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'''In an alternate future with Galvatron victorious, several Autobots fight in a last ditch attempt to retake Earth.''' | '''In an alternate future with Galvatron victorious, several Autobots fight in a last ditch attempt to retake Earth.''' | ||
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It is [[2009]], and [[Unicron]] has consumed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and has given the [[Decepticon]]s [[Earth]] to rule. | It is [[2009]], and [[Unicron]] has consumed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and has given the [[Decepticon]]s [[Earth]] to rule. | ||
[[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the [[Pretender Monster]]s rise from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] into a destroyed [[New York City]], complete with a deactivated [[Hot Rod | [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the [[Pretender Monster]]s rise from the [[Atlantic Ocean]] into a destroyed [[New York City]], complete with a deactivated [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] strung up between the stumps of the shattered [[World Trade Center]] towers. Galvatron sends his minions to search the city's ruins for [[Autobot]]s. Though he has devastated the Autobot army and controls the planet's entire western hemisphere, Galvatron wishes even the slightest trace of resistance wiped out. | ||
Elsewhere, a rebel group of surviving Autobots and [[human]]s, including [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], race to strike the [[Decepticon Powerbase]]. They have only hours before the governments of the remaining free nations launch nuclear weapons. Not only will this annihilate what remains of [[North America]], but Galvatron has already prepared to shield his army and siphon off the blasts' energy, making him even more unstoppable. At the Decepticon base, the Autobots attack, providing a distraction while Spike carries out the mission's main goal. The Autobots bring down the base's force field and take out a number of Decepticons, but [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]], and [[Getaway]] soon fall. [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] is seconds away from killing [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], when Galvatron arrives, destroying first the Autobot, then his "weak" lieutenant. Galvatron and the Pretender Monsters move in to finish the Autobots. However, Spike claims 'victory': he has scaled the Decepticon fortress and erected an [[United States of America|American]] flag, a symbol to the world that America is still alive and fighting. The watching world governments abort the nuclear launch at the final second. | Elsewhere, a rebel group of surviving Autobots and [[human]]s, including [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], race to strike the [[Decepticon Powerbase]]. They have only hours before the governments of the remaining free nations launch nuclear weapons. Not only will this annihilate what remains of [[North America]], but Galvatron has already prepared to shield his army and siphon off the blasts' energy, making him even more unstoppable. At the Decepticon base, the Autobots attack, providing a distraction while Spike carries out the mission's main goal. The Autobots bring down the base's force field and take out a number of Decepticons, but [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]], and [[Getaway]] soon fall. [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] is seconds away from killing [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], when Galvatron arrives, destroying first the Autobot, then his "weak" lieutenant. Galvatron and the Pretender Monsters move in to finish the Autobots. However, Spike claims 'victory': he has scaled the Decepticon fortress and erected an [[United States of America|American]] flag, a symbol to the world that America is still alive and fighting. The watching world governments abort the nuclear launch at the final second. | ||
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*[[Hot Rod | *[[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] (5) | ||
*[[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] (9) | *[[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] (9) | ||
*[[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] (10) | *[[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] (10) | ||
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*[[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]] (3) | *[[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]] (3) | ||
*[[Birdbrain]] (4) | *[[Birdbrain]] (4) | ||
*[[Slog]] (6) | *[[Slog (G1)|Slog]] (6) | ||
*[[Scowl]] (7) | *[[Scowl (G1)|Scowl]] (7) | ||
*[[Bristleback]] (8) | *[[Bristleback]] (8) | ||
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (18) | *[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (18) | ||
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*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (22) | *[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (22) | ||
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (23) | *[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (23) | ||
*[[ | *[[Octane]] (24) | ||
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (25) | *[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (25) | ||
*[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (26) | *[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (26) | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*25 later, Simon Furman was able to revisit this issue's timeline via the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime]]. To read about what happens next after this issue's events, [[Ask Vector Prime/Facebook src#June 24|see here]]. | |||
===Artwork and technical errors=== | ===Artwork and technical errors=== | ||
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===Continuity notes=== | ===Continuity notes=== | ||
*This was the only issue in the Marvel | *This was the only issue in the Marvel U.S. series that dealt with an alternate reality, a subject that would later become commonplace in ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''. | ||
*Galvatron says that Cyclonus is a "being forged in the fires of [[Unicron]] himself," which is in line with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|animated movie]], but in strictly | *Galvatron says that Cyclonus is a "being forged in the fires of [[Unicron]] himself," which is in line with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|animated movie]], but in strictly U.S. stories, he and Scourge were first seen on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] serving under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. The Marvel UK stories explained this using time travel. This is the only time in the U.S. stories that any reference is made to Cyclonus and Scourge being created by [[Unicron]]. | ||
**With that in mind, Cyclonus and Scourge's deaths here mean they can never be thrown into the past to become [[Targetmaster]]s under Scorponok, ruling out this story as a possible future. | **With that in mind, Cyclonus and Scourge's deaths here mean they can never be thrown into the past to become [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s under Scorponok, ruling out this story as a possible future. | ||
*The seven Autobot survivors shown are Prowl, Inferno (first | *The seven Autobot survivors shown are Prowl, Inferno (first U.S. appearance), Jazz, Crossblades (only Marvel appearance), Getaway, Guzzle, and Chainclaw (also first U.S. appearance). By the end of the issue only Prowl, Inferno, and Jazz are still alive. [[To sell toys|Guess]] who had new [[Action Master]] toys? | ||
[[File:Furmanismsrod.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Witness the birth of three [[Furmanism]]s.]] | [[File:Furmanismsrod.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Witness the birth of three [[Furmanism]]s.]] | ||
*This issue is notable for its high percentage of [[Furmanism]]s. In fact, this issue is the genesis of three of them. "Rhythms of Darkness!" spawned "FIGHT AND DIE," "IT IS OVER — FINISHED," and "WHAT CHANCE DO WE HAVE?" | *This issue is notable for its high percentage of [[Furmanism]]s. In fact, this issue is the genesis of three of them. "Rhythms of Darkness!" spawned "FIGHT AND DIE," "IT IS OVER — FINISHED," and "WHAT CHANCE DO WE HAVE?" | ||
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*'''Reprint Transformers Story:''' "The Legacy of Unicron!" | *'''Reprint Transformers Story:''' "The Legacy of Unicron!" | ||
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Divided We Fall" and ''Combat Colin'' | *'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Divided We Fall" and ''Combat Colin'' | ||
*The covers for this issue features a [[United States of America| | *The covers for this issue features a [[United States of America|U.S.]] flag with 52 stars. One of the two images in the book itself doesn't feature individual stars, the other has the stars run off into shadow. | ||
===Other trivia=== | ===Other trivia=== | ||
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*'''UK issue #301 cover:''' Autobots victorious by John Marshall, Stewart Johnson and [[Robin Bouttell]]. | *'''UK issue #301 cover:''' Autobots victorious by John Marshall, Stewart Johnson and [[Robin Bouttell]]. | ||
*'''''Matrix Quest'' TPB cover:''' Thunderwing, [[Hot Rod | *'''''Matrix Quest'' TPB cover:''' Thunderwing, [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and half of [[Primus]], by [[Andrew Wildman]]. | ||
*'''''Matrix Quest'' hardback cover:''' Thunderwing with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], by [[Pat Lee]]. | *'''''Matrix Quest'' hardback cover:''' Thunderwing with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], by [[Pat Lee]]. | ||
*'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5 cover:''' panels from "[[Eye of the Storm]]", "[[Deadly Obsession]]" "[[All Fall Down]]" and "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]". | *'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5 cover:''' panels from "[[Eye of the Storm]]", "[[Deadly Obsession]]" "[[All Fall Down]]" and "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]". | ||
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | April 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | June 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Penciler | José Delbo | ||||||||||||
| Inker | Danny Bulanadi | ||||||||||||
| Colorist | Nel Yomtov | ||||||||||||
| Letterer | Jim Massara | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Don Daley | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
In an alternate future with Galvatron victorious, several Autobots fight in a last ditch attempt to retake Earth.
Synopsis
It is 2009, and Unicron has consumed Cybertron and has given the Decepticons Earth to rule.
Galvatron and the Pretender Monsters rise from the Atlantic Ocean into a destroyed New York City, complete with a deactivated Rodimus Prime strung up between the stumps of the shattered World Trade Center towers. Galvatron sends his minions to search the city's ruins for Autobots. Though he has devastated the Autobot army and controls the planet's entire western hemisphere, Galvatron wishes even the slightest trace of resistance wiped out.
Elsewhere, a rebel group of surviving Autobots and humans, including Spike Witwicky, race to strike the Decepticon Powerbase. They have only hours before the governments of the remaining free nations launch nuclear weapons. Not only will this annihilate what remains of North America, but Galvatron has already prepared to shield his army and siphon off the blasts' energy, making him even more unstoppable. At the Decepticon base, the Autobots attack, providing a distraction while Spike carries out the mission's main goal. The Autobots bring down the base's force field and take out a number of Decepticons, but Crossblades, Guzzle, and Getaway soon fall. Chainclaw is seconds away from killing Cyclonus, when Galvatron arrives, destroying first the Autobot, then his "weak" lieutenant. Galvatron and the Pretender Monsters move in to finish the Autobots. However, Spike claims 'victory': he has scaled the Decepticon fortress and erected an American flag, a symbol to the world that America is still alive and fighting. The watching world governments abort the nuclear launch at the final second.
Galvatron is unimpressed, and takes aim at the iconic flag. But suddenly Hook, Line, and Sinker appear and attack Galvatron, dragging him back through time. With their mightiest foe defeated, the remaining Autobots and humans rally, pressing the attack and fighting for their world...
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Others |
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Quotes
Notes
- 25 later, Simon Furman was able to revisit this issue's timeline via the Facebook version of Ask Vector Prime. To read about what happens next after this issue's events, see here.
Artwork and technical errors
Continuity errors
- Though it seems to follow the events of the movie ("A Savage Circle" gives Galvatron II his animated film origin), Prowl's kinda alive, which either means there was a goof or Prowl didn't die in this timeline's version of the movie events.
Continuity notes
- This was the only issue in the Marvel U.S. series that dealt with an alternate reality, a subject that would later become commonplace in Transformers.
- Galvatron says that Cyclonus is a "being forged in the fires of Unicron himself," which is in line with the animated movie, but in strictly U.S. stories, he and Scourge were first seen on Cybertron serving under Scorponok. The Marvel UK stories explained this using time travel. This is the only time in the U.S. stories that any reference is made to Cyclonus and Scourge being created by Unicron.
- With that in mind, Cyclonus and Scourge's deaths here mean they can never be thrown into the past to become Targetmasters under Scorponok, ruling out this story as a possible future.
- The seven Autobot survivors shown are Prowl, Inferno (first U.S. appearance), Jazz, Crossblades (only Marvel appearance), Getaway, Guzzle, and Chainclaw (also first U.S. appearance). By the end of the issue only Prowl, Inferno, and Jazz are still alive. Guess who had new Action Master toys?
- This issue is notable for its high percentage of Furmanisms. In fact, this issue is the genesis of three of them. "Rhythms of Darkness!" spawned "FIGHT AND DIE," "IT IS OVER — FINISHED," and "WHAT CHANCE DO WE HAVE?"
Real-life references
UK printing
Issue #298:
- Reprint Transformers Story: "The Legacy of Unicron!"
- Other strips: G.I. Joe the Action Force - "Divided We Fall" and Combat Colin
Issue #299:
- Reprint Transformers Story: "The Legacy of Unicron!"
- Other strips: G.I. Joe the Action Force - "Divided We Fall" and Combat Colin
- This issue marked Dreadwind's last ever ever Dread Tidings. However he would stayed holed up in the Marvel offices until #302
Issue #300:
- Reprint Transformers Story: "The Legacy of Unicron!"
- Other strips: G.I. Joe the Action Force - "Divided We Fall" and Combat Colin
- This issue had a wraparound cover.
- Action Master Blaster took over the letters page with Darn 'n' Blast until the end of the run.
Issue #301:
- Reprint Transformers Story: "The Legacy of Unicron!"
- Other strips: G.I. Joe the Action Force - "Divided We Fall" and Combat Colin
- The covers for this issue features a U.S. flag with 52 stars. One of the two images in the book itself doesn't feature individual stars, the other has the stars run off into shadow.
Other trivia
- In the early 2000s, this issue was the object of an infamous eBay auction in which the seller claimed that certain panels of the comic could be seen as prophetic warnings about the 9/11 attacks.[1]
Covers (9)
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US issue #67 - ...And so Galvatron turned the Earth into a disco. -
UK issue #298 - Galvatron - too cheap for a boat ticket. -
UK issue #299 - "Can I sing One Million Bottles Of Energon On The Wall?" -
UK issue #300 - C'mon, you know you want this on your bedroom wall.
- US issue #67 cover: victorious Galvatron, by Jim Lee.
- UK issue #298 cover: Galvatron emerging in the New York harbor, by Stewart Johnson.
- UK issue #299 cover: Galvatron before a dead Rodimus Prime, by John Marshall and Stewart Johnson.
- UK issue #300 cover: Autobots attack, by John Marshall and Stewart Johnson.
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UK issue #301 - Brings a tear to my eye... -
Matrix Quest TPB -
Matrix Quest HC -
Classic Transformers Volume 5
- UK issue #301 cover: Autobots victorious by John Marshall, Stewart Johnson and Robin Bouttell.
- Matrix Quest TPB cover: Thunderwing, Rodimus Prime, Shockwave, and half of Primus, by Andrew Wildman.
- Matrix Quest hardback cover: Thunderwing with the Creation Matrix, by Pat Lee.
- Classic Transformers Volume 5 cover: panels from "Eye of the Storm", "Deadly Obsession" "All Fall Down" and "...All This and Civil War 2".
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The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6
- The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6 cover: Blitzwing, by Guido Guidi.
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- None yet identified.
Reprints
- 2002 — Transformers: Matrix Quest
- 2009 — Classic Transformers Volume 5
- 2013 — The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6
