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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #130–131 | |||
|prev=Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom | |||
|next=Ring of Hate! | |||
|title=Worlds Apart! | |||
|image=MarvelUK-130.jpg | |||
|caption=Someday, love will find you. Break those necks that bind you. | |||
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |||
|coverdate=[[September 12|12th September]] - [[September 19|19th September]] 1987 | |||
|script=[[Simon Furman]] | |||
|pencils=[[Will Simpson]] | |||
|inks=[[Tim Perkins]] | |||
|colour=[[Steve White]] (#130) & [[Nick Abadzis]] (#131) | |||
|letters=[[Annie Halfacree]] | |||
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]] | |||
}} | |||
'''The Autobot Headmasters attempt to rescue the captured Autobot Targetmasters, but who are the Decepticons ''really'' interested in?''' | '''The Autobot Headmasters attempt to rescue the captured Autobot Targetmasters, but who are the Decepticons ''really'' interested in?''' | ||
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Convinced, the combined Highbrow fights with renewed vigour, forcing a confused Scorponok to flee as the Autobot realizes the true power of the Headmaster process. | Convinced, the combined Highbrow fights with renewed vigour, forcing a confused Scorponok to flee as the Autobot realizes the true power of the Headmaster process. | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | |||
|c1= | |||
* [[Brainstorm]] (1) | * [[Brainstorm]] (1) | ||
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (2) | * [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (2) | ||
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* [[Pointblank]] (11) | * [[Pointblank]] (11) | ||
* [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (12) | * [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (12) | ||
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* [[Apeface]] (5) | * [[Apeface]] (5) | ||
* [[Snapdragon]] (6) | * [[Snapdragon]] (6) | ||
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* [[Triggerhappy]] (20) | * [[Triggerhappy]] (20) | ||
* [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (21) | * [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (21) | ||
|h4=[[Nebulon]]s|c4= | |||
* [[Gort]] (13) | * [[Gort]] (13) | ||
* [[Stylor]] (14) | * [[Stylor]] (14) | ||
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* [[Spoilsport]] (23) | * [[Spoilsport]] (23) | ||
* [[Peacemaker]] (24) | * [[Peacemaker]] (24) | ||
}} | |||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* Crosshairs and Sureshot's colour schemes are swapped, but otherwise the pair are drawn to their animation/Marvel model sheets. | * Crosshairs and Sureshot's colour schemes are swapped, but otherwise the pair are drawn to their animation/Marvel model sheets. | ||
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==Items of note== | ==Items of note== | ||
* Where this story can even fit into the continuity of the [[Headmasters (comic)|''Headmasters'' limited series]] is a problem. The Autobot Targetmasters were introduced after the Autobot Headmasters had been captured by the Decepticons, the Decepticon Targetmasters were created just before the Autobot Headmasters escaped, when both sides very quickly fled [[Nebulos]] for [[Earth]], and all that occurs in the space of the single issue "[[Brothers in Armor!!]]". Nevertheless, when the chronology of the ''Headmasters'' series was questioned in the UK [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] claimed "Worlds Apart!" took place ''during'' the action of "Brothers in Armour!", presumably shortly before the Transformers left Nebulos. | * Where this story can even fit into the continuity of the [[Headmasters (comic)|''Headmasters'' limited series]] is a problem. The Autobot Targetmasters were introduced after the Autobot Headmasters had been captured by the Decepticons, the Decepticon Targetmasters were created just before the Autobot Headmasters escaped, when both sides very quickly fled [[Nebulos]] for [[Earth]], and all that occurs in the space of the single issue "[[Brothers in Armor!!]]". Nevertheless, when the chronology of the ''Headmasters'' series was questioned in the UK [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] claimed "Worlds Apart!" took place ''during'' the action of "Brothers in Armour!", presumably shortly before the Transformers left Nebulos. | ||
* Part of this is because the story was specifically ordered by [[Hasbro]] UK, who were heavily promoting the Headmasters at the time, but the full [[Headmasters (comic)|''Headmasters'' limited series]] was not yet ready for a more rapid printing. Indeed "[[Brothers in Armor!!]]" only went on sale in the same month as "Worlds Apart!" As a result the story sits awkwardly in a continuity that was not fully available when it was written. | * Part of this is because the story was specifically ordered by [[Hasbro]] UK, who were heavily promoting the Headmasters at the time, but the full [[Headmasters (comic)|''Headmasters'' limited series]] was not yet ready for a more rapid printing. Indeed "[[Brothers in Armor!!]]" only went on sale in the same month as "Worlds Apart!" As a result the story sits awkwardly in a continuity that was not fully available when it was written.<ref>Unknown author "Transformers UK" in ''Legacy of Unicron'' [Trade paperback] (London; [[Titan Books]], 2003), page 5.</ref><ref>Simon Furman: "There were odd occasions where Hasbro UK would actually get it together and coordinate a story with a toy release. The Special Teams (in UK [[Second Generation!|#63–65]]) story was one such instance, and in that case (because we were some way off reprinting the corresponding US issues) we had to work them in somehow (chronologically ahead of time). Same with Headmasters." [http://transfans.net/interviews_furman.php TransFans.net - Interviews: Simon Furman - Part 1 'The Past']</ref> | ||
* While the Decepticon Targetmasters include their full roster, the Autobot Targetmasters seem to consist of only the trio of new characters, with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] trio absent. | * While the Decepticon Targetmasters include their full roster, the Autobot Targetmasters seem to consist of only the trio of new characters, with the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] trio absent. | ||
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==Back-Up Stories== | ==Back-Up Stories== | ||
'''Issue #130:''' | '''Issue #130:''' | ||
* [[Robo-Capers]] | * [[Robo-Capers]] | ||
'''Issue #131:''' | '''Issue #131:''' | ||
* Robo-Capers | * Robo-Capers | ||
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==Covers (10)== | ==Covers (10)== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Image:MarvelUK-130.jpg|'''UK issue #130''' | |||
Image:MarvelUK-131.jpg|'''UK issue #130''' | |||
Image:PerchanceToDream.jpg|'''UK issue #255''' | |||
Image:MarvelUK-256.jpg|'''UK issue #256''' | |||
'''UK issue #130''' | Image:MarvelUK-257.jpg|'''UK issue #257''' | ||
Image:MarvelUK-258.jpg|'''UK issue #258''' | |||
Image:TitanTW.jpg|'''Time Wars TPB''' | |||
Image:IDWBofUKSP.jpg|'''Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB''' | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''UK issue #130''' | |||
'''UK issue #255''' | |||
'''UK issue #256''' | |||
'''UK issue #257''' | |||
'''UK issue #258''' | |||
'''Time Wars TPB''' | |||
'''Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB''' | |||
* '''UK issue #130 cover:''' the Autobot Headmasters introducing themselves, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[John Burns]]. | * '''UK issue #130 cover:''' the Autobot Headmasters introducing themselves, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[John Burns]]. | ||
* '''UK issue #131 cover:''' Scorponok crushing Highbrow, by [[Lee Sullivan]]. | * '''UK issue #131 cover:''' Scorponok crushing Highbrow, by [[Lee Sullivan]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | [[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | ||
Revision as of 00:10, 1 April 2009
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 Someday, love will find you. Break those necks that bind you. | |||||||||||||
| Worlds Apart! | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 12th September - 19th September 1987 | ||||||||||||
| Script | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Pencils | Will Simpson | ||||||||||||
| Inks | Tim Perkins | ||||||||||||
| Colour | Steve White (#130) & Nick Abadzis (#131) | ||||||||||||
| Letters | Annie Halfacree | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
The Autobot Headmasters attempt to rescue the captured Autobot Targetmasters, but who are the Decepticons really interested in?
Synopsis
The Autobot Headmasters find out that what Highbrow termed a "nice little rescue mission" is anything but when their Decepticon counterparts attack, but the Autobots turn the tide - rather too easily, in fact. As the group debates the significance of this, Brainstorm reminds them of their goal: rescuing the captured Autobot Targetmasters and thus preventing the Decepticons from learning the secrets of the process to perfect their own Targetmasters.
But as Highbrow begins to debate caution, Gort detaches to voice his more proactive opinion, and Chromedome's partner, Stylor, also agrees with the need for immediate action. After re-bonding, Highbrow recounts the stated agreement and goal that led to the creation of the Headmasters, along with his opinion that he and Gort are just too far apart mentally to work as an effective team. But when the Autobots arrive at the Decepticons' notorious Fortress of Despair, all agree that the open door and lifeless nature of the base are a real concern.
When the Headmasters finally reach the strung-up bodies of the Targetmasters, Sureshot stirs to shout a warning, that the Decepticons' real goal was to lure and capture the Autobot Headmasters to perfect their own Headmaster process. Before they can flee, Scorponok and the Decepticon Targetmasters burst through the wall.
The Autobots are outnumbered and find themselves overpowered by the Decepticon leader, Scorponok, who batters the others aside as he grabs Highbrow in his claws. Only needing one specimen to examine, he orders the Decepticon Targetmasters to dispose of the rest. Hardhead decides to even the odds by freeing their captured friends, who in turn rescue their Nebulan partners.
Meanwhile, Scorponok is disappointed that Highbrow borders on the catatonic, as the Autobot and his partner violently argue over their best course of action. Scorponok laughs as he realizes that, far from being the perfect example he'd hoped for, Highbrow is just the thing he wanted to learn how to avoid. Back at the Decepticons' base, the combined might of the Autobot Targetmasters and Headmasters turns the tide, allowing Chromedome to race after his captured companion.
Scorponok calmly talks through the facts he knows about Highbrow and Gort, and realizes that the Autobot and Decepticon Headmaster processes are both technically sound and always have been; it's the compatibility between the partners that is the issue. Now that he's sorted out his problem, Scorponok's need for Highbrow and Gort evaporates, and only the timely arrival of Chromedome saves the pair. But Chromedome is greatly outmatched by the Decepticon Headmaster and pleads for Gort to recombine, pointing out that no matter how different Gort and Highbrow are, they both have common ground of wanting to protect peace and liberty.
Convinced, the combined Highbrow fights with renewed vigour, forcing a confused Scorponok to flee as the Autobot realizes the true power of the Headmaster process.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Nebulons |
|---|---|---|
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Errors
- Crosshairs and Sureshot's colour schemes are swapped, but otherwise the pair are drawn to their animation/Marvel model sheets.
Items of note
- Where this story can even fit into the continuity of the Headmasters limited series is a problem. The Autobot Targetmasters were introduced after the Autobot Headmasters had been captured by the Decepticons, the Decepticon Targetmasters were created just before the Autobot Headmasters escaped, when both sides very quickly fled Nebulos for Earth, and all that occurs in the space of the single issue "Brothers in Armor!!". Nevertheless, when the chronology of the Headmasters series was questioned in the UK letters page, Grimlock claimed "Worlds Apart!" took place during the action of "Brothers in Armour!", presumably shortly before the Transformers left Nebulos.
- Part of this is because the story was specifically ordered by Hasbro UK, who were heavily promoting the Headmasters at the time, but the full Headmasters limited series was not yet ready for a more rapid printing. Indeed "Brothers in Armor!!" only went on sale in the same month as "Worlds Apart!" As a result the story sits awkwardly in a continuity that was not fully available when it was written.[1][2]
- While the Decepticon Targetmasters include their full roster, the Autobot Targetmasters seem to consist of only the trio of new characters, with the movie trio absent.
- Having learned nothing from the events of this issue, Scorponok's next plan involving the capture of a Autobot Headmaster will also target Highbrow with even worse end results in the Transformers Annual 1989 story "All in the Minds!".
- Highbrow's retelling of the origins of the Headmaster process references both the events and art of "Broken Glass!", with the UK reprinting taking place in issues #134–137.
Secondary Transformers Story
On rare occasions, the Marvel UK issues ran two new (to the UK audience, at least) Transformers stories in the same issue. This is the case for both parts of "Worlds Apart!" The back-up story in this case being the first half of "Ring of Hate!".
Back-Up Stories
Issue #130:
Issue #131:
- Robo-Capers
Reprints
- This story was reprinted in issues #255–258 of the weekly comic.
- It was reprinted again in the Titan Books trade paperback "Time Wars".
- It was reprinted again in 2008 in issue #4 of IDW's Best of UK: Space Pirates, despite being unconnected to the "Space Pirates!" storyline.
Covers (10)
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UK issue #130 -
UK issue #130 -
UK issue #255
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UK issue #256 -
UK issue #257 -
UK issue #258 -
Time Wars TPB -
Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB
- UK issue #130 cover: the Autobot Headmasters introducing themselves, by Geoff Senior and John Burns.
- UK issue #131 cover: Scorponok crushing Highbrow, by Lee Sullivan.
- UK issue #255 cover: Prowl dreams of Battlechargers, by Stephen Baskerville.
- UK issue #256 cover: Ironhide faces off with terrorists, by Stephen Baskerville.
- UK issue #257 cover: Sunstreaker is his narcissistic self, by Art Wetherell.
- UK issue #258 cover: Ravage surprises Wheeljack, by Jeff Anderson.
- Time Wars TPB cover: Galvatron takes on Optimus Prime, by Geoff Senior and Oliver Harud.
- Best of UK: Space Pirates issue #4 cover A:
- Best of UK: Space Pirates issue #4 Retail Incentive cover:
- Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB cover: Wreck-Gar fights Sharkticons, by Nick Roche.
References
- ↑ Unknown author "Transformers UK" in Legacy of Unicron [Trade paperback] (London; Titan Books, 2003), page 5.
- ↑ Simon Furman: "There were odd occasions where Hasbro UK would actually get it together and coordinate a story with a toy release. The Special Teams (in UK #63–65) story was one such instance, and in that case (because we were some way off reprinting the corresponding US issues) we had to work them in somehow (chronologically ahead of time). Same with Headmasters." TransFans.net - Interviews: Simon Furman - Part 1 'The Past'
