Trying to catch their breath in the Everglades, the Micronauts instead encounter the smoldering touch of Man-Thing! Writer Bill Mantlo ups his game a bit this issue, but the art – from Michael Golden and Josef Rubinstein – isn’t as strong as previous outings.
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With the help of their Earthling friend, the Micronauts escape H.E.L.L. and get the Endeavor back in the air. Bill Mantlo’s Micronauts stories still aren’t cracking the A-list, but Michael Golden’s artwork is looking great.
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The Micronauts’ search for Bug brings them to Cape Canaveral – and into battle with crazy scientist Professor Prometheus. The art from Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein remains strong, but writer Bill Mantlo needs to up his story game.
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Baron Karza’s tyranny continues on Homeworld while, on Earth, the Micronauts search for Bug and begin repairs on their ship. This transitional issue by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden sets up future issues but offers little in the way of a main plot.
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Still fleeing Prince Shaitan’s forces, the Micronauts find themselves engaged in a very public battle in Daytona Beach. There’s not much in the way of character building here, but the action – from the regular creative team of Bill Mantlo, Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein – is excellent.
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Fleeing through a breech in the Spacewall, the renegade Micronauts find themselves facing greater peril … on Earth! Writer Bill Mantlo delivers a stronger story for this second outing, and continues to get great art support from the team of Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein.
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Arcturus Rann returns from a millennium of exploration to find the Microverse under siege by the evil Baron Karza. Writer Bill Mantlo’s story is both derivative and a lot to take in, but exceptional art from the team of Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein make this debut issue a winner.
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A World-War-II-era doomsday robot reemerges to do battle with the Avengers – a group it thinks is working for the Axis powers. A strong story by Bill Mantlo and a rare Marvel appearance by penciler Don Newton make this king-size annual an underrated gem.
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Moon Knight’s conflict with the Maggia is interrupted by Spider-Man, bringing the two heroes to blows. Though this issue holds a special place in this reviewer’s heart, this 1978 tale from Bill Mantlo, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson remains typical Spidey fare.
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Alicia Masters’ art show is disrupted by a C-list trio from the Thing’s past – along with the Impossible Man. Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio story is alright, but the art – by George Pérez and Gene Day – is a delight.
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