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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Following the [[Time Wars]], Megatron and Ravage use the [[Mayhem Attack Squad's ship]] to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Disgusted at the lack of [[Decepticon]] control of the planet, Megatron makes his way to [[Helex]], the Decepticon capital. There he confronts the ruling Decepticon [[Triumverate]] of Legonis, Octus and Seizer.
Following the [[Time Wars (event)|Time Wars]], [[Straxus (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] use the [[Mayhem Attack Squad's ship]] to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Disgusted at the lack of [[Decepticon]] control of the planet, Megatron makes his way to [[Helex]], the Decepticon capital. There he confronts the ruling Decepticon [[Triumverate]] of [[Legonis]], [[Octus (G1)|Octus]], and [[Seizer]].


Having grown indolent and complacent, the three have abandoned the idea of conquest, instead preferring to be entertained with gladiatorial combat. They cast Megatron into the area to face a variety of opponents. Megatron dispatches them all easily, reveling in the destruction.
Having grown indolent and complacent, the three have abandoned the idea of conquest, instead preferring to be entertained with gladiatorial combat. They cast Megatron into the area to face a variety of opponents. Megatron dispatches them all easily, reveling in the destruction.


Eventually he realizes the futility of what he is doing and appeals to the crowd of Decepticons to rise up and reclaim their warrior heritage. Inspired to take action, the already dissatisfied [[Triggercon]]s attack and kill the Triumverate and the Decepticons declare Megatron their leader. Megatron declares that this time he intends to do things right... knowing his destiny is to become the unbeatable [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]!
Eventually he realizes the futility of what he is doing and appeals to the crowd of Decepticons to rise up and reclaim their warrior heritage. Inspired to take action, the already dissatisfied [[Triggercon]]s attack and kill the Triumverate and the Decepticons declare Megatron their leader. Megatron declares that this time he intends to do things right... knowing his destiny is to become the unbeatable [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]!
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* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]-[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (2)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (2)
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==Errors==
==Notes==
* [[Bob Budiansky]], [[José Delbo]], [[Manny Manos]] and [[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]] are accidentally credited for creating the second half of this story; they had created "[[Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?]]", the story running alongside this one.
 
==Items of note==
* The Triumverate are inspired by the Triumvirate of ancient Rome.
* The Triumverate are inspired by the Triumvirate of ancient Rome.
* Issue #213 was the first UK issue to be printed with three strips per issue, a US Reprint, a UK story and a back-up ''[[Visionaries]]'' strip. This was done as a cost-cutting exercise. The story, however, was written  before the decision was taken, so it had to be split in two and printed across two issues instead of one. This led to a rather unexciting ‘cliffhanger’ at the end of #213.
* Issue #213 was the first UK issue to be printed with three strips per issue, a US Reprint, a UK story and a back-up ''[[Visionaries]]'' strip. This was done as a cost-cutting exercise. The story, however, was written  before the decision was taken, so it had to be split in two and printed across two issues instead of one. This led to a rather unexciting ‘cliffhanger’ at the end of #213.
* Ironically, the Megatron featured here is later shown in "[[Two Megatrons!]]" to be a clone of the previous ruler of Cybertron, [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]].
* Ironically, the Megatron featured here is later shown in "[[Two Megatrons!]]" to be a clone of the previous ruler of Cybertron, [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]].
* "[[Trigger-Happy!]]" is the only other story where Megatron changed his behaviour and actions due to the secure knowledge he'd become Galvatron.
* "[[Trigger-Happy!]]" is the only other story where Megatron changed his behaviour and actions due to the secure knowledge he'd become Galvatron.
* This was the last UK strip to be originally printed in colour due to falling sales.
* This was the last UK strip to be originally printed in colour due to falling sales.
* Octus is based on a [[Dalek]] from ''Doctor Who''.
* The title of this story was most likely inspired by ''[[wikipedia:The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin|The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire]]''.


* Octus was based on a [[Dalek]] from ''Doctor Who''.
===Errors===
 
* [[Bob Budiansky]], [[José Delbo]], [[Manny Manos]] and [[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]] are accidentally credited for creating the second half of this story; they had created "[[Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?]]", the story running alongside this one.
* The title of this story was most likely inspired by ''[[wikipedia:The_Fall_and_Rise_of_Reginald_Perrin|The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin]]'' and/or ''[[wikipedia:The_History_of_the_Decline_and_Fall_of_the_Roman_Empire|The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire]]''.


==Covers==
===Covers===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-213.JPG|'''UK issue #213''' - It's even better if you mix up all the taglines.
Image:MarvelUK-213.JPG|'''UK issue #213''' - It's even better if you mix up all the taglines.
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* '''UK issue #214 cover:''' [[Mecannibal]]s / Megatron vs Quake by John Stokes.
* '''UK issue #214 cover:''' [[Mecannibal]]s / Megatron vs Quake by John Stokes.


==Generics==
===Generics===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Megatron generic marvel uk 213.jpg|Megatron beats a [[generic]] Autobot into submission.
Image:Megatron generic marvel uk 213.jpg|Megatron beats a [[generic]] Autobot into submission.
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Image:Generic decepticons marvel uk 214.jpg|Megatron's speech rallies some generic—if colourful—Decepticon troops.
Image:Generic decepticons marvel uk 214.jpg|Megatron's speech rallies some generic—if colourful—Decepticon troops.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Reprints===
*1993 — ''[[Transformers Collected Comics|Transformers Holiday Special]]''
*2004 — ''[[Transformers: City of Fear]]''


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Revision as of 10:18, 15 November 2011

« The Transformers (UK) #213–214 »
File:MarvelUK-213.JPG
Three great cost-cutting exercises inside!!
"The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire."
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published 15th April - 22nd April 1989
Writer Simon Furman
Art Lee Sullivan
Colours Stuart Place
Lettering Glib
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

Megatron returns to Cybertron intending to rebuild the Decepticon Empire.

Synopsis

Following the Time Wars, Megatron and Ravage use the Mayhem Attack Squad's ship to return to Cybertron. Disgusted at the lack of Decepticon control of the planet, Megatron makes his way to Helex, the Decepticon capital. There he confronts the ruling Decepticon Triumverate of Legonis, Octus, and Seizer.

Having grown indolent and complacent, the three have abandoned the idea of conquest, instead preferring to be entertained with gladiatorial combat. They cast Megatron into the area to face a variety of opponents. Megatron dispatches them all easily, reveling in the destruction.

Eventually he realizes the futility of what he is doing and appeals to the crowd of Decepticons to rise up and reclaim their warrior heritage. Inspired to take action, the already dissatisfied Triggercons attack and kill the Triumverate and the Decepticons declare Megatron their leader. Megatron declares that this time he intends to do things right... knowing his destiny is to become the unbeatable Galvatron!

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Decepticons

Notes

  • The Triumverate are inspired by the Triumvirate of ancient Rome.
  • Issue #213 was the first UK issue to be printed with three strips per issue, a US Reprint, a UK story and a back-up Visionaries strip. This was done as a cost-cutting exercise. The story, however, was written before the decision was taken, so it had to be split in two and printed across two issues instead of one. This led to a rather unexciting ‘cliffhanger’ at the end of #213.
  • Ironically, the Megatron featured here is later shown in "Two Megatrons!" to be a clone of the previous ruler of Cybertron, Straxus.
  • "Trigger-Happy!" is the only other story where Megatron changed his behaviour and actions due to the secure knowledge he'd become Galvatron.
  • This was the last UK strip to be originally printed in colour due to falling sales.
  • Octus is based on a Dalek from Doctor Who.
  • The title of this story was most likely inspired by The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

Errors

Covers

Generics

  • Megatron beats a generic Autobot into submission.
    Megatron beats a generic Autobot into submission.
  • Another Autobot attempts to assassinate Megatron. This ends badly for the Autobot.
    Another Autobot attempts to assassinate Megatron. This ends badly for the Autobot.
  • Megatron's speech rallies some generic—if colourful—Decepticon troops.
    Megatron's speech rallies some generic—if colourful—Decepticon troops.

Reprints

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