Letters page (Marvel UK)
The Marvel UK G1 comic had an interesting approach to fan mail- the letters were answered by Transformers.
The Marvel UK comics's weekly format resulted ina very informal, 'chatty' interaction with fans. There were tips abotu where to pick up old mechandise, and toy sightings of new. In the later days a corner was dedicated to a 'Stock Exchange' section, helping fans swap old toys.
Outside-Inside Continuity
The continuity of the Lettters Page is somewhat complicated. While the comic had a human production staff (Stubbies) who could be blamed for some gaffes that might occour, the comic was also supposed to portray 'real events.' Or, as Grimlock put it when a fan tried to blame the writer for Galvatron's rampage:
- The story that appears in this comic is an accurate representation of the actual events as they happened. So, just this once, you can't really blame the Stubbies involved. That said in issue #102 they got it all wrong. Fancy showing Galvatron actually defeating me in battle! Ridiculous! -Grimlock, answering letter
The hosts answered questions and bantered with fans, discussing subjects ranging from Megatron's Cybertronian form (a hand-held laser gun) to Optimus Prime's opinion of Mötley Crüe. (He hates it.)
