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|editorial consultant=[[Andy Schmidt]] | |editorial consultant=[[Andy Schmidt]] | ||
|continuity=[[2005 | |continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]] | ||
|chronology=Unknown | |chronology=Unknown | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
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As the small contingent of willing Cybertronians wait for the slaver army to attack, [[Wing (IDW)|Wing]] explains to [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] the significance of the [[Great Sword]]s that they carry. The battle is joined and [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] notes that none of the slavers will attack Drift. He tells him that now would be a great time to betray his newfound allies. Drift responds by decapitating the nearest slaver. | As the small contingent of willing Cybertronians wait for the slaver army to attack, [[Wing (IDW)|Wing]] explains to [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] the significance of the [[Great Sword]]s that they carry. The battle is joined and [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] notes that none of the slavers will attack Drift. He tells him that now would be a great time to betray his newfound allies. Drift responds by decapitating the nearest slaver. | ||
Back at the [[Crystal City|city]], [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] wrestles with his conscience and then turns on a viewer to watch the battle remotely. | Back at the [[Crystal City|city]], [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] wrestles with his conscience and then turns on a viewer to watch the battle remotely. | ||
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As the battle continues, [[Braid]] singles Wing out as a particular nuisance and challenges him to one-on-one combat. Drift turns to help and is challenged by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]. They grapple but are separated by a random explosion. Wounded and bleeding energon, Drift rises just in time to see Braid impale Wing through his [[spark]]. | As the battle continues, [[Braid]] singles Wing out as a particular nuisance and challenges him to one-on-one combat. Drift turns to help and is challenged by [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]. They grapple but are separated by a random explosion. Wounded and bleeding energon, Drift rises just in time to see Braid impale Wing through his [[spark]]. | ||
The loss shocks both Dai Atlas and Drift. The latter engages Braid in combat, but Drift's wounds slow him down and he's soon at Braid's mercy. Before the leader of the slavers can lay the final blow, the ground shakes and the new Crystal City rises into the air, shocking Braid and his troops. Dai Atlas appears at the lead of an army of Cybertronians and the former pacifist leads them into combat. | The loss shocks both Dai Atlas and Drift. The latter engages Braid in combat, but Drift's wounds slow him down and he's soon at Braid's mercy. Before the leader of the slavers can lay the final blow, the ground shakes and the new Crystal City rises into the air, shocking Braid and his troops. Dai Atlas appears at the lead of an army of Cybertronians and the former pacifist leads them into combat. | ||
Taking up Wing's great sword, Drift slices Braid in half and then glares at Lockdown. The bounty hunter leaves the field without another word. | Taking up Wing's great sword, Drift slices Braid in half and then glares at Lockdown. The bounty hunter leaves the field without another word. | ||
The remaining Cybertronians gather around Wing's body and Dai Atlas pledges that they will no longer be hidden. He invites Drift to stay, but Drift refuses, saying he intends to complete Wing's mission to free the slaves and then he might join the [[Autobot]]s. Dai Atlas gives him Wing's sword as a reminder of his experiences and declares him to be a [[Circle of Light|knight]]. | The remaining Cybertronians gather around Wing's body and Dai Atlas pledges that they will no longer be hidden. He invites Drift to stay, but Drift refuses, saying he intends to complete Wing's mission to free the slaves and then he might join the [[Autobot]]s. Dai Atlas gives him Wing's sword as a reminder of his experiences and declares him to be a [[Circle of Light|knight]]. | ||
In the current day, we see a car racing through the countryside. Drift transforms and admires a rising sun as cherry blossom petals float on the wind around him. | In the current day, we see a car racing through the countryside. Drift transforms and admires a rising sun as cherry blossom petals float on the wind around him. | ||
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{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (3) | * [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (3) | ||
*[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] (6) | * [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] (6) | ||
|c4= | |c4= | ||
*[[Axe (G1)|Axe]] (1) | * [[Axe (G1)|Axe]] (1) | ||
*[[Wing (IDW)|Wing]] (2) | * [[Wing (IDW)|Wing]] (2) | ||
*[[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] (4) | * [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] (4) | ||
*[[Braid]] (5) | * [[Braid]] (5) | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
*'''Cover A:''' Drift and the Knights; art by [[Alex Milne]], colors by [[Josh Perez]]. | * '''Cover A:''' Drift and the Knights; art by [[Alex Milne]], colors by [[Josh Perez]]. | ||
*'''Cover RI:''' Drift with alien slavers in the background; art by [[Guido Guidi]], colors by Josh Perez. | * '''Cover RI:''' Drift with alien slavers in the background; art by [[Guido Guidi]], colors by Josh Perez. | ||
*'''Central Canada Comic Con exclusive cover:''' 2-page cover spread of Drift with the C4 logo in the snow; art by Alex Milne, colors by Josh Perez. | * '''Central Canada Comic Con exclusive cover:''' 2-page cover spread of Drift with the C4 logo in the snow; art by Alex Milne, colors by Josh Perez. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Transformers Drift Issue 4 Cover A.jpg| Fabulous secret powers were revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic sword and said... | File:Transformers Drift Issue 4 Cover A.jpg| Fabulous secret powers were revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic sword and said... | ||
File:Transformers Drift Issue 4 Cover RI.jpg| | File:Transformers Drift Issue 4 Cover RI.jpg| | ||
File:Transformers Drift Issue 4 Cover C4.jpg| No, you don't understand! My red and white represents Canada... yeah that's it! | File:Transformers Drift Issue 4 Cover C4.jpg| No, you don't understand! My red and white represents Canada... yeah that's it! | ||
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===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
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===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:10, 25 April 2023
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| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | October 20, 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | October 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Written by | Shane McCarthy | ||||||||||||
| Art by | Alex Milne | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Josh Perez | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Chris Mowry | ||||||||||||
| Edits by | Denton J. Tipton | ||||||||||||
| Editorial consultant | Andy Schmidt | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | 2005 IDW continuity | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | Unknown | ||||||||||||
Drift finally makes his choice...
Synopsis
[edit]
As the small contingent of willing Cybertronians wait for the slaver army to attack, Wing explains to Drift the significance of the Great Swords that they carry. The battle is joined and Axe notes that none of the slavers will attack Drift. He tells him that now would be a great time to betray his newfound allies. Drift responds by decapitating the nearest slaver.
Back at the city, Dai Atlas wrestles with his conscience and then turns on a viewer to watch the battle remotely.
As the battle continues, Braid singles Wing out as a particular nuisance and challenges him to one-on-one combat. Drift turns to help and is challenged by Lockdown. They grapple but are separated by a random explosion. Wounded and bleeding energon, Drift rises just in time to see Braid impale Wing through his spark.
The loss shocks both Dai Atlas and Drift. The latter engages Braid in combat, but Drift's wounds slow him down and he's soon at Braid's mercy. Before the leader of the slavers can lay the final blow, the ground shakes and the new Crystal City rises into the air, shocking Braid and his troops. Dai Atlas appears at the lead of an army of Cybertronians and the former pacifist leads them into combat.
Taking up Wing's great sword, Drift slices Braid in half and then glares at Lockdown. The bounty hunter leaves the field without another word.
The remaining Cybertronians gather around Wing's body and Dai Atlas pledges that they will no longer be hidden. He invites Drift to stay, but Drift refuses, saying he intends to complete Wing's mission to free the slaves and then he might join the Autobots. Dai Atlas gives him Wing's sword as a reminder of his experiences and declares him to be a knight.
In the current day, we see a car racing through the countryside. Drift transforms and admires a rising sun as cherry blossom petals float on the wind around him.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
Quotes
[edit]"How many?! How many more do I need to lose?!"
- —Dai Atlas finally decides to fight upon seeing Wing's death
Notes
[edit]Covers (3)
[edit]- Cover A: Drift and the Knights; art by Alex Milne, colors by Josh Perez.
- Cover RI: Drift with alien slavers in the background; art by Guido Guidi, colors by Josh Perez.
- Central Canada Comic Con exclusive cover: 2-page cover spread of Drift with the C4 logo in the snow; art by Alex Milne, colors by Josh Perez.
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Fabulous secret powers were revealed to me the day I held aloft my magic sword and said... -
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No, you don't understand! My red and white represents Canada... yeah that's it!
Advertisements
[edit]- IDW comics on iPhone
Reprints
[edit]Other than reprints of the full series
- N/A
