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|caption=You know, we should get our own show!
|caption=You know, we should get our own show!
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|coverdate=[[January 17|17th January]] - [[January 24|24th January]] 1987
|coverdate=[[January 17|17th January]]–[[January 24|24th January]] [[1987]]
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|art=[[Will Simpson]] (96), [[Jeff Anderson]] (97)
|art=[[Will Simpson]] (96), [[Jeff Anderson]] (97)
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the [[Autobot|Autobots]] were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].  {{storylink|Target: 2006}} Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, he decides to test them.  
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the [[Autobot|Autobots]] were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].  {{storylink|Target: 2006}} Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, he decides to test them by faking his own death so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence, Prime has a [[Facsimile Construct]] made of himself; he then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the [[Decepticon]] base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots, who will arrive and discover his 'body'.


He plans to convince the Autobots that he has died so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence he has a [[Facsimile Construct]] made of himself; he then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the [[Decepticon]] base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots, who will arrive and discover his ‘body’.
Meanwhile, Megatron has become increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron's behavior, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to call in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime, so that Megatron may close in for the kill.


Meanwhile Megatron has become increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron’s behaviour, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent, working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to called in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime so that Megatron can close in for the kill.
Sometime later, while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise, he struggles to throw off his pursuers. However, they gradually wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.


Sometime later while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise he struggles to throw off his pursuers. Gradually they wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.
A short time later, concerned that they haven't heard from their leader, the Autobots set out in search and are aghast to discover his body has been torn to shreds.


Later, concerned that they haven’t heard from their leader, the Autobots set out in search and discover his body torn to shreds.


 
==Featured characters==
==Featured Characters==
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==Items of note==
==Items of note==
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in "[[The Harder They Die!]]", "[[Under Fire!]]", "[[Distant Thunder!]]" and "[[Resurrection!]]"
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in "[[The Harder They Die!]]", "[[Under Fire!]]", "[[Distant Thunder!]]" and "[[Resurrection!]]"
* In part 1 Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing events from "[[Target: 2006]]" and "[[Aerialbots over America!]]"
* In part 1, Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing scenes from "[[Target: 2006]]" and "[[Aerialbots over America!]]"


==Back-up Stories==
==Back-up stories==
'''Issue #96:'''
'''Issue #96:'''
*[[Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]] - "Counterattack" Part 2
*[[Spitfire and the Troubleshooters]] — "Counterattack" Part 2
*[[Robo-Capers]]
*[[Robo-Capers]]


'''Issue #97:'''
'''Issue #97:'''
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters - "Counterattack" Part 3
*Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Counterattack" Part 3
*Robo-Capers
*Robo-Capers


==Reprints==
==Reprints==
* The story was reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] #12.
* The story was first reprinted in [[1989]] as ''[[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]]'' #12.
* It was reprinted again by [[Titan Books]] in the trade paperback "Prey".
* It was reprinted again in [[2004]] by [[Titan Books]] in the trade paperback ''Prey''.
* In [[2009]], it was the first issue of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Best of UK: Prey]]''.


==Covers (4)==
==Covers (7)==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-96.JPG|'''Issue #96'''
Image:MarvelUK-96.JPG|'''Issue #96'''
Image:MarvelUK-97.jpg|'''Issue #97'''
Image:MarvelUK-97.jpg|'''Issue #97'''
Image:Tfcolcom12.jpg|'''Collected Comics #12'''
Image:Tfcolcom12.jpg|'''''Collected Comics'' #12'''
Image:TitanPrey.jpg|'''Prey TPB'''
Image:TitanPrey.jpg|'''''Prey'' TPB'''
Image:BestofukPrey_1reg.jpg|'''Best if UK: Prey issue 1 regular cover'''
Image:BestofukPrey_1ri.jpg|'''Best if UK: Prey issue 1 RI cover'''
Image:BestofukPrey.jpg|'''Best if UK: Prey TPB'''
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Issue #96 cover:''' Optimus Prime attacked by an unseen assailant, by [[Jeff Anderson]].
*'''Issue #96 cover:''' Optimus Prime attacked by an unseen assailant, by [[Jeff Anderson]].
*'''Issue #97 cover:''' Predacons charging, by [[Geoff Senior]].
*'''Issue #97 cover:''' Predacons charging, by [[Geoff Senior]].
*'''Collected Comics #12 cover:''' The Predacons surround Optimus, by Jeff Anderson.
*'''Collected Comics #12 cover:''' The Predacons surround Optimus, by Jeff Anderson.
*'''Prey TPB cover:''' Optimus Prime staves off Razorclaw while [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] broods, by [[Lee Sullivan]].
*'''''Prey'' TPB cover:''' Optimus Prime staves off Razorclaw while [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] broods, by [[Lee Sullivan]].
*'''''Best if UK: Prey'' issue 1 regular cover:''' Predaking prepares to stomp on Optimus Prime.
*'''''Best if UK: Prey'' issue 1 RI cover:''' Cropped image of the first page of part 1.
*'''''Best if UK: Prey'' TPB cover:''' Unknown.


[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Revision as of 12:12, 16 August 2009

« The Transformers (UK) #96–97 »
File:MarvelUK-97.jpg
You know, we should get our own show!
Prey!
Publisher Marvel Comics
Cover date 17th January–24th January 1987
Writer Simon Furman
Art Will Simpson (96), Jeff Anderson (97)
Colours Steve White
Lettering Annie Halfacree
Editor Ian Rimmer
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

Prime decides to fake his death, but Megatron plans to make it all too real.

Synopsis

Following his return from the Limbo dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the Autobots were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat Galvatron. Target: 2006 Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future, he decides to test them by faking his own death so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence, Prime has a Facsimile Construct made of himself; he then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the Decepticon base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots, who will arrive and discover his 'body'.

Meanwhile, Megatron has become increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron's behavior, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to call in the Predacons from Cybertron to weaken Optimus Prime, so that Megatron may close in for the kill.

Sometime later, while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise, he struggles to throw off his pursuers. However, they gradually wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.

A short time later, concerned that they haven't heard from their leader, the Autobots set out in search and are aghast to discover his body has been torn to shreds.


(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Facsimile Constructs:

  • Optimus Prime (33)

Errors

  • It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.

Items of note

Back-up stories

Issue #96:

Issue #97:

  • Spitfire and the Troubleshooters — "Counterattack" Part 3
  • Robo-Capers

Reprints

Covers (7)

  • Issue #96 cover: Optimus Prime attacked by an unseen assailant, by Jeff Anderson.
  • Issue #97 cover: Predacons charging, by Geoff Senior.
  • Collected Comics #12 cover: The Predacons surround Optimus, by Jeff Anderson.
  • Prey TPB cover: Optimus Prime staves off Razorclaw while Ultra Magnus broods, by Lee Sullivan.
  • Best if UK: Prey issue 1 regular cover: Predaking prepares to stomp on Optimus Prime.
  • Best if UK: Prey issue 1 RI cover: Cropped image of the first page of part 1.
  • Best if UK: Prey TPB cover: Unknown.
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