Micronauts #8

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Newsstand ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel

Writer

Bill Mantlo

Cover Artist

Michael Golden

Inker

Bob McLeod

Colorist

Carl Gafford

Letterer

Diana Albers

Artist

Michael Golden

Published

August 1979

Synopsis

On Earth, Baron Karza confronts the Micronauts and Captain Universe.\ Complete summary (with Spoilers): In Cape Canaveral, Steve Coffin and the Micronauts arrived in a huge battle. U.S. Marines are fighting Baron Karza who, thanks to the body of Philip Prometheus, are human size (contrary to Commander Rann and his fellow team members who are few inches tall). Besides, his “prometheus form” permits him to control the robotic guards defending the laboratory of Prometheus. Steve explains his strange adventures with the microverse's inhabitants to the chief of the Marines, Colonel Macey. But the young boy cannot helps the Colonel to find a way for defeating Karza. So, the small Micronauts enter in the battle. Supported by the Endeavor, Commander Rann, Mari and Acroyear attack the armored despot. On Homeworld, Prince Argon and Slug, the leader of the Underground, recently escaped from the Karza's body banks, join the rebels forces, hidden in a religious sanctuary dedicated to Dallan and Sepsis. A shadow priest explains to all them that his order, apparently faithful to Baron Karza, have secretly labored to create a network of rebellion against him. This long time ago action has one goal: welcome the foretold champion who is going to deliver Homeworld from this tyrant, Arcturus, son of Dallan and Sepsis Rann. Encouraged by this revelation, Prince Argon dons the sacred armor of Dallan Rann and announce the beginning of the revolution, naming himself Force Commander. Back on Earth, the battle continues and the Micronauts succeeds to win against the robotic guards. But they cannot resist to the mighty power of Karza. One by one, they fall. Mari is injured, saying to Commander Rann that she refuses to quit the battle field because she loves him. The battle seems to be over when a blue, white and sparkling hero engages the fight: Captain Universe. A time ago, in the Microverse space, Ray Coffin has accepted to be the champion of the Enigma Force and the Time Traveler has given him the power of the...

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