The Coming Storm: Part 4: Difference between revisions
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* | * Mentioned characters include: [[Shadowcaster]]. | ||
*Deathsaurus | |||
* | ===Continuity notes=== | ||
* This story takes place prior to "[[A Team Effort]]", as Falcon is still alive. | |||
* Onslaught's education at [[Omnihelix Academy]] was mentioned in his profile. | |||
===Transformers references=== | |||
* Deathsaurus' underlings include Falcon, a [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] who was among one of the European-exclusive ''Transformers'' toys; Vanquish, a Micromaster Combiner (though he is depicted as full size here); and Lyzack, sister of [[Leozack]] from the ''Victory'' manga. She's repurposed from his [[BotCon 2009]] toy. | |||
* Blast Off's potential upgrade is based on ''Classics'' [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. | |||
* Brawl asks Deathsaurus if he thinks they're "mewling [[turbofox]] cublings"; turbofoxes were originally mentioned in [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s tech specs. | |||
===Real-world references=== | |||
* Brawl sarcastically tells Blast Off that they're in the [[Robota Inn]] at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], referencing the {{w|Ramada}} hotel chain. | |||
* Swindle notes the green energy bars holding them are [[Oan]] technology; Oa is the planet that serves as the headquarters for the {{w|Green Lantern Corps}} from DC Comics. | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Coming Storm: Part 4}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Coming Storm: Part 4}} | ||
[[Category:Wings Universe issues]] | [[Category:Wings Universe issues]] | ||
Revision as of 02:32, 22 April 2018
| |||||||||||||
| "The Coming Storm: Part 4" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Fun Publications | ||||||||||||
| Published in | Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club #34 | ||||||||||||
| Story | Rik Alvarez & Pete Sinclair | ||||||||||||
| Writers | Pete Sinclair & Jesse Wittenrich | ||||||||||||
| Pencils by | Dan Khanna | ||||||||||||
| Inks by | Josh Warner | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Thomas Deer | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Jesse Wittenrich | ||||||||||||
| Managing editor | Pete Sinclair | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Wings Universe | ||||||||||||
The Combaticons are offered a Faustian deal.
Synopsis
The Combaticons awaken inside a cell within the fortress of their captor. Swindle marvels at the sturdiness of their prison, Blast Off complains that his alternate mode is never of use, and Brawl repeatedly tries to grab the bars despite being electrocuted by them. Onslaught's pleas for them to settle down go unheard, as he wearily grasps his forehead.
Soon, Decepticons Vanquish and Falcon approach the cell and apologize for the horrible mistake of imprisoning them. This isn't how it was supposed to go at all! After attempting (and failing) to smooth over bad feelings, the Combaticons are lead into the chamber of their captor, Lord Deathsaurus. Deathsaurus preys on the group's insecurities and begins offering them what they desire. To Blast Off, an upgrade that also includes a land mode is suggested, much to his pleasure. Deathsaurus also picks at their pride, reminding them that they were always paired with another team, as if they were unworthy to battle alone. This needling especially shakes Onslaught. Deathsaurus talks about how Onslaught had graduated at the top of his class at Omnihelix Academy, as one of the greatest strategic minds Cybertron has ever known.
Slowly but surely, Deathsaurus convinces the Combaticons that their real enemy is the Elite Guard, which has humiliated them and dulled their potency. He offers a means to enact violent revenge and show just who on Cybertron is a symbol of power and strength, while putting a quick and relatively painless end to the growing war before it escalates. Onslaught, after seeing what technological upgrade Deathsaurus has in mind for the team, readily accepts.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons |
|---|---|
|
Quotes
- "...Why me?"
- —Onslaught hates leading a team of morons
Notes
- Mentioned characters include: Shadowcaster.
Continuity notes
- This story takes place prior to "A Team Effort", as Falcon is still alive.
- Onslaught's education at Omnihelix Academy was mentioned in his profile.
Transformers references
- Deathsaurus' underlings include Falcon, a Predator who was among one of the European-exclusive Transformers toys; Vanquish, a Micromaster Combiner (though he is depicted as full size here); and Lyzack, sister of Leozack from the Victory manga. She's repurposed from his BotCon 2009 toy.
- Blast Off's potential upgrade is based on Classics Astrotrain.
- Brawl asks Deathsaurus if he thinks they're "mewling turbofox cublings"; turbofoxes were originally mentioned in Mirage's tech specs.
Real-world references
- Brawl sarcastically tells Blast Off that they're in the Robota Inn at Iacon, referencing the Ramada hotel chain.
- Swindle notes the green energy bars holding them are Oan technology; Oa is the planet that serves as the headquarters for the Green Lantern Corps from DC Comics.
