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Marionette

Marionette

36 appearances Β· Bronze Age Β· 1979–2026 Β· 1 key issues
Who is Marionette?

A native of the Microverse, Mari has lived for over a century yet retains the appearance of a young woman thanks to her decelerated aging. She is a key figure among the Micronauts and a member of the Enigma Force, fighting to protect her miniature universe from tyranny.

Few characters can claim a Bronze Age Marvel debut as striking as Marionette's β€” she burst onto the scene in Micronauts #1 in 1979, brought to life by the legendary creative team of Bill Mantlo, Michael Golden, and Joe Rubinstein in one of that era's most visually inventive launches. Over nearly five decades, she's remained a fixture of the Micronauts universe, sharing adventures with fan-favorites like Bug, Arcturus Rann, Acroyear, and even crossing paths with Wolverine himself in The X-Men and the Micronauts. That kind of company speaks volumes β€” this is a character woven into the fabric of Marvel's cosmic-scale storytelling at its most imaginative. With a key issue to her name and a publishing history stretching all the way to 2026, Marionette is a rewarding discovery for any collector ready to dive into one of Marvel's most beloved cult corners.

Identity

Real name. Mari

Powers. Decelerated Aging: Despite being more than 100 years old Mari retains the youth of a 20 years old.

Affiliations. Enigma Force

β˜… First appearance
Micronauts #1
Jan 1979

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1979–2024

Micronauts #1 β˜… 1979
Micronauts #1
Dazzler #29 1983
Dazzler #29
Micronauts #16 1986
Micronauts #16
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #14 2010
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #14
Marvel Masterworks: Dazzler #3 2021
Marvel Masterworks: Dazzler #3
Micronauts: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #1 2024
Micronauts: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #1

Appearances

Micronauts (1979)
The Comics Journal (1977)
#49
Spider-Woman (1978)
The X-Men (1963)
Dazzler (1981)
#29
The X-Men and the Micronauts (1984)
G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero (1982)
#21
The Mighty World of Marvel (1982)
X-Men Archives Featuring Captain Britain (1995)
#7
Universe X Sketchbook [Special Edition] (2000)
Captain Marvel (2000)
#6
All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z (2006)
#2
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z (2008)
#14
Incredible Hulks: Enigma Force - Dark Son (2011)
Marvel 75th Anniversary Celebration (2014)
#1
Marvel Masterworks: Dazzler (2020)
#3
Captain Britain Omnibus (2021)
Micronauts: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus (2023)
Dazzler Omnibus (2024)
Micronauts Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)