Back on the surface, Scorponok quickly casts aside Starscream and all the flunkies under [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s command. Their battle quickly carries them into the river, and all the way across to [[New York City|Manhattan]]. Shockwave, as always, beats his chest in the name of logic, claiming his leadership is for the greater good of all Decepticons. Scorponok, meanwhile, is more interested in tearing his opponent to shreds than debating politics.
Back on the surface, Scorponok quickly casts aside Starscream and all the flunkies under [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s command. Their battle quickly carries them into the river, and all the way across to [[New York City|Manhattan]]. Shockwave, as always, beats his chest in the name of logic, claiming his leadership is for the greater good of all Decepticons. Scorponok, meanwhile, is more interested in tearing his opponent to shreds than debating politics.
Deep in the bowels of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] is on the run from [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the [[Hook, Line, and Sinker|heralds]] of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] who ransacked [[Autobase]] on the surface. Galvatron literally crashes through a wall to capture Xaaron. What follows, however, is a surprise (to Xaaron, at least); Galvatron claims to owe Unicron no loyalty, and is just as interested in stopping him as Xaaron and the [[Autobot]]s are, if only for his own selfish reasons. After Galvatron informs him that the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] is lost as a tool, Xaaron mentions a second legend, the notion that all of [[Primus]]'s children united in opposition could do the trick as well.
Deep in the bowels of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron (G1)|Xaaron]] is on the run from [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the [[Hook, Line, and Sinker|heralds]] of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] who ransacked [[Autobase]] on the surface. Galvatron literally crashes through a wall to capture Xaaron. What follows, however, is a surprise (to Xaaron, at least); Galvatron claims to owe Unicron no loyalty, and is just as interested in stopping him as Xaaron and the [[Autobot]]s are, if only for his own selfish reasons. After Galvatron informs him that the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] is lost as a tool, Xaaron mentions a second legend, the notion that all of [[Primus]]'s children united in opposition could do the trick as well.
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (10)
*Grimlock absorbed some [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] as a test back in "[[The Pri¢e of Life!]]". Here we see it beginning to affect Grimlock, as the last guardian of the well warned him about.
* Grimlock absorbed some [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] as a test back in "[[The Pri¢e of Life!]]". Here we see it beginning to affect Grimlock, as the last guardian of the well warned him about.
*Meanwhile, the other four Dinobots are revived with no apparent side-effects whatsoever. Though Furman had intended to explore the possible side-effects, the series ended before he could.
* Meanwhile, the other four Dinobots are revived with no apparent ill effects whatsoever. Though Furman had intended to explore the possible side-effects, the series ended before he could.
*The destruction of the Decepticons' base has knocked off the guns on Optimus's right shoulder. In a nice touch of continuity, this remains consistent through 'till issue [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#75]], when it suddenly reappears thanks to a change in artist.
* The destruction of the Decepticons' base has knocked off the guns on Optimus's right shoulder. In a nice touch of continuity, this remains consistent through 'till issue [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#75]], when it suddenly reappears thanks to a change in artist.
===Real-life references===
===Real-life references===
*The title of the issue refers to the 1976 film ''{{w|All This and World War II}}''.
* The title of the issue refers to the 1976 film ''{{w|All This and World War II}}''.
*New York citizens variously wonder if the fighting is related to the [[Iraq]]is or the [[Russia]]ns.
* New York citizens variously wonder if the fighting is related to the [[Iraq]]is or the [[Russia]]ns.
*The President of the United States is obviously drawn to resemble and use phrases of [[George H. W. Bush]].
* The President of the United States is obviously drawn to resemble and use phrases of [[George H. W. Bush]].
*Settings include the [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]] swamps and lower [[New York City|Manhattan]], including a fairly accurate depiction of the skyline behind Battery Park.
* Settings include the [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]] swamps and lower [[New York City|Manhattan]], including a fairly accurate depiction of the skyline behind Battery Park.
*In the credits, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are credited as "Conscientious Objectors".
* In the credits, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are credited as "Conscientious Objectors".
*''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] and [[Skullgrin]] are found after the main story.
* ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] and [[Skullgrin]] are found after the main story.
* Kup mentions having thrown at least two parties at some point. Given he says the bombed out Decepticon headquarters reminds him of the last one, we can only imagine what ''that'' looked like (never mind when and where Kup had the time for a party, with all that's been happening in the series).
* Kup mentions having thrown at least two parties at some point. Given he says the bombed out Decepticon headquarters reminds him of the last one, we can only imagine what ''that'' looked like (never mind when and where Kup had the time for a party, with all that's been happening in the series).
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Surveying the burnt out wreckage of the former Decepticon base, Starscream and company are very pleased with themselves. Well, most of them—Mighty Mindwipe and the Terrible Triggerhappy still look like they're about to lubricate themselves, even in victory. As Starscream tries to provoke his troops into action, he leaps into the debris and begins digging through for survivors. Unfortunately, he finds one: Scorponok is not happy.
Underground, Optimus Prime is just beginning to come to after the blast destroyed the bunker. As he watches the Decepticons gird themselves for battle with a new enemy, Prime quickly realizes that his alliance with Scorponok may prove useless if the Decepticons get caught up with another war. He readies Kup and Hot Rod to search out the other Autobots in the mess, and prepare them to salvage the situation as best they can.
Back on the surface, Scorponok quickly casts aside Starscream and all the flunkies under Shockwave's command. Their battle quickly carries them into the river, and all the way across to Manhattan. Shockwave, as always, beats his chest in the name of logic, claiming his leadership is for the greater good of all Decepticons. Scorponok, meanwhile, is more interested in tearing his opponent to shreds than debating politics.
Deep in the bowels of Cybertron, EmirateXaaron is on the run from Galvatron and the heralds of Unicron who ransacked Autobase on the surface. Galvatron literally crashes through a wall to capture Xaaron. What follows, however, is a surprise (to Xaaron, at least); Galvatron claims to owe Unicron no loyalty, and is just as interested in stopping him as Xaaron and the Autobots are, if only for his own selfish reasons. After Galvatron informs him that the Matrix is lost as a tool, Xaaron mentions a second legend, the notion that all of Primus's children united in opposition could do the trick as well.
On Hydrus Four, the Dinobots have all been successfully revived by the Nucleon, and so Grimlock has ordered them to stockpile the substance with specially-designed energy siphons, to bring enough of the Nucleon back to the Ark to fully revitalize their ranks (and rub Optimus Prime's nose in the brown stuff). As the loading continues, though, Grimlock suddenly finds his leg frozen up, paralyzed. He flashes back to the little robot's words: "Time will tell..."
As Optimus Prime and the few Autobots he could gather emerge from the Decepticon bunker, they are confronted with the worst of possibilities. The war is over, and the war has begun—it is now Decepticon against Decepticon, and Prime's surrender has done nothing to end the in-fighting among the children of Primus. He takes Nightbeat with him to Manhattan in hopes of stopping the loss of innocent lives, and possibly talking down Scorponok so that the alliance can continue.
In the meantime, Scorponok has gained the upper hand against Shockwave, his passion and fire for combat apparently enough to bring down the "computer on legs", at least momentarily. Their battle is interrupted when Optimus Prime drives in between the two combatants, and begs for a cease fire. Instead, Scorponok states his terms: Shockwave must die at his hand, or else the alliance is finished. While Optimus consults his moral compass, the decision is taken out of his hands when G.B. Blackrock arrives with his new team of superhumans: The Neo-Knights!
"Hypothesis: A Decepticon of Scorponok's might and endurance may well have survived being buried by approximately four hundred and sixty-two point seven tons of assorted wreckage. Conclusion: your celebration is premature!"
—Shockwave rains on Starscream's parade
"C'mon, you wimps -- start digging! Any Decepticons found alive are to be given a straight choice -- join us or die. If there are any Autobots down there... they don't get the first option!"
—Starscream is quite brave when he thinks his enemies are all dead.
"Yes, ma'am. No, ma'am, we don't think it's the Russians. Yes, ma'am, it is disgusting no one's done anything, but -- Yes, ma'am. But I assure you my parentage can be proved!"
— the Decepticon civil war causes problems for a desk cop
"You know what your trouble is, Shockwave? You have no soul, no passion! You're just a computer on legs! You observe, you analyze, you assess. You see everything.... and you see nothing! You couldn't lead the Decepticons! The job needs fire, spirit! Do you see? Am I getting through to you?"
— in both words and fisticuffs, Scorponok gains the upper hand over Shockwave
Grimlock absorbed some Nucleon as a test back in "The Pri¢e of Life!". Here we see it beginning to affect Grimlock, as the last guardian of the well warned him about.
Meanwhile, the other four Dinobots are revived with no apparent ill effects whatsoever. Though Furman had intended to explore the possible side-effects, the series ended before he could.
The destruction of the Decepticons' base has knocked off the guns on Optimus's right shoulder. In a nice touch of continuity, this remains consistent through 'till issue #75, when it suddenly reappears thanks to a change in artist.
Kup mentions having thrown at least two parties at some point. Given he says the bombed out Decepticon headquarters reminds him of the last one, we can only imagine what that looked like (never mind when and where Kup had the time for a party, with all that's been happening in the series).
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US issue #72 - Not the fac - oh.
UK issue #313 - Now how CUTE does Mindwipe look?
UK issue #314 - How many times have they used that tagline?
Transformers: All Fall Down TPB
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Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm
Classic Transformers Volume 5
The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6
The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 18: Edge of Extinction
