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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
And so, the true history of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] after it left Earth in Prime's body unfolds. Crash landing on | And so, the true history of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] after it left Earth in [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s body unfolds. Crash landing on the barren moon [[VsQs]], the Matrix lies inactive until a droid crashes nearby as well, on the edge of death. Revitalized, the mechanoid who once brought death only to the terminally ill becomes willing and able to take all life in its path. The Matrix maintains a psychic link with the [[Deathbringer (species)|Deathbringer]] after it departs, and experiences new sensations through the being, such as pain, terror, and evil. It becomes... curious. | ||
Next, a small and parasitic creature crawls into Prime's dead chest and is exposed to the Matrix's power. Recognizing the creature as a predator that kills victims which are neither food nor enemy, the Matrix becomes fascinated by the nature of evil. To experiment with more sensations, it recreates the creature into a larger and more deadly form, something that curious scientists from | Next, a [[Matrixspawn|small and parasitic creature]] crawls into Prime's dead chest and is exposed to the Matrix's power. Recognizing the creature as a predator that kills victims which are neither food nor enemy, the Matrix becomes fascinated by the nature of evil. To experiment with more sensations, it recreates the creature into a larger and more deadly form, something that curious scientists from [[Cameron]] [[Cameron Space Control|Space Control]] learn to their eternal lament. | ||
Cut to the present. The [[Classic Pretender]]s are exploring what remains of the VsQs exploration habitat. As [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] uncovers the survey logs, which end abruptly after the first encounter with Optimus Prime's funeral barge and the [[Matrixspawn]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] returns from exploring the ruins. He's found the research team... what's left of them. While the Autobots are pondering their options, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] suddenly crashes through the window, demanding they hand over the Matrix to him. | |||
Back at Thunderwing's ship, [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] is monologuing to himself about how unfair it is that he's stuck on guard duty. He contends (to himself, still) that being backhanded across the room by Thunderwing should've been punishment enough. Little does he realize that his impact shook loose a circuit, sending an electrical surge through the [[Mind Leech]] technology holding the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] prisoners in stasis. | |||
In the research station, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] makes a vain attempt to reason with Thunderwing before he crushes Bumblebee's neck, but Grimlock just hauls off and slugs him. As Thunderwing's [[Decepticon]] warriors join the fight, [[Windsweeper]] sees how outnumbered the Autobots are and decides to just hang back in the shadows and let the other Decepticons do the work. This strategy works pretty well until the Matrixspawn grabs him from behind with its tail and begins pulling him up to the rafters. | |||
Meanwhile, off the coast of [[England]], a [[Shockwave (G1)|shadowy figure dressed all in purple, and with only one eye]], emerges from the waters. But WHO could it be...? | |||
On VsQs, the Decepticons notice Windsweeper is missing, and spot the creature about ready to devour him. [[Needlenose]] draws a bead on the Matrixspawn to kill it and save his comrade, but Thunderwing shoves him out of the way when he recognizes the Matrix energy dripping from the creature. Afraid of being separated from its vessel, the Matrix bids it to retreat. Thunderwing takes off in hot pursuit, leaving some very chagrined Decepticon troopers wondering just how far gone their leader is. | |||
As the Pretenders regroup, they realize the moon's heavy gravity is beginning to have an effect on them; it seems they had been burning extra [[energon]] over the last few hours to compensate, which only means that now they're low on fuel reserves. Chasing after the creature as best they can, the [[Autobot]]s are caught between Thunderwing and the Matrixspawn as they battle for the right to possess the Matrix. Bumblebee, all-but dry of energy, reaches slowly towards the Matrix as their enemies fight to the death and... | |||
At the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], the Classic Pretenders' [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] is coming in for a smooth landing, and Optimus Prime eagerly goes to meet the conquering heroes and reclaim their prize. The laugh's on him though, as Thunderwing steps forth from the shuttle wielding the power of the Matrix as his own. | |||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] ( | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3) | ||
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] ( | * [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (5) | ||
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] ( | * [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6) | ||
* [[ | * [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (7) | ||
* [[ | * [[Hosehead]] (10) | ||
* [[ | * [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (11) | ||
* [[Siren]] (12) | |||
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (18) | |||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] ( | * [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (8) | ||
* [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] ( | * [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] (9) | ||
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] ( | * [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (13) | ||
* [[Needlenose]] ( | * [[Needlenose]] (14) | ||
* [[Windsweeper]] ( | * [[Windsweeper]] (15) | ||
* [[Shockwave (G1)|A shadowy figure]] ( | * [[Shockwave (G1)|A shadowy figure]] (17) | ||
|c4= | |c4= | ||
* [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] (1) | * [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] (1) | ||
* [[Deathbringer (species)|Deathbringer]] (2) | * [[Deathbringer (species)|Deathbringer]] (2) | ||
* [[Matrixspawn]] (4) | |||
* [[Patch]] (16) | |||
}} | }} | ||
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* Though it isn't confirmed until later, the Autobot Classic Pretenders lose their shells as of this issue. | * Though it isn't confirmed until later, the Autobot Classic Pretenders lose their shells as of this issue. | ||
* The assorted creatures in this story are obviously inspired in part by the critters from the [[Wikipedia:Alien (franchise)|''Alien'' film series]], particularly the "[[Wikipedia:Facehugger|facehugger]]". Given that, the name of the moon, "VsQs," may be an homage to [[Wikipedia:List of characters in the Alien series|PFC Vasquez]] from ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'' and the name of the planet it orbits, "Cameron", is certainly an homage to [[Wikipedia:James Cameron|James Cameron]], the director of that film. | * The assorted creatures in this story are obviously inspired in part by the critters from the [[Wikipedia:Alien (franchise)|''Alien'' film series]], particularly the "[[Wikipedia:Facehugger|facehugger]]". Given that, the name of the moon, "VsQs," may be an homage to [[Wikipedia:List of characters in the Alien series|PFC Vasquez]] from ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'' and the name of the planet it orbits, "Cameron", is certainly an homage to [[Wikipedia:James Cameron|James Cameron]], the director of that film. | ||
* ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Windsweeper]] are found after the main story. | * ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Windsweeper]] are found after the main story. | ||
===References=== | ===References=== | ||
Revision as of 00:46, 8 November 2011
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 Get away from me, you GLITCH! | |||||||||||||
| "Dark Creation" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | February 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | April 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Artist | Geoff Senior | ||||||||||||
| Colorist | Nel Yomtov | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Jim Massara | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Don Daley | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
In space, no one can hear you transform.
Synopsis
And so, the true history of the Matrix after it left Earth in Optimus Prime's body unfolds. Crash landing on the barren moon VsQs, the Matrix lies inactive until a droid crashes nearby as well, on the edge of death. Revitalized, the mechanoid who once brought death only to the terminally ill becomes willing and able to take all life in its path. The Matrix maintains a psychic link with the Deathbringer after it departs, and experiences new sensations through the being, such as pain, terror, and evil. It becomes... curious.
Next, a small and parasitic creature crawls into Prime's dead chest and is exposed to the Matrix's power. Recognizing the creature as a predator that kills victims which are neither food nor enemy, the Matrix becomes fascinated by the nature of evil. To experiment with more sensations, it recreates the creature into a larger and more deadly form, something that curious scientists from Cameron Space Control learn to their eternal lament.
Cut to the present. The Classic Pretenders are exploring what remains of the VsQs exploration habitat. As Bumblebee uncovers the survey logs, which end abruptly after the first encounter with Optimus Prime's funeral barge and the Matrixspawn, Grimlock returns from exploring the ruins. He's found the research team... what's left of them. While the Autobots are pondering their options, Thunderwing suddenly crashes through the window, demanding they hand over the Matrix to him.
Back at Thunderwing's ship, Ruckus is monologuing to himself about how unfair it is that he's stuck on guard duty. He contends (to himself, still) that being backhanded across the room by Thunderwing should've been punishment enough. Little does he realize that his impact shook loose a circuit, sending an electrical surge through the Mind Leech technology holding the Headmaster prisoners in stasis.
In the research station, Jazz makes a vain attempt to reason with Thunderwing before he crushes Bumblebee's neck, but Grimlock just hauls off and slugs him. As Thunderwing's Decepticon warriors join the fight, Windsweeper sees how outnumbered the Autobots are and decides to just hang back in the shadows and let the other Decepticons do the work. This strategy works pretty well until the Matrixspawn grabs him from behind with its tail and begins pulling him up to the rafters.
Meanwhile, off the coast of England, a shadowy figure dressed all in purple, and with only one eye, emerges from the waters. But WHO could it be...?
On VsQs, the Decepticons notice Windsweeper is missing, and spot the creature about ready to devour him. Needlenose draws a bead on the Matrixspawn to kill it and save his comrade, but Thunderwing shoves him out of the way when he recognizes the Matrix energy dripping from the creature. Afraid of being separated from its vessel, the Matrix bids it to retreat. Thunderwing takes off in hot pursuit, leaving some very chagrined Decepticon troopers wondering just how far gone their leader is.
As the Pretenders regroup, they realize the moon's heavy gravity is beginning to have an effect on them; it seems they had been burning extra energon over the last few hours to compensate, which only means that now they're low on fuel reserves. Chasing after the creature as best they can, the Autobots are caught between Thunderwing and the Matrixspawn as they battle for the right to possess the Matrix. Bumblebee, all-but dry of energy, reaches slowly towards the Matrix as their enemies fight to the death and...
At the Ark, the Classic Pretenders' shuttle is coming in for a smooth landing, and Optimus Prime eagerly goes to meet the conquering heroes and reclaim their prize. The laugh's on him though, as Thunderwing steps forth from the shuttle wielding the power of the Matrix as his own.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Others |
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Notes
- This is the first fictional mention of Prima, Prime Nova, and Sentinel Prime, although Prima and Sentinel Prime were previously depicted in "Primal Scream" and "The Legacy of Unicron!", respectively, as unnamed characters.
- Though it isn't confirmed until later, the Autobot Classic Pretenders lose their shells as of this issue.
- The assorted creatures in this story are obviously inspired in part by the critters from the Alien film series, particularly the "facehugger". Given that, the name of the moon, "VsQs," may be an homage to PFC Vasquez from Aliens and the name of the planet it orbits, "Cameron", is certainly an homage to James Cameron, the director of that film.
- Transformers Universe profiles for Spinister and Windsweeper are found after the main story.
References
- The Deathbringer story the Matrix references occurred in "Deathbringer", making it one of the biggest references to the UK comic ever made by the US comic.
Covers
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US issue #65 - Zoinks! -
UK issue #290 - Brings a new meaning to 'heartburn' -
UK issue #291 - Feed me Seymour! -
UK issue #292 - Windsweeper gets swept off his feet. -
UK issue #293 - Hmm, a floaty green thing. Can't be harmful!
- US issue #65 cover: Grimlock attacked by the alien by Bill Sienkiewicz.
- UK issue #290 cover: Optimus Prime's corpse by Stewart Johnson.
- UK issue #291 cover: Bumblebee about to be attacked by the alien by Stewart Johnson.
- UK issue #292 cover: Windsweeper attacked by the alien by Stewart Johnson.
- UK issue #293 cover: Thunderwing with the Matrix by Stewart Johnson.
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