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12October 1994
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Transformers: Generation 2 #12

Marvel · October 1994

First appearance: RatchetFirst appearance: ScrapperFirst appearance: Long Haul
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Identification plate

Series
Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel, 1993 series)
Issue
#12
Publication date
October 1994
Key date
October 1994
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$2.25; 3.05 CAD
Pages
52
Barcode
75960602710101211
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

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

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

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

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

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

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0Consumed by the Swarm!cover1pencils: Derek YanigerOptimus Prime, Swarm
1A Rage in Heaven!, Book One: Judgmentcomic story11script: Simon Furman; pencils: Manny Galan; inks: Jim Amash; colors: Sarra Mossoff; letters: ComicraftGrimlock, Jhiaxus, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Starscream, Swarm
2A Rage in Heaven!, Book Two: Twilightcomic story9script: Simon Furman; pencils: Geoff Senior; inks: Geoff Senior; colors: Sarra Mossoff; letters: ComicraftJhiaxus, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Starscream, Swarm
3-in-house column0.7letters: typeset
4Now on Salepromo (ad from the publisher)0.3letters: typeset
5A Rage in Heaven!, Book Three: Siegecomic story10script: Simon Furman; pencils: Manny Galan; inks: Jim Amash; colors: Sarra Mossoff; letters: ComicraftAir Raid, Bonecrusher, Dirge First, Electro, Frenzy, Grimlock, Hot Rod, Jazz, Kup, Leadfoot, Long Haul First, Manta Ray, Nightbeat, Perceptor
6A Rage in Heaven!, Book Four: Creationcomic story7script: Simon Furman; pencils: Geoff Senior; inks: Geoff Senior; colors: Sarra Mossoff; letters: ComicraftFortress Maximus, Grimlock, Hot Rod, Kup, Liege Maximo First, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Ratchet First, Rook, Swarm
7-letters page2script: Richard Starkings, Simon Furman

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Transformers Compendium #2
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Series context

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Sources

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