#4

Synopsis

The Autobots and their Nebulan allies invent a new technology where six Nebulans are bio-engineered to transform into weapons that are then linked to six of the Autobots. These six become the Autobot Targetmasters. Unfortunately, the Decepticons and their Nebulan allies copy the tech, and develop five Targetmasters of their own. After a pitched battle that leaves Nebulos in ruins, the Autobots and their Nebulan allies decide to abandon Nebulos and head for the planet Earth, hoping that the Decepticons will follow them, which they do.

Credits

Script

Bob Budiansky

Pencils

Frank Springer, John Romita Jr., Marie Severin

Inks

Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, Al Milgrom, Marie Severin

Colours

Nel Yomtov

Letters

Jack Morelli

Editor

Don Daley

Editor-in-chief

Tom DeFalco

Pro file

Ann Nocenti

Characters

• Recoil
• Kup
• Rippersnapper
• Cutthroat
• Hot Rod
• Sparks
• Apeface
• Blurr
• Grotusque
• Peacemaker
• Spasma
• Scorponok
• Haywire
• Highbrow
• Spoilsport
• Stylor
• Slugslinger
• Aimless
• Crosshairs
• Gort
• Weirdwolf
• Fortress Maximus
• Repugnus
• Sureshot
• Monzo
• Sinnertwin
• Snapdragon
• Arcana
• Doublecross
• Blowpipe
• Skullcruncher
• Chromedome
• Krunk
• Pinpointer
• Pointblank
• Caliburst
• Grax
• Blot
• Galen
• Vorath
• Brainstorm
• Duros
• Llyra
• Cyclonus
• Hun-Grrr
• Scourge
• Nightstick
• Lord Zarak
• Hardhead
• Mindwipe
• Misfire
• Triggerhappy
• Fracas
• Peter Parker
• Otto Octavius
• Spider-Man
• Doctor Octopus
• Ann Nocenti

Other printings & variants

• Direct