Funeral for a Friend!

The story

Ratchet gives up on repairing Optimus and the Autobots launch his body into space. Scavenging parts, Ratchet is hijacked by a human car thief called the Mechanic, who follows him back and seizes the Ark's defences.

First appearances

• the Mechanic

Scoped to this title. Several characters debuted in the G.I. Joe crossover, the Headmasters miniseries or Marvel UK material first.