CATALOG RECORD

The Transformers #41

Marvel · Series began 1984 · June 1988

first appearance of Getaway, Slapdash and Joyride

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Getaway (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
Slapdash (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction
Joyride (Transformers, Marvel) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: June 1988
On sale: March 15, 1988
In stores: February 24, 1988
Pages: 36

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #41 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition

Direct

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 07148602379106
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Creators

pencils: José Delbo, John Romita Jr., John Buscemainks: Dave Hunt, Danny Bulanadi, Al Williamson, Tom Palmerscript: Bob Budiansky, Jim Salicrupcolors: Nel Yomtovletters: Bill Oakley

Stories

Totaled! · 22 pages
The Autobots led by Fortress Maximus meet up with the main body of Autobots led by Grimlock, and Grimlock challenges Fortress Maximus to a death duel for the right to lead the Autobots. Knowing that Fortress Maximus is currently not strong enough, Blaster (who is currently being held prisoner by Grimlock), offers to fight in his place. The two factions land on the Moon and the two begin their duel. However, the Decepticons decide to attack and trash the Ark. Grimlock and Blaster make their peace, but Goldbug escapes with three other Autobots, taking the disk with Optimus Prime's memory.

Characters

Optimus PrimeBumblebeeStarscreamSoundwaveGrimlockRatchetBlasterProwlBuster WitwickyJazzWheeljackLaserbeakThundercrackerSkywarpBuzzsawHoundFrenzyIronhideSludgeGearsSlagHot RodSnarlSwoopRatbatSilverboltBrawnSideswipeMirageBlue Streak

Reprinted in

The Transformers (1984), Transformers (2001), Transformers Compendium (2025)