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|date=[[April 9]], [[2008]] | |date=[[April 9]], [[2008]] | ||
|coverdate= | |coverdate= March 2008 | ||
|script=[[Andrew Steven Harris]] and [[Shane McCarthy]] | |script=[[Andrew Steven Harris]] and [[Shane McCarthy]] | ||
|art=[[Guido Guidi]], [[Klaus Scherwinski]] and [[Nick Roche]] | |art=[[Guido Guidi]], [[Klaus Scherwinski]] and [[Nick Roche]] | ||
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|editor=[[Chris Ryall]] | |editor=[[Chris Ryall]] | ||
|cover=[[Don Figueroa]] | |cover=[[Don Figueroa]] | ||
|continuity=[[ | |continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]] | ||
|pagecount= | |pagecount=24 | ||
|price=$2.99 (US) | |price=$2.99 (US) | ||
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'''The Decepticons cause rampant destruction in New York City.''' | '''The Decepticons cause rampant destruction in New York City.''' | ||
== Synopsis == | ==Synopsis== | ||
In [[New York City]], Long Haul nearly runs over some [[human]]s at an intersection. One of the men beats on his door, yelling that Long Haul is going to kill | In [[New York City]], [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] nearly runs over some [[human]]s at an intersection. One of the men beats on his door, yelling that Long Haul is going to kill someone—he doesn't know how right he is. Much to the man's amazement, Long Haul transforms and joins the other [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] who have arrived. The crowd marvels at the giant robots, some thinking they are movie props. [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] makes a brief speech that they have come in peace, to the confusion of [[Hook (G1)|Hook]]. It's just a joke, however, and the Constructicons begin blasting into the crowd and street, destroying and killing. | ||
The [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] arrive and transform. | The [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] arrive and transform. When [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] tells [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] that the humans will really be terrified when [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] arrives, Starscream bristles, taking a few shots into the crowd before Megatron ominously makes his appearance. Starscream grovels, saying that their destruction of the city is going well. Megatron interrupts, showing them the true meaning of destruction as he takes out a skyscraper with one blast of his [[fusion cannon]] and tells Starscream to try and keep up. | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (5) | * [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (5) | ||
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (6) | * [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (6) | ||
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (7) | * [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] (7) | ||
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (8) | * [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] (8) | ||
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9) | * [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] (9) | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (10) | * [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] (10) | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* This issue is essentially a preview and promotion of the then-upcoming ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' maxi-series. | * This issue is essentially a preview and promotion of the then-upcoming ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' maxi-series. The issue consisted of: | ||
** "Swear Allegiance: An Introduction" | ** "Swear Allegiance: An Introduction." | ||
** Excerpt from the series pitch by writer Shane McCarthy. | ** Excerpt from the series pitch by writer Shane McCarthy. | ||
** Early design sketches by artist Guido Guidi, including some that were not listed as characters such as [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]. | ** Early design sketches by artist Guido Guidi, including some that were not listed as characters such as [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]. | ||
** Interview with Shane McCarthy. | ** Interview with Shane McCarthy. | ||
** Interview with Guido Guidi. | ** Interview with Guido Guidi. | ||
** Decepticon roll call. | ** Decepticon roll call. Those not mentioned above include: [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]. Notably, art was pulled from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profiles. | ||
** 8-page preview from ''All Hail Megatron'' #1. | ** 8-page preview from ''All Hail Megatron'' #1. | ||
* Some [[Easter egg | * Some [[Easter egg]]s in the first panel include buildings with signs for [[TakaraTomy|Takara and Tomy]], [[Toys"R"Us]], and what looks to be an obscured [[Hasbro]]. | ||
* Long Haul's license plate is "LNG-HL". | * Long Haul's license plate is "LNG-HL". | ||
===Cover=== | ===Cover=== | ||
* [[Masterpiece]] Megatron in a black and white '' | * ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Megatron in a black and white ''{{w|Scarface (1983 film)|Scarface}}'' homage by [[Don Figueroa]]. | ||
===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
* ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' series | * ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' series | ||
* ''[[The Reign of Starscream]] (back cover)'' | * ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]] (back cover)'' | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:All Hail Megatron issues]] | ||
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| "Focus on Decepticons" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | April 9, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | March 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Script | Andrew Steven Harris and Shane McCarthy | ||||||||||||
| Art | Guido Guidi, Klaus Scherwinski and Nick Roche | ||||||||||||
| Colors | Josh Burcham | ||||||||||||
| Lettering | Neil Uyetake | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Chris Ryall | ||||||||||||
| Design by | Robbie Robbins and Neil Uyetake | ||||||||||||
| Cover | Don Figueroa | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | 2005 IDW continuity | ||||||||||||
| Page count | 24 | ||||||||||||
| Price | $2.99 (US) | ||||||||||||
The Decepticons cause rampant destruction in New York City.
Synopsis
[edit]In New York City, Long Haul nearly runs over some humans at an intersection. One of the men beats on his door, yelling that Long Haul is going to kill someone—he doesn't know how right he is. Much to the man's amazement, Long Haul transforms and joins the other Constructicons who have arrived. The crowd marvels at the giant robots, some thinking they are movie props. Scrapper makes a brief speech that they have come in peace, to the confusion of Hook. It's just a joke, however, and the Constructicons begin blasting into the crowd and street, destroying and killing.
The Seekers arrive and transform. When Skywarp tells Starscream that the humans will really be terrified when Megatron arrives, Starscream bristles, taking a few shots into the crowd before Megatron ominously makes his appearance. Starscream grovels, saying that their destruction of the city is going well. Megatron interrupts, showing them the true meaning of destruction as he takes out a skyscraper with one blast of his fusion cannon and tells Starscream to try and keep up.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Decepticons |
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Notes
[edit]- This issue is essentially a preview and promotion of the then-upcoming All Hail Megatron maxi-series. The issue consisted of:
- "Swear Allegiance: An Introduction."
- Excerpt from the series pitch by writer Shane McCarthy.
- Early design sketches by artist Guido Guidi, including some that were not listed as characters such as Kup and Reflector.
- Interview with Shane McCarthy.
- Interview with Guido Guidi.
- Decepticon roll call. Those not mentioned above include: Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Bombshell, Frenzy, Kickback, Laserbeak, Ravage, Rumble, Shrapnel, and Soundwave. Notably, art was pulled from Dreamwave's More than Meets the Eye profiles.
- 8-page preview from All Hail Megatron #1.
- Some Easter eggs in the first panel include buildings with signs for Takara and Tomy, Toys"R"Us, and what looks to be an obscured Hasbro.
- Long Haul's license plate is "LNG-HL".
Cover
[edit]- Masterpiece Megatron in a black and white Scarface homage by Don Figueroa.
Advertisements
[edit]- All Hail Megatron series
- The Reign of Starscream (back cover)
