Monday Mecha Madness SHOGUN WARRIORS "Mech-Monster" Conclusion

When Last We Left our Mecha...

...while reviewing the capabilities of their mecha, the new human pilots discovered each has specific, unique, transformational capabilities!

Meanwhile, Maur-Kon, disappointed that his mystic-powered creations had failed to defeat the Shogun Warriors, decided to match their technological power with a new mechanical menace of his own...a move that not all his associates approve of!

To Be Continued...Next Month!
In its' original Japanese incarnation, Combatra (aka Combattler V) is, like the various Voltrons and Power Ranger Zords, a multi-part/multi-operator robot!
Here's a pic of the original team...
...and here's the TV series' opening sequence, demonstrating how the separate vehicles merge...

Monday Mecha Madness SHOGUN WARRIORS "Mech-Monster" Part 1

 When Last We Saw Our Mecha...

...they had finally defeated the first creature (which became multiple creatures) the villainous Maur-Kon threw against them!

But Dr Tambura, leader of the alien Followers of the Light who recruited the three human pilots for the mecha is concerned about the fact it took three issues to achieve victory...

The following page shows how each of the Shoguns can transform into another form (as established in their respective Japanese animated series)...

Trivia: Raideen and Dangard Ace are solo pilot mecha in both American and Japanese versions, but Combatra has five pilots in Japan and only one in America!

But both Raideen and Dangard Ace have support teams/aides who assist the pilot!

None of the Japanese characters or plotlines are carried over to the American Shogun Warriors!

To Be Continued Next Monday!

Coming up with Toho-style kaiju/mecha threats to the Shogun Warriors was a trying task to writer Doug Moench and penciler Herb Trimpe!

But, they were chosen for the project due to the success of Marvel's ongoing Godzilla series...which they were responsible for!
Oddly, while the Godzilla series embraced continually-utilizing Marvel characters as guest-stars, Shogun Warriors resisted doing so until the very end of the series!

Monday Mecha Madness SHOGUN WARRIORS "Elements of Destruction" Conclusion

We Have Already Seen...

...the three Shogun Warriors face three enemies who are the embodiments of the ancient "elements" of Earth, Fire, and Water!

At the moment, the Earth Elemental may be getting the best of Combatra!

Remember, I said "may"...

As we showed last week with Combatra, the entire backstory created for Raideen in his Japanese adventures was discarded for this series.

Unlike Combatra, Raideen was piloted by just one individual...but he had a whole support team behind him, assisting as needed!
Here's the credits Sequence for the Raideen TV series...

Next Monday, More Mecha Madness!

Monday Mecha Madness SHOGUN WARRIORS "Elements of Destruction" Part 1

When Last We Saw Our Titanic Trio of Tin Cans...

...no disrespect intended!

Please don't squish me!!!

Anyway, since the splash page synopsized what happened, let's keep going...

To Be Continued Next Monday!

In its' original Japanese incarnation, Combatra (aka Combattler V) is, like the various Voltrons and Power Ranger Zords, a multi-part/multi-operator robot!

Here's a pic of the original team...

...and here's the TV series' opening sequence, demonstrating how the separate vehicles merge...

Monday Mecha Madness SHOGUN WARRIORS "Warriors Three!" Conclusion

We're About to See Our Titanic Trio Hurtle into Action...

...so let's get the pilots aboard their mecha...and let them cut loose!

Well, three-on-one was a tad unfair!

To Be Continued Next Month!

But, Next Week

Another Mechanical Marvel!

This never-reprinted conclusion to the story from Marvel's Shogun Warriors #2 was written by Doug Moench, penciled by Herb Trimpe, and inked by Dan Green.

Monday Mecha Madness SHOGUN WARRIORS "Warriors Three!" Part 1

When Last We Left Our Giant Robots...

...normally, I'd explain what's going on, but the characters themselves, a rather chatty bunch, are happy to do so...

You and me both, Richard!

We'll return to the robot controller training session

Next Monday!

But I have a question...are all the robots designed for multiple controllers?
And, if so, why don't we have more potential pilots being trained?
Will Raydeen function as effectively with only one pilot?

Guess we'll find out...