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He is not disappointed when the Autobots encounter a patrol made up of [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] and [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]. The two [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] give a good fight but are soon subdued. Wheeljack wonders what they were doing out here, and Prowl spots the mountain. They climb to see what is happening at the summit. | He is not disappointed when the Autobots encounter a patrol made up of [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] and [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]. The two [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] give a good fight but are soon subdued. Wheeljack wonders what they were doing out here, and Prowl spots the mountain. They climb to see what is happening at the summit. | ||
At the top, they don't find the Microheadtargetmaster with a Pretender shell that Wheeljack was expecting, but instead [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]! The ex-[[Decepticon]] leader is about to launch a rocket that will release gases to trap the [[Sun]]'s heat and raise Earth's temperature, making it easier to generate [[energon]]. He is unconcerned that the side effect will be global warming, melting the polar ice caps and widespread flooding. Prowl and Wheeljack whisper that they have to stop Megatron, despite facing overwhelming odds and certain death. "Just like old times!" | At the top, they don't find the Microheadtargetmaster with a Pretender shell that Wheeljack was expecting, but instead [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]! The ex-[[Decepticon]] leader is about to launch a rocket that will release gases to trap the [[Sun]]'s heat and raise Earth's temperature, making it easier to generate [[energon]]. He is unconcerned that the side effect will be global warming, melting the polar ice caps and widespread flooding. Prowl and Wheeljack whisper that they have to stop Megatron, despite facing overwhelming odds and certain death. "Just like old times!" | ||
As Wheeljack knocks out the two Stunticons, Prowl leaps forward on the attack... | As Wheeljack knocks out the two Stunticons, Prowl leaps forward on the attack... | ||
{{ | {{-}} | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (5) | *[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (5) | ||
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (6) | *[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (6) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1) | *[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1) | ||
* [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (2) | *[[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (2) | ||
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (3) | *[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (3) | ||
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4) | *[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4) | ||
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (7) | *[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (7) | ||
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (8) | *[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (8) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Prowl states that Megatron is no longer Decepticon leader. Subsequent issues will demonstrate a bitter [[Decepticon Civil War]] in process. | *Prowl states that Megatron is no longer Decepticon leader. Subsequent issues will demonstrate a bitter [[Decepticon Civil War]] in process. | ||
* This story continues the process of the UK comic going "back to basics" and focusing more on the earliest Transformers, in line with the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|Classic rereleases]] in the European toyline at the time. | *This story continues the process of the UK comic going "back to basics" and focusing more on the earliest Transformers, in line with the [[Generation 1 (European toyline)|Classic rereleases]] in the European toyline at the time. | ||
* However, it also contributes to the general continuity nightmare that is the [[Earthforce]] storyline. Megatron's return after the events of "[[Skin Deep]]" is not explained. | *However, it also contributes to the general continuity nightmare that is the [[Earthforce]] storyline. Megatron's return after the events of "[[Skin Deep]]" is not explained. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* Prowl and Wheeljack talk of many developments as though they've been offline during them. However, both were deactivated during the [[Underbase Saga]], by which time Headmasters, Targetmasters, Pretenders and Powermasters had all been established. | *Prowl and Wheeljack talk of many developments as though they've been offline during them. However, both were deactivated during the [[Underbase Saga]], by which time Headmasters, Targetmasters, Pretenders and Powermasters had all been established. | ||
* Prowl mentions the [[Targetmaster|Double Targetmasters]]. However, this particular gimmick was never shown in the comics, although several of the robots appeared without [[Nebulan]] companions. | *Prowl mentions the [[Targetmaster|Double Targetmasters]]. However, this particular gimmick was never shown in the comics, although several of the robots appeared without [[Nebulan]] companions. | ||
===Real-world references=== | ===Real-world references=== | ||
* The dialogue on the cover of this issue may be a reference to the opening credits of '70s Western television series ''[[wikipedia:Alias Smith and Jones|Alias Smith and Jones]]'', which contained a nearly identical exchange. | *The dialogue on the cover of this issue may be a reference to the opening credits of '70s Western television series ''[[wikipedia:Alias Smith and Jones|Alias Smith and Jones]]'', which contained a nearly identical exchange. | ||
===Covers (2)=== | ===Covers (2)=== | ||
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Image:Titan B&W Compilation-Earthforce.jpg|'''Titan TPB''' | Image:Titan B&W Compilation-Earthforce.jpg|'''Titan TPB''' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
* '''Issue #261 cover:''' Prowl and Wheeljack are ambushed, by Stephen Baskerville. | *'''Issue #261 cover:''' Prowl and Wheeljack are ambushed, by Stephen Baskerville. | ||
* '''''Earthforce'' TPB cover:''' [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] thumps a table, by Stephen Baskerville. | *'''''Earthforce'' TPB cover:''' [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] thumps a table, by Stephen Baskerville. | ||
===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
Revision as of 13:53, 28 August 2012
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 First he wants "old-fashioned" Decepticons, then he complains when he gets them. Prick. | |||||||||||||
| "Starting Over!" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 10th March 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 17th March 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art | Staz | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Stuart Bartlett | ||||||||||||
| Cover | Stephen Baskerville | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce | ||||||||||||
Prowl and Wheeljack find the good old days aren't as old as they thought...
Synopsis
These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.
On a mountain in the Arizona desert, an unseen figure orders Soundwave, Drag Strip and Dead End to start the countdown on a rocket to bring the Autobots and humans to their knees.
Below, Prowl and Wheeljack are investigating reports of Decepticon activity. They bemoan how in their day things were simple, but since being revived, they find the new era chaotic with Transformers with little men for heads or guns, with outer humanoid shells, with little men for engines, Double Targetmasters, Micromasters, and more. It all confuses Prowl, who wishes for some good old-fashioned Decepticons.
He is not disappointed when the Autobots encounter a patrol made up of Mixmaster and Long Haul. The two Constructicons give a good fight but are soon subdued. Wheeljack wonders what they were doing out here, and Prowl spots the mountain. They climb to see what is happening at the summit.
At the top, they don't find the Microheadtargetmaster with a Pretender shell that Wheeljack was expecting, but instead Megatron! The ex-Decepticon leader is about to launch a rocket that will release gases to trap the Sun's heat and raise Earth's temperature, making it easier to generate energon. He is unconcerned that the side effect will be global warming, melting the polar ice caps and widespread flooding. Prowl and Wheeljack whisper that they have to stop Megatron, despite facing overwhelming odds and certain death. "Just like old times!"
As Wheeljack knocks out the two Stunticons, Prowl leaps forward on the attack...
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
Notes
- Prowl states that Megatron is no longer Decepticon leader. Subsequent issues will demonstrate a bitter Decepticon Civil War in process.
- This story continues the process of the UK comic going "back to basics" and focusing more on the earliest Transformers, in line with the Classic rereleases in the European toyline at the time.
- However, it also contributes to the general continuity nightmare that is the Earthforce storyline. Megatron's return after the events of "Skin Deep" is not explained.
Errors
- Prowl and Wheeljack talk of many developments as though they've been offline during them. However, both were deactivated during the Underbase Saga, by which time Headmasters, Targetmasters, Pretenders and Powermasters had all been established.
- Prowl mentions the Double Targetmasters. However, this particular gimmick was never shown in the comics, although several of the robots appeared without Nebulan companions.
Real-world references
- The dialogue on the cover of this issue may be a reference to the opening credits of '70s Western television series Alias Smith and Jones, which contained a nearly identical exchange.
Covers (2)
-
Issue #261 -
Titan TPB
- Issue #261 cover: Prowl and Wheeljack are ambushed, by Stephen Baskerville.
- Earthforce TPB cover: Grimlock thumps a table, by Stephen Baskerville.
