Captain Universe/Invisible Woman

(Marvel, 2006)
™ and © Marvel Characters, Inc.
Part #4 of saga

Captain Universe is the umbrella name used by a variety of characters who become imbued with the mysterious Uni-Power which grants its hosts cosmic power during times of crisis. Created by Bill Mantlo, the concept first appeared in The Micronauts then was given a try-out in three issues of Marvel Spotlight in 1980 with art by Steve Ditko. After years of dormancy, Captain Universe was resurrected in two issues of Amazing Fantasy in preparation for the 5-week Captain Universe event month which is meant to whet the appetite for a new Captain Universe title. The premise is that the Uni-Power is somehow malfunctioning and must bond with several Marvel heroes, copy their powers and attempt to confront the entity that is threatening it. One of the characters that the Uni-Power melds with is the Invisible Woman, when the Uni-Power seeks out Reed Richards’ help. The Gladiator from the Imperial Guard of the Shi’ar Empire interrupts Richards’ examination and demands to take the Uni-Power back to his scientists for study. Of course, a battle ensues. This title the fourth chapter of the Captain Universe event, yet it, as all the rest, are numbered one since the book also carries the companion hero’s logo.

— George Haberberger

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#1

January, 2006
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Jay Faerber

James Raiz