Transformers: Armada - volume 1

Credits

Writer - Chris Saccarini / Pencils - James Raiz / Inks - Rob Armstrong / Lettering - Dreamer Design / Colors - Alan Want, TheRealT!

Story

At the Autobots' Earth headquarters, Optimus Prime notices that Megatron is using an energy-draining device on the city. He dispatches Hotshot and Jolt to stop the Decepticons, but Hotshot heads off on his own, dismissing any need for help.

Hotshot reaches the power station and finds the device, but it's too heavy for him to move. Challenged by Cyclonus and Crumplezone, Hotshot is suddenly saved by Jolt's timely arrival, who gives him an extra engine that activates Hotshot's previously-unknown driving claws. Then, combining with Jolt for extra leaping power, the two jump over a washed-out bridge and get away, while the Decepticons are caught by the explosion of the device. Back at the base, Hotshot admits that he works better with Jolt than without, and the two shake to seal their partnership.

Notes and Comments

• The tri-lingual mini-comic was printed in English, Spanish, and French.
• Obviously, the point of the story was to demonstrate how Minicons can activate new powers in the Transformers. It's therefore an odd plot convenience (and toy design quirk) that Hotshot's grabber claws can't be activated by a Minicon, but requires the spare engine (included with the toy) instead.