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*''Originally published:'' December 26, 1987 | *''Originally published:'' December 26, 1987 | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Image:Starscreammerrychristmas.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Starscream's spark grew three sizes that day.]] | [[Image:Starscreammerrychristmas.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Starscream's [[spark]] grew three sizes that day...then immediately collapsed on itself.]] | ||
Starscream has awakened from his [[deep sleep capsule]] (see [[Target 2006]]) and come to a personal revelation. For all his treachery and lust for conquest, what he really wants is to see his home again. His angst is interrupted by a young man who tells Starscream to cheer up -- it's [[Christmas]] Eve! Starscream is not impressed; he'd squash the fleshling then and there if he weren't so depressed. | Starscream has awakened from his [[deep sleep capsule]] (see [[Target 2006]]) and come to a personal revelation. For all his treachery and lust for conquest, what he really wants is to see his home again. His angst is interrupted by a young man who tells Starscream to cheer up -- it's [[Christmas]] Eve! Starscream is not impressed; he'd squash the fleshling then and there if he weren't so depressed. | ||
Revision as of 21:50, 3 September 2007
A boy tries to teach Starscream the meaning of Christmas.
Marvel UK issue #145
Plot: Simon Furman
Script: Ian Rimmer
Pencils: Jeff Anderson
Inks: Baskerville
Lettering: Annie H
Colours: Euan Peters
- Major characters (in order of appearance): Starscream, Christmas kid, Streetwise
- Originally published: December 26, 1987
Synopsis
Starscream has awakened from his deep sleep capsule (see Target 2006) and come to a personal revelation. For all his treachery and lust for conquest, what he really wants is to see his home again. His angst is interrupted by a young man who tells Starscream to cheer up -- it's Christmas Eve! Starscream is not impressed; he'd squash the fleshling then and there if he weren't so depressed.
Stubbornly, the kid refuses to leave until he demonstrates the Christmas spirit to Starscream. Starscream reluctantly flies him into town, where along the way they spy a van full of senior citizens stuck in some snow. Stopping, the kid suggests to Starscream that he should rescue them. But what's in it for me? Starscream asks.
As Starscream reaches for the van, he is blasted from behind by Streetwise, who suspects ill-doing from the Decepticon. After a heated battle, both are interrupted by the kid, who chastises Streetwise for jumping to conclusions. As Streetwise watches, Starscream picks up the van and sets it back down on the road. Streetwise escorts the van to its destination.
Later, downtown in front of a Christmas tree, the kid explains to Starscream the meaning of the Christmas spirit, of charity, and the communal reassurance of good will. Starscream doesn't care. The kid is confused -- didn't Starscream enjoy saving the elderly humans in the van? No, Starscream counters, he was merely pleased to humiliate the Autobot.
Distraught, the kid wanders away, finally conceding defeat. Starscream laughs, momentarily thinks better of it, and finally wishes the surprised kid a Merry Christmas.
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