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|seriesissue=[[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe Starring Snake-Eyes and Transformers: | |seriesissue=[[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe Starring Snake-Eyes and Transformers: Generation 2'']] #142 | ||
|prev=Sucker Punch | |prev=Sucker Punch | ||
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|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | |publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] | ||
|date= | |date= | ||
|coverdate=November 1993 | |coverdate=November [[1993]] | ||
|script=[[Larry Hama]] | |script=[[Larry Hama]] | ||
|pencils=[[Jesse Orozoco]] and [[William Rosado]] | |pencils=[[Jesse Orozoco]] and [[William Rosado]] | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Image:Overrideg1dies.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Override should never have accepted an invitation to the Decepticon Taffy Pull.]] | [[Image:Overrideg1dies.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Override should never have accepted an invitation to the Decepticon Taffy Pull.]] | ||
In the [[Cobra]]-dominated town of [[Milleville]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is about to squish [[Scarlett]] like the puny fleshling she is, when he is distracted by the arrival of a squad of [[Autobot]]s, led by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The assorted humans scatter as Megatron starts kicking their tailpipes. [[Cobra Commander]] protests to Megatron about the damage to his real estate. Megatron grants that he has a point about protecting valuable assets, and tucks [[Sidney Biggles-Jones|Doctor Biggles-Jones]] into a compartment in his chest. As Cobra begins to attack the Autobots, Megatron takes the opportunity to kill [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] and [[Chase (G1)|Chase]]. The remaining Autobots retreat to make sure their vessel is secure. | In the [[Cobra]]-dominated town of [[Milleville]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] is about to squish [[Scarlett]] like the puny fleshling she is, when he is distracted by the arrival of a squad of [[Autobot]]s, led by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]. The assorted humans scatter as Megatron starts kicking their tailpipes. [[Cobra Commander]] protests to Megatron about the damage to his real estate. Megatron grants that he has a point about protecting valuable assets, and tucks [[Sidney Biggles-Jones|Doctor Biggles-Jones]] into a compartment in his chest. As Cobra begins to attack the Autobots, Megatron takes the opportunity to kill [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] and [[Chase (G1)|Chase]]. The remaining Autobots retreat to make sure their vessel is secure. | ||
Megatron locates their ship, but is attacked by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] as he approaches it. Megatron sneers at him. He announces he now has the ability to excite electrons and implode neutrons, then demonstrates, killing Brawn and destroying the Autobots' ship. The surviving Autobots team up with the Joes to form a plan for getting on board the | Megatron locates their ship, but is attacked by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] as he approaches it. Megatron sneers at him. He announces he now has the ability to excite electrons and implode neutrons, then demonstrates, killing Brawn and destroying the Autobots' ship. The surviving Autobots team up with the Joes to form a plan for getting on board the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. While [[Override (G1)|Override]] distracts Megatron, [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] deactivates himself, and allows to Joes to ferry him (and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]) onto the Ark, thus not setting off the Autobot-detectors. | ||
The plan works, though Override is ripped to pieces by Megatron. The Joes and Scarlett rescue Doctor Biggles-Jones, but are pursued by Megatron. Impressed by Override's selflessness, the doctor gives herself up to save the rest. Megatron takes her in hand, proceeds into the | The plan works, though Override is ripped to pieces by Megatron. The Joes and Scarlett rescue Doctor Biggles-Jones, but are pursued by Megatron. Impressed by Override's selflessness, the doctor gives herself up to save the rest. Megatron takes her in hand, proceeds into the Ark, and lifts off, ignoring Cobra Commander's protests. Megatron muses about how the doctor had introduced a computer virus into the OS for his new [[rail gun]]... which he promptly removed and implanted into the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology he gave to Cobra. | ||
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==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (4) | *[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (4) | ||
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (5) | *[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (5) | ||
* [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] (6) | *[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] (6) | ||
* [[Override (G1)|Override]] (7) | *[[Override (G1)|Override]] (7) | ||
* [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] (8) | *[[Chase (G1)|Chase]] (8) | ||
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (9) | *[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (9) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1) | *[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (1) | ||
|c3= | |c3= | ||
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (15) | *[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (15) | ||
|h4=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c4= | |h4=[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|c4= | ||
* [[Scarlett]] (2) | *[[Scarlett]] (2) | ||
* [[Snake-Eyes]] (12) | *[[Snake-Eyes]] (12) | ||
* [[Spirit]] (16) | *[[Spirit]] (16) | ||
* [[Freedom]] (17) | *[[Freedom]] (17) | ||
* [[Storm Shadow]] (18) | *[[Storm Shadow]] (18) | ||
|h5=[[Cobra]]|c5= | |h5=[[Cobra]]|c5= | ||
* [[Sidney Biggles-Jones]] (3) | *[[Sidney Biggles-Jones]] (3) | ||
* [[Cobra Commander]] (10) | *[[Cobra Commander]] (10) | ||
* [[Zarana]] (11) | *[[Zarana]] (11) | ||
* [[Slice]] (13) | *[[Slice]] (13) | ||
* [[Dice (Cobra)|Dice]] (14) | *[[Dice (Cobra)|Dice]] (14) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The cover title of the series for this issue is ''G.I. Joe Starring Snake-Eyes Featuring Transformers Generation 2''. However, the title in the indicia (and hence the legal title) is ''G.I. Joe A Real American Hero''. | *The cover title of the series for this issue is ''G.I. Joe Starring Snake-Eyes Featuring Transformers Generation 2''. However, the title in the indicia (and hence the legal title) is ''G.I. Joe A Real American Hero''. | ||
* In "[[Goin' South]]", [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] strongly implied that he and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] would be coming to Earth themselves, but apparently he changed his mind. | *In "[[Goin' South]]", [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] strongly implied that he and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] would be coming to Earth themselves, but apparently he changed his mind. | ||
* The Autobot team that arrives instead is ''very'' random, consisting of one [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]], one [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], one [[Mini-Cassette]], one [[Triggerbot]], one [[Throttlebot]], and one [[Mini Vehicle]]. Only Hot Spot and Brawn are even close to the strength and endurance needed to take on Megatron. Only Hot Spot and Skydive survive. | *The Autobot team that arrives instead is ''very'' random, consisting of one [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]], one [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], one [[Mini-Cassette]], one [[Triggerbot]], one [[Throttlebot]], and one [[Mini Vehicle]]. Only Hot Spot and Brawn are even close to the strength and endurance needed to take on Megatron. Only Hot Spot and Skydive survive. | ||
* This is Steeljaw's first and only appearance in US Marvel comics continuity (and he dies, perhaps as a sign of [[Red Alert (G1)#Generation_2|things to come]]). And it isn't even in the Transformers comic. | *This is Steeljaw's first and only appearance in US Marvel comics continuity (and he dies, perhaps as a sign of [[Red Alert (G1)#Generation_2|things to come]]). And it isn't even in the Transformers comic. | ||
* Megatron determines that the Autobots' ship is located in "Sector Seven". | *Megatron determines that the Autobots' ship is located in "Sector Seven". [[Sector Seven|This is probably a big ol' coincidence.]] | ||
* The title of this story was probably inspired by this being the last appearance of the Transformers in the [[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe'' comic]]. | *The title of this story was probably inspired by this being the last appearance of the Transformers in the [[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe'' comic]]. | ||
* While the plot of this issue continues in the first issue of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Transformers Generation 2'' comic series]], "[[War Without End!]]", this arguably represents a branching point in the [[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe'' continuity]]. While many ''G.I. Joe'' characters appear in the ''Generation 2'' comic series, the Earthwide devastation that happens later on (e.g., the annihilation of [[San Francisco]] in "[[Dark Shadows!]]") is not reflected in the regular ''G.I. Joe'' comic series. | *While the plot of this issue continues in the first issue of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|''Transformers Generation 2'' comic series]], "[[War Without End!]]", this arguably represents a branching point in the [[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe'' continuity]]. While many ''G.I. Joe'' characters appear in the ''Generation 2'' comic series, the Earthwide devastation that happens later on (e.g., the annihilation of [[San Francisco]] in "[[Dark Shadows!]]") is not reflected in the regular ''G.I. Joe'' comic series. | ||
* Cobra Commander's vocabulary lessons for the day: | *Cobra Commander's vocabulary lessons for the day: | ||
** ''hebetation:'' The state of being dull or obtuse. | **''hebetation:'' The state of being dull or obtuse. | ||
** ''resipiscence:'' Recovering one's senses. | **''resipiscence:'' Recovering one's senses. | ||
** ''rampallion:'' A good-for-nothing scoundrel. | **''rampallion:'' A good-for-nothing scoundrel. | ||
** ''fustilarian:'' A low fellow; a stinkard. | **''fustilarian:'' A low fellow; a stinkard. | ||
** ''oligophrenic:'' Exhibiting mental deficiency. | **''oligophrenic:'' Exhibiting mental deficiency. | ||
** ''megapod:'' Having large feet. | **''megapod:'' Having large feet. | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* Hot Spot is called "Hotshot" at one point. | *Hot Spot is called "Hotshot" at one point. | ||
* Steeljaw's name is parsed as "Steel-Jaw". | *Steeljaw's name is parsed as "Steel-Jaw". | ||
* Chase is consistently miscolored as white and drawn with [[Searchlight (G1)|Searchlight]]'s head, repeating (and possibly copying) an error first seen in [[The Cure!| | *Chase is consistently miscolored as white and drawn with [[Searchlight (G1)|Searchlight]]'s head, repeating (and possibly copying) an error first seen in issue [[The Cure!|#30]] of the Generation 1 book. | ||
* Megatron locates the Autobots' ship by comparing ''mud'' caked on Chase's leg to a ''soil'' analysis of the entire region. | *Megatron locates the Autobots' ship by comparing ''mud'' caked on Chase's leg to a ''soil'' analysis of the entire region. He then locates the ship in... a warehouse district. | ||
* The [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/93/detonator/ Cobra Detonator] the Joes use to sneak Skydive in the Ark is repeatedly miscolored in army greens. | *The [http://www.yojoe.com/vehicles/93/detonator/ Cobra Detonator] the Joes use to sneak Skydive in the Ark is repeatedly miscolored in army greens. | ||
===Covers (1)=== | ===Covers (1)=== | ||
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron about to stomp on folks by [[William Rosado]] | *'''Cover A:''' Megatron about to stomp on folks by [[William Rosado]] | ||
===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
* None yet identified. | *None yet identified. | ||
===Reprints=== | ===Reprints=== | ||
*2012 — ''[[Classic G.I. Joe Volume 14]]'' | *[[2012]] — ''[[Classic G.I. Joe Volume 14]]'' | ||
[[Category:Marvel Generation 2 issues]] | [[Category:Marvel Generation 2 issues]] | ||
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| "Final Transformations" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | November 1993 | ||||||||||||
| Script | Larry Hama | ||||||||||||
| Pencils | Jesse Orozoco and William Rosado | ||||||||||||
| Inks | Chip Wallace (pages 1-4, 6-9, 18, 20, 22), Tim Tuony, and Arienne Steve Alexandron | ||||||||||||
| Colors | Andre Ani and Chi | ||||||||||||
| Letters | Rick Parker | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Mike Lackey | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Marvel Comics continuity | ||||||||||||
Megatron breaks a deal... and a few Autobots.
Synopsis
In the Cobra-dominated town of Milleville, Megatron is about to squish Scarlett like the puny fleshling she is, when he is distracted by the arrival of a squad of Autobots, led by Hot Spot. The assorted humans scatter as Megatron starts kicking their tailpipes. Cobra Commander protests to Megatron about the damage to his real estate. Megatron grants that he has a point about protecting valuable assets, and tucks Doctor Biggles-Jones into a compartment in his chest. As Cobra begins to attack the Autobots, Megatron takes the opportunity to kill Steeljaw and Chase. The remaining Autobots retreat to make sure their vessel is secure.
Megatron locates their ship, but is attacked by Brawn as he approaches it. Megatron sneers at him. He announces he now has the ability to excite electrons and implode neutrons, then demonstrates, killing Brawn and destroying the Autobots' ship. The surviving Autobots team up with the Joes to form a plan for getting on board the Ark. While Override distracts Megatron, Skydive deactivates himself, and allows to Joes to ferry him (and Spike Witwicky) onto the Ark, thus not setting off the Autobot-detectors.
The plan works, though Override is ripped to pieces by Megatron. The Joes and Scarlett rescue Doctor Biggles-Jones, but are pursued by Megatron. Impressed by Override's selflessness, the doctor gives herself up to save the rest. Megatron takes her in hand, proceeds into the Ark, and lifts off, ignoring Cobra Commander's protests. Megatron muses about how the doctor had introduced a computer virus into the OS for his new rail gun... which he promptly removed and implanted into the Cybertronian technology he gave to Cobra.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | G.I. Joe | Cobra |
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Quotes
"You'll be safer inside, Dr. Biggles-Jones!
"Safer for what? All you want is my central nervous system!"
- —Megatron and Doctor Biggles-Jones
Zarana: "Shoot her, you idiots!"
Scarlett: "You trust their aim that much?"
Alley Viper: "Who's gonna aim? Zarana don't sign my check--"
Notes
- The cover title of the series for this issue is G.I. Joe Starring Snake-Eyes Featuring Transformers Generation 2. However, the title in the indicia (and hence the legal title) is G.I. Joe A Real American Hero.
- In "Goin' South", Optimus Prime strongly implied that he and Bumblebee would be coming to Earth themselves, but apparently he changed his mind.
- The Autobot team that arrives instead is very random, consisting of one Protectobot, one Aerialbot, one Mini-Cassette, one Triggerbot, one Throttlebot, and one Mini Vehicle. Only Hot Spot and Brawn are even close to the strength and endurance needed to take on Megatron. Only Hot Spot and Skydive survive.
- This is Steeljaw's first and only appearance in US Marvel comics continuity (and he dies, perhaps as a sign of things to come). And it isn't even in the Transformers comic.
- Megatron determines that the Autobots' ship is located in "Sector Seven". This is probably a big ol' coincidence.
- The title of this story was probably inspired by this being the last appearance of the Transformers in the G.I. Joe comic.
- While the plot of this issue continues in the first issue of the Transformers Generation 2 comic series, "War Without End!", this arguably represents a branching point in the G.I. Joe continuity. While many G.I. Joe characters appear in the Generation 2 comic series, the Earthwide devastation that happens later on (e.g., the annihilation of San Francisco in "Dark Shadows!") is not reflected in the regular G.I. Joe comic series.
- Cobra Commander's vocabulary lessons for the day:
- hebetation: The state of being dull or obtuse.
- resipiscence: Recovering one's senses.
- rampallion: A good-for-nothing scoundrel.
- fustilarian: A low fellow; a stinkard.
- oligophrenic: Exhibiting mental deficiency.
- megapod: Having large feet.
Errors
- Hot Spot is called "Hotshot" at one point.
- Steeljaw's name is parsed as "Steel-Jaw".
- Chase is consistently miscolored as white and drawn with Searchlight's head, repeating (and possibly copying) an error first seen in issue #30 of the Generation 1 book.
- Megatron locates the Autobots' ship by comparing mud caked on Chase's leg to a soil analysis of the entire region. He then locates the ship in... a warehouse district.
- The Cobra Detonator the Joes use to sneak Skydive in the Ark is repeatedly miscolored in army greens.
Covers (1)
- Cover A: Megatron about to stomp on folks by William Rosado
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