Transformers (UK) #277 »

Touching down in the land of the Delta Blues.
"Internal Affairs!"
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published 30th June 1990
Cover date 7th July 1990
Writer Simon Furman
Pencils Simon Coleby
Inks Michael Eve
Lettering Stuart Bartlett
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce

The Decepticon Civil War ends as Megatron and Shockwave battle for the last time.

Synopsis

[edit]
These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.

Megatron has discovered that Shockwave is undertaking a mission at Memphis Airport and the two Decepticon leaders fight whilst the humans cancel planes and start betting on the outcome. From the skies, Starscream observes what is going on and is pleased. He then notes that as "a law-abiding citizen" he must report it.

The Autobots receive an anonymous message about the fight and put together a force, but Grimlock and Prowl are both uneasy, suspecting a set-up.

At Megatron's base in Louisiana, Soundwave has brought all the Decepticons outside to meet Starscream. The two second-in-commands explain that they feel it is essential to take matters in their own hands and reunite the Decepticons under their joint leadership. Soundwave thinks to himself that he has no choice because otherwise Starscream would have exposed him as a double agent but the plan suits him. Each plans to doublecross and destroy the other.

Back in Memphis, the Autobots arrive. Megatron and Shockwave each radios for reinforcements only to learn that they have been deposed. As the two Decepticons flee, Shockwave proposes an alliance to destroy their usurpers, to which Megatron agrees.

[edit]

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Quotes

[edit]

"This is the end, Shockwave! There can be only one Decepticon leader - and his name is Megatron!"

—Megatron, who else?


"Fifty says the purple one wins!"
"I'll take that! The big guy with the cannon'll take it easy!"

—Air traffic controller #1 and air traffic controller #2 are enjoying this way too much.


"'That's the trouble with being a Decepticon — you never know who to trust!"

— Megatron on his race's flaws.

Notes

[edit]

Artwork and technical errors

[edit]
  • Megatron's base has changed from a giant metal insect in "Secrets" into some chimneys. It will revert to being a giant metal insect under Starscream and Soundwave's command in "External Forces!".
  • Like Megatron's base, Earthbase also appears to have rather more chimneys here than would be depicted in its subsequent appearances.

Continuity notes

[edit]
  • This follows directly from last issue.
  • As mentioned above, this issue marks the first appearance of the newly completed Autobot Earthbase. Wheeljack has been working on it since issue #269, when Skydive described it as a "mess of foundations and a few girders", and it will be unveiled properly in the next issue.
  • The Autobots apparently lack a system for monitoring Earth media reports and are instead reliant on phone tip-offs.
  • Soundwave was revealed as a spy in "Secrets".

Real-life references

[edit]
  • TBD

Other trivia

[edit]
  • TBD

Back-up material

[edit]

Cover

[edit]
  • Issue #277 - Camera 1
    Issue #277 - Camera 1

Reprints

[edit]
  • Fallen Star (Titan Books, 2005)
    Fallen Star
    (Titan Books, 2005)
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road (Hachette Partworks, 2018)
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road
    (Hachette Partworks, 2018)
  • Transformers: Best of Shockwave (IDW Publishing, 2022)
    Transformers: Best of Shockwave
    (IDW Publishing, 2022)
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