Micronauts

The Micronauts are a team of freedom fighters, explorers and adventurers.

Originally dedicated to fighting the tyrant Baron Karza who enslaved most of their planets in the Microverse,
the team has stayed together after his defeat, exploring the Microverse.

Creation
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 present.
Recognizing the story potential inherent in the toy line, Mantlo quickly convinced then editor in chief Jim Shooter to acquire the license.
Mantlo would remain as writer on The Micronauts series for nearly all of its initial series run,
finally turning over the writing reigns to Peter B. Gillis for its resurrection as Micronauts The New Voyages.
The series team of Mantlo, and artist Michael Golden meshed uncannily well,

creating a rich back story for the characters, and using nearly every toy in the line in one form or another.