The Transformers 1984 #4 Direct ed. - No Condition Defined - $10.00

The Autobots have almost lost against the Decepticons in a last stand battle, but are victorious due to Buster's dad (Sparkplug) poisoning the fuel that recharged them earlier. However, the unexpected arrival of Shockwave (with untainted fuel in him) causes them to lose.

Martha Conway is credited on the letters page only. Bob Budiansky is credited on both the story sequence and the letters page.

• The Last Stand - End of miniseries, but special announcement in letters page states the series has now become a monthly starting with #5, due to overwhelming response by the fans demanding a continuing series. The Savage Land is shown on pages 10 and 11, marking the third Marvel universe tie-in.
• - Letters from: John M. King, Caril L. Labranche, Carl Davison, Ricky O'Connor, David Whitworth, Randy Hampton, Chris Carlberg, Paul Woo, Jeffrey Wayne Bullock, Mike Horkan, and Eldy R. Flores. Page includes an ad for Swords of the Swashbucklers.