MICRONAUTS #35 Cover (1981) Full-Team, Origin of the Microverse!
Artists: Bob Layton (All) , Bill Mantlo (Writer)
31 Comments - 800 Views - 19 Likes
Additional Images:
Published cover
Artwork Details
|
DescriptionMany collectors were surprised when this key Micronauts cover popped up on eBay last month after the original owner of 30 years passed away. His wife had no idea that these “comic drawings” were valuable but seeing the intense bidding, she had to admit his passion for comics and Japanese toys wasn’t so crazy after all!To me, Micronauts #35 stood out as a special double-sized issue (and memorable pink cover) that told the origin of the Microverse and its fabled heroes for the first time. Bob Layton delivers an iconic shot of the core team (Bug, Commander Rann, Marionette, Microtron, Acroyear and Devil) with an incredibly detailed cosmic backdrop. The Micronauts originate from the Microverse-- a microscopic universe aka “Inner Space” full of strange planets like the human-inhabited Homeworld made up of diverse spherical habitats that are linked together in the fashion of a molecular chain. Now that the Microverse made its MCU appearance in the Ant-Man (2015) film, who knows what’s next for the Micronauts? Social/Sharing |
About the Owner
|
 |
Contact the OwnerUse can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
|
Comments on this Artwork
You must be logged in to make comments.
Steve Kro 
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 8/8/2021
I've always wondered who won that Ten-Speed Racer. Oh, great cover by the way! WOW!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
Wow! An amazing cover from an amazing series! Just takes me back to boyhood days!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
Not so much on the comic, but on the OA I definitely see an homage to Star Wars #1. The layout, the droid, Death Star... it's all there!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
That color scheme worked for Uncanny 138 and it works here. We take for granted these cover designs because that's how many of them are now created to be movie poster style or for trade paperback compilations. Back then, it would only be for special occasions.
LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
2 - Posted on 8/8/2021
M L wrote:
Wait, are you allowed to have this?
This made me chuckle.
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
3 - Posted on 8/8/2021
M L wrote:
Wait, are you allowed to have this?
I suppose it depends on who you ask. Heh.
Brian Norton
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
wow this is so cool. brings back memeories of sitting on my front porch with a stack of new comics.
Allan H
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
This cover is incredible with movie poster team shot and cool background details. You got a Layton masterpiece, lucky you Dino!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
Never caught Micronauts, but the art and layouts are beautiful on this cover!
A N H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
One of those covers where the OA looks so much better than the published cover. Fantastic pickup.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
So much going on, I love it! Amazing Bronze Age Micronauts cover, Dino, congrats!!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
Wow, SO much better without the pink color completely obscuring the fabulous background work!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
Beautiful artwork, complete with Jim Shooter's signature of approval at the bottom!
Shannon El Guapo Slayton
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/8/2021
Get out of here!! Amazing piece, Dino. Congratulations!
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/9/2021
I would be all for the Micronauts turning up in a phase of the MCU, bring it on!
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/9/2021
Is the ten-speed racer tiny, too? I sure hope it came with the cover!! This is just awesome. I love the jam packed microverse background, the whole cast, the molecule ship...everything about this. Covers like this are why I started collecting in the 80s. You scored again, man. Microscopic congrats!
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/10/2021
Great find, Dino! Seeing how much is packed into a page like this always baffles me into trying to understand the artist's mind how they thought of it all and then executed the concept. Really amazing!
On a different note, it is a sad story how something like this was an enigma to the wife. She probably thought he was wasting his money and the OA could have easily gone in the trash or been sold for a few $$ at the local store. This is an important message that all collectors NEED to let their loved ones know what their collection could be worth and to not take it for granted should the unfortunate event come where they are left trying to figure out what you had.
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 9/24/2022
John C wrote:
Micronauts? Never heard of them.
Oh, really? ::blinks innocently::
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/14/2021
I had a feeling it was you who won this beautiful Cover! Congrats Bud! This cover is an amazing addition to your insane collection!
Bob Layton
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/18/2021
Dino, It was wonderful to learn that you had my Micronauts #35 cover in your collection. Seeing it was like meeting up with an old friend. Thank you so much for the copy of the scan. Much appreciated!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/20/2021
Outstanding cartoony detail from end to end! Super effective as a cover - you can't help but open the book up! Congrats!
Latest Updates
All |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
Auctions ADVERTISEMENT
 |
Auctions
| Leo O'Mealia Sherlock Holmes #E-9 "A Shocking Inci |
Auctions
 |
TODD MCFARLANE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #316 PAGE 18 (GREAT PETER/MJ PAGE WITH VENOM!) |
Auctions
 |
Jack Kirby - Journey into Mystery #86, Page 11 - The 4th appearance of Thor! |
Hakes Auctions
 |
STAR WARS #2 COMIC BOOK PAGE ORIGINAL ART BY HOWARD CHAYKIN. |
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel.. FREE!
Felix Comic Art
0 Accepting Commissions
Commission an Artist
For Sale Updates
Classified Updates |
|
Rene Dorenbos9/6/2025 5:06:00 AM |
|
Monty B9/5/2025 3:53:00 PM |
|
Saxa Luna Galianan9/5/2025 1:01:00 PM |
|
Will Gabri-El9/5/2025 12:25:00 PM |
|
Michele M9/5/2025 12:05:00 PM |
|
Keith Veronese9/5/2025 11:09:00 AM |
|
Dealer Updates |
|
Coollines Artwork9/5/2025 9:24:00 PM |
|
Koch Comic Art9/5/2025 7:54:00 PM |
|
Anthony's Comicbook Art9/5/2025 6:43:00 PM |
|
Will's Comic Art Page9/5/2025 12:25:00 PM |
|
Essential Sequential9/5/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
Achetez de l'Art9/5/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
|
Become a Premium CAF Gallery Owner & you'll be supporting CAF and also gain access to many services and features not available to standard members.
|