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|caption="Tastes like chicken." | |caption="Tastes like chicken." | ||
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | ||
|date=[[March 17|17th March]] 1990 | |date=[[March 17|17th March]] [[1990]] | ||
|coverdate=[[March 24|24th March]] 1990 | |coverdate=[[March 24|24th March]] 1990 | ||
|writer=[[Simon Furman]] | |writer=[[Simon Furman]] | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
{{Earthforcefiction}} | {{Earthforcefiction}} | ||
[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] is fighting [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] whilst, behind him, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] is crawling towards his gun. But Grimlock is aware of this and steps back, crushing the gun. Runabout screams in pain, distracting Shockwave and allowing Grimlock to headbutt him and knock him down. Grimlock looks around as the other [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] fight the rest of Shockwave's forces. The [[Decepticon]]s are trying to discover how Grimlock has revived the Dinobots without the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. Although [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] gets hit in the wings by Runamuck, Grimlock comes to his aid. The other Dinobots overcome their opponents, and Grimlock comments that nothing can stop the Dinobots. | [[File:Shockwave two steps back.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]] | ||
[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] is fighting [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] whilst, behind him, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] is crawling towards his gun. But Grimlock is aware of this and steps back, crushing the gun. Runabout screams in pain, distracting Shockwave and allowing Grimlock to headbutt him and knock him down. Grimlock looks around as the other [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] fight the rest of Shockwave's forces. The [[Decepticon]]s are trying to discover how Grimlock has revived the Dinobots without the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]. Although [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] gets hit in the wings by Runamuck, Grimlock comes to his aid. The other Dinobots overcome their opponents, and Grimlock comments that nothing can stop the Dinobots. | |||
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] has different ideas. He arrives and bluntly tells Grimlock that the Dinobots' tactics endanger [[human]]s and threaten the [[Autobot Code]]. Prime argues that [[Autobot]]s only turn to violence as a last resort. Grimlock responds that the Dinobots have achieved their ends and done it their way. Prime responds that whilst the Dinobots are part of his army, they will do things his way, then transforms and rolls out. | [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] has different ideas. He arrives and bluntly tells Grimlock that the Dinobots' tactics endanger [[human]]s and threaten the [[Autobot Code]]. Prime argues that [[Autobot]]s only turn to violence as a last resort. Grimlock responds that the Dinobots have achieved their ends and done it their way. Prime responds that whilst the Dinobots are part of his army, they will do things his way, then transforms and rolls out. | ||
Grimlock expresses his annoyance that those who make the rules never know what things are like in the field. Meanwhile, the Decepticons have fled except Runabout, who declares he has volunteered to stay behind. He raises a neutron cannon, which he vows not even Grimlock can survive. Grimlock responds that at this range, Runabout will be caught by the recoil, and he suggests Runabout should take two steps back. The Decepticon does this... and falls down a ravine. [[Break-Away!|Grimlock contemplates withdrawing from the Autobot army...]] | Grimlock expresses his annoyance that those who make the rules never know what things are like in the field. Meanwhile, the Decepticons have fled except Runabout, who declares he has volunteered to stay behind. He raises a [[neutron cannon]], which he vows not even Grimlock can survive. Grimlock responds that at this range, Runabout will be caught by the recoil, and he suggests Runabout should take two steps back. The Decepticon does this... and falls down a ravine. [[Break-Away!|Grimlock contemplates withdrawing from the Autobot army...]] | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (2) | *[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (2) | ||
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (4) | *[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] (4) | ||
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (6) | *[[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] (6) | ||
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (8) | *[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] (8) | ||
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (9) | *[[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] (9) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (12) | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (12) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (1) | *[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (1) | ||
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (3) | *[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (3) | ||
* [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (5) | *[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (5) | ||
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (7) | *[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (7) | ||
* [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (10) | *[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (10) | ||
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (11) | *[[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] (11) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Quotes== | |||
"'''Dumb''' 'Cons!" | |||
:—'''Grimlock''' calls Shockwave dumb. ''Ouch.'' | |||
"[''Thinking''] '''Nothing''' can stop '''Dinobots'''-"<br> | |||
"'''Stop!'''"<br> | |||
"Uh?"<br> | |||
"Stop this '''right now!'''" | |||
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Optimus Prime''' | |||
"Me think if '''Prime''' not like '''our methods'''...it time to take '''positive steps''' and say '''goodbye!'''" | |||
:—'''Grimlock''' is at it again. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* There are a lot of returns by characters not seen for a while in the present day. Shockwave last appeared in the present day in "[[Time Wars]]" | ===Artwork and technical errors=== | ||
* As subsequent issues would show, the Decepticon forces are split between Shockwave and Megatron. | *TBD | ||
* Shockwave's force of Starscream, Ravage, Runabout and Runamuck would subsequently appear in the US stories "[[ | |||
===Continuity errors=== | |||
*How is shooting Grimlock dead going to make him reveal his secrets? Either this is a bluff to get Grimlock to talk or Shockwave's decided to cut his losses and make sure Grimlock can't bring more Autobots back, but no motive is given. | |||
*Did you just accuse ''Optimus Prime'' of having no idea what it's like in the field? | |||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
*There are a lot of returns by characters not seen for a while in the present day. Shockwave last appeared in the present day in "[[Time Wars]]", Runabout and Runamuck last appeared in the present in "[[Decepticon Graffiti!]]", Motormaster was last in "[[Totaled!|Totalled!]]"; and the Dinobots last appeared in "[[Dark Star]]". | |||
*As subsequent issues would show, the Decepticon forces are split between Shockwave and Megatron. | |||
*The Dinobot's resurrection is attributed to an "[[The Pri¢e of Life!|upcoming US story]]". Shockwave's force of Starscream, Ravage, Runabout and Runamuck would subsequently appear in the US stories before and after that, but Motormaster would never be seen amongst the force there and Grimlock never got back to Earth with the Dinobots. Reconciling the two continuities is a big nightmare involving [[Earthforce]]. | |||
*Because "[[Break-Away!]]" refers to the events of "[[Starting Over!]]" as still ongoing, this issue may take place ''before'' last issue. | |||
===Real-life references=== | |||
*TBD | |||
===Other trivia=== | |||
*In ''Dread Tidings'', Dreadwind wrongly tells a reader that [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] runs the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]. Probably the editor misread "[[The Hunting Party (Marvel)|The Hunting Party]]". | |||
*The "Next Issue" preview uses pictures of Grimlock from "[[Victory!]]" and Prime from "[[Time Wars]]" to make a fake face-off scene. | |||
===Back-up material=== | |||
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[Bird of Prey!]]" | |||
*'''Other strips:''' ''[[Action Force (comic)|G.I. Joe the Action Force]]'' - "Manoeuvring for Position" and ''[[Combat Colin]]'' | |||
*In ''[[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Dread Tidings]]'', [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] supplies the missing motto for [[Micromaster]] [[Battle Patrol]] member [[Flak (G1)|Flak]], while expressing his dislike of the smaller guys, and debates what [[Pincher (G1)|Pincher]]'s level 5 endurance rating means.<ref>[[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Dread Tidings]], issue [[Source:Dread Tidings#Issue 262|262]]</ref> | |||
=== | ===Cover=== | ||
* | *'''Issue #262 cover:''' Grimlock chews down on Shockwave, by Stephen Baskerville. | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:MarvelUK-262.jpg|'''Issue #262''' | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
* | *'''''[[Transformers: Earthforce]]'' cover:''' [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] thumps a table — crop of the cover to UK issue [[Break-Away!|#263]], by [[Stephen Baskerville]]. | ||
*'''''[[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]]. | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Titan B&W Compilation-Earthforce.jpg|'''''Transformers: Earthforce'''''<br>(Titan Books, 2005) | |||
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v20.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road'''''<br>(Hachette Partworks, 2018) | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | [[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:35, 18 July 2023
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 "Tastes like chicken." | |||||||||||||
| "Two Steps Back!" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 17th March 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 24th March 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art | Andy Wildman | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Stuart Bartlett | ||||||||||||
| Cover | Stephen Baskerville | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce | ||||||||||||
Grimlock takes some steps back then contemplates going forward...
Synopsis
[edit]These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.
Grimlock is fighting Shockwave whilst, behind him, Runabout is crawling towards his gun. But Grimlock is aware of this and steps back, crushing the gun. Runabout screams in pain, distracting Shockwave and allowing Grimlock to headbutt him and knock him down. Grimlock looks around as the other Dinobots fight the rest of Shockwave's forces. The Decepticons are trying to discover how Grimlock has revived the Dinobots without the Creation Matrix. Although Swoop gets hit in the wings by Runamuck, Grimlock comes to his aid. The other Dinobots overcome their opponents, and Grimlock comments that nothing can stop the Dinobots.
Optimus Prime has different ideas. He arrives and bluntly tells Grimlock that the Dinobots' tactics endanger humans and threaten the Autobot Code. Prime argues that Autobots only turn to violence as a last resort. Grimlock responds that the Dinobots have achieved their ends and done it their way. Prime responds that whilst the Dinobots are part of his army, they will do things his way, then transforms and rolls out.
Grimlock expresses his annoyance that those who make the rules never know what things are like in the field. Meanwhile, the Decepticons have fled except Runabout, who declares he has volunteered to stay behind. He raises a neutron cannon, which he vows not even Grimlock can survive. Grimlock responds that at this range, Runabout will be caught by the recoil, and he suggests Runabout should take two steps back. The Decepticon does this... and falls down a ravine. Grimlock contemplates withdrawing from the Autobot army...
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons |
|---|---|
|
Quotes
[edit]"Dumb 'Cons!"
- —Grimlock calls Shockwave dumb. Ouch.
"[Thinking] Nothing can stop Dinobots-"
"Stop!"
"Uh?"
"Stop this right now!"
- —Grimlock and Optimus Prime
"Me think if Prime not like our methods...it time to take positive steps and say goodbye!"
- —Grimlock is at it again.
Notes
[edit]Artwork and technical errors
[edit]- TBD
Continuity errors
[edit]- How is shooting Grimlock dead going to make him reveal his secrets? Either this is a bluff to get Grimlock to talk or Shockwave's decided to cut his losses and make sure Grimlock can't bring more Autobots back, but no motive is given.
- Did you just accuse Optimus Prime of having no idea what it's like in the field?
Continuity notes
[edit]- There are a lot of returns by characters not seen for a while in the present day. Shockwave last appeared in the present day in "Time Wars", Runabout and Runamuck last appeared in the present in "Decepticon Graffiti!", Motormaster was last in "Totalled!"; and the Dinobots last appeared in "Dark Star".
- As subsequent issues would show, the Decepticon forces are split between Shockwave and Megatron.
- The Dinobot's resurrection is attributed to an "upcoming US story". Shockwave's force of Starscream, Ravage, Runabout and Runamuck would subsequently appear in the US stories before and after that, but Motormaster would never be seen amongst the force there and Grimlock never got back to Earth with the Dinobots. Reconciling the two continuities is a big nightmare involving Earthforce.
- Because "Break-Away!" refers to the events of "Starting Over!" as still ongoing, this issue may take place before last issue.
Real-life references
[edit]- TBD
Other trivia
[edit]- In Dread Tidings, Dreadwind wrongly tells a reader that Spinister runs the Mayhem Attack Squad. Probably the editor misread "The Hunting Party".
- The "Next Issue" preview uses pictures of Grimlock from "Victory!" and Prime from "Time Wars" to make a fake face-off scene.
Back-up material
[edit]- Additional Transformers story: "Bird of Prey!"
- Other strips: G.I. Joe the Action Force - "Manoeuvring for Position" and Combat Colin
- In Dread Tidings, Dreadwind supplies the missing motto for Micromaster Battle Patrol member Flak, while expressing his dislike of the smaller guys, and debates what Pincher's level 5 endurance rating means.[1]
Cover
[edit]- Issue #262 cover: Grimlock chews down on Shockwave, by Stephen Baskerville.
-
Issue #262
Reprints
[edit]- Transformers: Earthforce cover: Grimlock thumps a table — crop of the cover to UK issue #263, by Stephen Baskerville.
- Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road: Bludgeon (art reused from Dreamwave's More than Meets the Eye profiles) above an interior scene of Grimlock punching through Fangry (from US issue #80), by Andrew Wildman.
-
Transformers: Earthforce
(Titan Books, 2005) -
The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road
(Hachette Partworks, 2018)
References
[edit]- ↑ Dread Tidings, issue 262
