The Gathering Storm

Writer: Bob Budiansky Artist: Don Figueroa Colorist: Josh Burcham Letterer: Robbie Robbins Designer/Letterer: Neil Uyetake Editor: Chris Ryall


 * Major characters (in order of appearance): Kranix, Arblus, Unicron, Ironhide, Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Spike Witwicky, Prowl, Cliffjumper, Laserbeak, Shockwave, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Ratchet, Scavenger, Brawn, Hot Rod, Daniel Witwicky, Kup, Huffer, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Scrapper, Long Haul, Kickback, Bombshell, Shrapnel, Perceptor, Blurr, Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Springer, Blaster, Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage, Ratbat, Steeljaw, Eject, Rewind, Ramhorn, Blitzwing, Wheeljack, Windcharger, Devastator, Astrotrain, Swoop, Sludge, Slag, Snarl, Grimlock, Hound, Sunstreaker, Thrust
 * Originally published: October 25, 2006

Errors

 * Shrapnel and Kickback's voice bubbles are reversed in one panel.

Items of note

 * In the trade paperback, after the scene where the Cassetticons battle Blaster's team, a scene is shown with the other other combiners and Omega Supreme are shown battling.

Covers (2)

 * Cover A: Ultra Magnus and the Autobots vs Unicron and the Decepticons by Don Figueroa
 * Cover RI-A: Uncolored sketch of cover A

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