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'''Introducing the Decepticons' deadly new weapon - the fly swatter!'''
'''Introducing the Decepticons' deadly new weapon—the fly swatter!'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
{{Earthforcefiction}}
{{Earthforcefiction}}
[[Image:Earthforce insecticons.jpg|left|170px|thumb|]]
[[Image:Earthforce insecticons.jpg|left|170px|thumb|]]
The [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] have penetrated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base. Meanwhile Starscream is on security duty, despite being second-in-command, and annoyed, thinking that even [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] treated him better. He rants about how Shockwave recruited him with promises, and now decides to overthrow his leader at the first opportunity. Then he spots the Insecticons on the monitor screen and decides to deal with them himself, first visiting the armoury.
The [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] have penetrated [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s base. Meanwhile, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is on security duty, despite being second-in-command, and annoyed, thinking that even [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] treated him better. He rants about how Shockwave recruited him with promises, and now decides to overthrow his leader at the first opportunity. Then he spots the Insecticons on the monitor screen and decides to deal with them himself, first visiting the armoury.


The Insecticons reach the room next to the war room and proceed to eavesdrop on Shockwave, when Starscream enters the room. The Insecticons attack but Starscream first brushes them aside then pulls out a [[rustbug hoop]] and swats them all.
The Insecticons reach the room next to the war room and proceed to eavesdrop on Shockwave, when Starscream enters the room. The Insecticons attack but Starscream first brushes them aside then pulls out a [[rustbug hoop]] and swats them all.


Then Starscream releases them, telling them that they have done a good job in discovering Shockwave will be on a solo mission tomorrow. Bombshell knows that the Insecticons can't admit defeat so they have to play along and deduces that Starscream wants Megatron to destroy Shockwave to create a vacuum so he can take over. Starscream confirms this and tells the spies to "Buzz off!"
Then Starscream releases them, telling them that they have done a good job in discovering Shockwave will be on a solo mission tomorrow. [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] knows that the Insecticons can't admit defeat so they have to play along and deduces that Starscream wants Megatron to destroy Shockwave to create a vacuum so he can take over. Starscream confirms this and tells the spies to "Buzz off!"


== Featured Characters ==
== Featured characters ==
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* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (3)
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (3)
* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (4)
* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (4)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] or [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] ''([[FIRRIB|FIBRIR]] doesn't work in black and white)'' (5)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] or [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (5)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (6)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (6)
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (7)
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (7)
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==Items of note==
==Notes==
* Shockwave's base is a Decepticon spaceship located on a sea bed, similar to the [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon Headquarters]] in [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon]]. The ship also appears as Shockwave's base in the US strips in "[[Surrender!]]". It cannot be the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' as in the UK continuity this was destroyed in "[[Target: 2006]]".
* Shockwave's base is a Decepticon spaceship located on a sea bed, similar to the [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon Headquarters]] in [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the cartoon]]. The ship also appears as Shockwave's base in the US strips in "[[Surrender!]]". It cannot be the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' as in the UK continuity this was destroyed in "[[Target: 2006]]".
* This story features no [[Autobot]]s.
* This story features no [[Autobot]]s.


==Reprints==
===Covers (2)===
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback ''[[Transformers: Fallen Star]]''.
 
==Covers (2)==
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Image:MarvelUK-276.jpg|'''Issue #276''' - "I'LL SPLATTEM!"
Image:MarvelUK-276.jpg|'''Issue #276''' - "I'LL SPLATTEM!"
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* '''Issue #276 cover:''' Starscream prepares to swat the Insecticons, by [[Pete Knifton]].
* '''Issue #276 cover:''' Starscream prepares to swat the Insecticons, by [[Pete Knifton]].
* '''''Fallen Star'' TPB cover:''' Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis]] airport, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
* '''''Fallen Star'' TPB cover:''' Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis]] airport, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
===Reprints===
*2005 — ''[[Transformers: Fallen Star]]''
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Revision as of 01:45, 22 November 2011

The Transformers (UK) #276
"Bugged!"
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published 23rd June 1990
Cover date 30th June 1990
Writer Simon Furman
Pencils Jeff Anderson
Inks Michael Eve
Lettering Stuart Bartlett
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce

Introducing the Decepticons' deadly new weapon—the fly swatter!

Synopsis

These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.

The Insecticons have penetrated Shockwave's base. Meanwhile, Starscream is on security duty, despite being second-in-command, and annoyed, thinking that even Megatron treated him better. He rants about how Shockwave recruited him with promises, and now decides to overthrow his leader at the first opportunity. Then he spots the Insecticons on the monitor screen and decides to deal with them himself, first visiting the armoury.

The Insecticons reach the room next to the war room and proceed to eavesdrop on Shockwave, when Starscream enters the room. The Insecticons attack but Starscream first brushes them aside then pulls out a rustbug hoop and swats them all.

Then Starscream releases them, telling them that they have done a good job in discovering Shockwave will be on a solo mission tomorrow. Bombshell knows that the Insecticons can't admit defeat so they have to play along and deduces that Starscream wants Megatron to destroy Shockwave to create a vacuum so he can take over. Starscream confirms this and tells the spies to "Buzz off!"

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Notes

Covers (2)

  • Issue #276 cover: Starscream prepares to swat the Insecticons, by Pete Knifton.
  • Fallen Star TPB cover: Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at Memphis airport, by Stewart Johnson.

Reprints