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4March 1985
$0.75; 0.50 GBP; 1.00 CAD

The Transformers #4

Marvel · March 1985 · on sale November 13, 1984

First appearance: ShockwaveFirst appearance: Captain RaaderFirst appearance: Logik2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
The Transformers (Marvel, 1984 series)
Issue
#4
Publication date
March 1985
Key date
March 1985
On-sale date
November 13, 1984
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$0.75; 0.50 GBP; 1.00 CAD
Pages
36

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Shockwave - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Captain Raader - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Logik - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Servitor - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Spyeye - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Domino Blackthorne Drake - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0The Autobots' Last Stand!cover1pencils: Mark Texeira; inks: Mark TexeiraBlue Streak, Buzzsaw, Huffer, Megatron, Mirage, Optimus Prime, Ravage, Skywarp, Soundwave
1The Last Standcomic story22script: Jim Salicrup; pencils: Frank Springer; inks: Akin, Garvey; colors: Nel Yomtov; letters: John WorkmanBlue Streak, Brawn, Buzzsaw, Cliffjumper, Frenzy, Gears, Grimlock, Hound, Huffer, Ironhide, Jazz, Jessie, Laserbeak, Megatron
2Tips on Ways to Prevent Sexual Abusepublic service announcement1pencils: June Brigman, Jim Mooney; inks: Bob Wiacek, Mike EspositoEnergizer, Gee, Lightspeed, Mass Master, Peter Parker, Alex Power, Jack Power, Julie Power, Katie Power, Spider-Man
3-in-house column1script: Archie Goodwin; pencils: Archie Goodwin, Sergio Aragonés; inks: Archie Goodwin, Sergio AragonésArchie Goodwin, Groo
4-letters page1script: Bob Budiansky, Martha Conway; pencils: Jackson Guice; inks: Jackson GuiceDomino Blackthorne Drake First, Logik First, Captain Raader First, Servitor First, Spyeye First
5Celebrate the Holidays!!!promo (ad from the publisher)1letters: ?; typesetIron Man, Tony Stark

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 0.75 USD; barcode 0714860237903
Canadianprice 1.00 CAD; barcode 0714860237903

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Transformers Classics #1
ISBN 978-1-60010-935-5		2011On eBay ›
The Battle Continues...
ISBN 0-87135-066-1		1985On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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