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{{Comicstory|
{{Comicstory|
|title="...All Fall Down!"
|title="...All Fall Down!"
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' #4
|seriesissue=''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)|G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]'' #4
|prev=Ashes, Ashes...
|prev=Ashes, Ashes...
|next=
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #277–281
|prev2=Bugged!
|next2=Internal Affairs!
|image=JoeTF4.jpg
|image=JoeTF4.jpg
|caption=This year's WWF lineup was looking especially promising.
|caption=This year's WWF roster was looking especially promising.
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=December 1986
|shippingdate=[[December 9]], [[1986]]
|coverdate=April 1987
|onsaledate=[[December 30]], 1986
|coverdate=April [[1987]]
|writer=[[Michael Higgins]]
|writer=[[Michael Higgins]]
|penciler=[[Herb Trimpe]]
|penciler=[[Herb Trimpe]]
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The [[Autobot]]s, together with their new allies from [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]], take refuge inside the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] as the area is shook with earthquakes from the effects of [[Power Station Alpha]]. At the Decepticon base, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] instructs [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to dispose of [[Doctor Mindbender]] but he is saved by the intervention of the [[Baroness]]. The two Cobra agents depart, taking Bombshell with them in insect mode, and depart for [[Seattle]], where they are due to rendezvous with a team from G.I. Joe.
[[File:JoeandTF4 blaster omega and the rest.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
The [[Autobot]]s, together with their new allies from [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]], take refuge inside the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] as the area is shook with earthquakes from the effects of [[Power Station Alpha]]. At the Decepticon base, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] instructs [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to dispose of [[Doctor Mindbender]] but he is saved by the intervention of the [[Baroness]]. The two Cobra agents depart, taking Bombshell with them in insect mode, and depart for [[Seattle]], where they are due to rendezvous with a team from G.I. Joe.


[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] arrives at the Joes' base to inspect the remains of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and is pleased to learn that not only is he still alive but that [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] has already begun reconstructing him. With Ratchet's help, the work is soon completed and Bumblebee announces from now on he wishes to be known as Goldbug. Mindbender and Baroness arrive and Mainframe's investigation of the [[cerebro-shell]] retrieved from [[Anthony Duranti]] is shown to allow them to control Bombshell.
[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] arrives at the Joes' base to inspect the remains of [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] and is pleased to learn that not only is he still alive but that [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] has already begun reconstructing him. With Ratchet's help, the work is soon completed and Bumblebee announces from now on he wishes to be known as Goldbug. Mindbender and Baroness arrive and Mainframe's investigation of the [[cerebro-shell]] retrieved from [[Anthony Duranti]] is shown to allow them to control Bombshell.


Meanwhile, debate ranges about the fate of Alpha. Both [[Serpentor]] and [[Ace]] think it should be destroyed but [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] is worried that, after the Decepticons' modifications, Alpha may now be a sentient being whilst [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] is concerned about the loss of life if Alpha is destroyed in a populated area. It is eventually decided that a small team consisting of Goldbug, [[Scarlett]] and Baroness will plant explosives on Alpha which can be detonated if necessary. In order to prevent the [[Decepticon]]s intervening, a combined Autobot, Joe and Cobra force will attack their base.
Meanwhile, debate ranges about the fate of Alpha. Both [[Serpentor]] and [[Ace (G.I. Joe)|Ace]] think it should be destroyed but [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] is worried that, after the Decepticons' modifications, Alpha may now be a sentient being whilst [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] is concerned about the loss of life if Alpha is destroyed in a populated area. It is eventually decided that a small team consisting of Goldbug, [[Scarlett]] and Baroness will plant explosives on Alpha which can be detonated if necessary. In order to prevent the [[Decepticon]]s intervening, a combined Autobot, Joe and Cobra force will attack their base.


As the attack begins, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] dispatches a group of Decepticon planes to counter the aircraft and also has the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] counter by becoming [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and battling their opposite number.
As the attack begins, Shockwave dispatches a group of Decepticon planes to counter the aircraft and also has the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] counter by becoming [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and battling their opposite number.


Mainframe and Mindbender work out a way to use the cerebro-shell and electronic helmet to control Alpha and send the power station to an unpopulated area. Without permission, Baroness sets the timers on the charges and Alpha explodes harmlessly in orbit. Cobra hastily withdraw from the scene of the battle whilst Mindbender also slips away. Not entirely convinced the Joes weren't in on Cobra's plan, Blaster tells them that with the immediate crisis averted they should leave the Decepticons to them in the future. Ratchet signals that he and Goldbug are on their way back to the Ark.
Mainframe and Mindbender work out a way to use the cerebro-shell and electronic helmet to control Alpha and send the power station to an unpopulated area. Without permission, Baroness sets the timers on the charges and Alpha explodes harmlessly in orbit. Cobra hastily withdraw from the scene of the battle whilst Mindbender also slips away. Not entirely convinced the Joes weren't in on Cobra's plan, Blaster tells them that with the immediate crisis averted they should leave the Decepticons to them in the future. Ratchet signals that he and Goldbug are on their way back to the Ark.
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*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (1)
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (1)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (2)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (2)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (16)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] (19)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee/Goldbug]] (17)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee/Goldbug]] (20)
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (21)
*[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] (22)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (23)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (24)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (24)
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (25)
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (25)
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (39)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (26)
 
*[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] (27)
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (28)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (29)
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (42)
|c2=
|c2=
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (8)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (11)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (9)
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] (12)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (10)
*[[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] (13, see "Errors")
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (27)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (30)
*[[Hook (G1)]] (28)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (31)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (29)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (32)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (30)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (33)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (31)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (34, see "Errors")
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (32)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] (35, see "Errors")
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (33)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] (36, see "Errors")
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (34)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (37)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (35)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (38)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (36)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (39)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (37)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (40)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (38)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (41)
 
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (44, see "Errors")
|h3=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c3=
|h3=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c3=
* [[Wild Bill]] (8)
*[[Wild Bill]] (8)
* [[Slip-Stream]] (9)
*[[Slip-Stream]] (9)
* [[Ace]] (10)
*[[Ace (G.I. Joe)|Ace]] (10)
* [[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] (12)
*[[Mainframe (G.I. Joe)|Mainframe]] (16)
* [[Snake-Eyes]] (13)
*[[Snake-Eyes]] (17)
* [[Scarlett]] (14)
*[[Scarlett]] (18)
* [[Beachhead]] (18)
*[[Beachhead]] (21)
* [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (19)
*[[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] (22)
* [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (20)
*[[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (23)
 
|h4=[[Cobra]]|c4=
|h4=[[Cobra]]|c4=
* [[Buzzer]] (3)
*[[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)|Buzzer]] (3)
* [[Torch (Dreadnok)|Torch]] (4)
*[[Torch (G.I. Joe)|Torch]] (4)
* [[Ripper]] (5)
*[[Ripper (G.I. Joe)|Ripper]] (5)
* [[Zartan]] (6)
*[[Zartan]] (6)
* [[Serpentor]] (7)
*[[Serpentor]] (7)
* [[Doctor Mindbender]] (11)
*[[Doctor Mindbender]] (14)
* [[Baroness]] (12)
*[[Baroness]] (15)
 
|h5=[[Human]]s|c5=
|h5=[[Human]]s|c5=
* [[Anthony Duranti]] (40)
*[[Anthony Duranti]] (43)
* [[Barbara Larkin]] (41)
*[[Barbara Larkin]] (45)
* [[Mrs. Duranti]] (42)
*[[Mrs. Duranti]] (46)
}}
}}
==Quotes==
"'''PLANET EARTH WILL DIE!''' And, in it's wake -- a furious '''fireball''' of energy that we will use to ensure our conquest of '''Cybertron''' and the obliteration of those annoying Autobots. And now it is time for the Decepticons to evacuate this planet, we shall return to our home world in '''victory'''!"
:— '''Shockwave''' counting his chickens before they've hatched.
"It is time for you to meet your manufacturer, Dr. Mindbender. Only I don't think I want to simply blast you away, Mindy. I think it would be more amusing to shoot you with a cerebro-shell and then watch you rip your limbs from your sockets at my command, imagine the fun!"
:— '''Bombshell''' being one sick dude.
"From now on, I'd like a name with a little more '''dignity''' -- one that may result in a little more '''respect'''! From this day forward, I will be known as '''Goldbug'''!"
:— '''Goldbug''' making sure he matches [[To sell toys|his toy]].
"The safety of the Earth is assured...and the Decepticons are retreating. For now...the fighting is over. We cannot ask you to get involved in '''our''' age-old struggle. It is a situation that need only concern the Transformers!"
:— '''Blaster''' brings the crossover to an end.


==Notes==
==Notes==
[[Image:Goldbugorigins.jpg|thumb|180px|right|One of these happens in the issue.]]
===Continuity notes===
*This story also appears in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel Transformers UK issues]] #[[Internal Affairs!|277]]-[[Makin' Tracks!|281]].
[[File:Goldbugorigins.jpg|thumb|One of these happens in the issue.]]
*This issue takes place between the events of [[Funeral for a Friend!|issue #26]] and [[King of the Hill!|issue #27]] of the regular monthly ''Transformers'' comic.
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] is mentioned but not seen.
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] is mentioned but not seen.
*Blaster is clearly implied to be in acting command of the Autobots following the death of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]].
*Blaster is clearly implied to be in acting command of the Autobots following the death of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]].
*Ratchet rebuilds Bumblebee as Goldbug. He will [[Skin Deep|later rebuild Goldbug as Bumblebee]], saying he preferred him that way. [[Bumblebee (G1)#Conflicting Goldbug origins|Maybe he decided he'd made a mistake, turned him back into Bumblebee while he was asleep, only for him to be destroyed again and rebuilt by Wreck-Gar.]] Stranger things have happened...
*Ratchet rebuilds Bumblebee as Goldbug. He will [[Skin Deep|later rebuild Goldbug as Bumblebee]], saying he preferred him that way. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity#Conflicting Goldbug origins|Maybe he decided he'd made a mistake, turned him back into Bumblebee while he was asleep, only for him to be destroyed again and rebuilt by Wreck-Gar.]] Stranger things have happened...
*Senator Larkin's grave stone gives the date as December 1986.
*Baroness seemingly wanders into Decepticon base, takes out Bombshell with a single shot (an achievement in itself), then wanders out again with Mindbender. That's great security.
*Similarly, the Decepticons have a massive force assembled around their base but don't bother to leave anyone guarding Alpha.
*Senator Larkin's grave stone matches the real-world publication date of this issue, giving her date of death as December 1986.
*By a happy coincidence, the encounter with [[Snake-Eyes]] that Mindbender referred to was printed in the UK Transformers comic, simplifying the footnote no end when they printed the story.
*By a happy coincidence, the encounter with [[Snake-Eyes]] that Mindbender referred to was printed in the UK Transformers comic, simplifying the footnote no end when they printed the story.


===Errors===
===Continuity and plotting errors===
*The issue starts with a massive infodump of Blaster and Omega Supreme telling each other the story so far. Only slightly better is Shockwave making a big speech about his Evil Plan to ''himself''.
*In addition to [[Power Struggle|another anomalous appearance by Ravage]], Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp all take part in the final aerial battle of this issue, when they were all taken offline by Omega Supreme and take into custody by the Autobots in [[Command Performances!|issue #19]], where they will remain until the events of [[Totaled!|issue #41]]. Can't blame this one on Herb Trimple; they're all explicitly called for by the script and named in dialogue!
*In addition to [[Power Struggle|another anomalous appearance by Ravage]], Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp are all shown among the Decepticons at the base. All three of them were captured by the Autobots in "[[Command Performances!]]" and in US continuity they wouldn't be freed until "[[Totaled!]]".
*Although all six Constructicons are pictured, the script has Shockwave refer only to Mixmaster, Hook, Long Haul, Bonecrusher and Scavenger, leaving out Scrapper.
*A total of seven [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] are seen taking off from the Decepticon base but only Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Thrust and Ramjet are named. Since [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] was killed in the previous issue, it's unclear who the other two are meant to be.
*Anthony recovered from what was basically full brain surgery ''incredibly'' quickly. Normally, a patient in his situation wouldn't be out of the hospital until 3 weeks later, at the earliest.
*Although all six Constructicons are pictured, Shockwave only refers to Mixmaster, Hook, Long Haul, Bonecrusher and Scavenger.
*In "Power Struggle", Mindbender was able to control Alpha with the helmet alone, but here he apparently also needs the cerebro-shell. This may be due to the Decepticon modifications to Alpha, however.
*In "Power Struggle", Mindbender was able to control Alpha with the helmet alone, but here he apparently also needs the cerebro-shell.
 
*Baroness seemingly wanders into Decepticon base, takes out Bombshell with a single shot (an achievement in itself), then wanders out again with Mindbender. That's great security.
===Artwork and technical errors===
*Similarly, the Decepticons have a massive force assembled around their base but don't bother to leave anyone guarding Alpha.
*A total of ''eight'' [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] are seen taking off from the Decepticon base but only Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Thrust and Ramjet are named. [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] was killed in the previous issue, and thus is not called for by the script; however, Trimpe also erroneously draws him as part of the battle on page 23. Even counting him, though, there's two Seekers here who shouldn't exist.
*As the Constructicons form Devastator, Scrapper is in two places at once, already partially in position as a leg, while he's also flying into the air.
 
===Real-life references===
*The title, along with the title of last issue, are from the children's nursery rhyme "{{w|Ring a Ring o' Roses}}" (specifically the American version).
 
===UK printing===
'''Issue #277'''
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[Internal Affairs!]]"
*'''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]]
 
'''Issue #278'''
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[The House that Wheeljack Built!]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Cut and Freeze Dried" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''AtoZ:''' [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
 
'''Issue #279'''
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[Divide and Conquer!]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Cut and Freeze Dried" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''AtoZ:''' [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
 
'''Issue #280'''
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[The 4,000,000 Year Itch!]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Cut and Freeze Dried" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''AtoZ:''' [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]
 
'''Issue #281'''
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[Makin' Tracks!]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Cut and Freeze Dried" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''AtoZ:''' [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]]
 
===IDW ''Transformers Classics'' edits===
For ''[[The Transformers Classics]]'' series of trade paperbacks, IDW Publishing "remastered" the coloring of the series with varying degrees of success. These changes were sometimes to fix errors, but often to alter characters' color schemes to make them resemble their toy and/or cartoon selves, and were rarely applied with consistency. IDW's recolored version was also used for Hachette's ''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection|Definitive G1 Collection]]''.
*Page 11, panel 5: In the original printing, Ratchet addresses the rebuilt Goldbug as "Bumblebee", but haphazard text recreation for the IDW reprint results in the final "E" becoming a B", with the name now misspelled "Bumblebe'''b'''".
 
===Other trivia===
 
===Covers (6)===
<gallery>
File:JoeTF4.jpg|'''''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'' #4'''
File:MarvelUK-277.jpg|'''UK issue #277'''
File:MarvelUK-278.jpg|'''UK issue #278'''
File:MarvelUK-279.jpg|'''UK issue #279'''
File:MarvelUK-280.jpg|'''UK issue #280'''
File:MarvelUK-281.jpg|'''UK issue #281'''
</gallery>
*'''''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'' #4 cover:''' G.I. Joe, Cobra and the Autobots pose next to Power Station Alpha, by [[Tom Morgan]].
*'''Marvel UK #277 cover:''' [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis Airport]], by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
*'''Marvel UK #278 cover:''' [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] are ambushed, by [[Jeff Anderson]].
*'''Marvel UK #279 cover:''' [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and Starscream duel in the skies, by [[Bryan Hitch]].
*'''Marvel UK #280 cover:''' [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] tries to keep [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] from smashing through a door; art by ???
*'''Issue #281 cover:''' [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] glowers while [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus]] and Wheeljack puzzle over the sabotage, by [[John Marshall]] and [[Pete Venters]].
 
===Advertisements===
====US====
*[[M&M's]] - inside front cover
*Brach's candy - between pages 4 & 5
*MPC Model Kits - between pages 5 & 6
*The Amazing [[Spider-Man]] Free the Cap'n Mystery - between pages 7 & 8
*Sales Leadership Club - between pages 8 & 9
*Various comics dealers - between pages 16 & 17
*Brach's candy - between pages 17 & 18
*Century Martial Art Supply, Inc. / Marvel Super Mart - between pages 19 & 20
*''Dungeons & Dragons Set #1: Basic Rules'' - inside back cover
*TSR ''Marvel Super Heroes'' RPG (back cover)
 
====UK====
????


===Reprints===
===Reprints===
*1993 — ''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]''
<small>Other than [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (comic)#Collections|reprints of the full series]]</small>
* N/A


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The Autobots, Joe and Cobra devise a plan to deal with Power Station Alpha.

Synopsis

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The Autobots, together with their new allies from G.I. Joe and Cobra, take refuge inside the Ark as the area is shook with earthquakes from the effects of Power Station Alpha. At the Decepticon base, Shockwave instructs Bombshell to dispose of Doctor Mindbender but he is saved by the intervention of the Baroness. The two Cobra agents depart, taking Bombshell with them in insect mode, and depart for Seattle, where they are due to rendezvous with a team from G.I. Joe.

Ratchet arrives at the Joes' base to inspect the remains of Bumblebee and is pleased to learn that not only is he still alive but that Mainframe has already begun reconstructing him. With Ratchet's help, the work is soon completed and Bumblebee announces from now on he wishes to be known as Goldbug. Mindbender and Baroness arrive and Mainframe's investigation of the cerebro-shell retrieved from Anthony Duranti is shown to allow them to control Bombshell.

Meanwhile, debate ranges about the fate of Alpha. Both Serpentor and Ace think it should be destroyed but Blaster is worried that, after the Decepticons' modifications, Alpha may now be a sentient being whilst Hawk is concerned about the loss of life if Alpha is destroyed in a populated area. It is eventually decided that a small team consisting of Goldbug, Scarlett and Baroness will plant explosives on Alpha which can be detonated if necessary. In order to prevent the Decepticons intervening, a combined Autobot, Joe and Cobra force will attack their base.

As the attack begins, Shockwave dispatches a group of Decepticon planes to counter the aircraft and also has the Constructicons combine into Devastator. The Aerialbots counter by becoming Superion and battling their opposite number.

Mainframe and Mindbender work out a way to use the cerebro-shell and electronic helmet to control Alpha and send the power station to an unpopulated area. Without permission, Baroness sets the timers on the charges and Alpha explodes harmlessly in orbit. Cobra hastily withdraw from the scene of the battle whilst Mindbender also slips away. Not entirely convinced the Joes weren't in on Cobra's plan, Blaster tells them that with the immediate crisis averted they should leave the Decepticons to them in the future. Ratchet signals that he and Goldbug are on their way back to the Ark.

Later, Hawk watches on as Senator Larkin is taken into custody, only to be shot by a gunman working for Cobra.

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Quotes

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"PLANET EARTH WILL DIE! And, in it's wake -- a furious fireball of energy that we will use to ensure our conquest of Cybertron and the obliteration of those annoying Autobots. And now it is time for the Decepticons to evacuate this planet, we shall return to our home world in victory!"

— Shockwave counting his chickens before they've hatched.


"It is time for you to meet your manufacturer, Dr. Mindbender. Only I don't think I want to simply blast you away, Mindy. I think it would be more amusing to shoot you with a cerebro-shell and then watch you rip your limbs from your sockets at my command, imagine the fun!"

— Bombshell being one sick dude.


"From now on, I'd like a name with a little more dignity -- one that may result in a little more respect! From this day forward, I will be known as Goldbug!"

— Goldbug making sure he matches his toy.


"The safety of the Earth is assured...and the Decepticons are retreating. For now...the fighting is over. We cannot ask you to get involved in our age-old struggle. It is a situation that need only concern the Transformers!"

— Blaster brings the crossover to an end.

Notes

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Continuity notes

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One of these happens in the issue.
  • This issue takes place between the events of issue #26 and issue #27 of the regular monthly Transformers comic.
  • Laserbeak is mentioned but not seen.
  • Blaster is clearly implied to be in acting command of the Autobots following the death of Optimus Prime.
  • Ratchet rebuilds Bumblebee as Goldbug. He will later rebuild Goldbug as Bumblebee, saying he preferred him that way. Maybe he decided he'd made a mistake, turned him back into Bumblebee while he was asleep, only for him to be destroyed again and rebuilt by Wreck-Gar. Stranger things have happened...
  • Baroness seemingly wanders into Decepticon base, takes out Bombshell with a single shot (an achievement in itself), then wanders out again with Mindbender. That's great security.
  • Similarly, the Decepticons have a massive force assembled around their base but don't bother to leave anyone guarding Alpha.
  • Senator Larkin's grave stone matches the real-world publication date of this issue, giving her date of death as December 1986.
  • By a happy coincidence, the encounter with Snake-Eyes that Mindbender referred to was printed in the UK Transformers comic, simplifying the footnote no end when they printed the story.

Continuity and plotting errors

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  • In addition to another anomalous appearance by Ravage, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp all take part in the final aerial battle of this issue, when they were all taken offline by Omega Supreme and take into custody by the Autobots in issue #19, where they will remain until the events of issue #41. Can't blame this one on Herb Trimple; they're all explicitly called for by the script and named in dialogue!
  • Although all six Constructicons are pictured, the script has Shockwave refer only to Mixmaster, Hook, Long Haul, Bonecrusher and Scavenger, leaving out Scrapper.
  • Anthony recovered from what was basically full brain surgery incredibly quickly. Normally, a patient in his situation wouldn't be out of the hospital until 3 weeks later, at the earliest.
  • In "Power Struggle", Mindbender was able to control Alpha with the helmet alone, but here he apparently also needs the cerebro-shell. This may be due to the Decepticon modifications to Alpha, however.

Artwork and technical errors

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  • A total of eight Seekers are seen taking off from the Decepticon base but only Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Thrust and Ramjet are named. Dirge was killed in the previous issue, and thus is not called for by the script; however, Trimpe also erroneously draws him as part of the battle on page 23. Even counting him, though, there's two Seekers here who shouldn't exist.
  • As the Constructicons form Devastator, Scrapper is in two places at once, already partially in position as a leg, while he's also flying into the air.

Real-life references

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  • The title, along with the title of last issue, are from the children's nursery rhyme "[[wikipedia:{{#if:|:}}Ring a Ring o' Roses|{{#if:||Ring a Ring o' Roses}}]]" (specifically the American version).

UK printing

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Issue #277

Issue #278

Issue #279

Issue #280

Issue #281

  • Additional Transformers story: "Makin' Tracks!"
  • Other strips: G.I. Joe the Action Force - "Cut and Freeze Dried" and Combat Colin
  • AtoZ: Swindle and Swoop

IDW Transformers Classics edits

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For The Transformers Classics series of trade paperbacks, IDW Publishing "remastered" the coloring of the series with varying degrees of success. These changes were sometimes to fix errors, but often to alter characters' color schemes to make them resemble their toy and/or cartoon selves, and were rarely applied with consistency. IDW's recolored version was also used for Hachette's Definitive G1 Collection.

  • Page 11, panel 5: In the original printing, Ratchet addresses the rebuilt Goldbug as "Bumblebee", but haphazard text recreation for the IDW reprint results in the final "E" becoming a B", with the name now misspelled "Bumblebeb".

Other trivia

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Covers (6)

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  • G.I. Joe and the Transformers #4
    G.I. Joe and the Transformers #4
  • UK issue #277
    UK issue #277
  • UK issue #278
    UK issue #278
  • UK issue #279
    UK issue #279
  • UK issue #280
    UK issue #280
  • UK issue #281
    UK issue #281

Advertisements

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US

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  • M&M's - inside front cover
  • Brach's candy - between pages 4 & 5
  • MPC Model Kits - between pages 5 & 6
  • The Amazing Spider-Man Free the Cap'n Mystery - between pages 7 & 8
  • Sales Leadership Club - between pages 8 & 9
  • Various comics dealers - between pages 16 & 17
  • Brach's candy - between pages 17 & 18
  • Century Martial Art Supply, Inc. / Marvel Super Mart - between pages 19 & 20
  • Dungeons & Dragons Set #1: Basic Rules - inside back cover
  • TSR Marvel Super Heroes RPG (back cover)

UK

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????

Reprints

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Other than reprints of the full series

  • N/A
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