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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
As the [[Autobot]]s prepare to use lethal force on the [[Unicron]]-possessed [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], they notice the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] erupt with light—Rodimus has begun fighting back. Prime has realised that Unicron is using his doubts and fears to possess him, that he's turned the Matrix towards evil, but that the Matrix can be turned ''back''. | |||
As the [[Autobot | |||
Kup wrestles Rodimus to the ground while, inside the Matrix, Rodimus drives Unicron into retreat. Unicron had to turn the Matrix so he could bear to be [[The Legacy of Unicron!|trapped inside it]], and Rodimus will now cleanse it and destroy Unicron at the same time... | [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] wrestles Rodimus Prime to the ground while, inside the Matrix, Rodimus drives Unicron into retreat. Unicron had to turn the Matrix so he could bear to be [[The Legacy of Unicron!|trapped inside it]], and Rodimus will now cleanse it and destroy Unicron at the same time... | ||
...at which point Kup, thinking the Matrix's lightshow was a sign from Rodimus, rips the Matrix out of his chest. This stops the possession and returns Prime to normal, but it means they've lost their chance to destroy their enemy. He'll have to go back and face him | ...at which point Kup, thinking the Matrix's lightshow was a sign from Rodimus Prime, rips the Matrix out of his chest. This stops the possession and returns Prime to normal, but it means they've lost their chance to destroy their enemy. He'll have to go back and face him again—and this time, Unicron will be ready... | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"Aaah! | "Aaah! No! Resistance is futile! You are mine -- mine!" | ||
"N-no! | "N-no! Never! I know what you're doing! Using my doubts and fears to possess me! You're my dark side personified! But I can and will fight you! You showed me despair — and Matrix knows I've had plenty to despair about! The loss of our homeworld Cybertron, to Galvatron, and the deaths of many of my warriors and friends! You were waiting for that moment, weren't you? When I was weak enough for you to take control! The answer lies within the Matrix -- it became tainted with your evil! Like a living creature it can be turned, swayed! But it can be turned back! By resisting you, I'm also fighting for the Matrix!" | ||
"Curse you! | "Curse you! Fight if you want -- but I'll still destroy you all!" | ||
:—''' | :—'''Rodimus Prime''' finds the strength to overcome '''Unicron''', who responds by killing Strafe in the real world. | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* The is the last published story featuring the movie cast. | * The is the last published story featuring the movie cast. Chronologically, this story is followed by the Unicron segment of "[[Aspects of Evil!]]", and then by the Rodimus Prime framing story, both of which continue the Unicron-Matrix plotline. "[[Peace]]" may also be a followup. | ||
* In ''[[The Legacy of Unicron!]]'', the big bad was made stronger by the presence of the Matrix in his mind. When he's within ''it'', he suffers. | * In ''[[The Legacy of Unicron!]]'', the big bad was made stronger by the presence of the Matrix in his mind. When he's within ''it'', he suffers. | ||
* Both here and in the previous issue, Arcee is the only Autobot shown to be completely willing to use lethal force on Rodimus to stop the massacre and advocates it even when Rodimus appears to be fighting back. | * Both here and in the previous issue, Arcee is the only Autobot shown to be completely willing to use lethal force on Rodimus to stop the massacre and advocates it even when Rodimus appears to be fighting back. | ||
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* Add Strafe and possibly [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (MIA since last issue) to the casualty list. Conversely, Red Alert shows up in a one-panel cameo at the end to show he's okay. Perhaps [[Simon Furman|someone]] up there is looking out for him. [[Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Perhaps not]]. | * Add Strafe and possibly [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (MIA since last issue) to the casualty list. Conversely, Red Alert shows up in a one-panel cameo at the end to show he's okay. Perhaps [[Simon Furman|someone]] up there is looking out for him. [[Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Perhaps not]]. | ||
==Reprints== | ===Reprints=== | ||
* | *2005 — ''[[Transformers: Aspects of Evil]]'' | ||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | [[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | ||
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| File:Marvel-UK254.jpg "Let Dinobot's Spark become one with the Matrix... so Unicron can eat it." | |||||||||||||
| "White Fire" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 21st January 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 27th January 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art | Cam Smith | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Stuart Bartlett | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
Rodimus battles Unicron for the Matrix... and loses.
Synopsis
As the Autobots prepare to use lethal force on the Unicron-possessed Rodimus Prime, they notice the Matrix erupt with light—Rodimus has begun fighting back. Prime has realised that Unicron is using his doubts and fears to possess him, that he's turned the Matrix towards evil, but that the Matrix can be turned back.
Kup wrestles Rodimus Prime to the ground while, inside the Matrix, Rodimus drives Unicron into retreat. Unicron had to turn the Matrix so he could bear to be trapped inside it, and Rodimus will now cleanse it and destroy Unicron at the same time...
...at which point Kup, thinking the Matrix's lightshow was a sign from Rodimus Prime, rips the Matrix out of his chest. This stops the possession and returns Prime to normal, but it means they've lost their chance to destroy their enemy. He'll have to go back and face him again—and this time, Unicron will be ready...
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
Quotes
"Aaah! No! Resistance is futile! You are mine -- mine!"
"N-no! Never! I know what you're doing! Using my doubts and fears to possess me! You're my dark side personified! But I can and will fight you! You showed me despair — and Matrix knows I've had plenty to despair about! The loss of our homeworld Cybertron, to Galvatron, and the deaths of many of my warriors and friends! You were waiting for that moment, weren't you? When I was weak enough for you to take control! The answer lies within the Matrix -- it became tainted with your evil! Like a living creature it can be turned, swayed! But it can be turned back! By resisting you, I'm also fighting for the Matrix!"
"Curse you! Fight if you want -- but I'll still destroy you all!"
- —Rodimus Prime finds the strength to overcome Unicron, who responds by killing Strafe in the real world.
Notes
- The is the last published story featuring the movie cast. Chronologically, this story is followed by the Unicron segment of "Aspects of Evil!", and then by the Rodimus Prime framing story, both of which continue the Unicron-Matrix plotline. "Peace" may also be a followup.
- In The Legacy of Unicron!, the big bad was made stronger by the presence of the Matrix in his mind. When he's within it, he suffers.
- Both here and in the previous issue, Arcee is the only Autobot shown to be completely willing to use lethal force on Rodimus to stop the massacre and advocates it even when Rodimus appears to be fighting back.
- As was shown earlier in "Aspects of Evil!", Unicron goes on to possess Rodimus again in 2010, reform his physical form, and demolish much of Cybertron. In the year 2356, Rodimus is still possessed and sick as a result, with the Chaos-Bringer's influence sneaking free to corrupt people. Tearing the Matrix out was a great idea - nice one, Kup.
- The theme of the Matrix being corruptible ties in with the earlier "Deathbringer" story and the then-upcoming "Matrix Quest" storyline.
- Add Strafe and possibly Afterburner (MIA since last issue) to the casualty list. Conversely, Red Alert shows up in a one-panel cameo at the end to show he's okay. Perhaps someone up there is looking out for him. Perhaps not.
