The Din Defies Belief!

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Bill Mantlo, bob sharen, body banks, Huntarr, Jackson Guice, janice chiang, Marvel Comics, Micronauts

Micronauts #55. So heavy we barely know what to say about it. It has a familiar theme: you can’t go home again. Huntarr, the main focus of this issue, returns to his home planet to find his mother. In a tragic twist, he finds her involved in something far more horrible than he could ever imagine.

If this was the first comic book someone ever read, we would point out a few things to give them a foothold in this story. The evil Baron Karza has assumed brutal control of many of the planets the adventurers known as the Micronauts call home. His most insidious contribution to suffering, the body banks, store people for use as involuntary organ donors. Karza and his soldiers just take a liver, eye, or arm as needed. They also create experimental forms, everything from science fiction centaurs to unique freaks like Huntarr.

Except in this story, Huntarr learns he is not as unique as he thought.

Collector’s Guide: From Micronauts #55; Marvel Comics, 1983.

That Can Only Be Called the Music of the Microverse!

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Arcturus Rann, Bill Mantlo, Biotron, Butch Guice, Danny Bulandi, Jackson Guice, Micronauts, Microverse, Spacewall

Bill Mantlo and Jackson “Butch” Guice put together one hell of a trippy ride for this issue of the first Micronauts series. Commander Arcturus Rann and his living robotic ship Biotron need to get back to the Microverse from Earth. To do that, they have to shrink past the submolecular level and break through the Spacewall. It separates the Microverse from Earth. But the pages we share with you today depict a lot more than just “getting small.” Don’t believe us? Then get ready to rock! We suggest you crank up Supernaut by Black Sabbath for the occasion.

Collector’s Guide: From Micronauts #49; Marvel, 1983.

Micronauts – first issue, Image 2002!

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first issue, Image Comics, Indie Comics, Micronauts

Image Comics picked up licensing rights to Micronauts and launched their own series in 2002. We really enjoyed the artwork and seeing the Micros back in action. As far as the writing, it’s aimed at a younger teen audience. If you grew up on Micronauts in the 1970s, this probably isn’t for you — but your kids will love it like you loved the Micronauts in the Bill Mantlo days.

The Concept: Within our own universe, in a sub-atomic realm, lie endless worlds of scientific magnificence, under the rule of an evil tyrant, Baron Karza. Can a small band of misfit aliens and one human put an end to his reign? Find out in issue #1. Classic space opera with a modern twist!

Micronauts lasted a year at Image. They also spun off a cool four-issue series Micronauts Karza, involving a time-travel plot to kill the young Karza. Things don’t go as planned, but we learn a lot about Karza’s early life.

Collector’s Guide: From Micronauts #1; Image, 2002. Reprinted in Micronauts Revolution TPB #1; 2003.

Micronauts – First Issue!

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Bill Mantlo, first issue, Michael Golden, Micronauts

Here is the very first issue of the Micronauts, written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life by the pencil of Michael Golden. Micronauts turned a licensing deal into a space epic.

Collector’s Guide: From Micronauts #1; Marvel, 1979. Reprinted in Micronauts Special Edition #1; 1983.

Tales of the Microverse 5

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Acroyear, Bill Mantlo, Bug, Gil Kane, Micronauts, Tales of the Microverse

Let’s take a look at all of the The Tales of the Microverse, originally presented as back up stories in the original 1970s Micronauts series.

If you missed a post, don’t mutate into an superhuman fascist who grows bodies in laboratories – Just activate your subatomic universe by clicking Micronauts Gallery.

Today we wrap up yesterday‘s story of the first incredible adventure Bug and Acroyear ever had together! Enjoy this fine tale from the mind of Bill Mantlo and the pencil of Gil Kane!

Tales of the Microverse 4

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Acroyear, Bill Mantlo, Bug, Gil Kane, Micronauts, Tales of the Microverse

Let’s take a look at all of the The Tales of the Microverse, originally presented as back up stories in the original 1970s Micronauts series.

If you missed a post, don’t mutate into an superhuman fascist who grows bodies in laboratories – Just activate your subatomic universe by clicking Micronauts Gallery.

Here we have a tale of the first spectacular meeting of Bug and Acroyear. This story by Bill Mantlo and Gil Kane is so long we are going to break it into two parts for you – so check back tomorrow or fire up your time machine – you won’t want to miss it!

Tales of the Microverse 3

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Bill Mantlo, Micronauts, Tales of the Microverse

Let’s take a look at all of the The Tales of the Microverse, originally presented as back up stories in the original 1970s Micronauts series.

If you missed a post, don’t mutate into an superhuman fascist who grows bodies in laboratories – Just activate your subatomic universe by clicking Micronauts Gallery.

Now enjoy this fine tale from the mind of Bill Mantlo!

Tales of the Microverse 2

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Bill Mantlo, Micronauts, Tales of the Microverse

Let’s take a look at all of the The Tales of the Microverse, originally presented as back up stories in the original 1970s Micronauts series.

If you missed a post, don’t mutate into an superhuman fascist who grows bodies in laboratories – Just activate your subatomic universe by clicking Micronauts Gallery.

Now enjoy this fine tale from the mind of Bill Mantlo!

Tales of the Microverse 1

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Bill Mantlo, Micronauts, Tales of the Microverse

Let’s take a look at all of the The Tales of the Microverse, originally presented as back up stories in the original 1970s Micronauts series.

If you missed a post, don’t mutate into an superhuman fascist who grows bodies in laboratories – Just activate your subatomic universe by clicking Micronauts Gallery.

Now enjoy this fine tale from the mind of Bill Mantlo!

Micronauts Bonus Posters!

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EJ Su, Image Comics, Micronauts, Micronauts Convention Special, Tone Rodriguez

Feast your subatomic sensors on these bonus posters of the Micronauts! These beauties come from the Micronauts 2002 Convention Special. In the early 2000s, Image comics picked up the licensing for Micronauts, a role formerly held by Marvel Comics. You can see our entire Micronauts Gallery without even breaching the spacewall of your own home!

Something’s Screaming Out There! I Can Feel It!

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Acroyear, Huntarr, Kelley Jones, Micronauts, Micronauts New Voyages, Peter B Gillis, Scion

Why did the Micronauts breach the space wall? To get to the other side! This is the issue we picked up randomly off the the news stand at the drugstore when it first came out. It blew our minds with cosmic art and the incredible pathos of this freaky Huntarr dude. Micronauts: New Voyages quickly became one of our favorite stories, a complete space epic in 20 issues.

You might want to read Part One of this scene first.

Collector’s Guide: From Micronauts: New Voyages #12.

Descent into the Maelstrom!

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Acroyear, Danny Bulandi, Huntarr, Kelley Jones, Micronauts, Micronauts New Voyages, Peter B Gillis, Peter Gillis, Scion

Why did the Micronauts breach the space wall? To get to the other side!

This is the issue we picked up randomly off the the news stand at the drugstore when it first came out. It blew our minds with cosmic art and the incredible pathos of this freaky Huntarr dude. Micronauts: New Voyages quickly became one of our favorite stories, a complete space epic in 20 issues.

When you’re done here, read Part Two of this cosmic scene!

Collector’s Guide:
– From Micronauts: New Voyages #12.

If you missed a post, don’t mutate into an superhuman fascist who grows bodies in laboratories. Just activate your subatomic universe by clicking Micronauts Gallery.