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{{Comicstory|
{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers:<br/>The Art of War]] #5
|series=joevstfaow|issueno=5
|prev=The Art of War issue 4
|prev=The Art of War issue 4
|next=Black Horizon Part 1
|next=Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2
|title=
|title=
|image=Art_of_War_5a.jpg
|image=Art_of_War_5a.jpg
|caption=Arise, Hawktimus Prime.
|caption=Arise, Hawktimus Prime.
|publisher=[[Devil's Due Press]]
|publisher=[[Devil's Due Press]]
|date=[[August 30]], 2006
|date=[[August 30]], [[2006]]
|coverdate=July 2006
|coverdate=July 2006
|script=[[Tim Seeley]]
|script=[[Tim Seeley]]
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Having escaped from his chains, Optimus Prime attacks Serpent O.R. Prime has a strong advantage, being much larger than Serpent O.R., but several Decepticons, including Motormaster and Razorclaw, rush to the aid of their leader. While Prime individually fights off his attackers, a recovering Serpent O.R. notices a wound in the back of his neck.  
Having escaped from his chains, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] attacks [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] Prime has a strong advantage, being much larger than Serpent O.R., but several [[Decepticon]]s, including [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], rush to the aid of their leader. While Prime individually fights off his attackers, a recovering Serpent O.R. notices a wound in the back of his neck.  


Outmatched by his opponents' combined might, Prime signals Hot Rod to attack. Now joined by the forces of [[G.I. Joe]], the [[Autobot|Autobots]] storm the [[Decepticon]] base.
Outmatched by his opponents' combined might, Prime signals [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] to attack. Now joined by the forces of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], the [[Autobot]]s storm the Decepticon base.


Insider, Perceptor and Hawk's group defend themselves. Overkill attempts to consume Hawk, but is disabled when Snake-Eyes blinds him. Grimlock proceeds to beat Prime's location out of Runamuck.  
Inside, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]'s group defend themselves. [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] attempts to consume Hawk, but is disabled when [[Snake-Eyes]] blinds him. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] proceeds to beat Prime's location out of [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]].  


With Prime almost beaten to death, Serpent O.R. calls off the Decepticons and uses his tendrils to pry open Prime's chest and steal the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], which he feels will grant himself the spark of life.  
With Prime almost beaten to death, Serpent O.R. calls off the Decepticons and uses his tendrils to pry open Prime's chest and steal the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], which he feels will grant himself the spark of life.  


Outside, the Decepticons continue to fight the Autobots and G.I. Joes. In the midst of the battle, Duke and Hot Rod see the light of the opened Matrix shine from the Decepticon base.  
Outside, the Decepticons continue to fight the Autobots and G.I. Joes. In the midst of the battle, [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] and Hot Rod see the light of the opened Matrix shine from the Decepticon base.  


Serpent O.R., having accessed the Matrix, arises as the robotic Serpentor Prime. Regretting the military actions he has taken to bring himself to this point, he takes Motormaster's gun so that he can kill himself. But before he can fire upon himself, his body is appropriated by Cobra Commander, using the device placed on Serpent O.R's neck to gain remote control of Serpentor Prime.  
Serpent O.R., having accessed the Matrix, arises as the robotic Serpentor Prime. Regretting the military actions he has taken to bring himself to this point, he takes Motormaster's gun so that he can kill himself. But before he can fire upon himself, his body is appropriated by [[Cobra Commander]], using the device placed on Serpent O.R's neck to gain remote control of Serpentor Prime.  


Hawk and Perceptor's party of soldiers arrives to aid Optimus and engage in combat against the Cobra-controlled Serpentor Prime. Grimlock and Roadblock are knocked aside, but Arcee is able to remove a piece from Serpentor Prime's chest. With an opening presented, Optimus literally tosses Hawk towards Serpentor. Hawk hopes for the best as he grabs the Matrix away from Serpentor Prime. His eyes opened to the universe, both Serpentor Prime and Hawk fall inert. Lady Jaye and Hot Rod arrive to announce that the Decepticons have fallen.
Hawk and Perceptor's party of soldiers arrives to aid Optimus and engage in combat against the [[Cobra]]-controlled Serpentor Prime. Grimlock and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] are knocked aside, but [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] is able to remove a piece from Serpentor Prime's chest. With an opening presented, Optimus literally tosses Hawk towards Serpentor. Hawk hopes for the best as he grabs the Matrix away from Serpentor Prime. His eyes opened to the universe, both Serpentor Prime and Hawk fall inert. [[Lady Jaye]] and Hot Rod arrive to announce that the Decepticons have fallen.


Cobra Commander, still strapped into the machine that let him control Serpentor Prime, is catatonic.
Cobra Commander, still strapped into the machine that let him control Serpentor Prime, is catatonic.


Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Autobots rebuild. Scarlett and Snake-Eyes flirt while Grimlock concedes that G.I. Joes are valiant warriors. A mourning Hot Rod, Arcee, and Ultra Magnus attend a memorial for [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. Optimus Prime, having reclaimed the Matrix and been repaired, makes an entry into his log. He anticipates that the G.I. Joes and Autobots will continue to defend their respective civilizations, and that Hawk, now connected to the Matrix, will lead humanity to a new golden age.  
Back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Autobots rebuild. [[Scarlett]] and Snake-Eyes flirt while Grimlock concedes that G.I. Joes are valiant warriors. A mourning Hot Rod, Arcee, and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] attend a [[Transformer funerary practices|memorial]] for [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. Optimus Prime, having reclaimed the Matrix and been repaired, makes an entry into his log. He anticipates that the G.I. Joes and Autobots will continue to defend their respective civilizations, and that Hawk, now connected to the Matrix, will lead [[human]]ity to a new golden age.
 


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (9)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (8)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (9)
* [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (11)
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (10)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (12)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (11)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (13)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (12)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (14)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (13)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (20)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (23)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (27)
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (30)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (29)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (32)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (40)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (43)
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (43)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (46)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (49)
 
|c2=
|c2=
* [[Motormaster]] (3)
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (3)
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (4)
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (4)
* [[Hun-Gurrr|Hun-Grrr]] (5)
*[[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] (5)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (6)
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (6)
* [[Octane]] (7)
*[[Octane]] (7)
* [[Rippersnapper]] (21)
*[[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] (24)
* [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] (22)
*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] (27)
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (28)
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (31)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (30)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (33)
* [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (31)
*[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (34)
* [[Blast Off]] (32)
*[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (35)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (33)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (36)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (34)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (37)
* [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] (35)
*[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] (38)
* [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] (36)
*[[Venom (G1)|Venom]] (39)
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (37)
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (40)
* [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (38)
*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (41)
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (39)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (42)
|h3=[[G.I. Joe|Joes]]|c3=
 
* [[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] (15)
|h3=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c3=
* [[Beachhead]] (16)
*[[Flint (G.I. Joe)|Flint]] (14)
* [[Duke]] (17)
*[[Lady Jaye]] (15)
* [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (18)
*[[Dusty]] (16)
* [[Lady Jaye]] (19)
*[[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] (17)
* [[Snake-Eyes]] (23)
*[[Fast Draw]] (18)
* [[Scarlett]] (24)
*[[Flash (G.I. Joe)|Flash]] (19)
* [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (25)
*[[Beachhead]] (20)
* [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (26)
*[[Rock 'n Roll]] (21)
* [[Cover Girl]] (41)
*[[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] (22)  
* [[Sgt. Savage]] (50)
*[[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (25)
|h4=[[Cobra]]s|c4=
*[[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (26)
* [[Storm Shadow]] (42)
*[[Snake-Eyes]] (28)
* [[Cobra Commander]] (45)
*[[Scarlett]] (29)
* [[Doctor Knox]] (46)
*[[Cover Girl]] (44)
* [[Dr. Mindbender]] (49)
*[[Storm Shadow]] (45)
*[[Sgt. Savage]] (54)
 
|h4=[[Cobra]]|c4=
*[[Cobra Commander]] (47)
*[[Knox]] (48)
*[[Doctor Mindbender]] (53)
 
|h5=Others|c5=
|h5=Others|c5=
* [[Serpent O.R.]] (2)
*[[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] (2)
* [[Unicron]] (47)
*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] (50)
* [[Nemesis Enforcer]] (48)
*Cobra-La [[Royal Guard]]s (51)
* [[Iron Klaw]] (51)
*[[Nemesis Enforcer]] (52)
*[[Iron Klaw]] (55)
}}
}}


==Items of note==
==Notes==
* The image of a human soldier on the final page of an issue is a picture of Sgt. Savage fighting Iron Klaw. The two were the central characters on the series ''G.I. Joe Extreme'', a mid-'90s attempt to reinvigorate the G.I. Joe license. As the previous image was later used in Volume 4's ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: Black Horizon|Black Horizon]]'', this '''may''' have been a planned fifth volume. With the loss of the license to IDW, we'll probably never know.  
*The image of a human soldier on the final page of an issue is a picture of Sgt. Savage fighting Iron Klaw. The two were the central characters on the series ''G.I. Joe Extreme'', a mid-'90s attempt to reinvigorate the G.I. Joe license. As the previous image was later used in Volume 4's ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: Black Horizon|Black Horizon]]'', this '''may''' have been a planned fifth volume. With the loss of the license to IDW, we'll probably never know.  
* Serpentor Prime's head somewhat resembles [[Ratbat (G1)|Senator Ratbat]]'s in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Megatron Origin]]''.
**A decade later, we would find out some of the details in [[Source:Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter#May 1, 2016|an entry]] of [[Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|the Andromeda Facebook page]]
 
===Errors===
*On the page featuring the Autobots and the Joes readying to assault Serpent O.R. and the Decepticons, where the Joes are shouting "Yo Joe!", Prowl is miscolored as Sideswipe.  


===Covers (3)===
===Covers (3)===
* '''Cover A:''' Hawk with the Matrix, surrounded by Decepticons by [[Joe Ng]], [[Espen Grundetjern]] and [[Tom Liu]]. Combines with the Cover A variant covers for issues 1–5 to form a single image.
*'''Cover A:''' Hawk with the Matrix, surrounded by Decepticons by [[Joe Ng]], [[Espen Grundetjern]] and [[Tom Liu]]. Combines with the Cover A variant covers for issues 1–5 to form a single image.
* '''Cover B:''' Joes and Autobots by [[Steven Cummings]] &amp; [[Rob Ruffolo]].
*'''Cover B:''' Joes and Autobots by [[Steven Cummings]] & [[Rob Ruffolo]].
* '''Udon Exclusive Cover:''' Megatron, Shockwave and Cobra by [[Joe Ng]]: Available at Conventions and on the Club Udon website. Combines with Club Udon variant covers for issues 1–5 to form a single image.
*'''[[UDON Entertainment|UDON]] Exclusive Cover:''' Megatron, Shockwave and Cobra by [[Joe Ng]]: Available at Conventions and on the Club Udon website. Combines with Club Udon variant covers for issues 1–5 to form a single image.
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 22 September 2023

« G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers:
The Art of War #5 		»

Arise, Hawktimus Prime.
Publisher Devil's Due Press
First published August 30, 2006
Cover date July 2006
Script Tim Seeley
Pencils Alex Milne, Joe Ng, & James Raiz
Inks Rob Ross
Colors Rob Ruffolo & Kevin Yan
Letters Brian Crowley
Editor Mike O'Sullivan
Continuity G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers continuity

The Autobots and G.I. Joe fight on Cybertron against the reunited Decepticons, while Serpent O.R. makes contact with the Matrix.

Synopsis

[edit]

Having escaped from his chains, Optimus Prime attacks Serpent O.R. Prime has a strong advantage, being much larger than Serpent O.R., but several Decepticons, including Motormaster and Razorclaw, rush to the aid of their leader. While Prime individually fights off his attackers, a recovering Serpent O.R. notices a wound in the back of his neck.

Outmatched by his opponents' combined might, Prime signals Hot Rod to attack. Now joined by the forces of G.I. Joe, the Autobots storm the Decepticon base.

Inside, Perceptor and Hawk's group defend themselves. Overkill attempts to consume Hawk, but is disabled when Snake-Eyes blinds him. Grimlock proceeds to beat Prime's location out of Runamuck.

With Prime almost beaten to death, Serpent O.R. calls off the Decepticons and uses his tendrils to pry open Prime's chest and steal the power of the Matrix, which he feels will grant himself the spark of life.

Outside, the Decepticons continue to fight the Autobots and G.I. Joes. In the midst of the battle, Duke and Hot Rod see the light of the opened Matrix shine from the Decepticon base.

Serpent O.R., having accessed the Matrix, arises as the robotic Serpentor Prime. Regretting the military actions he has taken to bring himself to this point, he takes Motormaster's gun so that he can kill himself. But before he can fire upon himself, his body is appropriated by Cobra Commander, using the device placed on Serpent O.R's neck to gain remote control of Serpentor Prime.

Hawk and Perceptor's party of soldiers arrives to aid Optimus and engage in combat against the Cobra-controlled Serpentor Prime. Grimlock and Roadblock are knocked aside, but Arcee is able to remove a piece from Serpentor Prime's chest. With an opening presented, Optimus literally tosses Hawk towards Serpentor. Hawk hopes for the best as he grabs the Matrix away from Serpentor Prime. His eyes opened to the universe, both Serpentor Prime and Hawk fall inert. Lady Jaye and Hot Rod arrive to announce that the Decepticons have fallen.

Cobra Commander, still strapped into the machine that let him control Serpentor Prime, is catatonic.

Back on Cybertron, the Autobots rebuild. Scarlett and Snake-Eyes flirt while Grimlock concedes that G.I. Joes are valiant warriors. A mourning Hot Rod, Arcee, and Ultra Magnus attend a memorial for Bumblebee. Optimus Prime, having reclaimed the Matrix and been repaired, makes an entry into his log. He anticipates that the G.I. Joes and Autobots will continue to defend their respective civilizations, and that Hawk, now connected to the Matrix, will lead humanity to a new golden age.

[edit]

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons G.I. Joe Cobra Others

Notes

[edit]
  • The image of a human soldier on the final page of an issue is a picture of Sgt. Savage fighting Iron Klaw. The two were the central characters on the series G.I. Joe Extreme, a mid-'90s attempt to reinvigorate the G.I. Joe license. As the previous image was later used in Volume 4's Black Horizon, this may have been a planned fifth volume. With the loss of the license to IDW, we'll probably never know.

Errors

[edit]
  • On the page featuring the Autobots and the Joes readying to assault Serpent O.R. and the Decepticons, where the Joes are shouting "Yo Joe!", Prowl is miscolored as Sideswipe.

Covers (3)

[edit]
  • Cover A: Hawk with the Matrix, surrounded by Decepticons by Joe Ng, Espen Grundetjern and Tom Liu. Combines with the Cover A variant covers for issues 1–5 to form a single image.
  • Cover B: Joes and Autobots by Steven Cummings & Rob Ruffolo.
  • UDON Exclusive Cover: Megatron, Shockwave and Cobra by Joe Ng: Available at Conventions and on the Club Udon website. Combines with Club Udon variant covers for issues 1–5 to form a single image.
  • Arise, Hawktimus Prime.
    Arise, Hawktimus Prime.
  • Joes'n'Bots
    Joes'n'Bots
  • Who can unite Megatron and Shockwave? Cobraaaaaaaa!
    Who can unite Megatron and Shockwave? Cobraaaaaaaa!

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  • G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo
  • G.I. Joe #15
  • G.I. Joe Declassified #3
  • G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 TPB
  • G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War TPB
  • G.I. Joe: Phoenix Guard
  • Forgotten Realms' Crystal Shard #1
  • DDP Quarterly
  • Eberron #1
  • Devil's Due's RIPPED OFFer
  • G.I. Joe comic featuring the Baroness (back cover)

Reprints

[edit]

Other than collections of the full series

  • Collects The Art of War issues #3–5 and both issues of Black Horizon
  • Bonus material includes a cover gallery and an intro by Simon Furman.
  • Definitive G1 Collection Vol. 97: G.I. Joe vs Transformers, Part 3; art by Dreamwave (Wildfly) and Andrew Wildman
    Definitive G1 Collection Vol. 97: G.I. Joe vs Transformers, Part 3;
    art by Dreamwave (Wildfly) and Andrew Wildman


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