![Micronauts Special Edition 1983 cover by Butch Guice and Rubinstein](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6440181073_7566308def_z.jpg)
I dug out some of my old issues and remembered this set of covers from Micronauts Special Edition (baxter reprints) from 1982-83. The interiors featured the Golden art from the first twelve issues, but the covers were executed by Butch (aka Jackson) Guice and Joe Rubinstein.
![Micronauts Special Editon 2 1983 cover by Butch Guice and Rubinstein](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6440181627_0e49c07c7a_z.jpg)
Guice took over the series around the time these reprint covers were published. Michael Golden was a very hard act to follow. I remember Gil Kane drawing some issues and Pat Broderick did some nice work for a while. When Guice took over, I remember seeing some potential in his work. He progressed very quickly on the series and eventually went on to draw an X-Men/Micronauts crossover with Bill.
![Micronauts Special Editon 3 1984 cover by Butch Guice and Rubinstein](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6440182243_3e9f4180ba_z.jpg)
The first twelve issue Micronauts formed a nice little graphic novel, with the team going from the Microverse to Earth and back home to confront the Vader-like Baron Karza. It was probably a job that few people at Marvel wanted and the creative team made it something special.
I also remember Bill Mantlo taking the time to write me a postcard after I praised one of his stories in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. I've heard similar tales from other fans. If you're interested in helping out his family, this article contains a donation link. Nuff Said!
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