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<td>'''Publisher''' </td><td> [[Marvel Comics|Marvel Comics]]
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<td>'''Writer''' </td><td> [[James Hill|James Hill]]
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<td>'''Art''' </td><td> [[Will Simpson|Will Simpson]]
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<td>'''Colour''' </td><td> [[Gina Hart|Gina Hart]]
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<td>'''Letters''' </td><td> [[Richard Starkings|Richard Starkings]]
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<td>'''Editor''' </td><td> [[Ian Rimmer|Ian Rimmer]]
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<td>'''Continuity''' </td><td> [[Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics continuity]]
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
[[Image:Arkchristmastree.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"Someone's aft is gonna burn for this".]]
[[Image:Arkchristmastree.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"Someone's aft is gonna burn for this".]]
While Circuit Breaker recounts her origin and her hatred for robots, the Autobots are arranging a make-shift [[Christmas|Christmas]] celebration for Buster Witwicky in the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].  A metal Christmas tree has been constructed, Optimus Prime is wearing a Santa Claus costume, and decorations and banners are hung from the ceiling.  Prowl finds the whole charade a waste of time, especially while the Decepticons are weak, and Jazz doubts that humans are capable of charity due to his recent encounter with Circuit Breaker.  Realizing it's getting late, Buster has Jazz drive him to St. Petersburg, a suburb of [[Portland|Portland]], to finish delivering his dad's Christmas presents.
While Circuit Breaker recounts her origin and her hatred for robots, the Autobots are arranging a make-shift [[Christmas]] celebration for Buster Witwicky in the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].  A metal Christmas tree has been constructed, Optimus Prime is wearing a Santa Claus costume, and decorations and banners are hung from the ceiling.  Prowl finds the whole charade a waste of time, especially while the Decepticons are weak, and Jazz doubts that humans are capable of charity due to his recent encounter with Circuit Breaker.  Realizing it's getting late, Buster has Jazz drive him to St. Petersburg, a suburb of [[Portland]], to finish delivering his dad's Christmas presents.


While children are skating on an icy pond in St. Petersburg, a young girl falls through the ice, and Circuit Breaker is nearby to rescue her.  However, her appearance causes her to be attacked as a freak by other passers-by.  Enraged, she flies off and stumbles upon Jazz and Buster.  As she attacks Jazz, only Buster's pleas for mercy (because it is Christmas) cause her to leave.  Jazz finally understands the meaning of Christmas and human goodwill.
While children are skating on an icy pond in St. Petersburg, a young girl falls through the ice, and Circuit Breaker is nearby to rescue her.  However, her appearance causes her to be attacked as a freak by other passers-by.  Enraged, she flies off and stumbles upon Jazz and Buster.  As she attacks Jazz, only Buster's pleas for mercy (because it is Christmas) cause her to leave.  Jazz finally understands the meaning of Christmas and human goodwill.
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*[[Circuit Breaker|Circuit Breaker]] (1)
*[[Circuit Breaker]] (1)
*[[G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] (5)
*[[G.B. Blackrock]] (5)
*[[Buster Witwicky|Buster Witwicky]] (7)
*[[Buster Witwicky]] (7)




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*The first of the UK Comic's regular Christmas Issues.
*The first of the UK Comic's regular Christmas Issues.
*The cover features Optimus Prime dressed up as Santa Claus.
*The cover features Optimus Prime dressed up as Santa Claus.
*This is the only UK-only story to feature Circuit Breaker (not counting her cameo in ''[[The Wrath of Grimlock!|The Wrath of Grimlock!]]''.
*This is the only UK-only story to feature Circuit Breaker (not counting her cameo in ''[[The Wrath of Grimlock!]]''.
*In the US storyline, the eleven Autobots who were ambushed by the Decepticons in "[[Prime Time!|Prime Time!]]" were knocked off-line and remained inert in the repair bay for over a dozen issues (most didn't reappear until "[[Totaled!|Totaled!]]", over two years later.) The divergent UK storyline, however, has them still up and running—Prowl, Huffer, and Jazz all appear in this and subsequent UK stories.
*In the US storyline, the eleven Autobots who were ambushed by the Decepticons in "[[Prime Time!]]" were knocked off-line and remained inert in the repair bay for over a dozen issues (most didn't reappear until "[[Totaled!]]", over two years later.) The divergent UK storyline, however, has them still up and running—Prowl, Huffer, and Jazz all appear in this and subsequent UK stories.
*Apparently, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] was away for the holidays, as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] was in charge of the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Letters Page]] for this issue only. It is referred to at "Rat-chat" instead of "Sound-waves".  
*Apparently, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] was away for the holidays, as [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] was in charge of the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Letters Page]] for this issue only. It is referred to at "Rat-chat" instead of "Sound-waves".  


==Back-up Stories==
==Back-up Stories==
* [[Machine Man|Machine Man]] - "Victory" Part 3
* [[Machine Man]] - "Victory" Part 3
* [[Matt and the Cat|Matt and the Cat]]
* [[Matt and the Cat]]
* [[Robo-Capers|Robo-Capers]]
* [[Robo-Capers]]


==Reprints==
==Reprints==
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* '''Uk issue 41 cover:''' Santamus Prime, by [[Mike Collins|Mike Collins]]
* '''Uk issue 41 cover:''' Santamus Prime, by [[Mike Collins]]
* '''Collected Comics 11 cover:''' Starscream decorating a Christmas tree, by [[Robin Smith|Robin Smith]]
* '''Collected Comics 11 cover:''' Starscream decorating a Christmas tree, by [[Robin Smith]]




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<tr> <td>Cover date </td><td> 28th December 1985 </td></tr>










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<tr> <td>Continuity </td><td> Marvel Comics continuity </td></tr>



</table> Circuit Breaker gains some Christmas Spirit.

Synopsis

"Someone's aft is gonna burn for this".

While Circuit Breaker recounts her origin and her hatred for robots, the Autobots are arranging a make-shift Christmas celebration for Buster Witwicky in the Ark. A metal Christmas tree has been constructed, Optimus Prime is wearing a Santa Claus costume, and decorations and banners are hung from the ceiling. Prowl finds the whole charade a waste of time, especially while the Decepticons are weak, and Jazz doubts that humans are capable of charity due to his recent encounter with Circuit Breaker. Realizing it's getting late, Buster has Jazz drive him to St. Petersburg, a suburb of Portland, to finish delivering his dad's Christmas presents.

While children are skating on an icy pond in St. Petersburg, a young girl falls through the ice, and Circuit Breaker is nearby to rescue her. However, her appearance causes her to be attacked as a freak by other passers-by. Enraged, she flies off and stumbles upon Jazz and Buster. As she attacks Jazz, only Buster's pleas for mercy (because it is Christmas) cause her to leave. Jazz finally understands the meaning of Christmas and human goodwill.


(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)


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Errors

  • Soundwave is shown with a mouth during Circuit Breaker's flashback.

Items of note

  • The first of the UK Comic's regular Christmas Issues.
  • The cover features Optimus Prime dressed up as Santa Claus.
  • This is the only UK-only story to feature Circuit Breaker (not counting her cameo in The Wrath of Grimlock!.
  • In the US storyline, the eleven Autobots who were ambushed by the Decepticons in "Prime Time!" were knocked off-line and remained inert in the repair bay for over a dozen issues (most didn't reappear until "Totaled!", over two years later.) The divergent UK storyline, however, has them still up and running—Prowl, Huffer, and Jazz all appear in this and subsequent UK stories.
  • Apparently, Soundwave was away for the holidays, as Ratchet was in charge of the Letters Page for this issue only. It is referred to at "Rat-chat" instead of "Sound-waves".

Back-up Stories

Reprints

Covers (2)

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</div> </div></td> <td><div class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px;"> <div style="height: 152px;">Tfcolcom11.jpg</div> <div class="gallerytext"> Collected Comics 11 cover


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  • Uk issue 41 cover: Santamus Prime, by Mike Collins
  • Collected Comics 11 cover: Starscream decorating a Christmas tree, by Robin Smith
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