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'''A small-time crook's life changes when he finds a special gun. ''' | |||
==Synopsis== | |||
While attempting to escape from thugs trying to kill him, Joey Slick discovers Megatron in his gun form. When Megatron blasts the thugs without Joey pulling the trigger, Joey soon discovers that Megatron is a Transformer unable to think for himself, due to his fall during his battle with [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Megatron can only respond to what he is told or asked. Joey takes advantage of this knowledge to use Megatron to strike a one-man crime wave, but finds that he loses the respect of his friends in the process. Joey attempts to make things right by confronting crime lord Jake Lomax, who has been responsible for much of Joey's prior misfortunes. When Joey attempts to prove his worth to Jake by tossing Megatron away in order to punch Jake in the face, Megatron's brain functions are reconnected by the impact. Although Megatron is furious at Joey for attempting to command Megatron, he does not kill Joey when Joey refuses to cower in fear before him. Megatron leaves to rejoin the Decepticons, and Joey is arrested by the civil authorities. | |||
==Credits== | |||
'''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br> | '''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br> | ||
'''Pencils:''' [[Don Perlin]]<br> | '''Pencils:''' [[Don Perlin]]<br> | ||
'''Inks:''' [[Al Gordon]]<br> | '''Inks:''' [[Al Gordon]]<br> | ||
'''Colors:''' [[Nelson Yomtov]]<br> | |||
'''Lettering:''' [[Janice Chiang]]<br> | '''Lettering:''' [[Janice Chiang]]<br> | ||
'''Editor:''' [[Michael Carlin]]<br> | '''Editor:''' [[Michael Carlin]]<br> | ||
* ''Originally published:'' February, 1986 | |||
===Major characters=== | |||
* | (''Numbers indicate order of appearance.) | ||
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<!-- ! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s --> | |||
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s | |||
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s | |||
|- | |||
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| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" | | |||
* [[Jetfire (G1)|]] (1) | |||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (4) | |||
* [[Prowl (G1)|]] (5)--> | |||
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" | | |||
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (3) | |||
== | | style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | <!-- '''Regulars''' | ||
--> | |||
'''Guests''' | |||
* [[Joey Slick]] (1) | |||
* [[Marko]] (2) | |||
* [[Jake Lomax]] (4) | |||
* [[Jake_Lomax#Charlene|Charlene]] (5) | |||
* [[Mr. Kim]] (6) | |||
* [[Clyde]] (7) | |||
* [[Mrs. Perez]] (8) | |||
|} | |||
==Errors== | |||
* It seems unlikely that Megatron would do so much blasting but not kill anyone. | |||
==Items of note== | |||
* ''References to other Transformers continuities/issues:'' Megatron was defeated by Ratchet in [[Repeat_Performance|US issue #8]]. | |||
* This is one of the few issues of the series in which no [[Autobot]]s appear. | |||
* Although this story is largely criticized by fans, it should be noted that it is one of few stories in any continuity to make full use of the fact that Megatron's alternate form is a realistic-looking handgun. | |||
* This issue was reprinted as issue 2 of [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]] series. | |||
* Joey robs a "6-11" convenience store, a parody of 7-Eleven. | |||
== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
*'' | {{picsneeded|UK cover}} | ||
* | * '''U.S. cover:''' Gun mode Megatron Prime by [[Don Perlin]] | ||
* '''UK issue 39 cover:''' Megatron and Joey Slick by [[Geoff Senior]] | |||
* '''UK issue 40 cover:''' reuse of art from U.S. cover | |||
===Advertisements=== | |||
* None yet identified | |||
[[Category:Marvel US issues]] | [[Category:Marvel US issues]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:45, 25 February 2008
| The name or term "Prime" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Prime (disambiguation). |
| This article is about the Marvel Comics issue. For 2007 sliding storybook, see Transformers Prime Time. |
Template:Comicnav A small-time crook's life changes when he finds a special gun.
Synopsis
While attempting to escape from thugs trying to kill him, Joey Slick discovers Megatron in his gun form. When Megatron blasts the thugs without Joey pulling the trigger, Joey soon discovers that Megatron is a Transformer unable to think for himself, due to his fall during his battle with Ratchet. Megatron can only respond to what he is told or asked. Joey takes advantage of this knowledge to use Megatron to strike a one-man crime wave, but finds that he loses the respect of his friends in the process. Joey attempts to make things right by confronting crime lord Jake Lomax, who has been responsible for much of Joey's prior misfortunes. When Joey attempts to prove his worth to Jake by tossing Megatron away in order to punch Jake in the face, Megatron's brain functions are reconnected by the impact. Although Megatron is furious at Joey for attempting to command Megatron, he does not kill Joey when Joey refuses to cower in fear before him. Megatron leaves to rejoin the Decepticons, and Joey is arrested by the civil authorities.
Credits
Script: Bob Budiansky
Pencils: Don Perlin
Inks: Al Gordon
Colors: Nelson Yomtov
Lettering: Janice Chiang
Editor: Michael Carlin
- Originally published: February, 1986
Major characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Decepticons | Humans |
|---|---|
|
Guests
|
Errors
- It seems unlikely that Megatron would do so much blasting but not kill anyone.
Items of note
- References to other Transformers continuities/issues: Megatron was defeated by Ratchet in US issue #8.
- This is one of the few issues of the series in which no Autobots appear.
- Although this story is largely criticized by fans, it should be noted that it is one of few stories in any continuity to make full use of the fact that Megatron's alternate form is a realistic-looking handgun.
- This issue was reprinted as issue 2 of IDW Publishing's Generations series.
- Joey robs a "6-11" convenience store, a parody of 7-Eleven.
Covers (3)
- U.S. cover: Gun mode Megatron Prime by Don Perlin
- UK issue 39 cover: Megatron and Joey Slick by Geoff Senior
- UK issue 40 cover: reuse of art from U.S. cover
Advertisements
- None yet identified
