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'''The Wreckers make their move... and everything goes horribly wrong!''' | '''The Wreckers make their move... and everything goes horribly wrong!''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Though lobotomized into a loyal zombie-like servant by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], a small spark of consciousness remains within [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], left intact by Megatron to allow him awareness of his agonizing situation. But even now, Starscream struggles against the inhibitors that suppress his mind, trying to say something important... but all he can manage is a choked "kllrtch!" At Megatron's command, he shuffles off to cover, to hide in waiting for the arrival of the [[Wreckers]], on their way to rescue the stricken [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]]. | |||
[[File:Circuit smasher topspin roadbuster battlesuits rg1 loose ends 4.jpg|thumb|left]] | |||
The Wreckers, meanwhile, have divided into two groups: [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] make for Megatron's location in [[Washington, D.C.]], while [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] co-ordinates the allied forces of the remaining Wreckers and the humans under the command of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] in their attempt to re-take the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] while the [[Decepticon]] leader is kept busy. As the zombie "Ex-Bots" engage his unit, Springer radios Roadbuster to give him the green light, and [[Autobot]]s and humans make their rush for the Ark, braving [[autogun]]s and hidden mines in the process. [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] is badly injured in the charge, but Circuit Smasher instructs his troops to refrain from helping, considering the Transformers expendable in the face of their greater objective. The team manages to make it to the Ark, but are then confronted by a platoon of [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian units]] that emerge from within! | The Wreckers, meanwhile, have divided into two groups: [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] make for Megatron's location in [[Washington, D.C.]], while [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] co-ordinates the allied forces of the remaining Wreckers and the humans under the command of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] in their attempt to re-take the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] while the [[Decepticon]] leader is kept busy. As the zombie "Ex-Bots" engage his unit, Springer radios Roadbuster to give him the green light, and [[Autobot]]s and humans make their rush for the Ark, braving [[autogun]]s and hidden mines in the process. [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] is badly injured in the charge, but Circuit Smasher instructs his troops to refrain from helping, considering the Transformers expendable in the face of their greater objective. The team manages to make it to the Ark, but are then confronted by a platoon of [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian units]] that emerge from within! | ||
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] has a vision of a primordial, lava-streaked version of the Transformers' homeworld. In this dreamscape, he finds himself stalked by a [[Demon]], but is able to summon a sword with which he slays the creature, bringing his vision to an end. Initially believing it the product of insecurity caused by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] departing for Earth and leaving leadership in his hands, Hot Rod soon starts to consider the dream a premonition of something terrible... something that may soon come to pass, as [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] rushes in to report a Decepticon attack on the [[Hall of Silence]], where [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s remains lie! | On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] has a vision of a primordial, lava-streaked version of the Transformers' homeworld. In this dreamscape, he finds himself stalked by a [[Demon]], but is able to summon a sword with which he slays the creature, bringing his vision to an end. Initially believing it the product of insecurity caused by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] departing for Earth and leaving leadership in his hands, Hot Rod soon starts to consider the dream a premonition of something terrible... something that may soon come to pass, as [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] rushes in to report a Decepticon attack on the [[Hall of Silence]], where [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s remains lie! | ||
Back in Washington, Springer's unit fares poorly against the Ex-Bots, with Springer himself being the last to fall, brought down by Starscream. Megatron berates his brainwashed lieutenant for nearly killing Springer, wishing to do the job himself, though not before a brief monologue about killing: how it has lost its appeal for Megatron over the years, how he prefers to keep his enemies alive to suffer, like Starscream and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], but how the power of killing to create an example, to serve as a deterrent cannot be ignored. Before he can finish Springer off, however, the voice of Optimus Prime rings out across the battlefield... and Megatron turns, overjoyed that his eternal foe has come to face him at last. | Back in Washington, Springer's unit fares poorly against the Ex-Bots, with Springer himself being the last to fall, brought down by Starscream. Megatron berates his brainwashed lieutenant for nearly killing Springer, wishing to do the job himself, though not before a brief monologue about killing: how it has lost its appeal for Megatron over the years, how he prefers to keep his enemies alive to suffer, like Starscream and [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], but how the power of killing to create an example, to serve as a deterrent cannot be ignored. Before he can finish Springer off, however, the voice of Optimus Prime rings out across the battlefield... and Megatron turns, overjoyed that his eternal foe has come to face him at last. | ||
And as the battle of ancient enemies begins, Starscream kneels beside Kup, and struggles to give voice to that important thought pounding in his brain, letting Kup know what must be done to end Megatron's evil. He must "kllrtch"... kill Ratchet! | And as the battle of ancient enemies begins, Starscream kneels beside Kup, and struggles to give voice to that important thought pounding in his brain, letting Kup know what must be done to end Megatron's evil. He must "kllrtch"... kill Ratchet! | ||
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{{ | {{collist|2| | ||
*[[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] (6) | |||
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] (7) | |||
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (6) | |||
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (7) | |||
*[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (8) | *[[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (8) | ||
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (9) | *[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (9) | ||
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (10) | *[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (10) | ||
*[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (12) | *[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (12) | ||
*[[Rack'n'Ruin|Rack 'n' Ruin]] (13) | *[[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack 'n' Ruin]] (13) | ||
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (14) | *[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (14) | ||
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (15) | *[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (15) | ||
*[[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] (16) | *[[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] (16) | ||
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (28) | *[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] (28) | ||
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (30) | *[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (30) | ||
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] (32) | *[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] (32) | ||
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] ( | *[[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] (33) | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] ( | *[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] (34) | ||
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] ( | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (35) | ||
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] ( | *[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (36) | ||
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (37) | |||
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*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (1) | *[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (1) | ||
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*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (3) | *[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (3) | ||
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (4) | *[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (4) | ||
*[[Tantrum]] (5) | *[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] (5) | ||
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (21) | *[[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] (21) | ||
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (22) | *[[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] (22) | ||
*[[Octane]] (23) | *[[Octane]] (23) | ||
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (24) | *[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (24) | ||
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (25) | *[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (25) | ||
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (26) | *[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (26) | ||
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (31) | *[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] (31) | ||
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*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] (11) | *[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] (11) | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"You exist ''only'' to serve me - blindly, unquestioningly. For you, I imagine... it's like a ''living death!'' | |||
:—'''Megatron''' mocks Starscream | |||
"This is reckless suicide, plain and simple."<br> | "This is reckless suicide, plain and simple."<br> | ||
"I | "I ''know!'' What a great plan!" | ||
:—'''Sandstorm''' and '''Whirl''' | |||
"Remember, we're ''Wreckers''. We don't die cheap!" | |||
:—'''Whirl''' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Artwork and technical errors=== | |||
=== | ===Continuity errors=== | ||
*Why didn't the Scraplets just jump from Kup to Starscream and any others that got near? Maybe they don't like the taste of zombies. | |||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
*The Guardian drones were originally from the UK comic, and had a brief appearance the latter days of the original US run. | |||
===Real-life references=== | |||
*Rob, Paula, and Nel are all named after Furman's former colleagues on the US [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comic series]], namely editor [[Rob Tokar]], his assistant [[Paula Foye]], and colorist [[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]].<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=312421#312421 Simon Furman on the IDW boards]</ref> | |||
===Other trivia=== | |||
===Transformers references=== | |||
===Furminated=== | |||
*No one in this issue. | |||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
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File:RG1 84 cvrA.jpg| | |||
File:RG1 84 cvrB.jpg| | |||
File:RG1 84 cvrRI.jpg| | |||
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*'''Cover A:''' Hot Rod on ravaged Cybertron, stalked by Demons, by Andrew Wildman and [[Jason Cardy]]. | *'''Cover A:''' Hot Rod on ravaged Cybertron, stalked by Demons, by Andrew Wildman and [[Jason Cardy]]. | ||
*'''Cover B:''' Megatron, Ratchet and Starscream by [[Guido Guidi]]. | *'''Cover B:''' Megatron, Ratchet, and Starscream, by [[Guido Guidi]]. | ||
*'''Cover RI:''' Megatron body-slams Springer, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[Josh Burcham]]. | *'''Cover RI:''' Megatron body-slams Springer, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[Josh Burcham]]. | ||
===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
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*''Mars Attacks the Holidays'' | *''Mars Attacks the Holidays'' | ||
*''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]'' comic | *''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]'' comic | ||
*'' | *''[[Ghostbusters]] 100-page Spooktacular'' | ||
*''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' Annual 2012 (back cover) | *''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' Annual 2012 (back cover) | ||
==External links== | |||
*[https://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/script-wrap-regeneration-one-84/ Simon Furman's Script (W)rap] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Regeneration One issues]] | [[Category:Regeneration One issues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:30, 3 September 2025
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| "Loose Ends" Part 4 | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | October 10, 2012 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | October 2012 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Penciler | Andrew Wildman | ||||||||||||
| Inker | Stephen Baskerville | ||||||||||||
| Colorist | John-Paul Bove | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Chris Mowry | ||||||||||||
| Editor | John Barber | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
The Wreckers make their move... and everything goes horribly wrong!
Synopsis
[edit]Though lobotomized into a loyal zombie-like servant by Megatron, a small spark of consciousness remains within Starscream, left intact by Megatron to allow him awareness of his agonizing situation. But even now, Starscream struggles against the inhibitors that suppress his mind, trying to say something important... but all he can manage is a choked "kllrtch!" At Megatron's command, he shuffles off to cover, to hide in waiting for the arrival of the Wreckers, on their way to rescue the stricken Kup.
The Wreckers, meanwhile, have divided into two groups: Springer, Sandstorm and Whirl make for Megatron's location in Washington, D.C., while Roadbuster co-ordinates the allied forces of the remaining Wreckers and the humans under the command of Circuit Smasher in their attempt to re-take the Ark while the Decepticon leader is kept busy. As the zombie "Ex-Bots" engage his unit, Springer radios Roadbuster to give him the green light, and Autobots and humans make their rush for the Ark, braving autoguns and hidden mines in the process. Leadfoot is badly injured in the charge, but Circuit Smasher instructs his troops to refrain from helping, considering the Transformers expendable in the face of their greater objective. The team manages to make it to the Ark, but are then confronted by a platoon of Guardian units that emerge from within!
On Cybertron, Hot Rod has a vision of a primordial, lava-streaked version of the Transformers' homeworld. In this dreamscape, he finds himself stalked by a Demon, but is able to summon a sword with which he slays the creature, bringing his vision to an end. Initially believing it the product of insecurity caused by Optimus Prime departing for Earth and leaving leadership in his hands, Hot Rod soon starts to consider the dream a premonition of something terrible... something that may soon come to pass, as Blurr rushes in to report a Decepticon attack on the Hall of Silence, where Thunderwing's remains lie!
Back in Washington, Springer's unit fares poorly against the Ex-Bots, with Springer himself being the last to fall, brought down by Starscream. Megatron berates his brainwashed lieutenant for nearly killing Springer, wishing to do the job himself, though not before a brief monologue about killing: how it has lost its appeal for Megatron over the years, how he prefers to keep his enemies alive to suffer, like Starscream and Ratchet, but how the power of killing to create an example, to serve as a deterrent cannot be ignored. Before he can finish Springer off, however, the voice of Optimus Prime rings out across the battlefield... and Megatron turns, overjoyed that his eternal foe has come to face him at last.
And as the battle of ancient enemies begins, Starscream kneels beside Kup, and struggles to give voice to that important thought pounding in his brain, letting Kup know what must be done to end Megatron's evil. He must "kllrtch"... kill Ratchet!
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Others |
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Quotes
[edit]"You exist only to serve me - blindly, unquestioningly. For you, I imagine... it's like a living death!
- —Megatron mocks Starscream
"This is reckless suicide, plain and simple."
"I know! What a great plan!"
- —Sandstorm and Whirl
"Remember, we're Wreckers. We don't die cheap!"
- —Whirl
Notes
[edit]Artwork and technical errors
[edit]Continuity errors
[edit]- Why didn't the Scraplets just jump from Kup to Starscream and any others that got near? Maybe they don't like the taste of zombies.
Continuity notes
[edit]- The Guardian drones were originally from the UK comic, and had a brief appearance the latter days of the original US run.
Real-life references
[edit]- Rob, Paula, and Nel are all named after Furman's former colleagues on the US Marvel comic series, namely editor Rob Tokar, his assistant Paula Foye, and colorist Nel Yomtov.[1]
Other trivia
[edit]Transformers references
[edit]Furminated
[edit]- No one in this issue.
Covers (3)
[edit]
- Cover A: Hot Rod on ravaged Cybertron, stalked by Demons, by Andrew Wildman and Jason Cardy.
- Cover B: Megatron, Ratchet, and Starscream, by Guido Guidi.
- Cover RI: Megatron body-slams Springer, by Geoff Senior and Josh Burcham.
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