Prey!: Difference between revisions

From MediaWiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
← Older editNewer edit →
undoInterrobang (talk | contribs)
50,478 edits
Geewunling (talk | contribs)
35,468 edits
mNo edit summary
Interrobang (talk | contribs)
50,478 edits
No edit summary
Line 19: Line 19:


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the [[Autobot]]s were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}  Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, he decides to test them by faking his own death so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence, Prime has a [[facsimile construct]] made of himself; he then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the [[Decepticon]] base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots, who will arrive and discover his 'body'.
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is disconcerted that the [[Autobot]]s were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, he decides to test them by faking his own death so that he can observe how they cope. Taking [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] into his confidence, Prime has a [[facsimile construct]] made of himself; he then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the [[Decepticon]] base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots, who will arrive and discover his 'body'.


Meanwhile, Megatron has become increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron's behavior, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to call in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime, so that Megatron may close in for the kill.
Meanwhile, Megatron has become increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron's behavior, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who is acting as a double agent working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to call in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime, so that Megatron may close in for the kill.


Sometime later, while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise, he struggles to throw off his pursuers. However, they gradually wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.
Sometime later, while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Optimus Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise, he struggles to throw off his pursuers. However, they gradually wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.


A short time later, concerned that they haven't heard from their leader, the Autobots set out in search and are aghast to discover his body has been torn to shreds.
A short time later, concerned that they haven't heard from their leader, the Autobots set out in search and are aghast to discover his body has been torn to shreds.


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
Line 44: Line 43:
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (34)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (34)
|c2=
|c2=
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]* (2)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (2)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]* (3)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (3)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]* (4)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (4)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]* (5)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (5)
*[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]]* (6)
*[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (6)
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]* (7)
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (7)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]* (11)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (11)
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (13)
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (13)
*[[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (14)
*[[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (14)
Line 70: Line 69:
*Optimus Prime (33)
*Optimus Prime (33)
}}
}}
''* Seen in flashback''
==Errors==
* It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.


==Items of note==
==Notes==
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in "[[The Harder They Die!]]", "[[Under Fire!]]", "[[Distant Thunder!]]" and "[[Resurrection!]]"
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in "[[The Harder They Die!]]", "[[Under Fire!]]", "[[Distant Thunder!]]" and "[[Resurrection!]]"
* In part 1, Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing scenes from "[[Target: 2006]]" and "[[Aerialbots over America!]]"
* In part 1, Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing scenes from "[[Target: 2006]]" and "[[Aerialbots over America!]]"


==Back-up stories==
===Errors===
* It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.
 
===Back-up stories===
'''Issue #96:'''
'''Issue #96:'''
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Counterattack" Part 2
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Counterattack" Part 2
Line 88: Line 86:
*Robo-Capers
*Robo-Capers


==Reprints==
===Covers (8)===
* The story was first reprinted in [[1989]] as ''[[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]]'' #12.
* It was reprinted again in [[2004]] by [[Titan Books]] in the trade paperback ''Prey''.
* In [[2009]], it was the first issue of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Best of UK: Prey]]''.
 
==Covers (8)==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-96.JPG|'''Issue #96'''
Image:MarvelUK-96.JPG|'''Issue #96'''
Line 112: Line 105:
*'''''Best of UK: Prey'' issue 1 RI cover:''' Cropped image of the first page of part 1.
*'''''Best of UK: Prey'' issue 1 RI cover:''' Cropped image of the first page of part 1.
*'''''Best of UK: Prey'' TPB cover:''' Unknown.
*'''''Best of UK: Prey'' TPB cover:''' Unknown.
===Reprints===
*1989 — ''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' 12.
*2004 — ''[[Transformers: Prey]]''
*2009 — ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Prey]]'' #1
*2010 — ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Prey]]''


[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Revision as of 04:09, 12 November 2011

The name or term "Prey" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Prey (disambiguation).
« The Transformers (UK) #96–97 »
File:MarvelUK-97.jpg
You know, we should get our own show!
"Prey!"
Publisher Marvel Comics
Cover date 17th January–24th January 1987
Writer Simon Furman
Art Will Simpson (96), Jeff Anderson (97)
Colours Steve White
Lettering Annie Halfacree
Editor Ian Rimmer
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

Prime decides to fake his death, but Megatron plans to make it all too real.

Synopsis

Following his return from the Limbo dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the Autobots were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat Galvatron. Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, he decides to test them by faking his own death so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence, Prime has a facsimile construct made of himself; he then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the Decepticon base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots, who will arrive and discover his 'body'.

Meanwhile, Megatron has become increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron's behavior, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to call in the Predacons from Cybertron to weaken Optimus Prime, so that Megatron may close in for the kill.

Sometime later, while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Optimus Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise, he struggles to throw off his pursuers. However, they gradually wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.

A short time later, concerned that they haven't heard from their leader, the Autobots set out in search and are aghast to discover his body has been torn to shreds.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons Facsimile constructs
  • Optimus Prime (33)

Notes

Errors

  • It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.

Back-up stories

Issue #96:

  • Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Counterattack" Part 2
  • Robo-Capers

Issue #97:

  • Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Counterattack" Part 3
  • Robo-Capers

Covers (8)

  • Issue #96 cover: Optimus Prime attacked by an unseen assailant, by Jeff Anderson.
  • Issue #97 cover: Predacons charging, by Geoff Senior.
  • Collected Comics #12 cover: The Predacons surround Optimus, by Jeff Anderson.
  • Transformers Comic-Magazin issue #7 cover: Optimus Prime being attacked by miscolored Predacons.
  • Prey TPB cover: Optimus Prime staves off Razorclaw while Ultra Magnus broods, by Lee Sullivan.
  • Best of UK: Prey issue 1 regular cover: Predaking prepares to stomp on Optimus Prime.
  • Best of UK: Prey issue 1 RI cover: Cropped image of the first page of part 1.
  • Best of UK: Prey TPB cover: Unknown.

Reprints

Retrieved from "https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Prey!&oldid=661202"