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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Wheeljack and Ratchet ask Optimus Prime to visit their lab to see their newest creation—a [[Buster's battlesuit|large mechanical suit for Buster Witwicky]] that will allow him to fight alongside the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Optimus Prime is outraged at the notion of endangering Buster's life in battle and orders the suit dismantled. Buster commandeers the suit that night, convinced that Optimus will change his mind if he can defeat a [[Decepticon]] on his own. Approaching the Decepticons' mountain base, he finds Frenzy alone and manages to defeat him, although the fight alerts current [[Decepticon leader|Decepticon commander]] Shockwave to Buster's presence.
[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] ask [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to visit their lab to see their newest creation—a [[Buster's battlesuit|large mechanical suit]] for [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] that will allow him to fight alongside the [[Autobot]]s. Optimus Prime is outraged at the notion of endangering Buster's life in battle and orders the suit dismantled. Buster commandeers the suit that night, convinced that Optimus will change his mind if he can defeat a [[Decepticon]] on his own. Approaching the [[Fortress Sinister|Decepticons' mountain base]], he finds [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] alone and manages to defeat him, although the fight alerts current [[Decepticon leader|Decepticon commander]] [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to Buster's presence.


After spending most of the night running from Shockwave and making futile attempts to combat him, Buster escapes momentarily by throwing sand in Shockwave's [[Sensors|optic sensor]]. Shockwave recalls his recent burial at the hands of the Dinobots, augmenting his fury toward Buster. Buster reconfigures his suit to channel all of its energy into one blast against Shockwave, but the effort proves futile as Shockwave recovers and prepares to kill Buster. The Autobots arrive in time to save Buster and he agrees to resign from fighting the Decepticons. Shockwave, retreating in humiliation, concludes that the Autobots' concern for [[Human|humans]] is a weakness he can exploit at a later date.
After spending most of the night running from Shockwave and making futile attempts to combat him, Buster escapes momentarily by throwing sand in Shockwave's [[Sensors|optic sensor]]. Shockwave recalls his recent burial at the hands of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], augmenting his fury toward Buster. Buster reconfigures his suit to channel all of its energy into one blast against Shockwave, but the effort proves futile as Shockwave recovers and prepares to kill Buster. The Autobots arrive in time to save Buster and he agrees to resign from fighting the Decepticons. Shockwave, retreating in humiliation, concludes that the Autobots' concern for [[human]]s is a weakness he can exploit at a later date.


==Featured Characters==
==Featured Characters==
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*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (10)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (10)
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|c2=
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (5)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (5)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
|c3=
|c3=
*[[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] (4)
*[[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] (4)
}}
}}


==Errors==
==Notes==
* At the end of part one Shockwave declares Buster will die at his "hands". He's only got one. Of course, he may have been speaking figuratively.
 
==Items of note==
* The story idea for "Robot Buster" is attributed to artist Barry Kitson.
* The story idea for "Robot Buster" is attributed to artist Barry Kitson.
* Part two has a flat colouring that is very different from that used in other UK originated issues in the comic's first two years but which became the norm from issue [[The Gift|#93]] onwards.
* Part two has a flat colouring that is very different from that used in other UK originated issues in the comic's first two years but which became the norm from issue [[The Gift|#93]] onwards.
* The story's title may be a reference to the British comic strip [[Wikipedia:Ro-Busters|Ro-Busters]].
* The story's title may be a reference to the British comic strip ''[[Wikipedia:Ro-Busters|Ro-Busters]]''.
* Issue #59 featured a [[Who's Who]] guide to the humans of the comics.
* Issue #59 featured a [[Who's Who]] guide to the humans of the comics.


==Back-Up Stories==
===Errors===
* Shockwave declares Buster will die at his "hands". He's only got one. Of course, he may have been speaking figuratively.
 
===Back-up stories===
'''Issue #59:'''
'''Issue #59:'''
* Rocket Raccoon - "Masque of the Red Breath" Part 2
* Rocket Raccoon - "Masque of the Red Breath" Part 2
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* Robo-Capers
* Robo-Capers


==Reprints==
===Covers (4)===
* This issue was reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] #9 in [[1988]].
* It was also reprinted as part of [[Titan Books]]' trade paperback ''[[Transformers: Second Generation]]'' in [[2005]].
 
==Covers (4)==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-059.jpg|'''Issue #59''' - Who ya gonna call? Not Buster!
Image:MarvelUK-059.jpg|'''Issue #59''' - Who ya gonna call? Not Buster!
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*'''Collected Comics #9 cover:''' Shockwave stalks Robot Buster and a vanquished Frenzy, by [[Bryan Hitch]].
*'''Collected Comics #9 cover:''' Shockwave stalks Robot Buster and a vanquished Frenzy, by [[Bryan Hitch]].
*'''Transformers: Second Generation cover:''' [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] vs [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], by [[Lee Sullivan]].
*'''Transformers: Second Generation cover:''' [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] vs [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], by [[Lee Sullivan]].
===Reprints===
*1988 — ''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' 9
*2005 — ''[[Transformers: Second Generation]]''
*2012 — ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 2]]''


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

Revision as of 04:29, 11 November 2011

« The Transformers (UK) #59–60 »

Buster takes Frenzy from behind.
Robot Buster!
Publisher Marvel Comics
Cover date 3rd - 10th May 1986
Writer Simon Furman
Art Barry Kitson
Colours Josie Firmin (59), T.M. Cooks (60)
Lettering Annie Halfacree
Editor Ian Rimmer
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

Wheeljack builds an exo-suit for Buster who uses it to confront Shockwave.

Synopsis

Wheeljack and Ratchet ask Optimus Prime to visit their lab to see their newest creation—a large mechanical suit for Buster Witwicky that will allow him to fight alongside the Autobots. Optimus Prime is outraged at the notion of endangering Buster's life in battle and orders the suit dismantled. Buster commandeers the suit that night, convinced that Optimus will change his mind if he can defeat a Decepticon on his own. Approaching the Decepticons' mountain base, he finds Frenzy alone and manages to defeat him, although the fight alerts current Decepticon commander Shockwave to Buster's presence.

After spending most of the night running from Shockwave and making futile attempts to combat him, Buster escapes momentarily by throwing sand in Shockwave's optic sensor. Shockwave recalls his recent burial at the hands of the Dinobots, augmenting his fury toward Buster. Buster reconfigures his suit to channel all of its energy into one blast against Shockwave, but the effort proves futile as Shockwave recovers and prepares to kill Buster. The Autobots arrive in time to save Buster and he agrees to resign from fighting the Decepticons. Shockwave, retreating in humiliation, concludes that the Autobots' concern for humans is a weakness he can exploit at a later date.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons Humans

Notes

  • The story idea for "Robot Buster" is attributed to artist Barry Kitson.
  • Part two has a flat colouring that is very different from that used in other UK originated issues in the comic's first two years but which became the norm from issue #93 onwards.
  • The story's title may be a reference to the British comic strip Ro-Busters.
  • Issue #59 featured a Who's Who guide to the humans of the comics.

Errors

  • Shockwave declares Buster will die at his "hands". He's only got one. Of course, he may have been speaking figuratively.

Back-up stories

Issue #59:

  • Rocket Raccoon - "Masque of the Red Breath" Part 2
  • Matt and the Cat
  • Robo-Capers

Issue #60:

  • Rocket Raccoon - "Masque of the Red Breath" Part 3
  • Robo-Capers

Covers (4)

  • Issue #59 - Who ya gonna call? Not Buster!
    Issue #59 - Who ya gonna call? Not Buster!
  • Issue #60 - I spy with my little eye...
    Issue #60 - I spy with my little eye...
  • Collected Comics #9 - Busted!
    Collected Comics #9 - Busted!
  • Transformers: Second Generation - I use the power of PERSPECTIVE to make my fist bigger!
    Transformers: Second Generation - I use the power of PERSPECTIVE to make my fist bigger!
  • Issue #59 cover: Robot Buster takes down Frenzy, by Geoff Senior.
  • Issue #60 cover: Shockwave has Buster in his sinister hand, by Barry Kitson.
  • Collected Comics #9 cover: Shockwave stalks Robot Buster and a vanquished Frenzy, by Bryan Hitch.
  • Transformers: Second Generation cover: Defensor vs Bruticus, by Lee Sullivan.

Reprints

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