T-Wing, Grindcore rounds out the Dead Universe cast because a) I really love the name and b) I didn’t just want to do the entire cast as ‘new’ versions of old characters. Grindcore doesn’t play a big part in things, though he does fight Sideswipe in Spotlight Sideswipe! As for the respective fates of Ironhide, Jimmy and Verity, sorry — no update in Revelation, just toooo much else to fit in. I promise an update as soon as I can. In the meantime, check out Nick Roche’s FAB Ironhide interlude on the IDW forums (http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=4140). And Road Rocket’s still up and running. His pride’s hurt, though.

Conor E, that Decepticon Arcee’s torturing is the one seen at her feet, dead, on the cover of Spotlight: Arcee. How’s that for interconnected?

Azurek, I’m pretty sure Mirage featured in Spotlight: Blaster. But just generally, once they appear in an IDW Spotlight or ‘ongoing,’ it’s canon.

Btw, I’d love to hear Skram quote his own tech-spec line: “Hey, loosen up, guys! Saving the universe can’ t be that big of a deal!” – it’d be strangely appropiate…

And btw, for those who don’t know – this is not Skram’s first comic apperance. He was fighting alongside Jazz, Sideswipe and Grimlock in Marvel’s UK exclusive G2 two-parter comic.

http://www.tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Pocket/pocket.htm

Also, not knowing who the member of Nemesis Prime’s merry men on the far right is will bug me until the next issue, I’m sure.

…what’s that, the magnificence you say?

A couple of questions;

1. What’s the logic behind creating a new character (Grindcore) for the Dead Universe cast? Is he going to play an important role in Revelation?

2. Can we expect an update in Revelation on some of the plot threads left dangling in Devastation, like Ironhide’s status and Verity and Jimmy’s fate?

Okay, I lied, one more question;

3. Is Road Rocket supposed to have been killed by Cyclonus? He gets hit by a missile in the cave and then isn’t seen anymore. Seeing as Hound’s arm was dessicated by a shot from Cyclonus, I can only imagine being hit full-on with a missile would have more serious consequences for RR.

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I never said Prime still has it!

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Can’t speak for Origin or Ramjet, but in Escalation #5 Meg’s intent is to crush Prime spark core. He never says he’s out to collect it.

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There’s definitely a chance of the one of the above options. But we’re still at the very early planning stages when it comes to more BW.