Escalation issue 3
Script: Simon Furman
Art: E. J. Su
Lettering: Neil Uyetake
Colors: Zac Atkinson
Editors: Chris Ryall & Dan Taylor
- Major characters (in order of appearance): Georgi Koska, Alexi, Megatron, Blitzwing, Skywarp, Bumblebee, Prowl, Ironhide, Optimus Prime, Jazz, Wheeljack, Ratchet, Jimmy Pink, Verity Carlo, Breski, Nightbeat, Hardhead, Hot Rod
- Originally published: January 24, 2007
Synopsis
 Spoiler warning: Plot details follow. of the next episode/issue in the series or 30 days after release, whichever is sooner |
In the former Soviet breakaway state of Brasnya, Megatron reveals his new (but familiar to fans) alt-mode of a human-sized handgun. He is able shrink into this form using the rare mass displacement, made possible by Ore-13. He assigns his facsimile, Georgi Koska to use him to blow up an oil pipeline and agitate their political enemies. When their opposition arrives, the Decepticons escalate tensions by covertly attacking both sides.
Optimus Prime refuses to allow a search for Sunstreaker until the Decepticons are under control, and orders an Autobot contingent to Brasnya. However, Ironhide and Ratchet plan to disobey Prime's orders and investigate Sunstreaker's disappearance based on a lead from Jimmy.
Three reinforcements arrive — Hot Rod, Hardhead and Nightbeat.
Errors
- Skywarp is colored like Thundercracker in several panels.
Items of note
- This issue marks the first official use of the term mass displacement.
- The "Decepticomments" section has readers' mail answered by Dan Taylor and an ad for Escalation #4.
Covers (3)
- Cover A: Blitzwing; art by E. J. Su
- Cover B: Megatron holding globe; art by Klaus Scherwinski
- Cover RI-A: cover A, uncolored
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