Cyberspace 3000
Encyclopedia
Cyberspace 3000 is a comic book
that was published by the Marvel UK
imprint of Marvel Comics
from 1993 to 1994. The series follows the adventures of the 31st century
spaceship Sol III, which has fled earth with a cargo of refugees.
Although the series is mostly science fiction
, it is also tied to the Marvel Universe
and occasionally features appearances by established Marvel characters such as Galactus
, the Silver Surfer
and Adam Warlock
, as well as the Marvel UK heroine Dark Angel
.
. This connection is emphasized by references to related characters appearing in some characters dialogue - crewmembers swear "by Korvac
's mother" and also "thank Korvac" for a lucky escape.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
that was published by the Marvel UK
Marvel UK
Marvel UK was an imprint of Marvel Comics formed in 1972 to reprint US produced stories for the British weekly comic market, though it later did produce original material by British creators such as Alan Moore, John Wagner, Dave Gibbons, Steve Dillon and Grant Morrison.Panini Comics obtained the...
imprint of Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
from 1993 to 1994. The series follows the adventures of the 31st century
31st century
The 31st century AD will span from January 1, 3001–December 31, 3100 of the Gregorian calendar. It will be the first century of the 4th millennium.-Astronomical events:...
spaceship Sol III, which has fled earth with a cargo of refugees.
Although the series is mostly science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, it is also tied to the Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
and occasionally features appearances by established Marvel characters such as Galactus
Galactus
Galactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
, the Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
and Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
, as well as the Marvel UK heroine Dark Angel
Dark Angel (Marvel Comics)
Dark Angel is the name used by two fictional characters in Marvel UK, though they have no other relation.-Dark Angel :Dark Angel , originally Hell's Angel, is a fictional superheroine from the Marvel Comics imprint Marvel UK...
.
Plot
The premise of Cyberspace 3000 is closely linked to another Marvel series, the Guardians of the Galaxy, with the Sol III ship fleeing an invasion by the alien BadoonBadoon
The Badoon are a reptilian alien species in the fictional Marvel Comics universe. They are notable for having a gender schism, resulting in two separate societies; the Brotherhood of Badoon and the Sisterhood of Badoon .The Brotherhood live on the planet Moord, while the Sisterhood reside on the...
. This connection is emphasized by references to related characters appearing in some characters dialogue - crewmembers swear "by Korvac
Korvac
Michael Korvac is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Giant-Size Defenders #3 Michael Korvac (often called Korvac or The Enemy) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character...
's mother" and also "thank Korvac" for a lucky escape.
Characters
- Captain Jennifer Cabre-Rios
- Shan O'Meara
- Commander Yan Onanwro
- Doctor S'Rell
- Sol, the onboard computer system. Described as a 'Mark IV' A.I. system.
- The Clan Cyorse, a fanatical religious order.
- The Trilexia, an insectoid alien race