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|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | ||
|date=[[July 10]], 1984 | |date=[[July 10]], [[1984]] | ||
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In an effort to secure fuel sources and raw materials, the [[Decepticon]]s attack a half-completed [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant|nuclear power plant]]. They walk off with stripped machine parts, leaving stunned [[human]]s in their wake. | In an effort to secure fuel sources and raw materials, the [[Decepticon]]s attack a half-completed [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant|nuclear power plant]]. They walk off with stripped machine parts, leaving stunned [[human]]s in their wake. | ||
Meanwhile, an injured [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] has been taken to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|the garage of Sparkplug Witwicky]] by his son, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster]]. After much pleading, Buster convinces [[Sparkplug Witwicky|his dad]] to fix the car, even though it's the middle of the night. Once repaired, Bumblebee transforms in front of the startled humans and enlists Buster's help to find fuel for the [[Autobot]]s. As they drive back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Bumblebee explains the war between the [[Transformer]]s. Buster runs into his friends [[Jesse (G1)| | Meanwhile, an injured [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] has been taken to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service|the garage of Sparkplug Witwicky]] by his son, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster]]. After much pleading, Buster convinces [[Sparkplug Witwicky|his dad]] to fix the car, even though it's the middle of the night. Once repaired, Bumblebee transforms in front of the startled humans and enlists Buster's help to find fuel for the [[Autobot]]s. As they drive back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Bumblebee explains the war between the [[Transformer]]s. Buster runs into his friends [[Jesse (G1)|Jessie]] and [["O"]], and explains that his car is from another planet (who knew?). They speculate with Bumblebee on the recent attack on the nuclear power plant, while [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], disguised as a cassette in "O"'s boom box, listens in on their conversation. | ||
At the Ark, the Autobots are debating about whether they should just take the energy they need or offer humans [[Cybertronian]] technology in exchange. A distress signal from Bumblebee inspires [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to lead an Autobot group to the Witwicky garage. Sparkplug agrees to help the Autobots convert human fuel sources into a form [[Transformer]]s can use. However, the introductions between Prime and the humans are barely finished when the Decepticons attack. | At the Ark, the Autobots are debating about whether they should just take the energy they need or offer humans [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology in exchange. A distress signal from Bumblebee inspires [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] to lead an Autobot group to the Witwicky garage. Sparkplug agrees to help the Autobots convert human fuel sources into a form [[Transformer]]s can use. However, the introductions between Prime and the humans are barely finished when the Decepticons attack. | ||
The Autobots appear to gain the upper hand as a battle rages in Sparkplug's scrapyard, but [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrives, makes short work of Bumblebee, and nabs Sparkplug. Optimus Prime forces the Decepticon leader to release the human. As he and Megatron throw car parts at each other, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] grabs Sparkplug and takes off. Their objective obtained, the rest of the Decepticons retreat. Buster begs the Autobots to follow and rescue his father, but the fuel-depleted bots fall to their knees, unable to even help themselves. | The Autobots appear to gain the upper hand as a battle rages in Sparkplug's scrapyard, but [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] arrives, makes short work of Bumblebee, and nabs Sparkplug. Optimus Prime forces the Decepticon leader to release the human. As he and Megatron throw car parts at each other, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] grabs Sparkplug and takes off. Their objective obtained, the rest of the Decepticons retreat. Buster begs the Autobots to follow and rescue his father, but the fuel-depleted bots fall to their knees, unable to even help themselves. | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (11) | *[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (11) | ||
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (12) | *[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (12) | ||
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (15) | *[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (15) | ||
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (19) | *[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (19) | ||
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (20) | *[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (20) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21) | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21) | ||
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (22) | *[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (22) | ||
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (23) | *[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (23) | ||
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (24) | *[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (24) | ||
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (25) | *[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (25) | ||
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (26) | *[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (26) | ||
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (27) | *[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (27) | ||
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (28) | *[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (28) | ||
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (31) | *[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (31) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (1) | *[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (1) | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (2) | *[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (2) | ||
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (3) | *[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (3) | ||
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (4) | *[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (4) | ||
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (5) | *[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (5) | ||
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (6) | *[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (6) | ||
* [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (7) | *[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (7) | ||
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (8) | *[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (8) | ||
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (9) | *[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (9) | ||
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (13) | *[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (13) | ||
|c3= | |c3= | ||
* [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (14) | *[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (14) | ||
* [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] (16) | *[[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] (16) | ||
* [[Jason Boyd]] (10) | *[[Jason Boyd]] (10) | ||
* [[Jesse (G1)| | *[[Jesse (G1)|Jessie]] (17) | ||
* [["O"]] (18) | *[["O"]] (18) | ||
* [[Doris Roland]] (29) | *[[Doris Roland]] (29) | ||
* [[Mitchell Roland]] (30) | *[[Mitchell Roland]] (30) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* Advertised as part 2 in a [[The Transformers Four-Issue Limited Series|four-issue limited series]]. | *Advertised as part 2 in a [[The Transformers Four-Issue Limited Series|four-issue limited series]]. | ||
* "Bumblebee" is a code-[[Transformer naming|name]]. | *"Bumblebee" is a code-[[Transformer naming|name]]. | ||
* Sparkplug states that he's "a mechanic, not a doctor", an homage to ''Star Trek'''s Doctor McCoy. | *Sparkplug states that he's "a mechanic, not a doctor", an homage to ''Star Trek'''s Doctor McCoy. | ||
* During the entire battle at the Witwicky's house, Optimus Prime's trailer sits parked, frequently in view. Prime had yet to learn how to make it conveniently disappear. | *During the entire battle at the Witwicky's house, Optimus Prime's trailer sits parked, frequently in view. Prime had yet to learn how to make it conveniently disappear. | ||
* The Decepticons' [[robot mode]]s are consistently referred to as "Decepticon modes" by the [[narrator]]. | *The Decepticons' [[robot mode]]s are consistently referred to as "Decepticon modes" by the [[narrator]]. | ||
* Megatron appears in the cover corner box for both this issue and [[The Last Stand| | *Megatron appears in the cover corner box for both this issue and issue [[The Last Stand|#4]], the only times in the U.S. run that a Decepticon was featured (although issue [[End of the Road! (US)|#80]] featured a Decepticon [[Insignia|sigil]]). 'Cons would get a little more love from the UK corner boxes. | ||
* This issue is stuffed with [[bio]]-related character moments. | *This issue is stuffed with [[bio]]-related character moments. | ||
**Starscream suggests that Buzzsaw should be used to spy on the power plant. | **Starscream suggests that Buzzsaw should be used to spy on the power plant. | ||
***Megatron recognizes that Starscream is trying to undermine his leadership and sends Ravage instead. | ***Megatron recognizes that Starscream is trying to undermine his leadership and sends Ravage instead. | ||
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===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
[[Image:LamboTwinsSwitch.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sideswipe and Sunstreaker began sharing their body molds sooner than most believe.]] | [[Image:LamboTwinsSwitch.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sideswipe and Sunstreaker began sharing their body molds sooner than most believe.]] | ||
* The portion of Harrison Nuclear Plant which Laserbeak attacks looks a lot like a steel mill, but not at all like a nuke plant. | *The portion of Harrison Nuclear Plant which Laserbeak attacks looks a lot like a steel mill, but not at all like a nuke plant. | ||
* The narrative describes Buzzsaw "slashing" open a concrete wall, but the art shows him just flying straight through it. | *The narrative describes Buzzsaw "slashing" open a concrete wall, but the art shows him just flying straight through it. | ||
* Starscream and Thundercracker are missing their wings as they transform at the end of the attack. | *Starscream and Thundercracker are missing their wings as they transform at the end of the attack. | ||
* Soundwave is colored blue with white limbs as he rips pieces of the plant loose. | *Soundwave is colored blue with white limbs as he rips pieces of the plant loose. | ||
* Bumblebee has yet another design, a strange alien face that looks more like a Cyberjet than his toy. | *Bumblebee has yet another design, a strange alien face that looks more like a Cyberjet than his toy. | ||
* How does Ravage know that the Autobots have "established contact" with Buster? At most, he might have seen Buster drive off in Bumblebee. | *How does Ravage know that the Autobots have "established contact" with Buster? At most, he might have seen Buster drive off in Bumblebee. | ||
* As the Autobots debate strategy, Windcharger has a strange made-up face atop his usual character model. Optimus appears to have goggles instead of standard optics. | *As the Autobots debate strategy, Windcharger has a strange made-up face atop his usual character model. Optimus appears to have goggles instead of standard optics. | ||
* Jazz is colored like Hound in the next panel. | *Jazz is colored like Hound in the next panel. | ||
* As the Autobots transform, Prowl and Sunstreaker switch places for one panel. | *As the Autobots transform, Prowl and Sunstreaker switch places for one panel. | ||
* Megatron orders all five of his fliers into the air, while standing around and watching them go. So how does he get to the subsequent battle himself? | *Megatron orders all five of his fliers into the air, while standing around and watching them go. So how does he get to the subsequent battle himself? | ||
* As the Decepticons attack, Thundercracker and Skywarp's cockpit cowlings are colored entirely orange. | *As the Decepticons attack, Thundercracker and Skywarp's cockpit cowlings are colored entirely orange. | ||
* As the junkyard battle starts, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s car modes are switched. When they transform, they share the same body model (Sideswipe's), although Sideswipe is sporting the "jet pack" seen on Sunstreaker's toy as he flies off. (This may be due to the uncertainty as to which toy represented which character, detailed [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes|here]].) Both characters use the same character model throughout the issue. | *As the junkyard battle starts, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]'s car modes are switched. When they transform, they share the same body model (Sideswipe's), although Sideswipe is sporting the "jet pack" seen on Sunstreaker's toy as he flies off. (This may be due to the uncertainty as to which toy represented which character, detailed [[Sideswipe (G1)#Notes|here]].) Both characters use the same character model throughout the issue. | ||
* Jesse is spelled "Jessie" in this issue. | *Jesse is spelled "Jessie" in this issue. | ||
* Despite being left behind at the base, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] still appears at Sparkplug's garage in one panel. | *Despite being left behind at the base, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] still appears at Sparkplug's garage in one panel. | ||
* Starscream's early, all-blue color scheme continues to show up at times, such as when he and Skywarp transform and land during the junkyard battle. The panel is copied (traced?) from the Harrison Nuclear Power Plant battle, and consequentially both Seekers are missing their wings when they land. | *Starscream's early, all-blue color scheme continues to show up at times, such as when he and Skywarp transform and land during the junkyard battle. The panel is copied (traced?) from the Harrison Nuclear Power Plant battle, and consequentially both Seekers are missing their wings when they land. | ||
* The lower half of Prime's right leg is missing as he throws the engine block at Megatron. | *The lower half of Prime's right leg is missing as he throws the engine block at Megatron. | ||
* Next-to-last panel: Jazz is colored like Hound again. | *Next-to-last panel: Jazz is colored like Hound again. | ||
===Real-world references=== | ===Real-world references=== | ||
*"O" notes that the Television show ''That's Incredible'' has been cancelled. 1984 was indeed the show's last season. | *"O" notes that the Television show ''That's Incredible'' has been cancelled. 1984 was indeed the show's last season. | ||
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Image:Complete works 1 cover.jpg|'''The Complete Works Part 1''' | Image:Complete works 1 cover.jpg|'''The Complete Works Part 1''' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
* '''US issue #2 cover:''' Megatron blasts Prime, by [[Michael Golden]]. | *'''US issue #2 cover:''' Megatron blasts Prime, by [[Michael Golden]]. | ||
* '''UK issue #3 cover:''' Bumblebee with the Witwickys, by [[Jerry Paris]]. | *'''UK issue #3 cover:''' Bumblebee with the Witwickys, by [[Jerry Paris]]. | ||
* '''UK issue #4 cover:''' reuse of art from US cover. | *'''UK issue #4 cover:''' reuse of art from US cover. | ||
* '''Collected Comics #1 cover:''' Reuse of US issue #2's cover. | *'''Collected Comics #1 cover:''' Reuse of US issue #2's cover. | ||
* '''The Complete Works Part 1 cover:''' reuse of UK issue [[The Transformers (issue)|#1]]'s cover. | *'''The Complete Works Part 1 cover:''' reuse of UK issue [[The Transformers (issue)|#1]]'s cover. | ||
===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
* Inside cover: Mario Bros. for Atari | *Inside cover: Mario Bros. for Atari | ||
* Goofy Fig Newton maze | *Goofy Fig Newton maze | ||
* ''Dazzler the Movie'' (Marvel Graphic Novel #12) | *''Dazzler the Movie'' (Marvel Graphic Novel #12) | ||
* New York Comic Book Convention/Various comic shops | *New York Comic Book Convention/Various comic shops | ||
* Block of questionable mail-ins (Camouflage clothing, karate, "build huge muscles," etc.) | *Block of questionable mail-ins (Camouflage clothing, karate, "build huge muscles," etc.) | ||
* Military Diamond Sales | *Military Diamond Sales | ||
* Stuntmen's Association T-shirt/Comic World | *Stuntmen's Association T-shirt/Comic World | ||
* Marvel Super Mart | *Marvel Super Mart | ||
* Subscriber's Club | *Subscriber's Club | ||
* Inside rear cover: TSR Endless Quest books | *Inside rear cover: TSR Endless Quest books | ||
* Rear cover: ''Star Wars'' arcade game for home consoles | *Rear cover: ''Star Wars'' arcade game for home consoles | ||
====Second printing==== | ====Second printing==== | ||
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===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
*1985 — [[Transformers Collected Comics|''The Transformers 1985 Summer Special'']] | *[[1985]] — [[Transformers Collected Comics|''The Transformers 1985 Summer Special'']] | ||
*1986 — ''[[The Transformers: The Complete Works]]'' | *[[1986]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Complete Works]]'' | ||
*1986 — [[Die Transformer issue 1|''Die Transformer'' #1]] | *[[1986]] — [[Die Transformer issue 1|''Die Transformer'' #1]] | ||
*1986 — [[Die Transformer issue 2|''Die Transformer'' #2]] | *[[1986]] — [[Die Transformer issue 2|''Die Transformer'' #2]] | ||
*1987 — [[The Transformers Comics Magazine issue 1|''The Transformers Comics Magazine'' #1]] | *[[1987]] — [[The Transformers Comics Magazine issue 1|''The Transformers Comics Magazine'' #1]] | ||
*2003 — [[Transformers: Beginnings (G1)|''Transformers: Beginnings'']] | *[[2003]] — [[Transformers: Beginnings (G1)|''Transformers: Beginnings'']] | ||
*2008 — ''[[Classic Transformers Volume 1]]'' | *[[2008]] — ''[[Classic Transformers Volume 1]]'' | ||
*2011 — ''[[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 1]]'' | *[[2011]] — ''[[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 1]]'' | ||
[[Category:Marvel US issues]] | [[Category:Marvel US issues]] | ||
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | [[Category:Marvel UK issues]] | ||
Revision as of 22:20, 9 August 2012
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 Nuclear weapons are the right of all sentient beings, Prime! | |||||||||||||
| "Power Play!" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | July 10, 1984 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | November 1984 | ||||||||||||
| Plot | Bill Mantlo | ||||||||||||
| Script | Jim Salicrup | ||||||||||||
| Pencils | Frank Springer | ||||||||||||
| Inks | Kim DeMulder | ||||||||||||
| Colors | Nel Yomtov | ||||||||||||
| Lettering | Janice Chiang | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Bob Budiansky | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
The Decepticons attack a nuclear power plant in an attempt to secure fuel. Meanwhile, Bumblebee makes contact with some humans.
Synopsis
In an effort to secure fuel sources and raw materials, the Decepticons attack a half-completed nuclear power plant. They walk off with stripped machine parts, leaving stunned humans in their wake.
Meanwhile, an injured Bumblebee has been taken to the garage of Sparkplug Witwicky by his son, Buster. After much pleading, Buster convinces his dad to fix the car, even though it's the middle of the night. Once repaired, Bumblebee transforms in front of the startled humans and enlists Buster's help to find fuel for the Autobots. As they drive back to the Ark, Bumblebee explains the war between the Transformers. Buster runs into his friends Jessie and "O", and explains that his car is from another planet (who knew?). They speculate with Bumblebee on the recent attack on the nuclear power plant, while Ravage, disguised as a cassette in "O"'s boom box, listens in on their conversation.
At the Ark, the Autobots are debating about whether they should just take the energy they need or offer humans Cybertronian technology in exchange. A distress signal from Bumblebee inspires Optimus Prime to lead an Autobot group to the Witwicky garage. Sparkplug agrees to help the Autobots convert human fuel sources into a form Transformers can use. However, the introductions between Prime and the humans are barely finished when the Decepticons attack.
The Autobots appear to gain the upper hand as a battle rages in Sparkplug's scrapyard, but Megatron arrives, makes short work of Bumblebee, and nabs Sparkplug. Optimus Prime forces the Decepticon leader to release the human. As he and Megatron throw car parts at each other, Starscream grabs Sparkplug and takes off. Their objective obtained, the rest of the Decepticons retreat. Buster begs the Autobots to follow and rescue his father, but the fuel-depleted bots fall to their knees, unable to even help themselves.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans |
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Quotes
"Is he healed?"
"Blast it, son! I'm a mechanic, not a doctor! All I did was fix a broken fuel line and tune up some parts! It wasn't easy! I've never seen a car quite like it, and I've—"
KLIK
"Huh?"
KLIK
"What the—? ...Oh, no! It's falling apart!"
- —Buster and Sparkplug meet Bumblebee
Notes
- Advertised as part 2 in a four-issue limited series.
- "Bumblebee" is a code-name.
- Sparkplug states that he's "a mechanic, not a doctor", an homage to Star Trek's Doctor McCoy.
- During the entire battle at the Witwicky's house, Optimus Prime's trailer sits parked, frequently in view. Prime had yet to learn how to make it conveniently disappear.
- The Decepticons' robot modes are consistently referred to as "Decepticon modes" by the narrator.
- Megatron appears in the cover corner box for both this issue and issue #4, the only times in the U.S. run that a Decepticon was featured (although issue #80 featured a Decepticon sigil). 'Cons would get a little more love from the UK corner boxes.
- This issue is stuffed with bio-related character moments.
- Starscream suggests that Buzzsaw should be used to spy on the power plant.
- Megatron recognizes that Starscream is trying to undermine his leadership and sends Ravage instead.
- Ravage likes being off on his own.
- Ravage hides in the shadows. Nobody ever sees him coming.
- Starscream daydreams about leading the Decepticons someday.
- Thundercracker uses his signature "sonic booms".
- Starscream drops "cluster bombs".
- Skywarp uses his "machine guns".
- Laserbeak uses his "laser cannons".
- Frenzy interrupts the humans radio communications by emitting high-frequency radio waves. (This doesn't exactly match bio, but it's close.)
- Megatron communicates to the Decepticons through Soundwave.
- Rumble causes tremors (by grinding drums inside his body).
- Ironhide doesn't want to debate. Instead, he demands action.
- Mirage wonders if he is fighting on the wrong side, would rather be enjoying the good life, etc. He tries to convince Ravage that they have no reason to fight but Ravage ignores him.
- Engineers Huffer and Wheeljack have constructed a road leading out of the Ark.
- Sunstreaker brags about his "electron pulse gun".
- Sideswipe uses his "rocket backpack".
- This is a "rash action" since the Autobots are low on fuel.
- Sunstreaker calls Sideswipe his "brother".
- Sideswipe uses a "flare" to blind Thundercracker.
- Sunstreaker and Sideswipe are eager to finish off Decepticons.
- But Sunstreaker wants to make sure the Decepticons can see him first.
- Optimus Prime swears to protect the humans.
- Prowl's "logic-center" helps him compute trajectories.
- Mirage is unable to get off a shot with his "electro-disrupter".
- Brawn is described as powerful.
- Megatron reveals that his ultimate goal is to invade Cybertron.
- Starscream suggests that Buzzsaw should be used to spy on the power plant.
Errors
- The portion of Harrison Nuclear Plant which Laserbeak attacks looks a lot like a steel mill, but not at all like a nuke plant.
- The narrative describes Buzzsaw "slashing" open a concrete wall, but the art shows him just flying straight through it.
- Starscream and Thundercracker are missing their wings as they transform at the end of the attack.
- Soundwave is colored blue with white limbs as he rips pieces of the plant loose.
- Bumblebee has yet another design, a strange alien face that looks more like a Cyberjet than his toy.
- How does Ravage know that the Autobots have "established contact" with Buster? At most, he might have seen Buster drive off in Bumblebee.
- As the Autobots debate strategy, Windcharger has a strange made-up face atop his usual character model. Optimus appears to have goggles instead of standard optics.
- Jazz is colored like Hound in the next panel.
- As the Autobots transform, Prowl and Sunstreaker switch places for one panel.
- Megatron orders all five of his fliers into the air, while standing around and watching them go. So how does he get to the subsequent battle himself?
- As the Decepticons attack, Thundercracker and Skywarp's cockpit cowlings are colored entirely orange.
- As the junkyard battle starts, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker's car modes are switched. When they transform, they share the same body model (Sideswipe's), although Sideswipe is sporting the "jet pack" seen on Sunstreaker's toy as he flies off. (This may be due to the uncertainty as to which toy represented which character, detailed here.) Both characters use the same character model throughout the issue.
- Jesse is spelled "Jessie" in this issue.
- Despite being left behind at the base, Ratchet still appears at Sparkplug's garage in one panel.
- Starscream's early, all-blue color scheme continues to show up at times, such as when he and Skywarp transform and land during the junkyard battle. The panel is copied (traced?) from the Harrison Nuclear Power Plant battle, and consequentially both Seekers are missing their wings when they land.
- The lower half of Prime's right leg is missing as he throws the engine block at Megatron.
- Next-to-last panel: Jazz is colored like Hound again.
Real-world references
- "O" notes that the Television show That's Incredible has been cancelled. 1984 was indeed the show's last season.
Covers (5)
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US issue #2 - Megatron is angry that Prime stole his nose. -
UK issue #3 - Furmanism inspiration?
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UK issue #4 - Megatron is still angry!
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Collected Comics #1 -
The Complete Works Part 1
- US issue #2 cover: Megatron blasts Prime, by Michael Golden.
- UK issue #3 cover: Bumblebee with the Witwickys, by Jerry Paris.
- UK issue #4 cover: reuse of art from US cover.
- Collected Comics #1 cover: Reuse of US issue #2's cover.
- The Complete Works Part 1 cover: reuse of UK issue #1's cover.
Advertisements
- Inside cover: Mario Bros. for Atari
- Goofy Fig Newton maze
- Dazzler the Movie (Marvel Graphic Novel #12)
- New York Comic Book Convention/Various comic shops
- Block of questionable mail-ins (Camouflage clothing, karate, "build huge muscles," etc.)
- Military Diamond Sales
- Stuntmen's Association T-shirt/Comic World
- Marvel Super Mart
- Subscriber's Club
- Inside rear cover: TSR Endless Quest books
- Rear cover: Star Wars arcade game for home consoles
Second printing
- Monogram GoBots motorized model kits (inside front cover)
- Fig Newtons and Apple Newtons (pg 5)
- Star Comics (pg 7)
- Mile High Comics (pg 10)
- Mile High Comics (pg 12)
- Power Pack and The Amazing Spider-Man with tips on ways to prevent sexual abuse (pg 21)
- Calender of upcoming events & Marvel Mart (pg 23)
- Block of various Sketchy Things (pg 26)
- Bullpen Bulletins (pg 28)
- Comic subscriptions (pg 32)
- Indiana Jones RPG by TSR (rear inside cover)
- Risk (rear cover)
