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The '''Who's Who''' was a feature in the [[Marvel Comics#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]] comics that kept readers up to date with the current status of their favourite ''Transformers'' characters. Three editions of Who's Who were produced: one for the [[Decepticon]]s in issue [[Dinobot Hunt!|#48]], a two-parter for the [[Autobot]]s in issues [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#53-54]] and one for the [[human]]s in issue [[Robot Buster!|#59]]. The Autobot Who's Who and the Decepticon Who's Who were subsequently reprinted in the [[Transformers Annual 1986]]. | |||
The '''Who's Who''' was a feature in the [[Marvel Comics#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]] comics that kept readers up to date with the current status of their favourite ''Transformers'' characters. Three editions of Who's Who were produced: one for the [[Decepticon]]s in issue [[Dinobot Hunt!|#48]], a two-parter for the [[Autobot]]s in issues [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#53-54]] and one for the [[human]]s in issue [[Robot Buster!|#59]]. The Autobot Who's Who and the Decepticon Who's Who were subsequently reprinted in the [[Transformers Annual | |||
They are in line with the then-current UK continuity where, for example, many of the Autobot characters that were deactivated during "[[Prime Time!]]" in the US comics were still active, and the human edition includes UK-only characters. Despite calls for its return on the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]], the idea was never revisited, probably because the rapidly-growing ''Transformers'' cast rendered it impractical. | They are in line with the then-current UK continuity where, for example, many of the Autobot characters that were deactivated during "[[Prime Time!]]" in the US comics were still active, and the human edition includes UK-only characters. Despite calls for its return on the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]], the idea was never revisited, probably because the rapidly-growing ''Transformers'' cast rendered it impractical. | ||
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==Decepticon Who's Who== | ==Decepticon Who's Who== | ||
===[[Decepticon leader]]s=== | ===[[Decepticon leader]]s=== | ||
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] — Missing, but presumed functional | *[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] — Missing, but presumed functional | ||
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] — Acting Commander | *[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] — Acting Commander | ||
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] — Missing, presumed destroyed | *[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] — Missing, presumed destroyed | ||
===[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Spy cassettes]]=== | ===[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Spy cassettes]]=== | ||
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] | *[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] | ||
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] | *[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] | ||
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] | *[[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] | ||
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] | *[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] | ||
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] | *[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] | ||
===[[ | ===[[Decepticon Planes|Jet planes]]=== | ||
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] — Aerospace Commander | *[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] — Aerospace Commander | ||
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] | *[[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] | ||
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] | *[[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] | ||
===[[Constructicon (G1)|The Constructicons]]=== | ===[[Constructicon (G1)|The Constructicons]]=== | ||
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] | *[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] | ||
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==Autobot Who's Who== | ==Autobot Who's Who== | ||
===High Command=== | ===[[Autobot High Command|High Command]]=== | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] — Autobot Commander | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] — Autobot Commander | ||
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] — Joint [[second-in-command]], injured | *[[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] — Joint [[second-in-command]], injured | ||
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] — Joint second-in-command | *[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] — Joint second-in-command | ||
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] — Aerospace Commander | *[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] — Aerospace Commander | ||
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] — Military Intelligence Officer | *[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] — Military Intelligence Officer | ||
===Technicians=== | ===Technicians=== | ||
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] — Chief Medical Officer, | *[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] — Chief Medical Officer, honorary member of High Command | ||
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] — Security Officer | *[[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] — Security Officer | ||
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] — Chief Mechanical Engineer | *[[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] — Chief Mechanical Engineer | ||
*[[Grapple]] — Architect | *[[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] — Architect | ||
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] — Maintenance | *[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] — Maintenance | ||
===[[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]=== | ===[[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]=== | ||
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] — Dinobot Commander, injured | *[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] — Dinobot Commander, injured | ||
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] — Flamethrower, injured | *[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] — [[Flamethrower]], injured | ||
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] — Jungle Warrior, injured | *[[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] — Jungle Warrior, injured | ||
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] — Desert Warrior, injured | *[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] — Desert Warrior, injured | ||
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] — Aerial Commando, injured | *[[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] — Aerial Commando, injured | ||
===Speedsters=== | ===Speedsters=== | ||
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] — Gunner, injured | *[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] — Gunner, injured | ||
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===[[Mini Vehicle|Mini-Autobots]]=== | ===[[Mini Vehicle|Mini-Autobots]]=== | ||
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] — Construction Engineer, injured | *[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] — Construction Engineer, injured | ||
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] — Espionage | *[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] — Espionage | ||
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] — Transport and Reconnaissance, injured | *[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] — Transport and Reconnaissance, injured | ||
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] — Demolitions | *[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] — Demolitions | ||
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*[[Carl Thompson|General Carl Thompson]] | *[[Carl Thompson|General Carl Thompson]] | ||
===Enemies/Antagonists=== | ===Enemies/Antagonists=== | ||
*[[Circuit Breaker]] | *[[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] | ||
*[[Donny Finkleberg|Robot-Master]] | *[[Donny Finkleberg|Robot-Master]] | ||
*[[Peter Anthony Morris|Professor Morris]] | *[[Peter Anthony Morris|Professor Morris]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Though Megatron is listed as "presumed destroyed" following [[Repeat Performance!|his battle with Ratchet and the Dinobots]], he returns to the comic just three issues later in issue [[Shooting Star!|# | *Though Megatron is listed as "presumed destroyed" following [[Repeat Performance!|his battle with Ratchet and the Dinobots]], he returns to the comic just three issues later in issue [[Shooting Star!|#51]]. | ||
* Jetfire is referred to as a "Valkyrie jet-fighter". | *Jetfire is referred to as a "Valkyrie jet-fighter". | ||
* Sunstreaker was not so badly injured after all — he would be revived twice, sometime before issue [[Totaled!|#174]] and during issue [[...Perchance to Dream|#260]]. | *Sunstreaker was not so badly injured after all — he would be revived twice, sometime before issue [[Totaled!|#174]] and during issue [[...Perchance to Dream|#260]]. | ||
*Jessie's entry says she hasn't directly been involved in the war ''yet'' but is "always likely to play a larger part" in the lives of the Transformers due to her relationship with Buster. This could have been foreshadowing for "[[Devastation Derby!]]", a story starting the very next issue. | |||
==See also== | |||
*''[[Transformers AtoZ]]'' | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 media]] | [[Category:Generation 1 media]] | ||
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 issues| ]] | |||
[[Category:Profile books]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:17, 5 October 2025
The Who's Who was a feature in the Marvel UK comics that kept readers up to date with the current status of their favourite Transformers characters. Three editions of Who's Who were produced: one for the Decepticons in issue #48, a two-parter for the Autobots in issues #53-54 and one for the humans in issue #59. The Autobot Who's Who and the Decepticon Who's Who were subsequently reprinted in the Transformers Annual 1986.
They are in line with the then-current UK continuity where, for example, many of the Autobot characters that were deactivated during "Prime Time!" in the US comics were still active, and the human edition includes UK-only characters. Despite calls for its return on the letters page, the idea was never revisited, probably because the rapidly-growing Transformers cast rendered it impractical.
Decepticon Who's Who
[edit]- Shockwave — Missing, but presumed functional
- Soundwave — Acting Commander
- Megatron — Missing, presumed destroyed
- Starscream — Aerospace Commander
- Skywarp
- Thundercracker
Autobot Who's Who
[edit]- Optimus Prime — Autobot Commander
- Jazz — Joint second-in-command, injured
- Prowl — Joint second-in-command
- Jetfire — Aerospace Commander
- Mirage — Military Intelligence Officer
Technicians
[edit]- Ratchet — Chief Medical Officer, honorary member of High Command
- Ironhide — Security Officer
- Wheeljack — Chief Mechanical Engineer
- Grapple — Architect
- Hoist — Maintenance
- Grimlock — Dinobot Commander, injured
- Slag — Flamethrower, injured
- Sludge — Jungle Warrior, injured
- Snarl — Desert Warrior, injured
- Swoop — Aerial Commando, injured
Speedsters
[edit]- Bluestreak — Gunner, injured
- Tracks — Warrior
- Skids — Theoretician
- Smokescreen — Diversionary Tactician
- Sunstreaker — Warrior, injured with little possibility of revival
- Sideswipe — Warrior, injured
- Huffer — Construction Engineer, injured
- Bumblebee — Espionage
- Gears — Transport and Reconnaissance, injured
- Brawn — Demolitions
- Cliffjumper — Warrior, injured
- Windcharger — Warrior, injured
Trackers
[edit]- Hound — Scout
- Trailbreaker — Strategist
Human Who's Who
[edit]Friends/Allies
[edit]- Buster Witwicky
- Sparkplug Witwicky
- Jessie
- G.B. Blackrock
- Bomber Bill
- Spider-Man
- Sammy Harker
- Joy Meadows
- General Carl Thompson
Enemies/Antagonists
[edit]Notes
[edit]- Though Megatron is listed as "presumed destroyed" following his battle with Ratchet and the Dinobots, he returns to the comic just three issues later in issue #51.
- Jetfire is referred to as a "Valkyrie jet-fighter".
- Sunstreaker was not so badly injured after all — he would be revived twice, sometime before issue #174 and during issue #260.
- Jessie's entry says she hasn't directly been involved in the war yet but is "always likely to play a larger part" in the lives of the Transformers due to her relationship with Buster. This could have been foreshadowing for "Devastation Derby!", a story starting the very next issue.
