Movie Adaptation Issue Number Four

The Autobots and Decepticons battle it out while Sam takes charge of the All Spark.

Script: Kris Oprisko Art: Alex Milne Colors: Josh Perez with help from Zac Atkinson, Josh Burcham, Andrew Elder, Keiran Oats and Rob Ruffolo Flatting assist: Mark Bristow and Lisa Moore Lettering: Chris Mowry Editor: Chris Ryall Publisher: IDW Publishing


 * Major characters (in order of appearance): Megatron, Agent Simmons, General Keller, Mikaela Banes, Sam Witwicky, Barricade, Starscream, Brawl, Bonecrusher, Blackout, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Jazz, Ironhide
 * Originally published: June 27, 2007

Synopsis
As Sam identifies Megatron, Agent Simmons informs the group that reverse engineering on Megatron is the source of all modern machines. Sam states the Transformers are on Earth because of the All Spark and the group heads to the area where it is kept. Simmons informs the group that the All Spark was discovered in 1913 and that Hoover Dam was built around it to hide its energy. He also demonstrates that the All Spark can give life to any mechanical device.

The Decepticons arrive and attack the dam and the blasts complete the awakening of Megatron. He kills the scientist near him and transforms into his jet mode. Sam convinces Simmons to free Bumblebee to help protect them. Bumblebee shrinks the All Spark into a tiny cube and leaves with Sam and Mikaela. Megatron meets up with the other Decepticons and give chase to the Autobots, knowing they have the All Spark. Barricade attacks but is killed by Optimus Prime.

Simmons stops to call in an air strike and a jet some arrives. Unfortunately it's actually Starscream, who injures Bumblebee and causes him to drop the All Spark. Brawl attacks, unphased by the military but is attacked by Jazz. Jazz, in turn is killed by Megatron, infuriating Optimus Prime, who begins to battle his brother. Sam takes the All Spark along with Ironhide, who is blasted by Starscream. Megatron knocks out Prime and goes after Sam and the All Spark. Mikaela, meanwhile hooks Bumblebee up to a tow truck to get him to safety. Brawl pursues them, but is blasted by Bumblebee and killed.

A soldier on a motorcycle, along with an air strike kill Blackout while Sam faces off with Megatron. Megatron blasts the ledge, causing Sam to fall, but he's caught by Optimus Prime. Before Prime can destroy the All Spark, Megatron attacks again. Sam throws the All Spark into Megatron's spark, destroying him. In celebration, Mikaela kisses Sam but the Autobots gather around Jazz's body.

Later, Sector Seven is terminated and the Decepticons are dropped into the Laurentian Abyss and a nuclear blast buries them. While Sam and Mikaela enjoy life, Optimus states that the Autobots will live on Earth, hiding in their vehicle modes to protect the humans. He sends a message into space welcoming any surviving to join their brothers on Earth.

Errors

 * None yet identified.

Items of note

 * "Bonus material 4.0": Pull-out poster of Megatron, Blackout, Barricade and Frenzy, Barricade vs Bumblebee pin-up, All Spark pin-up, interview with Hasbro's Michael Verrecchia, including toy gallery.

Covers (2)

 * Regular Cover: Wraparound cover of most major movie characters by Alex Milne
 * Cover RI: Photo of Ironhide

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