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|seriesissue=[[Spotlight (comics)|The Transformers Spotlight'']] #16 | |||
|prev=Spotlight: Wheelie | |||
|next=Spotlight: Hardhead | |||
|seriesissue2=[[Revelation (IDW)|The Transformers: Revelation'']] #1 | |||
|prev2=Devastation issue 6 | |||
|image=Spotlight Cyclonus a.jpg | |||
|caption=Cyclonus finally gets ahead in the world (groan). | |||
|publisher=IDW Publishing | |||
|date=[[June 18]], [[2008]] | |||
|coverdate=June 2008 | |||
|written by=[[Simon Furman]] | |||
|art by=[[E. J. Su]] | |||
|colors by=[[Kris Carter]] | |||
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]] | |||
|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]] | |||
|continuity=[[IDW continuity]] | |||
|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Revelation|Revelation]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Cyclonus avenges himself on those he believes responsible for ravaging Cybertron as he prepares for the Expansion.''' | '''Cyclonus avenges himself on those he believes responsible for ravaging Cybertron as he prepares for the Expansion.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Cyclonus visits the devastated surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and vows revenge on those who caused its destruction. Meanwhile, the ''[[ | Cyclonus visits the devastated surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and vows revenge on those who caused its destruction. Meanwhile, the ''[[Ark-12]]'', helmed by Hound's crew, is en route to [[Garrus-9]], and Sideswipe argues with Hound that [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] is being ignored on [[Earth]]. They are interrupted by an attack from Cyclonus, and they respond by blasting him with all weapons. The [[Autobot]]s think that he's been destroyed and continue on their way, but are attacked again and take serious damage. | ||
Ultra Magnus tells Optimus Prime that he's heading to Garrus-9 to follow up on the escaped prisoners, but receives a distress call from Hound and changes course to assist them. | Ultra Magnus tells Optimus Prime that he's heading to Garrus-9 to follow up on the escaped prisoners, but receives a distress call from Hound and changes course to assist them. | ||
Optimus Prime and Prowl meet with Fortress Maximus and Jetfire on Garrus-9 and discuss both the prisoners' breakout and how a surviving [[ | Optimus Prime and Prowl meet with Fortress Maximus and Jetfire on Garrus-9 and discuss both the prisoners' breakout and how a surviving [[Decepticon]] has been tortured. Maximus and Jetfire exchange a guilty glance. Prime leaves Maximus in charge and says that he and Prowl have unfinished business aboard the ''[[Ark-32]]''. On that ship, Nightbeat discovers that he logged a message during his visit to [[Gorlam Prime]]—of which he has no recollection—and asks Hardhead for help. | ||
Ultra Magnus arrives in time to help drive off Cyclonus, and Hound prepares to continue on his mission, but Sideswipe berates him. Meanwhile, on the [[Decepticon Battle Platform Zuska|Decepticon Battle Platform Zuska]], Arcee tortures a Decepticon until he agrees to tell her where [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] has taken the [[Combiner|gestalts]]. | Ultra Magnus arrives in time to help drive off Cyclonus, and Hound prepares to continue on his mission, but Sideswipe berates him. Meanwhile, on the [[Decepticon Battle Platform Zuska|Decepticon Battle Platform Zuska]], Arcee tortures a Decepticon until he agrees to tell her where [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]] has taken the [[Combiner|gestalts]]. | ||
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[[Image:Cyclonusunleashed.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Aww, does Bunny want his space carrots?]] | [[Image:Cyclonusunleashed.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Aww, does Bunny want his space carrots?]] | ||
Cyclonus heads to [[ | Cyclonus heads to [[Corata-Vaz]] and reveals that the [[Dead Universe]] members can only remain outside of their realm for a limited time or face oblivion. Galvatron is the only exception. He makes ready the [[Nega-Core]] but hesitates activating the guardian, due to the destruction he caused Cybertron. As he walks out of the cave, however, he's met by Hound's crew and Magnus, who tracked him. Sideswipe goads Cyclonus into attacking, and although he puts up a good fight, seemingly taking out Road Rocket and even deadening Hound's arm, he's brought down by Warpath, and Magnus holds a gun to his head. As a last resort, Cyclonus detaches his hand, which rockets to the cave and activates the guardian—Thunderwing. Using the distraction, Cyclonus escapes, but Magnus sends another tracker after him. | ||
All this is reported to Optimus Prime on the ''Ark-32'', who recognizes this has something to do with his [[ | All this is reported to Optimus Prime on the ''Ark-32'', who recognizes this has something to do with his [[infraspace]] encounter in [[Brasnya]]. He orders Jetfire to summon the [[Wrecker]]s to find out what Thunderwing is guarding. Elsewhere, in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], Nemesis Prime's Dead Universe crew prepare to bring their plans to fruition. | ||
The [[ | The [[Expansion]] has begun... | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | |||
|c1= | |||
* [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (2) | * [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (2) | ||
* [[ | * [[Skram]] (3) | ||
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (4) | * [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (4) | ||
* [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (5) | * [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] (5) | ||
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* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (13) | * [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (13) | ||
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (14) | * [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (14) | ||
|c2= | |||
* Tortured Decepticon (15) | * Tortured Decepticon (15) | ||
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (16) | * [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (16) | ||
|c3= | |||
|c4= | |||
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (1) | * [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (1) | ||
* [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] (17) | * [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] (17) | ||
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (18) | * [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (18) | ||
* [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] (19) | * [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] (19) | ||
* [[ | * [[Jhiaxus]] (20) | ||
* [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] (21) | * [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] (21) | ||
}} | |||
== Errors == | == Errors == | ||
* None yet identified. | * None yet identified. | ||
== Items of note == | == Items of note == | ||
* '''Cameos:''' [[Pretender Monster | * '''Cameos:''' [[Pretender Monster]]s (on monitors) | ||
* When Nightbeat reviews his transmission, his recorded self looks like the way he was drawn in his [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|own ''Spotlight'']]. | * When Nightbeat reviews his transmission, his recorded self looks like the way he was drawn in his [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|own ''Spotlight'']]. | ||
* To explain what happened to Ironhide, Nick Roche drew an [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=77231 "extra page"] for fans to print out and insert in the appropriate point. This page actually made it through Hasbro/Ryall/Furman approval, so it's canon. | * To explain what happened to Ironhide, Nick Roche drew an [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=77231 "extra page"] for fans to print out and insert in the appropriate point. This page actually made it through Hasbro/Ryall/Furman approval, so it's canon. | ||
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===Covers=== | ===Covers=== | ||
* '''Cover A:''' Cyclonus amongst rubble, first part of 4-issue image by E. J. Su | * '''Cover A:''' Cyclonus amongst rubble, first part of 4-issue image by E. J. Su | ||
* '''Cover B:''' ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''-style cover of Cyclonus within Nemesis Prime's wings by [[ | * '''Cover B:''' ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''-style cover of Cyclonus within Nemesis Prime's wings by [[Nick Roche]] | ||
* '''Cover RI:''' B& | * '''Cover RI:''' B&W sketch of Cyclonus in battle by Nick Roche. The inked and colored image would actually be a flashback scene in ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]''. | ||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Spotlight Cyclonus a.jpg|Did someone lose their head? Cuz I have it right here. | |||
Image:SpotlightCyclonus coverB.jpg|I am the terror that flaps in the night... | |||
Image:Spotlight Cyclonus RI.jpg|I don't need inks or colors to destroy you! | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' | ||
* ''Sparrow'' art books | * ''Sparrow'' art books | ||
* ''Journey: The Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire'' | * ''Journey: The Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire'' | ||
* ''Angel: After the Fall'' in [[ | * ''Angel: After the Fall'' in [[IDWords]] section | ||
* ''Star Trek: Mirror Images'' | * ''Star Trek: Mirror Images'' | ||
* ''The Dreamland Chronicles'' | * ''The Dreamland Chronicles'' | ||
* ''Doctor Who: The Forgotten'' | * ''Doctor Who: The Forgotten'' | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' series | ||
* ''Speed Racer: The Next Generation'' and other DVDs (back cover) | * ''Speed Racer: The Next Generation'' and other DVDs (back cover) | ||
[[Category:Spotlight issues]] | [[Category:Spotlight issues]] | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 23 March 2009
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| File:Spotlight Cyclonus a.jpg Cyclonus finally gets ahead in the world (groan). | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | June 18, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | June 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Written by | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art by | E. J. Su | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Kris Carter | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Chris Mowry | ||||||||||||
| Edits by | Denton J. Tipton | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | IDW continuity | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | Revelation | ||||||||||||
Cyclonus avenges himself on those he believes responsible for ravaging Cybertron as he prepares for the Expansion.
Synopsis
Cyclonus visits the devastated surface of Cybertron and vows revenge on those who caused its destruction. Meanwhile, the Ark-12, helmed by Hound's crew, is en route to Garrus-9, and Sideswipe argues with Hound that Sunstreaker is being ignored on Earth. They are interrupted by an attack from Cyclonus, and they respond by blasting him with all weapons. The Autobots think that he's been destroyed and continue on their way, but are attacked again and take serious damage.
Ultra Magnus tells Optimus Prime that he's heading to Garrus-9 to follow up on the escaped prisoners, but receives a distress call from Hound and changes course to assist them.
Optimus Prime and Prowl meet with Fortress Maximus and Jetfire on Garrus-9 and discuss both the prisoners' breakout and how a surviving Decepticon has been tortured. Maximus and Jetfire exchange a guilty glance. Prime leaves Maximus in charge and says that he and Prowl have unfinished business aboard the Ark-32. On that ship, Nightbeat discovers that he logged a message during his visit to Gorlam Prime—of which he has no recollection—and asks Hardhead for help.
Ultra Magnus arrives in time to help drive off Cyclonus, and Hound prepares to continue on his mission, but Sideswipe berates him. Meanwhile, on the Decepticon Battle Platform Zuska, Arcee tortures a Decepticon until he agrees to tell her where Banzaitron has taken the gestalts.
Cyclonus heads to Corata-Vaz and reveals that the Dead Universe members can only remain outside of their realm for a limited time or face oblivion. Galvatron is the only exception. He makes ready the Nega-Core but hesitates activating the guardian, due to the destruction he caused Cybertron. As he walks out of the cave, however, he's met by Hound's crew and Magnus, who tracked him. Sideswipe goads Cyclonus into attacking, and although he puts up a good fight, seemingly taking out Road Rocket and even deadening Hound's arm, he's brought down by Warpath, and Magnus holds a gun to his head. As a last resort, Cyclonus detaches his hand, which rockets to the cave and activates the guardian—Thunderwing. Using the distraction, Cyclonus escapes, but Magnus sends another tracker after him.
All this is reported to Optimus Prime on the Ark-32, who recognizes this has something to do with his infraspace encounter in Brasnya. He orders Jetfire to summon the Wreckers to find out what Thunderwing is guarding. Elsewhere, in the Benzuli Expanse, Nemesis Prime's Dead Universe crew prepare to bring their plans to fruition.
The Expansion has begun...
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Others |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Errors
- None yet identified.
Items of note
- Cameos: Pretender Monsters (on monitors)
- When Nightbeat reviews his transmission, his recorded self looks like the way he was drawn in his own Spotlight.
- To explain what happened to Ironhide, Nick Roche drew an "extra page" for fans to print out and insert in the appropriate point. This page actually made it through Hasbro/Ryall/Furman approval, so it's canon.
Covers
- Cover A: Cyclonus amongst rubble, first part of 4-issue image by E. J. Su
- Cover B: Animated-style cover of Cyclonus within Nemesis Prime's wings by Nick Roche
- Cover RI: B&W sketch of Cyclonus in battle by Nick Roche. The inked and colored image would actually be a flashback scene in Spotlight: Hardhead.
-
Did someone lose their head? Cuz I have it right here.
-
I am the terror that flaps in the night...
-
I don't need inks or colors to destroy you!
Advertisements
- Spotlight: Hardhead
- Sparrow art books
- Journey: The Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire
- Angel: After the Fall in IDWords section
- Star Trek: Mirror Images
- The Dreamland Chronicles
- Doctor Who: The Forgotten
- All Hail Megatron series
- Speed Racer: The Next Generation and other DVDs (back cover)
