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Bug (comics)
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Bug is a fictional character
, a superhero
in the . Bug was originally a member of the Micronauts and is a current member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
When he first appeared in Micronauts #1 (dated January 1979), Bug was known as Galactic Warrior, taking this name from a figure from the Micronauts
toy line the comic book series was based on. The toy based characters were all owned by Takara Co., Ltd.
, with any original characters owned by Marvel. Starting with the fourth issue Galactic Warrior's name was changed to Bug. This was done after Marvel realized that since the character's design looked nothing like the toy, they could assume ownership if they used a different name.
In the 1990s Marvel began plans to launch a new series starring the Micronauts, despite the fact that they no longer held the publishing rights to the toy based characters. Assuming that Abrams Gentile Entertainment (the company that, at the time, owned the American rights to the Micronaut toy line) would agree to this new series, Marvel hired Shon C. Bury to write the series and Cary Nord
to draw it. In preparation Bug and the other Micronauts that Marvel owned guest starred in Cable
#39 (dated January 1997) and Bug was featured in a solo one-shot (dated March 1997). The negotiations with AGE eventually fell apart, the series was shelved and the three issues already produced were never published.
Bug would later appear with the other Marvel owned Micronauts (now named the Microns) in issues of Captain Marvel
in 2000 and 2001.
. He was then recruited into a hastily assembled covert team led by Star-Lord
. His activities at this point were depicted in the limited series
, Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord and in the subsequent limited series
Annihilation: Conquest. He has since guest-starred in the new Guardians of the Galaxy series that spun out of Annihilation: Conquest.
. Now Bug fights along with the part of the Guardians that went to Kree space trying to stop the War of Kings. However Black Bolt denied their request to stop this war.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, a superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
in the . Bug was originally a member of the Micronauts and is a current member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
When he first appeared in Micronauts #1 (dated January 1979), Bug was known as Galactic Warrior, taking this name from a figure from the Micronauts
Micronauts
The Micronauts comic books feature a group of characters based on the Micronauts toyline. The title was published by Marvel Comics, Image Comics, and Devil's Due Publishing. Their first comic appearance was in Micronauts #1 with characterizations created by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden...
toy line the comic book series was based on. The toy based characters were all owned by Takara Co., Ltd.
Takara
Takara Co., Ltd. was a Japanese toy company founded in 1955, that merged with another prominent Japanese toy company, Tomy Co., Ltd., on March 1, 2006 to form Takara Tomy, also known in English as TOMY Company Ltd....
, with any original characters owned by Marvel. Starting with the fourth issue Galactic Warrior's name was changed to Bug. This was done after Marvel realized that since the character's design looked nothing like the toy, they could assume ownership if they used a different name.
Publication history
Bug appeared as a featured character throughout Micronauts original run, starting from the first issue until issue #59 (dated August 1984), the series' final issue. Months later Marvel restarted the series with Micronauts: The New Voyages #1 (dated October 1984) with Bug once again appearing as a featured character. This second series lasted until issue #20 (dated May 1986).In the 1990s Marvel began plans to launch a new series starring the Micronauts, despite the fact that they no longer held the publishing rights to the toy based characters. Assuming that Abrams Gentile Entertainment (the company that, at the time, owned the American rights to the Micronaut toy line) would agree to this new series, Marvel hired Shon C. Bury to write the series and Cary Nord
Cary Nord
Cary Nord is an artist noted for his work in comic books. He started his career with a letter and some original artwork sent into the editors of Marvel Comics's Marvel Comics Presents. They were so impressed, he was awarded with a professional job penciling a Shang Chi serial. He eventually became...
to draw it. In preparation Bug and the other Micronauts that Marvel owned guest starred in Cable
Cable (comics)
Cable is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared as an infant in Uncanny X-Men #201...
#39 (dated January 1997) and Bug was featured in a solo one-shot (dated March 1997). The negotiations with AGE eventually fell apart, the series was shelved and the three issues already produced were never published.
Bug would later appear with the other Marvel owned Micronauts (now named the Microns) in issues of Captain Marvel
Genis-Vell
Genis-Vell, also known as Legacy, Captain Marvel, and Photon, is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He is depicted as the son of Mar-Vell of the extraterrestrial Kree Empire, who was the first character to be known as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe...
in 2000 and 2001.
Annihilation: Conquest
Bug would fail to make any further appearances until 2007. At this point he appeared alone, without any of the other Microns, as a prisoner of the alien race the KreeKree
The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud...
. He was then recruited into a hastily assembled covert team led by Star-Lord
Star-Lord
Star-Lord is the name of three fictional characters that appear in publications from by Marvel Comics.The first Star-Lord was Peter Quill, who first appeared in Marvel Preview #4 , and was created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan...
. His activities at this point were depicted in the limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
, Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord and in the subsequent limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
Annihilation: Conquest. He has since guest-starred in the new Guardians of the Galaxy series that spun out of Annihilation: Conquest.
Guardians Membership
After the modern team of Guardians of the Galaxy disbanded after some internal misunderstandings, Bug was asked to join the forces of the Guardians by Rocket RaccoonRocket Raccoon
Rocket Raccoon is a fictional character, a superhero in the . He first appeared in Marvel Preview #7 . Rocket Raccoon is an intelligent, anthropomorphic raccoon.-Publication history:...
. Now Bug fights along with the part of the Guardians that went to Kree space trying to stop the War of Kings. However Black Bolt denied their request to stop this war.