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<td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px; background-color:#ffffff;" align="center"> [[Spotlight Ramjet a.jpg|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/4/48/Spotlight_Ramjet_a.jpg/230px-Spotlight_Ramjet_a.jpg" width="230" height="358" border="0" />]]<br />I'm a sexy beast! | |||
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<td>'''Publisher''' </td><td> [[IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]] | |||
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<td>'''Date published''' </td><td> November 7, 2007 | |||
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<td>'''Cover date''' </td><td> November 2007 | |||
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<td>'''Written by''' </td><td> [[Stuart Moore|Stuart Moore]] | |||
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<td>'''Art by''' </td><td> [[Robby Musso|Robby Musso]] | |||
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<td>'''Colors by''' </td><td> [[Josh Burcham|Josh Burcham]] | |||
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<td>'''Letters by''' </td><td> [[Chris Mowry|Chris Mowry]] | |||
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<td>'''Edits by''' </td><td> [[Chris Ryall|Chris Ryall]] and [[Andrew Steven Harris|Andrew Steven Harris]] | |||
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<td>'''Continuity''' </td><td> [[IDW continuity|IDW continuity]] | |||
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<td>'''Chronology''' </td><td> [[IDW timeline|Escalation]] | |||
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'''Ramjet schemes to overthrow Megatron. Who knew the guy had it in him?''' | '''Ramjet schemes to overthrow Megatron. Who knew the guy had it in him?''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Skywarp diverts from his mission to meet with Ramjet in mid-flight. While speeding across the skies, Ramjet and Skywarp discuss the failings of Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Ramjet boasts that he has the smarts to overthrow Megatron, and tries to enlist Skywarp. Skywarp gives him 24 hours to come up with a good plan, reminding him of the old Cybertronian saying, "Always bet on the leader." Ramjet checks in with his Mini-Constructicons, who inform him that the Universal Cybertronic Tracker will be ready in 18 hours. Ramjet next contacts his Pentagon-employed [[facsimile]] Harrison (who, due to inferior construction, appears dimwitted) and tells him to be prepared to deliver missile codes. Ramjet will use the missiles to devastate the United States. | Skywarp diverts from his mission to meet with Ramjet in mid-flight. While speeding across the skies, Ramjet and Skywarp discuss the failings of Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Ramjet boasts that he has the smarts to overthrow Megatron, and tries to enlist Skywarp. Skywarp gives him 24 hours to come up with a good plan, reminding him of the old Cybertronian saying, "Always bet on the leader." Ramjet checks in with his Mini-Constructicons, who inform him that the Universal Cybertronic Tracker will be ready in 18 hours. Ramjet next contacts his Pentagon-employed [[Facsimile|facsimile]] Harrison (who, due to inferior construction, appears dimwitted) and tells him to be prepared to deliver missile codes. Ramjet will use the missiles to devastate the United States. | ||
As Megatron and his Decepticons begin their war in [[Brasnya]] (as seen in [[Escalation issue 4|''Escalation,'' issue 4]]), Ramjet flies to the European Union Alternative Energy Research Center and drops fliers for an unspecified contest. A money symbol on the flier is actually a spy device which jumps off the paper and attaches itself to the computers of the Center's employees. Ramjet believes that someone at the Center will eventually develop a useful Energon substitute. Megatron, meanwhile delivers to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] the beating of his life (as seen in [[Escalation issue 5|''Escalation,'' issue 5]]). | As Megatron and his Decepticons begin their war in [[Brasnya|Brasnya]] (as seen in [[Escalation issue 4|''Escalation,'' issue 4]]), Ramjet flies to the European Union Alternative Energy Research Center and drops fliers for an unspecified contest. A money symbol on the flier is actually a spy device which jumps off the paper and attaches itself to the computers of the Center's employees. Ramjet believes that someone at the Center will eventually develop a useful Energon substitute. Megatron, meanwhile delivers to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] the beating of his life (as seen in [[Escalation issue 5|''Escalation,'' issue 5]]). | ||
Ramjet later returns to his Mini-Constructicons, and they have his device ready. When two of them ask for a taste of his power once he overthrows Megatron, Ramjet destroys them for their insolence. Harrison meets with Ramjet and delivers the codes, but his face is melting off due to his inferior creation. Ramjet boasts of his plans to his liquefying lackey, which include tracking all Cybertronians, acquiring his Energon substitute, blowing up the U.S., enslaving the [[Decepticon]] | Ramjet later returns to his Mini-Constructicons, and they have his device ready. When two of them ask for a taste of his power once he overthrows Megatron, Ramjet destroys them for their insolence. Harrison meets with Ramjet and delivers the codes, but his face is melting off due to his inferior creation. Ramjet boasts of his plans to his liquefying lackey, which include tracking all Cybertronians, acquiring his Energon substitute, blowing up the U.S., enslaving the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] and humans of [[Earth|Earth]], and using a superstring [[Space bridge|space bridge]] to dominate the galaxy. | ||
Unfortunately for Ramjet, Megatron arrives and beats him mercilessly, ripping out his spark. He scatters Ramjet's parts at Ramjet's base, Harrison's office at the Pentagon, and the Energy Research Center, indicating that he knew about Ramjet's plans in detail. Megatron keeps Ramjet's head as a trophy and an object lesson for his other troops. Skywarp echoes his earlier statement, "Always bet on the leader." | Unfortunately for Ramjet, Megatron arrives and beats him mercilessly, ripping out his spark. He scatters Ramjet's parts at Ramjet's base, Harrison's office at the Pentagon, and the Energy Research Center, indicating that he knew about Ramjet's plans in detail. Megatron keeps Ramjet's head as a trophy and an object lesson for his other troops. Skywarp echoes his earlier statement, "Always bet on the leader." | ||
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(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.) | (''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)'' | ||
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* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (1) | * [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (1) | ||
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (2) | * [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (2) | ||
* [[Mini-Constructicon]] | * [[Mini-Constructicon|Mini-Constructicons]] (3) | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4) | * [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4) | ||
* [[Harrison]] (5) | </td><td style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top"> | ||
* [[Harrison|Harrison]] (5) | |||
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== Errors == | == Errors == | ||
* The size of the text in this issue is considerably smaller than the norm. | |||
* On page 17, in the first speech bubble, the sentence is unfinished. | * On page 17, in the first speech bubble, the sentence is unfinished. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* This issue takes place after the ''[[New Avengers / Transformers]]'' miniseries, and is written by the same author. | * This issue takes place after the ''[[New Avengers / Transformers|New Avengers / Transformers]]'' miniseries, and is written by the same author. | ||
* This is the second ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' not written by [[Simon Furman]]. | * This is the second ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' not written by [[Simon Furman|Simon Furman]]. | ||
* The timeframe of the issue corresponds with the events in the ''[[Escalation]]'' series. | * The timeframe of the issue corresponds with the events in the ''[[Escalation|Escalation]]'' series. | ||
* Apparently, IDW Transformers can fart (page 7). In general terms, this is [[Humanizing | * Apparently, IDW Transformers can fart (page 7). In general terms, this is [[Humanizing|not a new development]]. | ||
* As Harrison collapses to the ground, it can also be seen that his car is wrecked and smoking. This is not | * As Harrison collapses to the ground, it can also be seen that his car is wrecked and smoking. This is not explained, though it seems likely that the barely-functional facsimile is a terrible driver, given that it can only speak in rudimentary grunts. (It's also nicely symbolic of how everything around Ramjet was about to turn to crap.) | ||
* | * This issue has the first mention of a space bridge in the [[IDW continuity|IDW continuity]]. | ||
* Following the story are two pages of sketches by [[Robby Musso]]. | * Given how the Decepticons are so keen on keeping themselves hidden from the planet's populace they infiltrate, it is quite unexpected that Megatron throws parts of Ramjet around the globe (thereby giving humans access to Cybertronian technology as well). | ||
* This is the first ''Spotlight'' issue that does not appear to be part of a larger storyline. While other ''Spotlights'' have answered questions raised in previous issues, brought up mysteries that created new questions, or introduced future plot developments, this one seems to be relatively self-contained. The only references to the rest of the storyline exist merely for chronological placement. However, Simon Furman mentioned on his blog that Ramjet may show up again. | * Following the story are two pages of sketches by [[Robby Musso|Robby Musso]]. | ||
* This is the first ''Spotlight'' issue that does not appear to be part of a larger storyline. While other ''Spotlights'' have answered questions raised in previous issues, brought up mysteries that created new questions, or introduced future plot developments, this one seems to be relatively self-contained. The only references to the rest of the storyline exist merely for chronological placement. However, [[Simon Furman|Simon Furman]] mentioned on his blog that Ramjet may show up again.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> | |||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Spotlight Ramjet b.jpg|right|150px|thumb|And he would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you pesky kids Megatron's head hovering behind him the whole time.]] | ||
* '''Cover A:''' Ramjet, robot and alternate modes by [[Robby Musso]] and [[Kieran Oats]] (colors) | * '''Cover A:''' Ramjet, robot and alternate modes by [[Robby Musso|Robby Musso]] and [[Kieran Oats|Kieran Oats]] (colors) | ||
* '''Cover B:''' Ramjet, Megatron and Skywarp by [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Josh Burcham]] (colors) | * '''Cover B:''' Ramjet, Megatron and Skywarp by [[Guido Guidi|Guido Guidi]] and [[Josh Burcham|Josh Burcham]] (colors) | ||
* '''Cover RI:''' Cover A, uncolored sketch | * '''Cover RI:''' Cover A, uncolored sketch | ||
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* ''[[Devastation]]'' | * ''[[Devastation|Devastation]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Ascending]]'' | * ''[[The Ascending|The Ascending]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]'' | * ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers|The Art of IDW's Transformers]]'' | ||
* CGC official grading service | * CGC official grading service | ||
* ''Dr. Who'' series (back cover) | * ''Dr. Who'' series (back cover) | ||
[[Category:Spotlight issues | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 07:44, 19 March 2009
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<tr style="font-size:14px;"> <td class="tti_buttonlink">« </td><td align="center">The Transformers: Spotlight #10 </td><td align="right" class="tti_buttonlink">» </td></tr> <tr class="tt1_secondarynav"> <td class="tti_buttonlink"> </td><td align="center"> </td><td align="right" class="tti_buttonlink"> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px; background-color:#ffffff;" align="center"> <img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/4/48/Spotlight_Ramjet_a.jpg/230px-Spotlight_Ramjet_a.jpg" width="230" height="358" border="0" /><br />I'm a sexy beast! </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="font-size: 14px; background-color:#e7d492; color:black;font-weight:bold;" align="center"> "The Transformers Spotlight: Ramjet" </td></tr> <tr> <td>Publisher </td><td> IDW Publishing </td></tr> <tr> <td>Date published </td><td> November 7, 2007 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Cover date </td><td> November 2007 </td></tr>
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<td>Colors by </td><td> Josh Burcham
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<td>Letters by </td><td> Chris Mowry
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<td>Edits by </td><td> Chris Ryall and Andrew Steven Harris
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<td>Continuity </td><td> IDW continuity
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<td>Chronology </td><td> Escalation
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</table> Ramjet schemes to overthrow Megatron. Who knew the guy had it in him?
Synopsis
Skywarp diverts from his mission to meet with Ramjet in mid-flight. While speeding across the skies, Ramjet and Skywarp discuss the failings of Megatron and Starscream. Ramjet boasts that he has the smarts to overthrow Megatron, and tries to enlist Skywarp. Skywarp gives him 24 hours to come up with a good plan, reminding him of the old Cybertronian saying, "Always bet on the leader." Ramjet checks in with his Mini-Constructicons, who inform him that the Universal Cybertronic Tracker will be ready in 18 hours. Ramjet next contacts his Pentagon-employed facsimile Harrison (who, due to inferior construction, appears dimwitted) and tells him to be prepared to deliver missile codes. Ramjet will use the missiles to devastate the United States.
As Megatron and his Decepticons begin their war in Brasnya (as seen in Escalation, issue 4), Ramjet flies to the European Union Alternative Energy Research Center and drops fliers for an unspecified contest. A money symbol on the flier is actually a spy device which jumps off the paper and attaches itself to the computers of the Center's employees. Ramjet believes that someone at the Center will eventually develop a useful Energon substitute. Megatron, meanwhile delivers to Optimus Prime the beating of his life (as seen in Escalation, issue 5).
Ramjet later returns to his Mini-Constructicons, and they have his device ready. When two of them ask for a taste of his power once he overthrows Megatron, Ramjet destroys them for their insolence. Harrison meets with Ramjet and delivers the codes, but his face is melting off due to his inferior creation. Ramjet boasts of his plans to his liquefying lackey, which include tracking all Cybertronians, acquiring his Energon substitute, blowing up the U.S., enslaving the Decepticons and humans of Earth, and using a superstring space bridge to dominate the galaxy.
Unfortunately for Ramjet, Megatron arrives and beats him mercilessly, ripping out his spark. He scatters Ramjet's parts at Ramjet's base, Harrison's office at the Pentagon, and the Energy Research Center, indicating that he knew about Ramjet's plans in detail. Megatron keeps Ramjet's head as a trophy and an object lesson for his other troops. Skywarp echoes his earlier statement, "Always bet on the leader."
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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- Ramjet (1)
- Skywarp (2)
- Mini-Constructicons (3)
- Megatron (4)
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- Harrison (5)
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Errors
- The size of the text in this issue is considerably smaller than the norm.
- On page 17, in the first speech bubble, the sentence is unfinished.
Notes
- This issue takes place after the New Avengers / Transformers miniseries, and is written by the same author.
- This is the second Spotlight not written by Simon Furman.
- The timeframe of the issue corresponds with the events in the Escalation series.
- Apparently, IDW Transformers can fart (page 7). In general terms, this is not a new development.
- As Harrison collapses to the ground, it can also be seen that his car is wrecked and smoking. This is not explained, though it seems likely that the barely-functional facsimile is a terrible driver, given that it can only speak in rudimentary grunts. (It's also nicely symbolic of how everything around Ramjet was about to turn to crap.)
- This issue has the first mention of a space bridge in the IDW continuity.
- Given how the Decepticons are so keen on keeping themselves hidden from the planet's populace they infiltrate, it is quite unexpected that Megatron throws parts of Ramjet around the globe (thereby giving humans access to Cybertronian technology as well).
- Following the story are two pages of sketches by Robby Musso.
- This is the first Spotlight issue that does not appear to be part of a larger storyline. While other Spotlights have answered questions raised in previous issues, brought up mysteries that created new questions, or introduced future plot developments, this one seems to be relatively self-contained. The only references to the rest of the storyline exist merely for chronological placement. However, Simon Furman mentioned on his blog that Ramjet may show up again.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>
Covers (3)
- Cover A: Ramjet, robot and alternate modes by Robby Musso and Kieran Oats (colors)
- Cover B: Ramjet, Megatron and Skywarp by Guido Guidi and Josh Burcham (colors)
- Cover RI: Cover A, uncolored sketch
Advertisements
- Transformers movie toys (3 pages)
- Best of UK: Dinobots
- Devastation
- The Ascending
- The Art of IDW's Transformers
- CGC official grading service
- Dr. Who series (back cover)
References
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> <a href="http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/script-wrap-14/#comment-1692" class="external free" title="http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/script-wrap-14/#comment-1692" rel="nofollow">http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/script-wrap-14/#comment-1692</a></ol>
