Escalation issue 3
As Optimus Prime calls in reinforcements, the Decepticns heat things up in the Soviet Union Russia Eastern Europe.
Synopsis
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 construct Georgi Koska to use him to blow up an oil pipeline and agitate Brasnya's political enemies. When their Russian 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.
Credits
Script: Simon Furman
Art: E. J. Su
Colors: Zac Atkinson
Lettering: Neil Uyetake
Editors: Chris Ryall & Dan Taylor
- Originally published: January 24, 2007
- Continuity: IDW continuity
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulars
Guests
|
Errors
- Skywarp is colored like Thundercracker throughout the entire issue.
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 by E. J. Su
- Cover B: Megatron holding globe by Klaus Scherwinski
- Cover RI-A: cover A, uncolored
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