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[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] returns to the [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|Decepticon base]] and attacks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a prerecorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that, although he had ample reason, if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals—employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further, the base is invaded by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], and [[Stranglehold]]. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double. | [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] returns to the [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|Decepticon base]] and attacks [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]], demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a prerecorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that, although he had ample reason, if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals—employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further, the base is invaded by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], and [[Stranglehold]]. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double. | ||
Outside, a squad of [[Autobot]]s observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals—[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]! | Outside, a squad of [[Autobot]]s observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals—[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]! | ||
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*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (2) | *[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] (2) | ||
*[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] (3) | *[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] (3) | ||
*[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (4) | *[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (4) | ||
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| "External Forces!" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 25th August 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 1st September 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Pencils | Pete Knifton | ||||||||||||
| Inks | Pete Venters | ||||||||||||
| Lettering | Julie Hughes | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce | ||||||||||||
Starscream and Soundwave fight as the true plotters are revealed...
Synopsis
Starscream returns to the Decepticon base and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a prerecorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that, although he had ample reason, if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals—employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further, the base is invaded by Bludgeon, Octopunch, and Stranglehold. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double.
Outside, a squad of Autobots observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals—Megatron and Shockwave!
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons |
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Notes
- When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock, he literally thinks of a brick.
- This issue featured Transformers AtoZ profiles for Trailbreaker and Trypticon.
Errors
- Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.
Covers (2)
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Issue #285 -
Titan TPB
- Issue #285 cover: Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by Stewart Johnson.
- Fallen Star TPB cover: Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at Memphis airport, also by Stewart Johnson.
