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{{seealso|Space Glider}} | {{seealso|Space Glider}} | ||
{{Infobox character | |||
| name = Space Glider | |||
| series = [[Micronauts]] | |||
| image = [[Image:spaceglider-carded.jpg|240px]] | |||
| caption = Mego yellow Space Glider toy on card | |||
| first = ''Micronauts'' volume 1 number 1 by Marvel Comics | |||
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| creator = Marvel Comics | |||
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| species = Homeworlder | |||
| sex = Male | |||
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| lbl1 = Japanese name | |||
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|abilities = * Energy blasts (from gun) | |||
* Flight (from glider pack) | |||
* Telepathy | |||
* Universal translator | |||
|affiliation = Micronauts | |||
| lbl23 = Alternate mode | |||
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'''Arcturus Rann''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Marvel Comics]] introduced in 1979. He is the heroic leader of the [[Micronauts]]. | '''Arcturus Rann''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Marvel Comics]] introduced in 1979. He is the heroic leader of the [[Micronauts]]. | ||
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Marvel Comics created Arcturus Rann for their Micronauts comic series in 1979. | Marvel Comics created Arcturus Rann for their Micronauts comic series in 1979. | ||
According the writer Bill Mantlo the surname Rann is a tribute to the adopted home world of DC comics Adam Strange.<ref>https://captaincomics.ning.com/forum/topics/six-decades-of-separation?id=3370054%3ATopic%3A101847&page=3</ref> | According the writer [[Bill Mantlo]] the surname Rann is a tribute to the adopted home world of DC comics [[Adam Strange]].<ref>https://captaincomics.ning.com/forum/topics/six-decades-of-separation?id=3370054%3ATopic%3A101847&page=3</ref> | ||
In 2003 Palisades released a recolor of their Space Glider done as a nod to Rann in the Marvel Comics, although because Marvel Comics owned the character they could not use the name officially, calling him "Space Commander" Space Glider. | In 2003 Palisades released a recolor of their Space Glider done as a nod to Rann in the Marvel Comics, although because Marvel Comics owned the character they could not use the name officially, calling him "Space Commander" Space Glider. This recolor was suggested by Palisades consultant Bryan Wilkinson. | ||
===Fictional biography=== | ===Fictional biography=== | ||
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===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ||
[[image:micronauts-marvel01.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Micronauts issue 1 by Marvel Comics]] | |||
Space Glider, Commander Arcturus Rann, is the main hero in the Marvel Comics Micronauts series. One thousand years ago, Commander Arcturus Rann set out from Homeworld with his roboid co-pilot Biotron on a voyage to explore the Microverse. | Space Glider, Commander Arcturus Rann, is the main hero in the Marvel Comics Micronauts series. One thousand years ago, Commander Arcturus Rann set out from Homeworld with his roboid co-pilot Biotron on a voyage to explore the Microverse. | ||
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===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
[[image:SpaceCommander.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Palisades Space Commander]] | |||
*'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Space Commander Space Glider''' (2003) | *'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Space Commander Space Glider''' (2003) | ||
:A 1:18 scale figure. | :A 1:18 scale figure. | ||
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*https://www.marvel.com/characters/arcturus-rann | *https://www.marvel.com/characters/arcturus-rann | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rann, Arcturus}} | |||
[[Category:2003 toys]] | [[Category:2003 toys]] | ||
[[Category:Characters created by Bill Mantlo]] | |||
[[Category:Characters created by Michael Golden]] | |||
[[Category:Comics characters introduced in 1979]] | |||
[[Category:Fictional aliens]] | [[Category:Fictional aliens]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional characters with superhuman longevity]] | |||
[[Category:Fictional telepaths]] | [[Category:Fictional telepaths]] | ||
[[Category:Marvel Comics | [[Category:Marvel Comics extraterrestrial superheroes]] | ||
[[Category:Marvel Comics male superheroes]] | |||
[[Category:Micronauts]] | [[Category:Micronauts]] | ||