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The Transformers#27
Cover: Herb Trimpe

The Transformers #27

Apr 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP
“King of the Hill!”

In "King of the Hill!", the Decepticons unleash the colossal Trypticon upon Earth, aiming to crush the Autobots at their base. With the Dinobots arriving just in time, the battle for dominance escalates—leading to a pivotal moment when the Autobots vote Grimlock as their new leader. Written by Bob Budiansky and illustrated by Don Perlin, with inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey, and colors by Nel Yomtov, this 1987 Marvel classic features a dynamic cover by Herb Trimpe.

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writer Bob Budiansky · artist Don Perlin · inker Ian Akin · inker Brian Garvey · colorist Nel Yomtov · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Herb Trimpe

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Cast · 28 characters

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artist Don Perlin
inker Ian Akin
colorist Nel Yomtov
letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils, inks Herb Trimpe

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The Decepticons send the massive Trypticon to Earth from Cybertron to attack the Autobots at their base. The Dinobots arrive and eventually defeat Trypticon, and the Autobots vote Grimlock as their new leader.

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