- The ending of "Space Pirates", and a homage to The Killing Joke. Ultra Magnus desperately tries to convince Soundwave to pursue peaceful co-existence after repelling the Quintesson army. For a moment, Soundwave considers but ultimately refuses, saying "it's far too late for that".
- The death of Scorponok, where after being plagued with indecision and self-doubt, dies a hero defending Cybertron against Unicron's assault.
Scorponok: Huuuu— Puh-Prime? Did — Did... kuh... I do... good?
Optimus Prime: Yes, old friend. You did good.
- From issue 66:Spinister: Lord Thunderwing - hear me! You're in terrible danger! Though nothing would please me more than to see the hated Optimus Prime dead, you must stay your hand! He speaks true - the Matrix has possessed you! Obey it now and you will be forev—aaaagh!
Thunderwing: You dare tell us what we can or cannot do? You — ....you... you... are a fellow Decepticon — one of my loyal warriors! Spinister, I —
Get
out
of
my
'HEAD!'
