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Within days of the first attack New York is now completely under the control of the [[Decepticons]]. Human survivors huddle in subway stations, but [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] is making his way through them killing all he finds. Outside the attack area Colonel Witwicky is told the attacks are spreading to other parts of the country. With the Navy also taken out he is already desperate when he learns that Air Force One has been shot down in Washington.This act was carried out by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who upon returning to the Decepticons base in the ruins of New York earns some rare praise from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Hook arrives and informs Megs that construction in the city has begun. However, Hook <s>bitches</s> complains that the city is 'a cluttered eyesore', and a ' hovel', and is unsure about building. When Megs tells him that NY is one of the human's greatest cities, 'their shining light', Hook declares it a vulgarity. Leaving, Screamer arrives, complaining that their victory feels 'scruffy'. The two gloat over the fact the defeat of the [[Autobot]] resistance was achieved by a traitor they hadn't expected. For maybe the first time, Megatron says that Starscream is almost perfect: he is powerful, ruthless, and ' the living emobodiment of the Decepticon cause'. Meanwhile, Hook begins planning the rebuilding of New York into a new base. |
Within days of the first attack New York is now completely under the control of the [[Decepticons]]. Human survivors huddle in subway stations, but [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] is making his way through them killing all he finds. Outside the attack area Colonel Witwicky is told the attacks are spreading to other parts of the country. With the Navy also taken out he is already desperate when he learns that Air Force One has been shot down in Washington.This act was carried out by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who upon returning to the Decepticons base in the ruins of New York earns some rare praise from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Hook arrives and informs Megs that construction in the city has begun. However, Hook <s>bitches</s> complains that the city is 'a cluttered eyesore', and a ' hovel', and is unsure about building. When Megs tells him that NY is one of the human's greatest cities, 'their shining light', Hook declares it a vulgarity. Leaving, Screamer arrives, complaining that their victory feels 'scruffy'. The two gloat over the fact the defeat of the [[Autobot]] resistance was achieved by a traitor they hadn't expected. For maybe the first time, Megatron says that Starscream is almost perfect: he is powerful, ruthless, and ' the living emobodiment of the Decepticon cause'. Meanwhile, Hook begins planning the rebuilding of New York into a new base. |
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| − | Out on patrol with [[Spectro]], [[Spyglass]] and [[Viewfinder]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] destroys a yellow VW Beetle, declaring that he hates them, to which the Reflectors reply that its a pity the VW isn't [[Bumblebee (G1)|the real thing]]. Behind them, some humans, carrying supplies, run out and back to their railway base. Andy and Bridge are also hiding with people in a subway, but Andy's air force training means they're much better supplied and defended than the others (illustrated by the supply-gathering). He talks with Bridge and reveals that he's looking out for his (dead) friend DJ's girl, and doesn't know of her fate. The two also speculate the origins of the 'Cons, with human-built robots and Martians as two possible origins. Then a trian is heard, and Andy runs aroiund like a headless chicken shouting 'code yellow' lots. The people don't listen |
+ | Out on patrol with [[Spectro (G1)|Spectro]], [[Spyglass (G1)|Spyglass]] and [[Viewfinder (G1)|Viewfinder]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] destroys a yellow VW Beetle, declaring that he hates them, to which the Reflectors reply that its a pity the VW isn't [[Bumblebee (G1)|the real thing]]. Behind them, some humans, carrying supplies, run out and back to their railway base. Andy and Bridge are also hiding with people in a subway, but Andy's air force training means they're much better supplied and defended than the others (illustrated by the supply-gathering). He talks with Bridge and reveals that he's looking out for his (dead) friend DJ's girl, and doesn't know of her fate. The two also speculate the origins of the 'Cons, with human-built robots and Martians as two possible origins. Then a trian is heard, and Andy runs aroiund like a headless chicken shouting 'code yellow' lots. The people don't listen, and flick him of. Then a purple train docks in the station - Astrotrain has arrived. Most of the refugees are able to flee, but Andy himself is held up getting others out, and is trapped inside, as Astrotrain looms over him. He seemingly falls to a killer blow from the Decepticon... |
==Featured characters== |
==Featured characters== |
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| − | * [[Astrotrain (G1)| |
+ | * [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (2) |
| − | * [[Megatron (G1)| |
+ | * [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (7) |
| − | * [[Hook (G1)| |
+ | * [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (8) |
| − | * [[Starscream (G1)| |
+ | * [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] |
| − | * [[Rumble (G1)| |
+ | * [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (9) |
| − | * [[Spectro]] (10) |
+ | * [[Spectro (G1)|Spectro]] (10) |
| − | * [[Spyglass]] (11) |
+ | * [[Spyglass (G1)|Spyglass]] (11) |
| − | * [[Viewfinder]] (12) |
+ | * [[Viewfinder (G1)|Viewfinder]] (12) |
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===Errors=== |
===Errors=== |
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| − | * In issue 2, General Witwicky is referred to as "Colonel"; in the recap given on the inside cover in issue 3, he's referred to as a general. In issue 5, he is again referred to as a Colonel, confirming this was an error. |
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| − | * When Megatron rests his Fusion Cannon on a building wall a hatch can be seen on his arm where the cannon attaches to. When he tears the flag off the building, that hatch is inconspicuously missing. |
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===Items of Note=== |
===Items of Note=== |
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| − | * Some time has passed between now and issue 1; Witwicky mentions that "in a matter of days" Megatron and co. have secured an excellent staging area. |
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| − | * The Decepticons suddenly attack four cities — Washington, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles — in the space of two pages. Aside from Air Force One being crashed, we don't see these attacks, in contrast to the three issues spent on New York City. New York City is that important, damn it. |
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| − | * In this issue, all three of the Reflector robots are alive and well, even though in Spotlight: Wheelie, Viewfinder is confirmed dead. Shane McCarthy explained this by establishing that Reflector's appearance in Spotlight: Wheelie was taking place later than the events of All Hail Megatron. This makes sense, actually, as Wheelie's SOS is received in Spotlight: Optimus Prime, and he's stranded on the planet for a number of years before encountering Reflector. |
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| − | * Bridge can tell the difference between a jaguar and a dog. |
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| − | * Astrotrain has abandoned his body as seen in previous IDW arcs (featuring a realistic, commonplace freight-hauling diesel locomotive form) for a new one that heavily resembles his Classics body, but configured to transform into his original D62 steam locomotive altmode... a type of vehicle that hasn't been common in America since the early 1960s. Robots in disguise indeed! |
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| − | * Megatron has stopped smiling like a madman in every shot. (Guido Guidi has stated that he toned down Megatron's expressions due to Shane McCarthy's input. [1]) |
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| − | Rumble Hates VW Beetles. |
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| − | * Andy gets squished by Astrotrain, but this won't be stated until next issue. |
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===Covers (3)=== |
===Covers (3)=== |
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Barack Obama/John McCain Presidential Material comics (back cover) |
Barack Obama/John McCain Presidential Material comics (back cover) |
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The Decepticons continue their swath of destruction in NY and the humans face new challenges.
Synopsis[]
Within days of the first attack New York is now completely under the control of the Decepticons. Human survivors huddle in subway stations, but Astrotrain is making his way through them killing all he finds. Outside the attack area Colonel Witwicky is told the attacks are spreading to other parts of the country. With the Navy also taken out he is already desperate when he learns that Air Force One has been shot down in Washington.This act was carried out by Starscream, who upon returning to the Decepticons base in the ruins of New York earns some rare praise from Megatron. Hook arrives and informs Megs that construction in the city has begun. However, Hook bitches complains that the city is 'a cluttered eyesore', and a ' hovel', and is unsure about building. When Megs tells him that NY is one of the human's greatest cities, 'their shining light', Hook declares it a vulgarity. Leaving, Screamer arrives, complaining that their victory feels 'scruffy'. The two gloat over the fact the defeat of the Autobot resistance was achieved by a traitor they hadn't expected. For maybe the first time, Megatron says that Starscream is almost perfect: he is powerful, ruthless, and ' the living emobodiment of the Decepticon cause'. Meanwhile, Hook begins planning the rebuilding of New York into a new base.
Out on patrol with Spectro, Spyglass and Viewfinder, Rumble destroys a yellow VW Beetle, declaring that he hates them, to which the Reflectors reply that its a pity the VW isn't the real thing. Behind them, some humans, carrying supplies, run out and back to their railway base. Andy and Bridge are also hiding with people in a subway, but Andy's air force training means they're much better supplied and defended than the others (illustrated by the supply-gathering). He talks with Bridge and reveals that he's looking out for his (dead) friend DJ's girl, and doesn't know of her fate. The two also speculate the origins of the 'Cons, with human-built robots and Martians as two possible origins. Then a trian is heard, and Andy runs aroiund like a headless chicken shouting 'code yellow' lots. The people don't listen, and flick him of. Then a purple train docks in the station - Astrotrain has arrived. Most of the refugees are able to flee, but Andy himself is held up getting others out, and is trapped inside, as Astrotrain looms over him. He seemingly falls to a killer blow from the Decepticon...
Featured characters[]
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans |
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Errors[]
Items of Note[]
Covers (3)[]
- Cover A: Starscream and Megatron back to back; art by Guido Guidi, colors by Josh Burcham.
- Cover B: Communist propaganda style of a Decepticon flag over a ruined Washington D.C. with Starscream above; art and colours by Trevor Hutchison.
- Cover RI: Coloured sketch of Astrotrain; art and colours by Guido Guidi.
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