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Marvel (US) ISSUE #38 Key issue

Trial by Fire!

The Transformers #38

WriterBob Budiansky
ArtJosé Delbo (inks by Dave Hunt)
Cover dateMarch 1988
PublisherMarvel (US)

The story

The Headmasters arrive from Nebulos as Spike Witwicky comes home to a wrecked garage and a missing brother. Galen is mortally wounded fighting Scorponok and passes the Fortress Maximus helmet to Spike.

Why this issue matters

Spike Witwicky becomes Fortress Maximus and the Headmasters and Scorponok enter the main title.

First appearances

  • Spike Witwicky
  • Fortress Maximus
  • Cerebros
  • Scorponok / Lord Zarak
  • the Autobot Headmasters (first appearance in this title)

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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