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Marvel (US) ISSUE #27 Key issue

King of the Hill!

The Transformers #27

WriterBob Budiansky
ArtDon Perlin (inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey)
Cover dateApril 1987
PublisherMarvel (US)

The story

The Dinobots return for the funeral and Grimlock demands the leadership, which the Autobot command rejects. When Trypticon attacks the Ark, Grimlock's strength and an unexpected act of mercy win him the job.

Why this issue matters

Grimlock becomes Autobot leader and Ratbat, the Decepticons' fuel auditor and one of Marvel's most distinctive original characters, debuts.

First appearances

  • Ratbat
  • Trypticon

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

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