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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Megatron, having been recently upgraded by [[Cobra]], has taken control of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and kidnapped undercover agent Dr. Biggles-Jones. Skydive and Spike Witwicky, one-time [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster partner]] to Fortress Maximus, have each managed to sneak on board in order to attempt to thwart Megatron's plans. Spike finds Fortress Maximus's body heavily damaged and is barely able to get the body functioning when he is forced into battle with Megatron. Fortress Maximus proves no match for the upgraded [[Decepticon]] leader, and only a distraction provided by Skydive proves enough to allow Maximus to walk away from the battle. He and Spike sacrifice themselves to destroy the Ark's [[antimatter]] conversion chamber, hoping to destroy the ship and Megatron with it. Although the Ark is destroyed and Skydive is able to rescue Dr. Biggles-Jones, the fate of Megatron remains unknown...
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], having been recently upgraded by [[Cobra]], has taken control of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and kidnapped undercover agent [[Sidney Biggles-Jones|Dr. Biggles-Jones]]. [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], one-time [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster partner]] to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], have each managed to sneak on board in order to attempt to thwart Megatron's plans. Spike finds Fortress Maximus's body heavily damaged and is barely able to get the body functioning when he is forced into battle with Megatron. Fortress Maximus proves no match for the upgraded [[Decepticon]] leader, and only a distraction provided by Skydive proves enough to allow Maximus to walk away from the battle. He and Spike sacrifice themselves to destroy the Ark's [[antimatter]] conversion chamber, hoping to destroy the ship and Megatron with it. Although the Ark is destroyed and Skydive is able to rescue Dr. Biggles-Jones, the fate of Megatron remains unknown...


Meanwhile, on [[Earth]], Hot Spot, the last member of a party of [[Autobot|Autobots]] sent to Earth to deal with Megatron's return, sacrifices himself to ensure that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology does not fall into Cobra hands. When Skydive returns to Earth with Dr. Biggles-Jones, he and members of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] reflect on the sacrifices of Fortress Maximus and Hot Spot.
Meanwhile, on [[Earth]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], the last member of a party of [[Autobot]]s sent to Earth to deal with Megatron's return, sacrifices himself to ensure that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology does not fall into Cobra hands. When Skydive returns to Earth with Dr. Biggles-Jones, he and members of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] reflect on the sacrifices of Fortress Maximus and Hot Spot.


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
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*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (8)
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (8)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (9)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (9)
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|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Bot in CR Chamber]] (10)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (10)
 
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*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (7)
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (7)
|h4=[[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]]|c4=
 
|h4=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c4=
*[[Scarlett]] (1)
*[[Scarlett]] (1)
*[[Snake-Eyes]] (2)
*[[Snake-Eyes]] (2)
*[[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (12)
*[[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] (12)
*[[Wild Bill]] (13)
*[[Wild Bill]] (13)
|h5=[[Cobra]]s|c5=
 
|h5=[[Cobra]]|c5=
*[[Cobra Commander]] (3)
*[[Cobra Commander]] (3)
*[[Sidney Biggles-Jones]] (6)
*[[Sidney Biggles-Jones]] (6)
*[[Cobra Viper|Cobra Vipers]] (11)
*[[Cobra Viper]]s (11)
}}
}}


==Errors==
==Notes==
* As Derek Yaniger couldn't meet the deadline for #2, Manny Galan and Andrew Wildman were drafted to help out. This makes the art ''extremely'' inconsistent, as all three artists had different styles (Galan tried to emulate Yaniger's but ''really'' struggled at it).
* Way back in "[[Still Life!]]", Grimlock was searching for the Ark so he could rescue the deactivated Autobots still aboard the ship.  Since the ship was in Decepticon hands from that time on up to its destruction here, does that mean Fortress Maximus blew up a bunch of his comatose teammates?
* While Megatron claims Cobra just has Cybertronian junk, Hot Spot believes that humans could reverse-engineer even ''this'' technology. Since he died for it, you hope Hot Spot was right or that'd be a real pisser!
 
===Errors===
* Hot Spot should be rendered as two words, but is consistently rendered "Hotspot" here.
* Hot Spot should be rendered as two words, but is consistently rendered "Hotspot" here.
* On page 8, Spike transforms directly into Fortress Maximus's head, rather than [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros's]].
* On page 8, Spike transforms directly into Fortress Maximus's head, rather than [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros's]].
==Items of note==
* As Derek Yaniger couldn't meet the deadline for #2, Manny Galan and Andrew Wildman were drafted to help out. This makes the art ''extremely'' inconsistent, as all three artists had different styles (Galan tried to emulate Yaniger's but ''really'' struggled at it).
* Way back in "[[Still Life!]]", Grimlock was searching for the Ark so he could rescue the deactivated Autobots still aboard the ship.  Since the ship was in Decepticon hands from that time on up to its destruction here, does that mean Fortress Maximus blew up a bunch of his comatose teammates?
* While Megatron claims COBRA just has Cybertronian junk, Hot Spot believes that humans could reverse-engineer even ''this'' technology. Since he died for it, you hope Hot Spot was right or that'd be a real pisser!


===References===
===References===
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===Reprints===
*2002 — ''[[Transformers: Dark Designs]]''




[[Category:Marvel Generation 2 issues]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 2 issues]]

Revision as of 12:57, 1 November 2011

Transformers: Generation 2 #2

Now there's a pain that's going to linger, I must say...
All or Nothing!
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published October 1993
Cover date December 1993
Writer Simon Furman
Pencilers Derek Yaniger, Manny Galan, Andrew Wildman
Inkers Jim Amash, Marie Severin, Stephen Baskerville
Colorist Sarra Mossoff
Letters Richard Starkings with Gaushell
Editor Rob Tokar
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

Fortress Maximus attempts to defeat an upgraded Megatron aboard the Ark.

Synopsis

Megatron, having been recently upgraded by Cobra, has taken control of the Ark and kidnapped undercover agent Dr. Biggles-Jones. Skydive and Spike Witwicky, one-time Headmaster partner to Fortress Maximus, have each managed to sneak on board in order to attempt to thwart Megatron's plans. Spike finds Fortress Maximus's body heavily damaged and is barely able to get the body functioning when he is forced into battle with Megatron. Fortress Maximus proves no match for the upgraded Decepticon leader, and only a distraction provided by Skydive proves enough to allow Maximus to walk away from the battle. He and Spike sacrifice themselves to destroy the Ark's antimatter conversion chamber, hoping to destroy the ship and Megatron with it. Although the Ark is destroyed and Skydive is able to rescue Dr. Biggles-Jones, the fate of Megatron remains unknown...

Meanwhile, on Earth, Hot Spot, the last member of a party of Autobots sent to Earth to deal with Megatron's return, sacrifices himself to ensure that Cybertronian technology does not fall into Cobra hands. When Skydive returns to Earth with Dr. Biggles-Jones, he and members of G.I. Joe reflect on the sacrifices of Fortress Maximus and Hot Spot.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Notes

  • As Derek Yaniger couldn't meet the deadline for #2, Manny Galan and Andrew Wildman were drafted to help out. This makes the art extremely inconsistent, as all three artists had different styles (Galan tried to emulate Yaniger's but really struggled at it).
  • Way back in "Still Life!", Grimlock was searching for the Ark so he could rescue the deactivated Autobots still aboard the ship. Since the ship was in Decepticon hands from that time on up to its destruction here, does that mean Fortress Maximus blew up a bunch of his comatose teammates?
  • While Megatron claims Cobra just has Cybertronian junk, Hot Spot believes that humans could reverse-engineer even this technology. Since he died for it, you hope Hot Spot was right or that'd be a real pisser!

Errors

  • Hot Spot should be rendered as two words, but is consistently rendered "Hotspot" here.
  • On page 8, Spike transforms directly into Fortress Maximus's head, rather than Cerebros's.

References

Covers (1)

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Reprints