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The first issue is mostly a recap of events preceding and during the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]]. Much of the actual story takes place in the ''very'' immediate aftermath of the movie, literally spanning only ''hours'' for the next two issues, covering an encounter between [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Sector Seven]] at their [[Hoover Dam]] base, followed by his return to the Decepticons' temporary base on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. There, the Decepticons are ambushed by a group of Autobots, but the Decepticons are able to kill most of them, with [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] as the only confirmed survivor. | The first issue is mostly a recap of events preceding and during the [[Transformers (2007)|2007 movie]]. Much of the actual story takes place in the ''very'' immediate aftermath of the movie, literally spanning only ''hours'' for the next two issues, covering an encounter between [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Sector Seven]] at their [[Hoover Dam]] base, followed by his return to the Decepticons' temporary base on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. There, the Decepticons are ambushed by a group of Autobots, but the Decepticons are able to kill most of them, with [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] as the only confirmed survivor. | ||
The remaining two issues might cover a longer timespan; the exact time frame is not stated. Upon his return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Starscream attempts to construct a new [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] and solidify his position as Decepticon leader. Arcee and another group of Autobots try to stop him, coinciding with a rebellion among the Decepticons. The final issue ends with Starscream | The remaining two issues might cover a longer timespan; the exact time frame is not stated. Upon his return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Starscream attempts to construct a new [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] and solidify his position as Decepticon leader. Arcee and another group of Autobots try to stop him, coinciding with a rebellion among the Decepticons lead by [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]. The final issue ends with Starscream and Dreadwing being sent to Mars. There they have a final face off and Starscream kills Dreadwing. | ||
According to the trade paperback, the story went through four revisions. The first was called ''Starscream's Revenge'' and [[Sam Witwicky]] was a major character. The second was entitled ''The Search for Starscream''. The last two, which settled on the final title, had [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] in a major role and killed off [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]. Mowry also noted that Rumble, Laserbeak, [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]], Overkill and [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] were in the early draft in addition to Soundwave.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559</ref> | According to the trade paperback, the story went through four revisions. The first was called ''Starscream's Revenge'' and [[Sam Witwicky]] was a major character. The second was entitled ''The Search for Starscream''. The last two, which settled on the final title, had [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] in a major role and killed off [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]. Mowry also noted that Rumble, Laserbeak, [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]], Overkill and [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] were in the early draft in addition to Soundwave.<ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559</ref> | ||
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The Reign of Starscream is IDW Publishing's five-issue comic series which is their official sequel to the 2007 Transformers live-action movie. It was published monthly (more or less, with several minor delays) from May to August 2008.
While originally not intended to tie in with the sequel film, it has since been tied to the Transformers: Destiny comic, which is a direct prequel to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
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Overview
The first issue is mostly a recap of events preceding and during the 2007 movie. Much of the actual story takes place in the very immediate aftermath of the movie, literally spanning only hours for the next two issues, covering an encounter between Starscream and Sector Seven at their Hoover Dam base, followed by his return to the Decepticons' temporary base on Mars. There, the Decepticons are ambushed by a group of Autobots, but the Decepticons are able to kill most of them, with Arcee as the only confirmed survivor.
The remaining two issues might cover a longer timespan; the exact time frame is not stated. Upon his return to Cybertron, Starscream attempts to construct a new All Spark and solidify his position as Decepticon leader. Arcee and another group of Autobots try to stop him, coinciding with a rebellion among the Decepticons lead by Dreadwing. The final issue ends with Starscream and Dreadwing being sent to Mars. There they have a final face off and Starscream kills Dreadwing.
According to the trade paperback, the story went through four revisions. The first was called Starscream's Revenge and Sam Witwicky was a major character. The second was entitled The Search for Starscream. The last two, which settled on the final title, had Soundwave in a major role and killed off Arcee. Mowry also noted that Rumble, Laserbeak, Ravage, Overkill and Devastator were in the early draft in addition to Soundwave.[1]
Creative team
The Reign of Starscream was written by Chris Mowry and Chris Ryall, and penciled by Alex Milne.
Screenwriter Roberto Orci publicly expressed his regrets about not having been able to contribute to the comic sequel at all due to time constraints.[2]
Collections
- The Reign of Starscream TPB (December 3, 2008) ISBN 1600102824 / ISBN 978-1600102820
