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[[Image:MarvelUS-15.jpg|thumb|250px|right|"I'll control the Transformers when I feel like it! GOSH!"]]
[[Image:MarvelUS-15.jpg|thumb|200px|right|"I'll control the Transformers when I feel like it! GOSH!"]]
 
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'''Introducing the dorkiest terrorist the world has ever known.'''
'''Introducing the dorkiest terrorist the world has ever known.'''




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==Synopsis==
 
Megatron, not yet having rejoined his fellow [[Decepticon]]s, is rendered immobile in a coal mine when he runs out of fuel.  Meanwhile, [[Intelligence_and_Information_Institute|I.I.I.]] scrambles with 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, I.I.I. decides to go with a cover story, inspired by the ''[[Robot-Master_(comic)|Robot Master]]'' comic book, that '''all''' [[Transformer]]s are controlled by a terrorist supervillain with an army of robots under his control.  The first broadcast to the public of "Robot Master's" exploits 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 to free Megatron.  The Autobots, knowing the presence of Megatron to be a threat, attempt to collect him, but are met with resistance from the [[human]] military, which does not recognize the Autobots as anything other than a threat.  Soundwave frees Megatron and the Autobots are forced to retreat.  Although Megatron wishes to kill "Robot Master" Donny Finkleberg for claiming to control him, Finkleberg is able to appeal to 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...
 
=Marvel US issue #15=
''(Story also appears in: Marvel UK issues #55-56)''


==Credits==
'''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br>
'''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Don Perlin]]<br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Don Perlin]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Keith Williams]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Keith Williams]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Nelson Yomtov]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Janice Chiang]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Janice Chiang]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Nelson Yomtov]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Michael Carlin]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Michael Carlin]]<br>
* ''Originally published:'' April, 1986


*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Walter Barnett]], [[G.B. Blackrock]], [[Donny Finkleberg]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
===Major characters===
*''Originally published:'' April, 1986
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (8)
* [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (9)
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (10)
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (11)
* [[Ravage]] (12)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (13)
* [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (14)


| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
* [[G.B. Blackrock]] (4)
'''Guests'''
* [[Walter Barnett]] (2)
* [[Forrest Forsythe]] (3)
* [[Donny Finkleberg]] (5)
|}


==Synopsis==
==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.


Megatron, not yet having rejoined his fellow Decepticons, is rendered immobile when he runs out of fuel. Meanwhile, [[Intelligence_and_Information_Institute|III]] scrambles with 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 III that the Autobots can be Earth's allies, III decides to go with a cover story, inspired by the ''[[Robot-Master_(comic)|Robot Master]]'' comic book, that '''all''' Transformers are controlled by a terrorist supervillain with an army of robots under his control. The first broadcast to the public of "Robot Master's" exploits 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 to free Megatron.  The Autobots, knowing the presence of Megatron to be a threat, attempt to collect him, but are met with resistance not only from Soundwave, but from the human military, which does not recognize the Autobots anything other than a threat.  Soundwave frees Megatron and the Autobots are forced to retreat.  Although Megatron wishes to kill Finkleberg for claiming to control him, Finkleberg is able to appeal to 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....
==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]].
* The title is presumably an homage to the classic SF collection ''[[Wikipedia:I, Robot|I, Robot]]'' by Isaac Asimov.
* The title of Finklerberg's proposed ''Potato Salad Man'' graphic novel, "This Man, This Mayonnaise," is a reference to the famous ''Fantastic Four'' story, "This Man, This Monster."


==Errors==
===Covers (3)===
*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.
{{picsneeded|UK cover}}
* '''U.S. cover:''' Robot-Master comic by [[Herb Trimpe]]
* '''UK issue 55 cover:''' reuse of art from U.S. cover
* '''UK issue 56 cover:''' Megatron blasting coal mine equipment by [[Robin Smith]]


==Items of note==
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*''References to other Transformers continuities/issues:'' III has been looking for a way to deal with the issue of the Transformers since [[Rock and Roll-Out|last issue]].
* None yet identified
*The title is presumably an homage to the classic SF collection ''[[Wikipedia:I, Robot|I, Robot]]'' by Isaac Asimov.
*The title of Finklerberg's proposed ''Potato Salad Man'' graphic novel, "This Man, This Mayonnaise," is a reference to the famous ''Fantastic Four'' story, "This Man, This Monster."


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Revision as of 19:09, 25 February 2008

"I'll control the Transformers when I feel like it! GOSH!"

Template:Comicnav Introducing the dorkiest terrorist the world has ever known.


Synopsis

Megatron, not yet having rejoined his fellow Decepticons, is rendered immobile in a coal mine when he runs out of fuel. Meanwhile, I.I.I. scrambles with 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, I.I.I. decides to go with a cover story, inspired by the Robot Master comic book, that all Transformers are controlled by a terrorist supervillain with an army of robots under his control. The first broadcast to the public of "Robot Master's" exploits 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 to free Megatron. The Autobots, knowing the presence of Megatron to be a threat, attempt to collect him, but are met with resistance from the human military, which does not recognize the Autobots as anything other than a threat. Soundwave frees Megatron and the Autobots are forced to retreat. Although Megatron wishes to kill "Robot Master" Donny Finkleberg for claiming to control him, Finkleberg is able to appeal to 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...

Credits

Script: Bob Budiansky
Pencils: Don Perlin
Inks: Keith Williams
Colors: Nelson Yomtov
Lettering: Janice Chiang
Editor: Michael Carlin

  • Originally published: April, 1986

Major 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.

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 Finklerberg's proposed Potato Salad Man graphic novel, "This Man, This Mayonnaise," is a reference to the famous Fantastic Four story, "This Man, This Monster."

Covers (3)

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Specifics: UK cover
  • U.S. cover: Robot-Master comic by Herb Trimpe
  • UK issue 55 cover: reuse of art from U.S. cover
  • UK issue 56 cover: Megatron blasting coal mine equipment by Robin Smith

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