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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
{{note|This story follows on immediately from "[[Survival Run]]".}}
In [[Los Gravos]], [[Mexico]], [[Octopunch]] prepares to execute [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]], recounting his crime of siding with the [[Autobot]]s when a [[human]] called [[Jose (Marvel)|Jose]] crashes a truck into him. As the [[Decepticon]] collapses in the flames, both Carnivac and other humans ask Jose why he risked his life when it isn't his fight. But Jose responds that Carnivac was ready to sacrifice himself for his family and Jose can only do the same. Suddenly, the remaining members of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] arrive, and Carnivac decides to stop running and leaving them to others, but instead to fight.


In [[Los Gravos]], [[Mexico]], Octopunch prepares to execute Carnivac, recounting his crime of siding with the [[Autobot]]s {{storylink|Survivors!}} when a [[human]] called Jose crashes a truck into him. As the Decepticon collapses in the flames, both Carnivac and other humans ask Jose why he risked his life when it isn't his fight. But Jose responds that Carnivac was ready to sacrifice himself for his family  {{storylink|Survival Run}} and Jose can only do the same. Suddenly, the remaining members of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] arrive, and Carnivac decides to stop running and leaving them to others, but instead to fight.
Elsewhere, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] search fruitlessly for Carnivac. Springer is furious at himself for refusing to help when [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] asked for it, and worries they won't find Carnivac before it's too late, but Broadside suggests [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] may have had more success.
 
Elsewhere, Springer and Broadside search fruitlessly for Carnivac. Springer is furious at himself for refusing to help when Catilla asked for it, and worries they won't find Carnivac before it's too late, but Broadside suggests Inferno and Skids may have had more success.


[[Image:Bludgeonasavageplace.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Death of a Decepticon.]]
[[Image:Bludgeonasavageplace.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Death of a Decepticon.]]
Carnivac is holding his own well, having tricked Snarler into headbutting a wall and then blasting down Stranglehold. He is in the process of subduing Bludgeon when Spinister transforms to his helicopter mode and threatens the humans. Carnivac leaps in front of them, taking several blasts.
Carnivac is holding his own well, having tricked [[Snarler]] into headbutting a wall and then blasting down [[Stranglehold]]. He is in the process of subduing [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] when [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] transforms to his helicopter mode and threatens the humans. Carnivac leaps in front of them, taking several blasts.


Spinister lands and put his gun to Carnivac's head, preparing to execute him. But Catilla has arrived, and pushes Spinister aside. Bludgeon has recovered and throws his sword at Catilla, impaling and killing him. As Carnivac lashes out at Bludgeon, the Autobot Survivors arrive, forcing the Mayhems to retreat.
Spinister lands and put his gun to Carnivac's head, preparing to execute him. But Catilla has arrived, and pushes Spinister aside. Bludgeon has recovered and throws his sword at Catilla, impaling and killing him. As Carnivac lashes out at Bludgeon, the Autobot Survivors arrive, forcing the Mayhems to retreat.


Carnivac kneels by Catilla's corpse and swears that he will avenge his former comrade, and that the Mayhems are as good as dead.
Carnivac kneels by Catilla's corpse and swears that he will avenge his former comrade, and that the Mayhems are as good as dead.
{{note|This story is continued in "[[Cry Wolf!]]".}}


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
|c1=
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (9)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (8)
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (10)
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (9)
* [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] (11)
* [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] (10)
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (12)
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (11)
* [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (13)
* [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (12)
|c2=
|c2=
* [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] (1)
* [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] (1)
* [[Octopunch]] (2)
* [[Octopunch]] (2)
* [[Snarler]] (5)
* [[Snarler]] (4)
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (6)
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (5)
* [[Stranglehold]] (7)
* [[Stranglehold]] (6)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (8)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (7)
|c3=
|c3=
* [[Jose (Marvel)|Jose]] (3)
* [[Jose (Marvel)|Jose]] (3)
* [[Jose's wife]] (4)
}}
}}


==Items of note==
==Notes==
* The Survivors storyline would eventually tie into the alternate continuity of the [[Earthforce]] storyline. It's not clear where one draws the line between the main storyline and this portion of the Earthforce branch.
* The Survivors storyline would eventually tie into the alternate continuity of the [[Earthforce]] storyline. It's not clear where one draws the line between the main storyline and this portion of the Earthforce branch.
* The Mexican town is now identified as [[Los Gravos]].
* The Mexican town is now identified as [[Los Gravos]].
* Octopunch's fate in this issue is unclear but he appears next in "[[Cry Wolf!]]". If the Earthforce continuity branch takes place between this story and then, he appears in several US strips starting with "[[Yesterday's Heroes!]]" but the exact placing of this story to that one is unclear.
* Octopunch's fate in this issue is unclear but he appears next in "[[Cry Wolf!]]". If the Earthforce continuity branch takes place between this story and then, he appears in several US strips starting with "[[Yesterday's Heroes!]]" but the exact placing of this story to that one is unclear.


==Reprints==
===Covers (4)===
* This story was reprinted in the [[Transformers Annual 1992]] with additional colours by [[Louise Cassell]]. This version was subsequently reprinted in the [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Winter Special 1994]].
* The original black and white version was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback ''[[Transformers: Way of the Warrior]]''.
 
==Covers (4)==
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* '''Winter Special 1994 cover:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] mourns the dying [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
* '''Winter Special 1994 cover:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] mourns the dying [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
* '''''Way of the Warrior'' TPB cover:''' Carnivac and Springer stand victorious over a [[Limbo]] nightmare creature, by [[Simon Coleby]].
* '''''Way of the Warrior'' TPB cover:''' Carnivac and Springer stand victorious over a [[Limbo]] nightmare creature, by [[Simon Coleby]].
===Reprints===
*1992 — ''[[Transformers Annual 1992]]''
*1994 — ''[[Transformers Collected Comics|Transformers Winter Special]]''
*2005 — ''[[Transformers: Way of the Warrior]]''




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Revision as of 20:13, 21 November 2011

The Transformers (UK) #239
"A Savage Place!"
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published 7th October 1989
Cover date 15th October 1989
Writer Simon Furman
Art Geoff Senior
Letterer Helen Stone
Cover Geoff Senior
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity

It's the end of the road for an ex-Decepticon...

Synopsis

In Los Gravos, Mexico, Octopunch prepares to execute Carnivac, recounting his crime of siding with the Autobots when a human called Jose crashes a truck into him. As the Decepticon collapses in the flames, both Carnivac and other humans ask Jose why he risked his life when it isn't his fight. But Jose responds that Carnivac was ready to sacrifice himself for his family and Jose can only do the same. Suddenly, the remaining members of the Mayhem Attack Squad arrive, and Carnivac decides to stop running and leaving them to others, but instead to fight.

Elsewhere, Springer and Broadside search fruitlessly for Carnivac. Springer is furious at himself for refusing to help when Catilla asked for it, and worries they won't find Carnivac before it's too late, but Broadside suggests Inferno and Skids may have had more success.

Death of a Decepticon.

Carnivac is holding his own well, having tricked Snarler into headbutting a wall and then blasting down Stranglehold. He is in the process of subduing Bludgeon when Spinister transforms to his helicopter mode and threatens the humans. Carnivac leaps in front of them, taking several blasts.

Spinister lands and put his gun to Carnivac's head, preparing to execute him. But Catilla has arrived, and pushes Spinister aside. Bludgeon has recovered and throws his sword at Catilla, impaling and killing him. As Carnivac lashes out at Bludgeon, the Autobot Survivors arrive, forcing the Mayhems to retreat.

Carnivac kneels by Catilla's corpse and swears that he will avenge his former comrade, and that the Mayhems are as good as dead.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Notes

  • The Survivors storyline would eventually tie into the alternate continuity of the Earthforce storyline. It's not clear where one draws the line between the main storyline and this portion of the Earthforce branch.
  • The Mexican town is now identified as Los Gravos.
  • Octopunch's fate in this issue is unclear but he appears next in "Cry Wolf!". If the Earthforce continuity branch takes place between this story and then, he appears in several US strips starting with "Yesterday's Heroes!" but the exact placing of this story to that one is unclear.

Covers (4)

Reprints