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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #242 | |||
|prev=Rage! | |||
|next=The Resurrection Gambit! | |||
|title=Assault on the Ark! | |||
|image=MarvelUK-242.jpg | |||
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |||
|date=[[October 28|28th October]] 1989 | |||
|coverdate=[[November 4|4th November]] 1989 | |||
|writer=[[Simon Furman]] | |||
|art=[[Andrew Wildman|Andy Wildman]] | |||
|letterer=[[Stuart Bartlett]] | |||
|cover=[[Jeff Anderson]] | |||
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Revenge is a dish best served cold...cold as the vacuum of space.''' | '''Revenge is a dish best served cold...cold as the vacuum of space.''' | ||
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{{note|This story follows on from [[Rage!]]}} | {{note|This story follows on from [[Rage!]]}} | ||
Thunderwing begins his assault run on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], striking the starship in both his vehicle modes at once. Admiring the sheer brazenness of the attack, Ruckus and his crew of forcibly-requisitioned soldiers follow Thunderwing's lead and storm the Ark and its crew. The [[Autobot|Autobots]] are shocked by the audacity of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] here, but quickly recover and begin trading fire. As he faces down Optimus Prime himself, Thunderwing is blasted back by a trio of Autobot laser blasters. Ruckus then manages to convince him to make a full retreat, and Thunderwing finally fulfills the Decepticon High Council's request to appear before them. To his surprise, the Councillors are impressed by his displays of single-mindedness, ruthlessness, and fighting prowess. With their approval, Thunderwing is named the new leader of the Decepticons. | Thunderwing begins his assault run on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], striking the starship in both his vehicle modes at once. Admiring the sheer brazenness of the attack, Ruckus and his crew of forcibly-requisitioned soldiers follow Thunderwing's lead and storm the Ark and its crew. The [[Autobot|Autobots]] are shocked by the audacity of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] here, but quickly recover and begin trading fire. As he faces down Optimus Prime himself, Thunderwing is blasted back by a trio of Autobot laser blasters. Ruckus then manages to convince him to make a full retreat, and Thunderwing finally fulfills the Decepticon High Council's request to appear before them. To his surprise, the Councillors are impressed by his displays of single-mindedness, ruthlessness, and fighting prowess. With their approval, Thunderwing is named the new leader of the Decepticons. | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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* [[Hot Rod]] (1) | * [[Hot Rod]] (1) | ||
* [[Kup]] (2) | * [[Kup]] (2) | ||
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* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (13) | * [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (13) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14) | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14) | ||
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* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (6) | * [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (6) | ||
* [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] (7) | * [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] (7) | ||
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* [[Quake]] (11) | * [[Quake]] (11) | ||
* [[Decepticon High Council]] (15) | * [[Decepticon High Council]] (15) | ||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*Thunderwing's rage stems from the incident in issue [[The Big Shutdown!|#231]]. | *Thunderwing's rage stems from the incident in issue [[The Big Shutdown!|#231]]. | ||
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 28th October 1989 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 4th November 1989 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art | Andy Wildman | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Stuart Bartlett | ||||||||||||
| Cover | Jeff Anderson | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
Revenge is a dish best served cold...cold as the vacuum of space.
Synopsis
This story follows on from Rage!
Thunderwing begins his assault run on the Ark, striking the starship in both his vehicle modes at once. Admiring the sheer brazenness of the attack, Ruckus and his crew of forcibly-requisitioned soldiers follow Thunderwing's lead and storm the Ark and its crew. The Autobots are shocked by the audacity of the Decepticons here, but quickly recover and begin trading fire. As he faces down Optimus Prime himself, Thunderwing is blasted back by a trio of Autobot laser blasters. Ruckus then manages to convince him to make a full retreat, and Thunderwing finally fulfills the Decepticon High Council's request to appear before them. To his surprise, the Councillors are impressed by his displays of single-mindedness, ruthlessness, and fighting prowess. With their approval, Thunderwing is named the new leader of the Decepticons.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons |
|---|---|
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References
- Thunderwing's rage stems from the incident in issue #231.
Items of note
- Chronologically, this story predates issues #232-233 and #240, which all show or reference Thunderwing having already achieved Decepticon leadership.
- Presumably, the Decepticon High Council operate on Cybertron like a sort of Congress, while Lord Thunderwing fulfills a role similar to President.
