The Transformers #17
In "Return to Cybertron Part 1: The Smelting Pool!", the Autobots make their long-awaited return to their homeworld, Cybertron, where the weight of history and danger looms large. As Scrounge gives his life to secure vital intel on Earth, the fate of the Autobots hangs in the balance—set against the stark, industrial heart of their once-great planet. Written by Bob Budiansky and illustrated by Don Perlin, with inks by Keith Williams, colors by Nel Yomtov, and letters by Janice Chiang, the issue’s cover by Herb Trimpe captures the grim intensity of the moment.
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On the planet Cybertron, Scrounge sacrifices his life to obtain crucial information about the planet Earth, and passes it on to his fellow Autobots.
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