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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #15 | |||
|prev=Rock and Roll-Out! | |||
|next=Plight of the Bumblebee! | |||
|title=I, Robot-Master! | |||
|seriesissue2=[[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #55–56 | |||
|prev2=Rock and Roll-Out! | |||
|next2=Plight of the Bumblebee! | |||
|image=MarvelUS-15.jpg | |||
|caption="I'll control the Transformers when I feel like it! GOSH!" | |||
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |||
|date=December 1985 | |||
|coverdate=April 1986 | |||
|writer=[[Bob Budiansky]] | |||
|penciler=[[Don Perlin]] | |||
|inker=[[Keith Williams]] | |||
|colorist=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]] | |||
|letterer=[[Janice Chiang]] | |||
|editor=[[Michael Carlin]] | |||
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Introducing the dorkiest terrorist the world has ever known.''' | '''Introducing the dorkiest terrorist the world has ever known.''' | ||
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Ravage finds Finkelberg; although Megatron wishes to kill "Robot Master" for claiming to control him, Finkleberg is able to convince the Decepticons that, by continuing to convince the humans that the Autobots are as much a threat to them as the Decepticons, the Autobots' efforts might continue to be thwarted. Finkleberg is spared, for now... | Ravage finds Finkelberg; although Megatron wishes to kill "Robot Master" for claiming to control him, Finkleberg is able to convince the Decepticons that, by continuing to convince the humans that the Autobots are as much a threat to them as the Decepticons, the Autobots' efforts might continue to be thwarted. Finkleberg is spared, for now... | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"I bet the Communists are behind this!" | "I bet the Communists are behind this!"<br/> | ||
"I bet the P.L.O. is behind this!" | "I bet the P.L.O. is behind this!"<br/> | ||
"''I bet the GOVERNMENT is behind this!!'' | "''I bet the GOVERNMENT is behind this!!''<br/> | ||
:— two '''average Joes''' and '''G.B. Blackrock''' register their reactions to "Robot Master" | :— two '''average Joes''' and '''G.B. Blackrock''' register their reactions to "Robot Master" | ||
"Are his circuits disconnected? Who ''is'' this mad human?" | "Are his circuits disconnected? Who ''is'' this mad human?" | ||
:— '''Bumblebee''' reacts to "Robot Master"'s first broadcast | :— '''Bumblebee''' reacts to "Robot Master"'s first broadcast | ||
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smoking isn't going to be the only hazard to this guy's health! I hope | smoking isn't going to be the only hazard to this guy's health! I hope | ||
he's made out his will!" | he's made out his will!" | ||
:— '''G.B. Blackrock''' tells Triple-I how it is. | :— '''G.B. Blackrock''' tells Triple-I how it is. | ||
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acting upon what they understand... and apparently they do not yet | acting upon what they understand... and apparently they do not yet | ||
understand ''us''." | understand ''us''." | ||
:—'''Optimus Prime''' leads his battered troops away from the attacking humans. | :—'''Optimus Prime''' leads his battered troops away from the attacking humans. | ||
==Featured Characters== | ==Featured Characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | |||
|c1= | |||
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (5) | * [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (5) | ||
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (8) | * [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (8) | ||
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* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (11) | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (11) | ||
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12) | * [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12) | ||
|c2= | |||
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1) | * [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1) | ||
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4) | * [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4) | ||
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* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (14) | * [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (14) | ||
* [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (15) | * [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (15) | ||
|c3= | |||
'''Regulars''' | '''Regulars''' | ||
* [[G.B. Blackrock]] (6) | * [[G.B. Blackrock]] (6) | ||
'''Guests''' | '''Guests''' | ||
* [[Walter Barnett]] (2) | * [[Walter Barnett]] (2) | ||
* [[Forrest Forsythe]] (3) | * [[Forrest Forsythe]] (3) | ||
* [[Donny Finkleberg]] (7) | * [[Donny Finkleberg]] (7) | ||
}} | |||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* The reader is required to assume that the media never notices that Finkleberg's assumed persona is identical to a comic book, that the creator of that comic book is missing, and that he bears a strong resemblance to this "real" Robot-Master. Apparently, the comic is absurdly unpopular. | * The reader is required to assume that the media never notices that Finkleberg's assumed persona is identical to a comic book, that the creator of that comic book is missing, and that he bears a strong resemblance to this "real" Robot-Master. Apparently, the comic is absurdly unpopular. | ||
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==Items of note== | ==Items of note== | ||
*''References to other Transformers continuities/issues:'' I.I.I. has been looking for a way to deal with the issue of the Transformers since [[Rock and Roll-Out!|last issue]]. | *''References to other Transformers continuities/issues:'' I.I.I. has been looking for a way to deal with the issue of the Transformers since [[Rock and Roll-Out!|last issue]]. | ||
* The title is presumably an homage to the classic SF collection '' | * The title is presumably an homage to the classic SF collection ''[[wikipedia:I,_Robot|I, Robot]]'' by Isaac Asimov. | ||
* The title of Finkleberg's proposed ''Potato Salad Man'' graphic novel, "This Man, This Mayonnaise," is a reference to the famous ''Fantastic Four'' story, "This Man, This Monster." It could also (theoretically) be taken as a reference to [[Hasbro]]'s Mr. Potato Head. | * The title of Finkleberg's proposed ''Potato Salad Man'' graphic novel, "This Man, This Mayonnaise," is a reference to the famous ''Fantastic Four'' story, "This Man, This Monster." It could also (theoretically) be taken as a reference to [[Hasbro]]'s Mr. Potato Head. | ||
* In the battle at the coal mine, Optimus Prime transforms, and his trailer does not disappear but instead is visible in several panels whilst his robot mode is in action. | * In the battle at the coal mine, Optimus Prime transforms, and his trailer does not disappear but instead is visible in several panels whilst his robot mode is in action. | ||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Image:MarvelUS-15.jpg|'''US issue #15''' - Donny: International Hero. | |||
Image:MarvelUK-55.jpg|'''UK issue #55''' - They changed the corner box, how sweet. | |||
Image:MarvelUK-56.jpg|'''UK issue #56''' - Make sure you don't let YOUR Megatron swallow netting. | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''US issue #15''' - Donny: International Hero. | |||
'''UK issue #55''' - They changed the corner box, how sweet. | |||
'''UK issue #56''' - Make sure you don't let YOUR Megatron swallow netting. | |||
* '''US cover:''' Robot-Master comic, by [[Herb Trimpe]]. | * '''US cover:''' Robot-Master comic, by [[Herb Trimpe]]. | ||
* '''UK issue #55 cover:''' reuse of art from US cover, with the top left hand corner box for ''Robot Master'' changed to fit the Marvel UK style and price. | * '''UK issue #55 cover:''' reuse of art from US cover, with the top left hand corner box for ''Robot Master'' changed to fit the Marvel UK style and price. | ||
Revision as of 00:42, 30 March 2009
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 "I'll control the Transformers when I feel like it! GOSH!" | |||||||||||||
| I, Robot-Master! | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | December 1985 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | April 1986 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Bob Budiansky | ||||||||||||
| Penciler | Don Perlin | ||||||||||||
| Inker | Keith Williams | ||||||||||||
| Colorist | Nel Yomtov | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Janice Chiang | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Michael Carlin | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
Introducing the dorkiest terrorist the world has ever known.
Synopsis
Megatron hungers! The displaced Decepticon, wandering across the landscape in a desperate search for fuel, is rendered immobile in a coal mine when he finally runs out of energy.
The Intelligence and Information Institute scrambles for a way to explain the presence of giant robots to the public that will calm panic, despite the efforts of G.B. Blackrock to convince I.I.I. that the Autobots can be Earth's allies. The agency's staff is sent home to come up with a viable cover story and told not to return to work without a proposal.
I.I.I. agent Walter Barnett is inspired by his son's comic book, Robot Master. I.I.I. prepares to spin their story. Robot Master's writer, Donny Finkelberg, has just lost his job with Marvel Comics. He readily accepts a lunch proposition from Barnett to discuss the idea... and even more readily accepts an offer to actually play the role.
The next day, broadcast television across the continent is interrupted by a ranting costumed supervillain, Robot Master! He claims that all the Transformers are under his control. Reactions are varied; the Autobots are baffled, and turn to Blackrock for answers.
The next day, a second broadcast takes advantage of the inert Megatron, whose presence bolsters the government's claims. This broadcast gains the attention of both the Autobots and the Decepticon Soundwave, who undertakes a mission to free Megatron. The Autobots, knowing the presence of Megatron to be a threat, also roll out to collect him.
The Autobots drive to the coal mine, but are met with resistance from the human military, which does not recognize the Autobots as anything other than a threat. Soundwave, Laserbeak and Ravage arrive at the coal mine with fuel for Megatron, who becomes mobile again. The four Decepticons go on a rampage against the human military; the damaged Autobots are in no condition to help the humans, and are forced to retreat.
Ravage finds Finkelberg; although Megatron wishes to kill "Robot Master" for claiming to control him, Finkleberg is able to convince the Decepticons that, by continuing to convince the humans that the Autobots are as much a threat to them as the Decepticons, the Autobots' efforts might continue to be thwarted. Finkleberg is spared, for now...
Quotes
"I bet the Communists are behind this!"
"I bet the P.L.O. is behind this!"
"I bet the GOVERNMENT is behind this!!
- — two average Joes and G.B. Blackrock register their reactions to "Robot Master"
"Are his circuits disconnected? Who is this mad human?"
- — Bumblebee reacts to "Robot Master"'s first broadcast
"...Mull this over -- how long do you think the Decepticons are going to
tolerate this clown claiming to be their leader? I mean, cigarette
smoking isn't going to be the only hazard to this guy's health! I hope
he's made out his will!"
- — G.B. Blackrock tells Triple-I how it is.
"Do not judge humans too harshly, Autobots. They are only capable of
acting upon what they understand... and apparently they do not yet
understand us."
- —Optimus Prime leads his battered troops away from the attacking humans.
Featured Characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans |
|---|---|---|
|
Regulars
Guests
|
Errors
- The reader is required to assume that the media never notices that Finkleberg's assumed persona is identical to a comic book, that the creator of that comic book is missing, and that he bears a strong resemblance to this "real" Robot-Master. Apparently, the comic is absurdly unpopular.
- On page 8, Wheeljack has Hoist's color scheme.
Items of note
- References to other Transformers continuities/issues: I.I.I. has been looking for a way to deal with the issue of the Transformers since last issue.
- The title is presumably an homage to the classic SF collection I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.
- The title of Finkleberg's proposed Potato Salad Man graphic novel, "This Man, This Mayonnaise," is a reference to the famous Fantastic Four story, "This Man, This Monster." It could also (theoretically) be taken as a reference to Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head.
- In the battle at the coal mine, Optimus Prime transforms, and his trailer does not disappear but instead is visible in several panels whilst his robot mode is in action.
Covers (3)
-
US issue #15 - Donny: International Hero. -
UK issue #55 - They changed the corner box, how sweet.
-
UK issue #56 - Make sure you don't let YOUR Megatron swallow netting.
- US cover: Robot-Master comic, by Herb Trimpe.
- UK issue #55 cover: reuse of art from US cover, with the top left hand corner box for Robot Master changed to fit the Marvel UK style and price.
- UK issue #56 cover: Megatron blasting coal mine equipment, by Robin Smith.
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