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{{Other uses|Black Shadow}}
{{seealso|Sky Shadow}}
{{Infobox character|
name =Black Shadow/Sky Shadow
|japanname =
|image =blackshadow-victory.jpg
|caption =Black Shadow in the ''Transformers: Victory'' anime series, in robot and jet modes
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =Crossformers, Deluxe vehicles
|function =Crossformer Mercenary
|partner =
|motto ="''I'll make you cry before I kill you.''"
|alternatemodes =Cybertronian Jet
|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: Generations]]''
|japanvoice = [[Yuji Mikimoto]]
|rank =8
|gender=Male
|first=''Transformers: Victory'' episode "Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior"
}}
'''Black Shadow''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Transformers]] series. He was a villain from the Japanese ''Transformers: Victory'' animated series who later appeared stories published by Fun Publications. When a toy of this character was released in the US it was named '''Sky Shadow'''.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
In ''[[Transformers: Victory]]'', the [[Thunderwing]] toy (with a different outer shell) was originally based on a different mold for a character called [[Black Shadow]]. He was a Crossformer working for the Space Mafia.<ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764312820 | page= 44}}</ref>

His weapons include his "Mighty Cross" and "Shadow Gun."

He sometimes works with the Titan Master computer hacker Ominus.

===Animated series===
Black Shadow and [[Blue Bacchus]] first appeared on the ''Transformers: Victory'' anime series when they were hired by Hellbat to attack the planet Micro and steal it's energy. They were opposed by the Autobots Star Saber and [[Greatshot]]. During battle Greatshot destroyed their Pretender shells and the Decepticons fled.<ref>{{cite episode | title=Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior |airdate= August 1st, 1989 |credits= Writer Yoshihisa Araki |series=Transformers: Victory|number=17 |season=1}}</ref>

Black Shadow was called by the name Thunderwing in some dubs of the ''Victory'' series.

===Comics===
====Fun Publications====
Black Shadow (nicknamed "Blackie") was a major character appearing in [[Fun Publications]] fiction ''[[Gone Too Far]]'', a text-based story set on [[TransTech]] [[Cybertron]]. He worked for Transtech [[Cryotek]]. In this story he assassinated the Decepticon [[Gutcruncher]], and attempted to use the Autobots Hubcap and Jackpot as scapegoats. The Autobots eventually uncovered the real killer in front of an angry mob, who killed Black Shadow.<ref>{{cite book|author=[[S. Trent Troop]] and [[Greg Sepelak]]|title=Gone Too Far|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]|others= Illustrator [[Evan Gauntt]]|date=2008}}</ref>

====IDW Publishing====
Black Shadow, [[Overlord (Transformers)|Overlord]] and [[Sixshot]] were chosen to be the "Phase-Sixers" by Megatron in ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' number 2.

===Toys===
*'''''Takara Transformers'' Crossformer D-309 Black Shadow''' (1989)
:A Takara exclusive. Because Black Shadow's principal colors were black and red, this is the source of Thunderwing's primarily red labels.<REF>{{cite book| title=Transformers: The Ark II |page=184 |author= Jim Sorenson & Bill Forster |ISBN=978-1600101809 |publisher=IDW Publishing |date=July 22, 2008}}</REF>

*'''''Hasbro Transformers: Generations'' Deluxe Sky Shadow''' (2011)
:A remold of ''Generations'' [[Thunderwing]] was announced online in July 2011.<ref>http://tformers.com/transformers-new-generations-coming-in-november/16247/news.html</ref><ref>http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/san-diego-comic-con-33/sdcc-2011---hasbro-trasformers-panel-live-172879/</ref>

*'''''Hasbro Transformers: Titans Return'' Ominus & Sky Shadow''' (2017)
:A new mold that features a robot mode, base mode, and splits into a jet and a tank. This toy was remolded into [[Overlord (Transformers)|Overlord]].

*'''''Distant Thunder Projects Group'' TSD-Alpha Thunder Shadow Drone''' (unreleased)
:An unlicensed figure meant to replace the drone on the ''Generations'' Thunderwing mold. This toy transforms from missile to a robot that resembles ''Generation 1'' Thunderwing's inner robot. Set to be released in colors matching Thunderwing as well as the Sky Shadow and Metalhawk recolors of the mold. The robot's hands can hold 3mm weapons. Carries a gun.<REF>http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84792&st=0</REF>

==References==
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==External links==
*http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/BlackShadow/blackshadow.htm

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