The one-shot was titled X-Men/Captain Universe: Sleeping Giants. Veterinary student Jeff Christiansen, who would later become the force behind the resurgence of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe in the mid-2000s was made the official Captain Universe of the comic so that it could be considered an in-continuity comic. The comics were generally stock stories, with minor details (such as skin or hair color, key names or phrases, etc.) altered based on information provided by the purchaser. In 1994, Captain Universe appeared in a one-shot, coinciding with a promotion, with the claim that readers could have a comic about themselves made for a fee. His appearances became even scarcer in the 1990s, appearing in Guardians of the Galaxy, What If?, The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Comics Presents and Cosmic Powers Unlimited. But Captain Universe never got his own title, so I'm guessing it didn't sell terribly well." The character appeared sporadically through the remainder of the 1980s in titles such as Marvel Fanfare and Contest of Champions. They wouldn't necessarily be superheroic types they'd be regular people who fell into the powers for just one issue. ![]() The series' editor Al Milgrom recalled being taken away by the concept of a Captain Universe serial: "You could come up with three issues, three disparate individuals - each one very different from the other - and see how they use their powers. Ĭaptain Universe hosts have appeared in either special one-shots or short stories throughout the years, initially in the first series of the Micronauts in 1979.Ĭaptain Universe was the starring feature in issues #9–11 of the tryout series Marvel Spotlight. Rather than a character with a single identity, Captain Universe is a persona that has merged with several hosts during its publication history.Ĭaptain Universe first appeared in Micronauts #8 and was created by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden. It is the guardian and protector of Eternity. Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, durability, and sensesĬaptain Universe is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.With an entity like the Engima Force on his side, it isn't difficult to see why even someone like Venom could pick up Mjolnir.Cover to Marvel Spotlight #9 (November 1980) featuring Captain Universe. Venom combined Mjolnir with Silver Surfer's board, creating a powerful battle axe that allowed him to take down hordes of Grendel dragons with minimal effort. ![]() After bonding with the Enigma Force, Venom summoned Mjolnir from Thor's hand as he went to battle Knull for the final time. The Enigma Force is an ancient entity that represents life and light in the universe, and it helped resurrect Eddie after his death. There are a number of different explanations for why someone as flawed as Venom could successfully wield Mjolnir, and it mostly comes down to the fact that Venom had help from the Enigma Force. Related: Could Magneto Technically Lift Thor's Hammer, Mjolnir? Crucial to the events of King in Black was the death of Eddie Brock in the event's second issue, imbuing his character with an extra sense of purpose in King in Black #5 after he was resurrected. The symbiote god, Knull, overpowered many of Earth's mightiest heroes early on, and as one of the oldest beings in the universe, seemed to be three steps ahead of the heroes at every turn. To back up for a moment, The King in Black event has been full of surprising moments, with Venom's use of Mjolnir being just the tip of the iceberg. As a deeply troubled anti-hero who finds glee in violence, Venom would seem like one of the last people that the hammer would consider worthy. So how could Venom lift Mjolnir in the first place? Originally used by Odin, Mjolnir has an enchantment placed on it that makes it impossible to lift by anyone unless they are "worthy." And as opposed to characters like Beta Ray Bill, Loki, Jane Foster, and Captain America, who have lifted Mjolnir, Venom is neither a god nor a typical hero that the hammer would present itself to. In his final showdown with Knull in King in Black#5, Venom (Eddie Brock) summoned Mjolnir from Thor's hands and used it in conjunction with Silver Surfer's board (written by Donny Cates, pencils by Ryan Stegman, inks by JP Mayer and Ryan Stegman, colors by Frank Martin and Jason Keith, letters by VC's Clayton Cowles). There are few characters in Marvel Comics who have had the privilege of wielding Thor's weapon, Mjolnir, and Venomis the latest to prove that he is worthy of its power. ![]() Warning: spoilers for King in Black #5 by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman are ahead!
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