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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
A group of [[Autobot|Autobots]] led by Prowl petition Optimus Prime to create an army of [[Ultimate Autobot|super warriors]] to defeat the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Things become heated when they confront those who are against the plan. Optimus Prime is riddled with doubt after recent events. He eventually turns down the proposal but feels that those in favour are dissatisfied with his decision. He is unaware that he is being observed by Ravage who has infiltrated the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].
A group of [[Autobot]]s led by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] petition [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to create an army of [[Ultimate Autobot|super warriors]] to defeat the [[Decepticon]]s. Things become heated when they confront those who are against the plan. Optimus Prime is riddled with doubt after recent events. He eventually turns down the proposal but feels that those in favour are dissatisfied with his decision. He is unaware that he is being observed by [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] who has infiltrated the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].


Amazed to see Optimus Prime uncertain, Ravage becomes careless and sets off the alarms. After a short battle Ravage is captured by the Autobots. He quickly manages to escape his cell and returns to the Decepticons.
Amazed to see Optimus Prime uncertain, Ravage becomes careless and sets off the alarms. After a short battle Ravage is captured by the Autobots. He quickly manages to escape his cell and returns to the Decepticons.


Bumblebee discovered that Ravage had escaped and reported the matter to Optimus Prime, giving Prowl and his group even more ammunition to use against Prime. Upset at how low Prime has sunk, Bumblebee decides to try and recapture Ravage by himself. Unfortunately he is quickly captured by the Decepticons who have come out in search of their missing spy. They plan to use him to draw Optimus Prime to them. They rip off Bumblebee’s arm and have Laserbeak deliver it to the Ark and instruct Prime to come and recover the rest of him alone.
[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] discovers that Ravage has escaped and reports the matter to Optimus Prime, giving Prowl and his group even more ammunition to use against Prime. Upset at how low Prime has sunk, Bumblebee decides to try and recapture Ravage by himself. Unfortunately, he is quickly captured by the Decepticons who have come out in search of their missing spy. They plan to use him to draw Optimus Prime to them. They rip off Bumblebee's arm and have [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] deliver it to the Ark and instruct Prime to come and recover the rest of him alone.


Prime agrees and sets off alone, only to be ambushed by the Seekers and Rumble. Prime single-handedly defeats his attackers and makes his way to the [[Fortress Sinister|Decepticon Fortress]]. He then defeats Soundwave and Laserbeak and rescues Bumblebee.
Optimus Prime agrees and sets off alone, only to be ambushed by the jets and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. Prime single-handedly defeats his attackers and makes his way to the [[Fortress Sinister|Decepticon Fortress]]. He then defeats [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and Laserbeak and rescues Bumblebee.
 
After returning to the Ark, Prime feels better about himself and officially ends all discussion of super warriors.


After returning to the Ark, Optimus Prime feels better about himself and officially ends all discussion of super warriors.


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
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* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (1)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (1)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (2)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (2)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (3)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (3)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (4)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (4)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (6)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (6)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (7)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (7)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (8)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (8)
* [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (9)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (9)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (10)
* [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (10)
* [[Ultimate Autobot|Ultimate Autobots]] (11)
* [[Ultimate Autobot]]s (11)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (21)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (21)
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|c2=
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (12)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (12)
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* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (16)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (16)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (17)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (17)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (18)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (18)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (19)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (19)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (20)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (20)
}}
}}


==Errors==
==Notes==
* Optimus Prime is sporting a blue faceplate in part 1.
* Optimus Prime is here feeling insecure following the events of "[[Prime Time!]]".
 
==Items of note==
* Prime is here feeling insecure following the events of "[[Prime Time!]]".


* Soundwave has taken temporary control of the Decepticons following the disappearance of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave’s]] sinking into the swamp in "Prime Time!". He also regained control of [[Letters page|Letters Pages]] after [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s fun from [[Christmas Breaker!|last issue.]]
* Soundwave has taken temporary control of the Decepticons following the disappearance of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave’s]] sinking into the swamp in "Prime Time!". He also regained control of [[Letters page|Letters Pages]] after [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s fun from [[Christmas Breaker!|last issue.]]
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* The similarities between Ravage's capture by Mirage and Hound in this story and in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" were apparently intentional.  As outlined in ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 1]]'', [[Mike Collins]] and [[James Hill]] watched episodes of the cartoon for "story hooks" they could adapt into their scripts.
* The similarities between Ravage's capture by Mirage and Hound in this story and in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" were apparently intentional.  As outlined in ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 1]]'', [[Mike Collins]] and [[James Hill]] watched episodes of the cartoon for "story hooks" they could adapt into their scripts.


==Back-up stories==
===Errors===
* Optimus Prime is sporting a blue faceplate in part 1.
 
===Back-up stories===
'''Issue #42:'''
'''Issue #42:'''
* Machine Man - "Victory" Part 4
* Machine Man - "Victory" Part 4
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* Robo-Capers
* Robo-Capers


==Reprints==
===Covers (4)===
* This story was reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] #8 in Spring 1988. A new cover was drawn for the issue.
* As one of the early stories left out of the [[Titan Books]] collections, "Crisis of Command" finally got a modern reprinting in ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 1]]''.
 
==Covers (4)==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-042.jpg|'''Issue #42'''
Image:MarvelUK-042.jpg|'''Issue #42'''
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*'''Collected Comics #8 cover:''' Optimus Prime kicking [[Anatomic euphemism|skidplate]] & taking names by [[Bryan Hitch]]
*'''Collected Comics #8 cover:''' Optimus Prime kicking [[Anatomic euphemism|skidplate]] & taking names by [[Bryan Hitch]]


===Reprints===
==Reprints==
*1988 — ''[[Transformers Collected Comics]]'' 8
*2011 — ''[[The Transformers Classics UK Volume 1]]''.


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

Revision as of 23:13, 8 November 2011

« The Transformers (UK) #42–44 »

Bumblebee criticizes the size of the Decepticon's weapons!
"Crisis of Command!"
Publisher Marvel Comics
Cover date 4th January 1986 / 18th January 1986
Writer Mike Collins (42 & 44), James Hill (43)
Art Geoff Senior (42-43), John Stokes (44)
Colour Steve Whitaker (42), Gina Hart (43-44)
Letters Mike Scott
Editor Ian Rimmer
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

Optimus Prime struggles to maintain discipline when a group of Autobots want to use the Matrix to build an army of super warriors. Then Bumblebee is captured by the Decepticons.

Synopsis

A group of Autobots led by Prowl petition Optimus Prime to create an army of super warriors to defeat the Decepticons. Things become heated when they confront those who are against the plan. Optimus Prime is riddled with doubt after recent events. He eventually turns down the proposal but feels that those in favour are dissatisfied with his decision. He is unaware that he is being observed by Ravage who has infiltrated the Ark.

Amazed to see Optimus Prime uncertain, Ravage becomes careless and sets off the alarms. After a short battle Ravage is captured by the Autobots. He quickly manages to escape his cell and returns to the Decepticons.

Bumblebee discovers that Ravage has escaped and reports the matter to Optimus Prime, giving Prowl and his group even more ammunition to use against Prime. Upset at how low Prime has sunk, Bumblebee decides to try and recapture Ravage by himself. Unfortunately, he is quickly captured by the Decepticons who have come out in search of their missing spy. They plan to use him to draw Optimus Prime to them. They rip off Bumblebee's arm and have Laserbeak deliver it to the Ark and instruct Prime to come and recover the rest of him alone.

Optimus Prime agrees and sets off alone, only to be ambushed by the jets and Rumble. Prime single-handedly defeats his attackers and makes his way to the Decepticon Fortress. He then defeats Soundwave and Laserbeak and rescues Bumblebee.

After returning to the Ark, Optimus Prime feels better about himself and officially ends all discussion of super warriors.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Notes

  • Optimus Prime is here feeling insecure following the events of "Prime Time!".

Errors

  • Optimus Prime is sporting a blue faceplate in part 1.

Back-up stories

Issue #42:

  • Machine Man - "Victory" Part 4
  • Matt and the Cat
  • Robo-Capers

Issue #43:

  • Iron Man - "Night of the Octopus" Part 1
  • Matt and the Cat
  • Robo-Capers

Issue #44:

  • Iron Man - "Night of the Octopus" Part 2
  • Matt and the Cat
  • Robo-Capers

Covers (4)

Reprints

Reprints

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