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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
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{{note|This story follows on from [[Assassins]].}} | {{note|This story follows on from "[[Assassins]]".}} | ||
Starscream returns to the base and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a pre-recorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that although he had ample reason if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals - employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further the base is invaded by Bludgeon, Octopunch and Stranglehold. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double. | Starscream returns to the base and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a pre-recorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that although he had ample reason if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals - employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further the base is invaded by Bludgeon, Octopunch and Stranglehold. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double. | ||
Outside a squad of Autobots observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals - Megatron and Shockwave! | Outside a squad of Autobots observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals - Megatron and Shockwave! | ||
{{note|This story continues in [[The Lesser Evil]].}} | {{note|This story continues in "[[The Lesser Evil]]".}} | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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==Reprints== | ==Reprints== | ||
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback | *This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback ''[[Fallen Star]]''. | ||
==Covers (2)== | |||
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Image:MarvelUK-285.jpg|'''Issue #285''' | |||
Image:Titan B&W Compilation-Fallen Star.jpg|'''Titan TPB''' | |||
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* '''Issue #285 cover:''' Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]]. | |||
* '''''Fallen Star'' TPB cover:''' Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis]] airport, also by Stewart Johnson. | |||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | |||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | [[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 18 June 2011
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| "External Forces!" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 25th August 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 1st September 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Pencils | Pete Knifton | ||||||||||||
| Inks | Pete Venters | ||||||||||||
| Lettering | Julie Hughes | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce | ||||||||||||
Starscream and Soundwave fight as the true plotters are revealed...
Synopsis
These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.
This story follows on from "Assassins".
Starscream returns to the base and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a pre-recorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that although he had ample reason if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals - employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further the base is invaded by Bludgeon, Octopunch and Stranglehold. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double.
Outside a squad of Autobots observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals - Megatron and Shockwave!
This story continues in "The Lesser Evil".
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons |
|---|---|
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Errors
- Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.
Items of note
- When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock he literally thinks of a brick.
Reprints
- This story was reprinted in the Titan Books trade paperback Fallen Star.
Covers (2)
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Issue #285 -
Titan TPB
- Issue #285 cover: Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by Stewart Johnson.
- Fallen Star TPB cover: Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at Memphis airport, also by Stewart Johnson.
