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|written by=[[Simon Furman]] | |written by=[[Simon Furman]] | ||
|art by=[[Robby Musso]] | |art by=[[Robby Musso]] | ||
|colors by=[[Zac Atkinson]] and [[Liam Shalloo]] | |colors by=[[Zac Atkinson (colorist)|Zac Atkinson]] and [[Liam Shalloo]] | ||
|letters by=[[Amauri Osorio]] | |letters by=[[Amauri Osorio]] | ||
|edits by=[[Andrew Steven Harris]] | |edits by=[[Andrew Steven Harris]] | ||
|continuity=[[ | |continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]] | ||
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Devastation]] | |chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline|Devastation]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''It's a battle royal when Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on Sixshot.''' | '''It's a battle royal when Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on Sixshot.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Skywatch]] wishes to recall their "Seekers", [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], but cannot due to a competing signal from [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], still in cassette player mode and in the bedroom of [[Jimmy|the boy who purchased him]]. | [[Skywatch]] wishes to recall their "Seekers", [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], but cannot due to a competing signal from [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], still in cassette player mode and in the bedroom of [[Jimmy (G1)|the boy who purchased him]]. | ||
Meanwhile, the battle between [[Sixshot]] and the [[Autobot]]s heats up. [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW | Meanwhile, the battle between [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and the [[Autobot]]s heats up. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] is injured and [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] sees to him while [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] tries to ready the ''[[Ark-32]]'' for an [[Orbital jump|orbital bounce]]. [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] notice that the battle is far from secret as [[K-IDW|a news helicopter]] investigates. The military is also alerted and send in a bomber force to obliterate all combatants. | ||
[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW | [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] arrive with minutes to spare at the [[Wreck -n- Rule|impound lot]]. They break in but realize that the lot is huge and may have a hard time locating [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]. The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] have lost track of them but continue to search. They pick up on a police signal alerting them of the impound lot break-in. Meanwhile, at the [[Machination]] headquarters in [[Tampa]], [[Hunter O'Nion]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] initiate the painful process to plug Hunter into Sunstreaker's mind. | ||
Verity and Jimmy try to tell a cop that there are good and [[Decepticon|evil robots]] but he doesn't want to hear it. They steal his megaphone and later a speedboat to warn the Autobots about the air strike. As Sixshot rips off [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]'s arm and engages [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW | Verity and Jimmy try to tell a cop that there are good and [[Decepticon|evil robots]] but he doesn't want to hear it. They steal his megaphone and later a speedboat to warn the Autobots about the air strike. As Sixshot rips off [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]]'s arm and engages [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] directly, Ratchet tells Prime of the [[human]]s' warning and he has the other Autobots bounced to the ''Ark-32'' while he remains behind to be sure of Sixshot's defeat. Unfortunately, the orbital jump seems to have killed Verity and Jimmy. | ||
The [[Reaper]]s arrive and immediately attack the [[Decepticon Command Bunker]] in [[Oregon]]. | The [[Reaper]]s arrive and immediately attack the [[Decepticon Command Bunker]] in [[Oregon]]. Megatron recalls Sixshot; Optimus Prime orders Nightbeat to bounce him out, just in the nick of time before the bombs drop. The Decepticons are called to arms, but [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (under the protest of [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]) checks on the now-revived [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], who now seems confident enough to take on anyone. | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
*[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (7) | * [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (7) | ||
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW | * [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] (8) | ||
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW | * [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] (9) | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] (10) | ||
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (11) | * [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] (11) | ||
*[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (12) | * [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (12) | ||
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW | * [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] (13) | ||
* [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW | * [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] (16) | ||
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (17) | * [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] (17) | ||
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (20) | * [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] (20) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (2) | * [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] (2) | ||
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (3) | * [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (3) | ||
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (5) | * [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] (5) | ||
*[[Sixshot]] (6) | * [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] (6) | ||
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (21) | * [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] (21) | ||
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW | * [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] (22) | ||
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (27) | * [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (27) | ||
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (28) | * [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (28) | ||
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW | * [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] (29) | ||
|c3= | |c3= | ||
*[[Joshua Red]] (1) | * [[Joshua Red]] (1) | ||
*[[Jimmy]] (4) | * [[Jimmy (G1)|Jimmy]] (4) | ||
*[[Jimmy Pink]] (14) | * [[Jimmy Pink]] (14) | ||
*[[Verity Carlo]] (15) | * [[Verity Carlo]] (15) | ||
*[[Hunter O'Nion]] (19) | * [[Hunter O'Nion]] (19) | ||
|c4= | |c4= | ||
*[[Sunstreaker clone]]s (18) | * [[Sunstreaker clone]]s (18) | ||
*[[Ravenous]] [[Reaper]] (23) | * [[Ravenous]] [[Reaper]] (23) | ||
*[[Klaxa]] (24) | * [[Klaxa]] (24) | ||
*[[Deathbringer (IDW)|Deathbringer]] (25) | * [[Deathbringer (IDW)|Deathbringer]] (25) | ||
*Other Reapers (26) | * Other Reapers (26) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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"[[Frag]]. What does it take to put this one down? Heavy artillery, that's what!"<br /> | "[[Frag]]. What does it take to put this one down? Heavy artillery, that's what!"<br /> | ||
:—'''Hardhead''' answers his own questions! | :—'''Hardhead''' answers his own questions! | ||
"You've got a bad reputation, Sixshot. Here's where we separate the truth from the hyperbole."<br /> | "You've got a bad reputation, Sixshot. Here's where we separate the truth from the hyperbole."<br /> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
* Sixshot is REALLY BIG compared to the Autobots, most of whom barely come up to his waist. Optimus Prime and Hardhead are the only two who aren't totally dwarfed by him. This is fairly consistent with his portrayals in "[[The Rebirth, Part 1]]" and ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' (or as consistent as [[scale]] can be in ''Transformers''). | |||
* Sixshot boasts that he is powered by a "self-regenerating [[dark matter fission cell]]" and that his armature was forged from "[[ununtrium|metals drawn from the compacted subatomic matter of a collapsed star]]" to explain his power levels. | |||
* The humans [[Wolverine (Marvel)|Wolverine]] and [[Spider-Man]] had each previously survived orbital jumps in "[[Man and Machine, Part Four]]", so it is understandable that the Autobots would think it would be safe for Jimmy and Verity. However, Wolverine and Spider-Man have super powers (notably, both have the ability to heal damaged tissue, beyond the norms of baseline humanity), which might have been a factor in their survival. | |||
===Transformers references=== | |||
* A few [[Easter egg]]s are featured in this issue. Skywatch refers to Ravage and Laserbeak as their "[[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]". Soundwave's owner has a poster of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|movie Bumblebee]] in his room. The [[K-IDW]] news helicopter is seen flying overhead. Also, the impound lot named "Wreck-n-Rule", a reference to a slogan used by the [[Wreckers]]. | |||
===Real-life references=== | |||
* Soundwave's [[Jimmy (G1)|owner]] is totally lost in the [[1980]]s. Not only does he have the early-80s micro-cassette player Soundwave, he's got a poster for Journey's [[1981]] album, ''{{w|Escape (Journey album)|Escape}}'' on his wall. He's also watching what appears to be {{w|Speed Racer}} on his television. | |||
===Errors=== | |||
* Sixshot's height throughout the ''Devastation'' series itself is not consistent. | |||
* Ratchet's head and chevron color change throughout the issue. This has been a recurring error in several issues. This is corrected in the trade. | |||
===Other trivia=== | |||
* The long-absent Decepticomments section returns, introduced by [[Chris Ryall|ChrisCharger]]. New editor [[Andrew Steven Harris]] answers mail and announces a contest to give him a Transformers name. | * The long-absent Decepticomments section returns, introduced by [[Chris Ryall|ChrisCharger]]. New editor [[Andrew Steven Harris]] answers mail and announces a contest to give him a Transformers name. | ||
* On last page before the rear cover, ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' issue "Ghost in the Machine" is featured. | * On last page before the rear cover, ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' issue "Ghost in the Machine" is featured. | ||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
* '''Cover A''': Optimus Prime vs Sixshot by [[E. J. Su]] | * '''Cover A''': Optimus Prime vs Sixshot by [[E. J. Su]] | ||
* '''Cover B''': Hunter becomes a Headmaster | * '''Cover B''': Hunter becomes a Headmaster by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]] | ||
* '''RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B) | * '''RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B) | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Devastation 4a.jpg|Animal abuse!! I'm calling PETA! | |||
File:Devastation 4b.jpg|Zoinks! | |||
File:Devastation 4ri.jpg|RI cover | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
* [[Devastation issue 5|''Devastation'' #5]] | * [[Devastation issue 5|''Devastation'' #5]] | ||
* | * ''[[Spotlight: Ramjet]]'', ''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]'', and ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]'' | * ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]'' | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' books | * ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'' books | ||
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===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Devastation#Collections|collections of the full series]].</small> | |||
* | * N/A | ||
Latest revision as of 07:45, 21 April 2023
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 Nice jugs. I mean, watch out, giant robots fighting! | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | January 16, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | December 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Written by | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art by | Robby Musso | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Zac Atkinson and Liam Shalloo | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Amauri Osorio | ||||||||||||
| Edits by | Andrew Steven Harris | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | 2005 IDW continuity | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | Devastation | ||||||||||||
It's a battle royal when Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on Sixshot.
Synopsis
[edit]Skywatch wishes to recall their "Seekers", Ravage and Laserbeak, but cannot due to a competing signal from Soundwave, still in cassette player mode and in the bedroom of the boy who purchased him.
Meanwhile, the battle between Sixshot and the Autobots heats up. Bumblebee is injured and Ratchet sees to him while Nightbeat tries to ready the Ark-32 for an orbital bounce. Verity Carlo and Jimmy Pink notice that the battle is far from secret as a news helicopter investigates. The military is also alerted and send in a bomber force to obliterate all combatants.
Wheeljack and Hot Rod arrive with minutes to spare at the impound lot. They break in but realize that the lot is huge and may have a hard time locating Ironhide. The Headmasters have lost track of them but continue to search. They pick up on a police signal alerting them of the impound lot break-in. Meanwhile, at the Machination headquarters in Tampa, Hunter O'Nion and Sunstreaker initiate the painful process to plug Hunter into Sunstreaker's mind.
Verity and Jimmy try to tell a cop that there are good and evil robots but he doesn't want to hear it. They steal his megaphone and later a speedboat to warn the Autobots about the air strike. As Sixshot rips off Jazz's arm and engages Optimus Prime directly, Ratchet tells Prime of the humans' warning and he has the other Autobots bounced to the Ark-32 while he remains behind to be sure of Sixshot's defeat. Unfortunately, the orbital jump seems to have killed Verity and Jimmy.
The Reapers arrive and immediately attack the Decepticon Command Bunker in Oregon. Megatron recalls Sixshot; Optimus Prime orders Nightbeat to bounce him out, just in the nick of time before the bombs drop. The Decepticons are called to arms, but Astrotrain (under the protest of Blitzwing) checks on the now-revived Starscream, who now seems confident enough to take on anyone.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
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Quotes
[edit]"Frag. What does it take to put this one down? Heavy artillery, that's what!"
- —Hardhead answers his own questions!
"You've got a bad reputation, Sixshot. Here's where we separate the truth from the hyperbole."
"You're right. Enough hard sell. Let's skip to the clincher!"
- —Optimus Prime and Sixshot throw down and exchange taunts.
Notes
[edit]Continuity notes
[edit]- Sixshot is REALLY BIG compared to the Autobots, most of whom barely come up to his waist. Optimus Prime and Hardhead are the only two who aren't totally dwarfed by him. This is fairly consistent with his portrayals in "The Rebirth, Part 1" and The Headmasters (or as consistent as scale can be in Transformers).
- Sixshot boasts that he is powered by a "self-regenerating dark matter fission cell" and that his armature was forged from "metals drawn from the compacted subatomic matter of a collapsed star" to explain his power levels.
- The humans Wolverine and Spider-Man had each previously survived orbital jumps in "Man and Machine, Part Four", so it is understandable that the Autobots would think it would be safe for Jimmy and Verity. However, Wolverine and Spider-Man have super powers (notably, both have the ability to heal damaged tissue, beyond the norms of baseline humanity), which might have been a factor in their survival.
Transformers references
[edit]- A few Easter eggs are featured in this issue. Skywatch refers to Ravage and Laserbeak as their "Seekers". Soundwave's owner has a poster of movie Bumblebee in his room. The K-IDW news helicopter is seen flying overhead. Also, the impound lot named "Wreck-n-Rule", a reference to a slogan used by the Wreckers.
Real-life references
[edit]- Soundwave's owner is totally lost in the 1980s. Not only does he have the early-80s micro-cassette player Soundwave, he's got a poster for Journey's 1981 album, Escape on his wall. He's also watching what appears to be Speed Racer on his television.
Errors
[edit]- Sixshot's height throughout the Devastation series itself is not consistent.
- Ratchet's head and chevron color change throughout the issue. This has been a recurring error in several issues. This is corrected in the trade.
Other trivia
[edit]- The long-absent Decepticomments section returns, introduced by ChrisCharger. New editor Andrew Steven Harris answers mail and announces a contest to give him a Transformers name.
- On last page before the rear cover, Transformers: Mosaic issue "Ghost in the Machine" is featured.
Covers (3)
[edit]- Cover A: Optimus Prime vs Sixshot by E. J. Su
- Cover B: Hunter becomes a Headmaster by Nick Roche and Josh Burcham
- RI: Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)
-
Animal abuse!! I'm calling PETA! -
Zoinks! -
RI cover
Advertisements
[edit]- Devastation #5
- Spotlight: Ramjet, Spotlight: Blaster, and Spotlight: Arcee
- The Art of IDW's Transformers
- Transformers Animated books
- Target: 2006 TPB
- All Hail Megatron series
- Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer (back cover)
Reprints
[edit]In addition to collections of the full series.
- N/A
