Transformers Armada Free Comic Book Day Edition

Cover Date: May 2003
Script: Brandon Easton
Pencils: Don Figueroa
Inks: Elaine To
Colours: Alan Wang, Rob Ruffolo, David Cheung, Stuart Ng, Susan Luo & Felipe Smith
Letters: Paul Villafuerte
Cover: James Raiz

Carlos and Rad are out exploring in the woods when they run into a Mini-Con named Swindle, who is on the run from the Decepticons. He asks them to take him to the Autobots. Rad is insure, but Carlos persuades him to trust Swindle. Just then, Cyclonus and Starscream arrive to recapture Swindle. They try to escape, but are caught by Demolisher. However, Hot Shot arrives with Red Alert and Smokescreen in tow. It seems like the Autobots have the upper hand until Megatron appears. He calls to Swindle, who then apprehends Carlos and Rad. The Mini-Con has agreed a deal with the Decepticons to gain information about Earth in exchange for his freedom, much to Rad and Carlos' anger. But the Decepticons double-cross Swindle, as Optimus Prime arrives on the scene. He gets the kids to safety before tackling Megatron, but is shot in the back by Starscream. Swindle finds the kids, and offers to help as an apology for his earlier behaviour. The Mini-Con uses Hot Shot's discarded gun to free the Autobots. The Decepticons retreat, but take Swindle with them.

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