Argon summons a time traveler, emissary of the enigma force and harbinger of the darkest times imaginable. The micronauts wiki is the online database for the classic mego toys of 19761980. I started blogging for several reasons, first of all i enjoy sharing my knowledge, secondly im easily fascinated, amazed, frustrated and puzzled by all the problems and gotchas that i come across in. The book uses a host of artists, david baldeon, fico ossio, and max dunbar to get the job done and all hold up there end of the bargain. Previously credited to eliot brown on pencils and inks but confirmed not to be by him by scott dunbier.
There was the 1st karza war, and a series of interesting smaller adventures until tales of the microverse and the 2nd karza war. As akira kurosawa is to star wars, george lucas is to the micronauts. In 1976, mego corp launched a landmark series of toys based on japanese toy company takaras microman. Written by bill mantlo, with art by pat broderick and armando gil. Acroyear, space glider, biotron and their allies are back, on the run from the evil baron karza, and blasting through a universe where magic and science vie for control. Williams fails to deliver with a solid plot line and unfortunately the writing fails to provide the adequate hooks to hold a reader in place. This is a great storyline and concept, however, mr. The first title was published by marvel comics in 1979. Instead, the micronauts was a surprisingly strong series which brought a whole. Apr 27, 2016 its been awhile since the micronauts have starred in their own comic, even when considering the pair of shortlived series from image comics and devils due publishing from over a decade ago. Each additional comic ships for just 25 cents more to customers in the usa. Goldens micronauts artists edition, an oversized hardcover collecting six issues of marvels outofprint comic book series based on the. Find the value of the marvel comic micronauts volume 1. Complete may 2018 free comic book day solicitations.
The comicbook version was identical to the toy version, except in the comic, biotron. The hms endeavor lands on homeworld after a thousand years exploring the microverse. See more ideas about comic art, marvel and comic books art. The micronauts toyline was based on and licensed from the microman toyline created by japanesebased toy company takara in 1974. The space knight comic book series have found new life however at the publisher, with micronauts microverse being used. The comic book version was identical to the toy version, except in the comic, biotron was mansized. The first title was published by marvel comics in 1979, with. Based upon japans microman toys, the micronauts proved successful until they ceased to be. The toys were popular, but the marvel comics comic book series based on them, written by bill mantlo, outlasted the toyline by many years.
Originally dedicated to fighting the tyrant baron karza who enslaved most of their planets in the microverse, the team has. Read micronauts 1979 comic online free and high quality. In the 2000s, image comics and devils due publishing each briefly published their own micronauts series. Apr 27, 2016 written by the ever busy cullen bunn, micronauts is great scifi escapism. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Instead, the micronauts was a surprisingly strong series which brought a whole new dimension, the microverse, to the marvel universe. Micronauts october 1981 marvel comics grade nm you are in the right place about stack of comic book here we offer you the most beautiful pictures about the. Information on the animated series appears in a hasbro studios sales guide. The micronauts introduced the 10cm figure to the american market in advance of a wave of toys that followed, including kenners original star wars line.
The micronauts bronze age comic books cgc comic book. The micronauts original art for sale comicarttracker. Key issue first appearance of bug as galactic warrior publisher marvel store date. The emperor, a toy from the italian micronauts line, appears briefly in issue 4. Shaitan asks karza why they are allowed to escape, and karza tells him, that which we cannot fathom must sometimes be made to reveal itself.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The only two negatives which arent really major are that the galactic warrior isnt made of diecast metal but the chrome on the plastic is very convincing and that the pharoid is the original takara microman version as opposed to the. Micronauts 1979 1st series comic books mycomicshop. Comic books based on the toys, however, have been around off and on since 1979. Bkvs panel syndicate hypes new comic book day surprise sonic the hedgehog gets new writer, miniseries star wars legends. In the unite comic book one shot, celeste is apparently a lawyerfriendly version of marionette from marvels incarnation of micronauts. Three fighters follow the ship into space, but where the. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Lost micronauts comics to return to print after 33 years. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The micronauts versus a burglar in mcdonalds in the best darned burglar in the whole wide world.
Keep track of your comic book collection online with full comic details, cover images, and current market values. Karzas dog soldiers shell the building and take argon prisoner. Micronauts are sold in specialty stores, as well as comic book stores and various online toy and collectibles retailers. This is the only other major key in the first volume of the micronauts comic.
Hasbro is working on an animated micronauts tv series, set to launch in 2019. The micronauts toyline was based on and licensed from the microman toyline created by japanesebased toy company takara in 1974 mego discontinued the micronauts line in 1980 prior to the companys bankruptcy and dissolution in 1982. Oct 09, 2015 some of the elements that marvel introduced in their micronauts and rom. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
Hasbro planning micronauts tv series for 2019 screen rant. The only two negatives which arent really major are that the galactic warrior isnt made of diecast metal but the chrome on the plastic is very convincing and that the pharoid is the original takara microman version as opposed to the revised mego. The micronauts originated as a line of action figures from mego actually a rebranding of japans microman series of toys in the late 70s and early 80s. Biotron, notified by telepathy, has the ship ready to go. Micronauts didnt have that builtin media tiein the comics were it. Jul 25, 2016 the micronauts the new voyages featured art and some of the covers by kelley jones. In relating a deed from his past that has come back to haunt him, rann claims to have visited jarellas world kai prior to his 1,000 year.
Micronauts is a comic book series by marvel comics. While hiding in the everglades, steve coffin and the micronauts are attacked by the manthing, and baron karza learns of the existence of earth and travels. Inside the box, the figures are displayed in a cardboard version of the old stratastaion. The series reprinted bill mantlo and michael goldens first twelve issues, an legendary run which introduced marvel readers to the micronauts, baron karza, captain universe, the time travelers and many more as well as the world they lived in a microscopic reality called the microverse. Click here to get a listing of when each micronaut appeared in the comics. Cullen bunn is a comic books writer, novelist, and short story writer.
Space glider, one of the original micronauts, came with a removable helmet and a jet pack with wings that sprang open. An impressive combination of science fiction and fantasy. Filled with lots of action, some jokes, and some promising characters, micronauts is off to a great start. First published by marvel comics between 1979 and 1986, idw began publishing a new comic book series in 2016. Micronauts is set to open in theaters on october 16, 2020.
The future micronauts ship is karrio, a humanoid toy carrying case. The xmen and the micronauts 1984 comic book price guide. Marvel comics writer bill mantlos son adam opened a new present, a line of the mego corporation s micronauts action figures. The micronauts series was created by marvel comics in a deal with mego toys to produce a series of adventures based off their micronauts toy line. Profiles of the various characters in the micronauts series. In 1976, just in time for the science fiction craze which would be kicked off by star wars, the mego toy company released the micronauts line of action figures. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The first title was published by marvel comics in 1979, with both original characters and characters based on the toys. The comic was, of course, heavily influenced by a certain other space opera and its style is a product of its time, but the micronauts was a cool attempt at an original sffantasy series that unfortunately fell victim to its formula and stock herovillain conventions. Successful toys were often made the subject of comic books with both the toys and. Ive been blogging privately since early 1999 and decided to create a proper website. Several publishers since, including marvel themselves, have.
The micronauts comic books category for a complete list. Marvel fictional comic book stories about the micronauts were first published by marvel comics 19791986. A group of micronauts go on a intergalactic mission. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. Special edition was a fivepart series that ran from 19831984. Idw publishing i had not heard of the micronauts outside of the odd occasional encounter at the second hand book store i used to get my comics at. The toys, whose gimmick was that all the parts of the figures and sets were interchangeable, were also pretty free. Marvel comics writer and editor bill mantlo recalls that the micronauts as a comic book series originated on christmas day of 1977 when his son adam received one of the new micronauts toys as a. Commander arcturus rann steps out, expecting an honor guard.
Find the complete the micronauts book series by gordon m. Unfollow micronauts comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Michael goldens cover art for micronauts comic book covers, comic books art. The micronauts are comic books featuring a group of characters based on the mego micronauts toy line. The micronauts originated as a line of action figures from mego, actually a. The micronauts are a team of freedom fighters, explorers and adventurers. The micronauts began life as comic book characters thanks to a fortuitous accident on christmas 1977.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Micronauts 1979 comic read micronauts 1979 comic online. The series was written by peter gillis and featured earlycareer artwork by kelley jones. Originally dedicated to fighting the tyrant baron karza who enslaved most of. Marvel published two micronauts series, mostly written by bill mantlo, until 1986, well after the toy line was cancelled in 1980. Hasbro is developing a micronauts animated series with an anticipated 2019 launch date. In 1976, the toy company mego launched the micronauts. Browse issues from the comic book series, micronauts, from image comics. Art by max dunbar, colors by david garcia cruz cover company. There are a few familiar faces and costumes, but oldtime fans will find an issue with a largely different lineup and feel from what they might remember from bill mantlos. The toys were popular, but the marvel comics comic book series based on them. Mantlo would remain as writer on the micronauts series for nearly all of.
It was a range of action figures featuring mysterious alien beings, and they proved tremendously popular. Sure the micronauts toys were cool, but what made the franchise a classic was the bill mantlomichael golden 80s marvel comics series. The micronauts is the solo project of french dj and producer christophe monier. Micronaut action figures, vehicles, and playsets were depicted within the marvel universe with stories taking place in the marvels microverse or inner space, a universe accessed via the energy release via shrinking. The micronauts comic books featuring a group of characters based on the mego micronauts toy line. Micronauts action figures series one palisades toys rtm. Anyhow, after the property bounced around a few publishers most notably marvel, it landed at idw, the current king of the licensed property comic. The idea for the micronauts came from a line of toys popular in the late 1970s.
Get the best deals on vintage micronauts when you shop the largest online selection at. In doing this series, marvel had the chance to make a really terrible comic book, but somehow resisted the opportunity. The micronauts the new voyages, micronauts comic books. Eventually they kill karza twice but suffer devastating loses in the process, and. Hasbro has revealed plans to launch a new micronauts cartoon in 2019. Bill mantlo recalls that the micronauts as a comic book series originated. The story goes that mantlo saw the toys in a store and somehow convinced marvels jim shooter to pursue the license for them. The original artwork was signed by golden and bryant and there is a notation with their names in blue pencil on the original art too. So much so that comic book rights were even licensed out to marvel comics. Micronauts for all the variations of the subject on the site. Bill mantlo and michael goldens 1979 comic series that was based on a toy line. The quest for the 3 keys which introduced new characters was quite good, and was rounded out with argons madness and the micronauts banishment.