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Cover: Michael Golden & Joe Rubinstein

Micronauts #5

May 1979 · Marvel · 0.40 USD
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“The Prometheus Pit!”

In "The Prometheus Pit!", the Micronauts face off against the enigmatic Phillip Prometheus, a cyborg whose mysterious Prometheus Pit serves as a gateway to the Microverse. Meanwhile, on Homeworld, Prince Argon, transformed into a centaur, launches a desperate assault on Baron Karza and his dog soldiers—only to be overpowered, leaving Slug as the chosen vessel for Duchess Belladonna. Written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life with dynamic art by Michael Golden, this 1979 Marvel classic features cover art by Golden and Joe Rubinstein.

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writer Bill Mantlo · artist Michael Golden · inker Josef Rubinstein · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Jim Novak · cover Michael Golden, Joe Rubinstein

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Full credits

colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils Michael Golden
cover inks Joe Rubinstein

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The Micronauts encounter Phillip Prometheus who is revealed to be a cyborg and has created a doorway to the Microverse with his Prometheus Pit. Meanwhile on Homeworld, Prince Argon attacks Baron Karza and his dog soldiers in his altered form as centaur but is easily subdued and the Baron chooses Slug as the host body for Duchess Belladonna.

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