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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
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In the [[Body Shop]] in [[Autobot]] [[Earthbase]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] explains to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] that [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s resurrection has been hit by sabotage attempts, but he will still be ready on schedule. Prime notes that other accidents have occurred, including Tracks's name being deleted from the revival computer program and his body going missing. Unless the massive surveillance equipment has failed, the culprit has to be one of the [[Earthforce]]. Grimlock says he has no idea who it could be. Prime leaves as the operation enters the final, critical stage. | In the [[Body Shop]] in [[Autobot]] [[Earthbase]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] explains to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] that [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]'s resurrection has been hit by sabotage attempts, but he will still be ready on schedule. Prime notes that other accidents have occurred, including Tracks's name being deleted from the revival computer program and his body going missing. Unless the massive surveillance equipment has failed, the culprit has to be one of the [[Earthforce]]. Grimlock says he has no idea who it could be. Prime leaves as the operation enters the final, critical stage. | ||
Grimlock expresses his frustration to Wheeljack that he has to oversee Tracks being revived. Wheeljack replies that Tracks may not be everyone's favourite Autobot but the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] doesn't have a Body Shop like the Earthforce's and an Autobot is an Autobot. Grimlock stomps off, still angry and then comments that as the final stage of the reactivation isn't complete it would be a pity if the saboteur got to Tracks! | Grimlock expresses his frustration to Wheeljack that he has to oversee Tracks being revived. Wheeljack replies that Tracks may not be everyone's favourite Autobot but the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] doesn't have a Body Shop like the Earthforce's and an Autobot is an Autobot. Grimlock stomps off, still angry and then comments that as the final stage of the reactivation isn't complete it would be a pity if the saboteur got to Tracks! | ||
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* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (1) | *[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (1) | ||
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (2) | *[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (2) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3) | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3) | ||
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (4) | *[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (4) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* When last seen prior to this story, Tracks had fallen victim to an acid bath from [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] in "[[Dark Star]]". | *When last seen prior to this story, Tracks had fallen victim to an acid bath from [[Blot (G1)|Blot]] in "[[Dark Star]]". | ||
* The remains of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] can be seen in Wheeljack's Body Shop. | *The remains of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] can be seen in Wheeljack's Body Shop. | ||
* This story seeks to explain why so many previously deceased Autobots are alive and well during the [[Earthforce]] stories, and potentially detach the explanation from [[Nucleon]] and the upcoming US strips. It's yet another clue to add to the mystery of when the Earthforce stories take place. | *This story seeks to explain why so many previously deceased Autobots are alive and well during the [[Earthforce]] stories, and potentially detach the explanation from [[Nucleon]] and the upcoming US strips. It's yet another clue to add to the mystery of when the Earthforce stories take place. | ||
* Grimlock's reasons for hating Tracks are never fully explained. He mentions that Tracks is vain—but already has [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] on his force—and a pain—but again, this feature is not unique. The two characters have shared very few panels before, but Grimlock may have developed his hatred off panel between the events of "[[King of the Hill!]]" and "[[Dark Star]]". | *Grimlock's reasons for hating Tracks are never fully explained. He mentions that Tracks is vain—but already has [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] on his force—and a pain—but again, this feature is not unique. The two characters have shared very few panels before, but Grimlock may have developed his hatred off panel between the events of "[[King of the Hill!]]" and "[[Dark Star]]". | ||
* In the [[letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] for issue #292, [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] informs us that "ACU" stands for "Automated Construction Unit".<ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/popup.php?id=2211 Issue #292's Dread Tidings at transfans.co.uk]</ref> | *In the [[letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] for issue #292, [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] informs us that "ACU" stands for "Automated Construction Unit".<ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/popup.php?id=2211 Issue #292's Dread Tidings at transfans.co.uk]</ref> | ||
* This issue features ''[[Transformers AtoZ]]'' profiles for [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. | *This issue features ''[[Transformers AtoZ]]'' profiles for [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* Tracks's scar only appears on one panel. | *Tracks's scar only appears on one panel. | ||
* In the last panel, Grimlock's chest has healed all the holes punched in it by the ACU machine. | *In the last panel, Grimlock's chest has healed all the holes punched in it by the ACU machine. | ||
===Covers (2)=== | ===Covers (2)=== | ||
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Image:Titan B&W Compilation-Earthforce.jpg|'''Titan TPB''' | Image:Titan B&W Compilation-Earthforce.jpg|'''Titan TPB''' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
* '''Issue #281 cover:''' Grimlock glowers while Optimus and Wheeljack puzzle over the sabotage, by John Marshall and Pete Venters. | *'''Issue #281 cover:''' Grimlock glowers while Optimus and Wheeljack puzzle over the sabotage, by John Marshall and Pete Venters. | ||
* '''''Earthforce'' TPB cover:''' Grimlock pounds his fist in anger, by [[Stephen Baskerville]]. | *'''''Earthforce'' TPB cover:''' Grimlock pounds his fist in anger, by [[Stephen Baskerville]]. | ||
===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
Revision as of 11:43, 28 August 2012
| This article is about the Marvel UK comic story. For Generation 1 cartoon episode with a similar title, see Make Tracks. |
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| "Makin' Tracks!" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| First published | 28th July 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | 4th August 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Writer | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Pencils | Pete Knifton | ||||||||||||
| Inks | Michael Eve | ||||||||||||
| Letters | Sophie Heath | ||||||||||||
| Cover | John Marshall and Pete Venters | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce | ||||||||||||
Not everyone wants to see Tracks back!
Synopsis
These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.
In the Body Shop in Autobot Earthbase, Wheeljack explains to Optimus Prime and Grimlock that Tracks's resurrection has been hit by sabotage attempts, but he will still be ready on schedule. Prime notes that other accidents have occurred, including Tracks's name being deleted from the revival computer program and his body going missing. Unless the massive surveillance equipment has failed, the culprit has to be one of the Earthforce. Grimlock says he has no idea who it could be. Prime leaves as the operation enters the final, critical stage.
Grimlock expresses his frustration to Wheeljack that he has to oversee Tracks being revived. Wheeljack replies that Tracks may not be everyone's favourite Autobot but the Ark doesn't have a Body Shop like the Earthforce's and an Autobot is an Autobot. Grimlock stomps off, still angry and then comments that as the final stage of the reactivation isn't complete it would be a pity if the saboteur got to Tracks!
Later, Wheeljack places Tracks on a conveyor belt to go into the ACU and starts the machine, then, as it will take ten minutes, he decides to go for a rest. The moment he has left the room, Grimlock sneaks in with a hammer. He approaches the machine and is about to attack Tracks's body when the machine suddenly grabs him and pulls him inside. There, numerous lasers and scapels attack his body.
Tracks comes out of the machine in pristine condition, bar a scar on his chest, followed by Grimlock in a rather worse state. Grimlock tells the now returned Wheeljack to say not a word and privately thinks that at least Optimus Prime will take Tracks with him. But Tracks announces how happy he is that Prime wants him to serve with Grimlock! He asks Grimlock to help with the scar.
This is all Grimlock wants to hear and he chases Tracks out of the base with his sword. Tracks doesn't know what he said to cause this!
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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Notes
- When last seen prior to this story, Tracks had fallen victim to an acid bath from Blot in "Dark Star".
- The remains of Hound can be seen in Wheeljack's Body Shop.
- This story seeks to explain why so many previously deceased Autobots are alive and well during the Earthforce stories, and potentially detach the explanation from Nucleon and the upcoming US strips. It's yet another clue to add to the mystery of when the Earthforce stories take place.
- Grimlock's reasons for hating Tracks are never fully explained. He mentions that Tracks is vain—but already has Sunstreaker on his force—and a pain—but again, this feature is not unique. The two characters have shared very few panels before, but Grimlock may have developed his hatred off panel between the events of "King of the Hill!" and "Dark Star".
- In the letters page for issue #292, Dreadwind informs us that "ACU" stands for "Automated Construction Unit".[1]
- This issue features Transformers AtoZ profiles for Swindle and Swoop.
Errors
- Tracks's scar only appears on one panel.
- In the last panel, Grimlock's chest has healed all the holes punched in it by the ACU machine.
Covers (2)
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Issue #281 -
Titan TPB
- Issue #281 cover: Grimlock glowers while Optimus and Wheeljack puzzle over the sabotage, by John Marshall and Pete Venters.
- Earthforce TPB cover: Grimlock pounds his fist in anger, by Stephen Baskerville.
