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<td>'''Publisher''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Publisher''' </td><td> [[IDW]] | ||
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<td>'''Written by''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Written by''' </td><td> [[Simon Furman]] | ||
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<td>'''Colors by''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Colors by''' </td><td> [[Josh Burcham]] | ||
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<td>'''Letters by''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Letters by''' </td><td> [[Tom B. Long]] | ||
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<td>'''Edits by''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Edits by''' </td><td> [[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor]] | ||
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<td>'''Continuity''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Continuity''' </td><td> [[Beast Wars cartoon continuity]] | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Magmatron and his [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] set down on prehistoric [[ | Magmatron and his [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] set down on prehistoric [[Earth]], in the midst of the Beast Wars. Razorbeast sets up a transmitter array which will activate the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'''s abandoned [[stasis pods]]. Magmatron sends his troops to report on the results. | ||
Depth Charge suddenly appears, but Magmatron reminds Drill Bit that his team has been chronally displaced, rendering them invisible to the rest of the beast warriors. | Depth Charge suddenly appears, but Magmatron reminds Drill Bit that his team has been chronally displaced, rendering them invisible to the rest of the beast warriors. | ||
Flashing back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Magmatron has gathered a group of disenchanted Predacons. He promises victory over the oppressive Maximal regime as well as the stagnant [[ | Flashing back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Magmatron has gathered a group of disenchanted Predacons. He promises victory over the oppressive Maximal regime as well as the stagnant [[Tripredacus Council]]. Tripredacus Agent Ravage sends tactical planetary scans to Magmatron, presumably of ancient Earth. Razorbeast seeks to go undercover to learn what Magmatron is planning. | ||
Back on Earth, in the "present", Razorbeast sends the signal, waking up the multitude of Maximal stasis pods scattered across Earth. Most of Magmatron's troops report in, confirming that the new Transformers are indeed Predacons. Spittor, however, is attacked by a newly-roused Maximal, Polar Claw. This reveals Razorbeast as a traitor, and the Maximal rushes off to gather his own troops. Magmatron, eager to complete his plan, sends his Predacons into battle. | Back on Earth, in the "present", Razorbeast sends the signal, waking up the multitude of Maximal stasis pods scattered across Earth. Most of Magmatron's troops report in, confirming that the new Transformers are indeed Predacons. Spittor, however, is attacked by a newly-roused Maximal, Polar Claw. This reveals Razorbeast as a traitor, and the Maximal rushes off to gather his own troops. Magmatron, eager to complete his plan, sends his Predacons into battle. | ||
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* [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (1) | * [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] (1) | ||
* [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (3) | * [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (3) | ||
* [[ | * [[Optimus Primal]] (7) | ||
* [[ | * [[Rattrap]] (10) | ||
* [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (12) | * [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (12) | ||
* [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] (13) | * [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] (13) | ||
* [[ | * [[Tigatron]] (17) | ||
* [[ | * [[Razorbeast]] (23) | ||
* [[ | * [[Depth Charge]] (26) | ||
* [[ | * [[Lio Convoy]] (32) | ||
* [[ | * [[Heinlad]] (33) | ||
* [[ | * [[Polar Claw]] (37) | ||
* [[ | * [[Ramulus]] (38) | ||
* [[Snarl (BW)|Snarl]] (39) | * [[Snarl (BW)|Snarl]] (39) | ||
* [[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]] (40) | * [[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]] (40) | ||
* [[ | * [[B'Boom]] (41) | ||
* [[ | * [[Cybershark]] (42) | ||
* [[ | * [[Optimus Minor]] (43) | ||
* [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] (44) | * [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] (44) | ||
* [[ | * [[Armordillo]] (46) | ||
* [[ | * [[Bantor]] (47) | ||
* [[ | * [[K-9]] (48) | ||
* [[ | * [[Noctorro]] (49) | ||
* [[ | * [[Stinkbomb]] (50) | ||
* [[ | * [[Torca]] (51) | ||
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* [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] (9) | * [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] (9) | ||
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (11) | * [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (11) | ||
* [[ | * [[Tarantulas]] (15) | ||
* [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (16) | * [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (16) | ||
* [[ | * [[Waspinator]] (18) | ||
* [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]] (19) | * [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]] (19) | ||
* [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]] (20) | * [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]] (20) | ||
* [[ | * [[Magmatron]] (21) | ||
* [[ | * [[Manterror]] (22) | ||
* [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] (24) | * [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] (24) | ||
* [[ | * [[Transquito]] (25) | ||
* [[Dead End (BWN)|Dead End]] (27) | * [[Dead End (BWN)|Dead End]] (27) | ||
* [[ | * [[Killer Punch]] (28) | ||
* [[ | * [[Cicadacon]] (29) | ||
* [[ | * [[Ram Horn]] (30) | ||
* [[ | * [[Sea Clamp]] (31) | ||
* [[ | * [[Retrax]] (34) | ||
* [[ | * [[Snapper]] (35) | ||
* [[Jetstorm (BW)|Jetstorm]] (36) | * [[Jetstorm (BW)|Jetstorm]] (36) | ||
* [[Insecticon (BW)|Insecticon]] (45) | * [[Insecticon (BW)|Insecticon]] (45) | ||
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==Items of note== | ==Items of note== | ||
* Many scenes and lines of dialog are recycled from the script written for [[ | * Many scenes and lines of dialog are recycled from the script written for [[Dreamwave]]'s ''Beast Wars'' miniseries <a href="http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/" class="external autonumber" title="http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/" rel="nofollow">[1]</a>. | ||
* The main story takes place early in the third season ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. The flashback sequences take place on Cybertron sometime after the Tripredacus Council dispatched Ravage to Earth. | * The main story takes place early in the third season ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. The flashback sequences take place on Cybertron sometime after the Tripredacus Council dispatched Ravage to Earth. | ||
* The "Decepticomments" section featured mail answered by Chris Ryall and advertisements for [[Infiltration (issue 3)|''Infiltration'' #3]], [[The Gathering issue 2|''The Gathering'' #2]], [[Generations (comic reprints)|''Generations'' #1]] and ''[[ | * The "Decepticomments" section featured mail answered by Chris Ryall and advertisements for [[Infiltration (issue 3)|''Infiltration'' #3]], [[The Gathering issue 2|''The Gathering'' #2]], [[Generations (comic reprints)|''Generations'' #1]] and ''[[War and Peace]]''. | ||
===Covers (10)=== | ===Covers (10)=== | ||
* '''Cover A:''' Cybertronian mode Magmatron; art by [[ | * '''Cover A:''' Cybertronian mode Magmatron; art by [[Don Figueroa]]. | ||
* '''Cover B:''' 3 versions of BW Megatron; art by Don Figueroa. | * '''Cover B:''' 3 versions of BW Megatron; art by Don Figueroa. | ||
* '''Cover C:''' 3 versions of Optimus Primal; art by Don Figueroa. | * '''Cover C:''' 3 versions of Optimus Primal; art by Don Figueroa. | ||
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* '''Cover RI-B:''' foil stamped cover C | * '''Cover RI-B:''' foil stamped cover C | ||
* '''Cover RI-C:''' foil stamped cover B | * '''Cover RI-C:''' foil stamped cover B | ||
* '''Graham Crackers Exclusive Cover:''' Sexy Blackarachnias; art by [[ | * '''Graham Crackers Exclusive Cover:''' Sexy Blackarachnias; art by [[Nick Roche]]. | ||
* '''ND Comics Exclusive Cover:''' Maximals; art by Don Figueroa (also used for the manga cover). The reverse had a special open area for sketches. | * '''ND Comics Exclusive Cover:''' Maximals; art by Don Figueroa (also used for the manga cover). The reverse had a special open area for sketches. | ||
* '''Bonus Gate-Fold Out Cover:''' Larger fold out version of cover D | * '''Bonus Gate-Fold Out Cover:''' Larger fold out version of cover D | ||
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=== Advertisements === | === Advertisements === | ||
* 10th Anniversary ''[[ | * 10th Anniversary ''[[Beast Wars]]'' toys | ||
* [[The Gathering issue 2|''The Gathering'' #2]], including a 2-page B&W sketch preview | * [[The Gathering issue 2|''The Gathering'' #2]], including a 2-page B&W sketch preview | ||
* 3-page preview of ''[[ | * 3-page preview of ''[[Infiltration]]'' | ||
* ''Angel: City Of'' scriptbook | * ''Angel: City Of'' scriptbook | ||
* ??? (back cover) | * ??? (back cover) | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 23 March 2009
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<tr style="font-size:14px;"> <td class="tti_buttonlink"> </td><td align="center">Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering #1 </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/3/38/Gathering.jpg/230px-Gathering.jpg" width="230" height="354" border="0" /><br />He's leading antdroids to a picnic. </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="font-size: 14px; background-color:#e7d492; color:black;font-weight:bold;" align="center"> </td></tr> <tr> <td>Publisher </td><td> IDW </td></tr> <tr> <td>Date published </td><td> February 15, 2006 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Cover date </td><td> February 2006 </td></tr>
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<td>Written by </td><td> Simon Furman
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<td>Art by </td><td> Don Figuroa
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<td>Colors by </td><td> Josh Burcham
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<td>Letters by </td><td> Tom B. Long
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<td>Edits by </td><td> Chris Ryall & Dan Taylor
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<td>Continuity </td><td> Beast Wars cartoon continuity
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</table> Magmatron initializes his plans to build an army to conquer Cybertron, and the Maximal Razorbeast must stop him.
Synopsis
Magmatron and his Predacons set down on prehistoric Earth, in the midst of the Beast Wars. Razorbeast sets up a transmitter array which will activate the Axalon's abandoned stasis pods. Magmatron sends his troops to report on the results.
Depth Charge suddenly appears, but Magmatron reminds Drill Bit that his team has been chronally displaced, rendering them invisible to the rest of the beast warriors.
Flashing back to Cybertron, Magmatron has gathered a group of disenchanted Predacons. He promises victory over the oppressive Maximal regime as well as the stagnant Tripredacus Council. Tripredacus Agent Ravage sends tactical planetary scans to Magmatron, presumably of ancient Earth. Razorbeast seeks to go undercover to learn what Magmatron is planning.
Back on Earth, in the "present", Razorbeast sends the signal, waking up the multitude of Maximal stasis pods scattered across Earth. Most of Magmatron's troops report in, confirming that the new Transformers are indeed Predacons. Spittor, however, is attacked by a newly-roused Maximal, Polar Claw. This reveals Razorbeast as a traitor, and the Maximal rushes off to gather his own troops. Magmatron, eager to complete his plan, sends his Predacons into battle.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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<th style="background:#FFEEEE"> Maximals</th><th style="background:#EEEEFE"> Predacons</th><th style="background:#FFEEB8"> Others
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- Airazor (1)
- Cheetor (3)
- Optimus Primal (7)
- Rattrap (10)
- Rhinox (12)
- Silverbolt (13)
- Tigatron (17)
- Razorbeast (23)
- Depth Charge (26)
- Lio Convoy (32)
- Heinlad (33)
- Polar Claw (37)
- Ramulus (38)
- Snarl (39)
- Bonecrusher (40)
- B'Boom (41)
- Cybershark (42)
- Optimus Minor (43)
- Wolfang (44)
- Armordillo (46)
- Bantor (47)
- K-9 (48)
- Noctorro (49)
- Stinkbomb (50)
- Torca (51)
</td><td style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top">
- Blackarachnia (2)
- Dinobot (4)
- Inferno (5)
- Megatron (6)
- Quickstrike (9)
- Ravage (11)
- Tarantulas (15)
- Terrorsaur (16)
- Waspinator (18)
- Drill Bit (19)
- Iguanus (20)
- Magmatron (21)
- Manterror (22)
- Spittor (24)
- Transquito (25)
- Dead End (27)
- Killer Punch (28)
- Cicadacon (29)
- Ram Horn (30)
- Sea Clamp (31)
- Retrax (34)
- Snapper (35)
- Jetstorm (36)
- Insecticon (45)
</td><td style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top"> Autobots
- Optimus Prime (8)
Decepticons
- Starscream (14)
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Errors
- None yet identified
Items of note
- Many scenes and lines of dialog are recycled from the script written for Dreamwave's Beast Wars miniseries <a href="http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/" class="external autonumber" title="http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/24/xmas-wrap/" rel="nofollow">[1]</a>.
- The main story takes place early in the third season Beast Wars cartoon. The flashback sequences take place on Cybertron sometime after the Tripredacus Council dispatched Ravage to Earth.
- The "Decepticomments" section featured mail answered by Chris Ryall and advertisements for Infiltration #3, The Gathering #2, Generations #1 and War and Peace.
Covers (10)
- Cover A: Cybertronian mode Magmatron; art by Don Figueroa.
- Cover B: 3 versions of BW Megatron; art by Don Figueroa.
- Cover C: 3 versions of Optimus Primal; art by Don Figueroa.
- Cover D: Gatefold wraparound battle cover; art by Don Figueroa.
- Cover RI-A: foil stamped cover A
- Cover RI-B: foil stamped cover C
- Cover RI-C: foil stamped cover B
- Graham Crackers Exclusive Cover: Sexy Blackarachnias; art by Nick Roche.
- ND Comics Exclusive Cover: Maximals; art by Don Figueroa (also used for the manga cover). The reverse had a special open area for sketches.
- Bonus Gate-Fold Out Cover: Larger fold out version of cover D
<table class="gallery" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><div class="gallerybox" style="width: 155px;"> <div class="thumb" style="padding: 13px 0; width: 150px;"><div style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 120px;"><img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/2/26/Thegathering1a.jpg/79px-Thegathering1a.jpg" width="79" height="120" border="0" /></div></div> <div class="gallerytext"> Well, he IS from Japan...
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He's finally got guys he can agree with.
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Munky see, munky do.
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Everyone in the pool!
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Fanboys, keep it in your pants!
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This should have been OUR comic!
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