Power Play!
The Decepticons attack a nuclear power plant in an attempt to secure fuel. Meanwhile, Bumblebee makes contact with some humans.
Synopsis
In an effort to secure fuel sources, the Decepticons attack a half-completed nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, an injured Autobot Bumblebee has been taken to the garage of Sparkplug Witwicky by his son, Buster. They soon learn that what appears to be a Volkswagen Beetle is much more than he seems, as they find themselves right in the middle of a battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, who kidnap Sparkplug with hopes of forcing him to find a way of converting Earth's fuel resources into a form the Transformers can use.
Credits
Plot: Bill Mantlo
Script: Jim Salicrup
Pencils: Frank Springer
Inks: Kim DeMulder
Colors: Nelson Yomtov
Lettering: Janice Chiang
Editor: Bob Budiansky
- Originally published: unknown (Cover date November, 1984)
Major characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans |
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Regulars
Guests
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Errors
- At one point, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker's car modes are switched. When they transform, they share the same body model (Sideswipe's), although Sideswipe is sporting the "jet pack" seen on Sunstreaker's toy as he flies off. (This may be due to the uncertainty as to which toy represented which character, detailed here.)
- Many other coloring errors throughout the issue.
- Jesse is spelled "Jessie" in this issue.
Items of note
- Advertised as part 2 in a 4-issue limited series.
- Sparkplug states that he's "a mechanic, not a doctor", an homage to Star Trek's Doctor McCoy.
- During the entire battle at the Witwicky's house, Optimus Prime's trailer sits parked, frequently in view. Prime had yet to learn how to make it conveniently disappear.
Covers (3)
- U.S. cover: Megatron blasts Prime by Michael Golden
- UK issue 3 cover: Bumblebee with the Witwickys by Jerry Paris
- UK issue 4 cover: reuse of art from U.S. cover
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