Comic 12: Realm of Fear
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| Comic 12: Realm of Fear | |
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| Outside/Alt. Title | None |
| Author | Greg Farshtey |
| Illustrator(s) | Leigh Gallagher |
Comic 12: Realm of Fear is the first installment of the Battle for Power comic series and the first of 2008.
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[carve] Plot Summary
After having their friends turned into Shadow Matoran, the remaining Av-Matoran made a last-ditch strike. Tanma, Solek, and Photok help lead thes struggle against the blinded Makuta. As Photok suggests to flee, Solek retaliates, saying that real heroes wouldn't escape. Tanma, annoyed, mentions that there aren't any Toa around, and they are on their own. Quickly, he mentions that they will be defeated unless they get a move on. As the Makuta close in with their Shadow Matoran riders, Vamprah unleashes Shadow Leeches. As one falls towards Tanma, he makes a defense and fries his attacker. As the Makuta close in on their targets, the Toa Nuva suddenly appear in front of the fleeing Matoran. Not waiting for answers, they dive into battle, and Lewa nearly has his light drained. Thanks to the timely actions of Tanma, Lewa is saved, and Tanma 'teams up' with him. Lewa's mind is then flooded with Tanma's memories, witnessing the history of Karda Nui.
Lewa sees the great earthquake that strikes Karda Nui, causing the massive stalactites on the ceiling of the cave to break off, and impale the ground. The Av-Matoran then built settlements on the stalactites, making the best of their lives. They lived in peace for quite a while, until the Makuta arrived in Karda Nui and began draining the light of the Matoran. Gavla was the first to have her light drained, becoming an ally of the Makuta. Many more of the Matoran of Light would follow.
At that point, Lewa snaps out of the memories, and returns to the battle. Meanwhile, Kopaka and Pohatu travel around, and test their Midak Skyblasters by accident. The spheres of light strike Antroz, causing the Makuta to retreat. The Toa Nuva and Matoran return to a cave bunker and they are filled in as to what has been going on. The Toa Nuva make a plan, and their three other teammates head to the swamp, to search for the Mask of Life.
Meanwhile, the Makuta conference in their lair. Arguing, Chirox believes that their mission to infect the Matoran is a waste of time, while Antroz retaliates that the drained Matoran could become Toa of Shadow for them. After a short discussion, their meeting ends, and they put into action a new plan.
Back at the Matoran Village, Pohatu and Photok discuss many things, in the safety of the Lightvines. Noticing something, Photok sees his former friend, Radiak, coming towards them, claiming to be hurt, but with the Brotherhood of Makuta's plans with him. As Pohatu goes forward to him, Antroz comes out of hiding and ambushes him, along with the other Makuta. Photok is hurt, and Pohatu retaliates, charging into the Makuta. As Chirox summons a Shadow Hand and beats Pohatu into the ground, Kopaka and Lewa arrive on the scene. A battle ensues, during which Kopaka's energy is drained by Vamprah's Avsa. Outnumbered, Lewa faces the three Makuta, and, summons a mighty gust to blow them away. Lewa and Tanma then escape, in efforts of finding the other Toa Nuva.
Back at the fortress on Destral, Icarax ponders Antroz's request for help. As Icarax monologues, he picks up his blades, and prepares to fly to Karda Nui, and annhilate the Toa Nuva.
In the Swamp of Secrets, the Ignika lay where it had fallen after being used by Matoro. It sensed beings of power, evil beings, searching for it. Instead of creating guardians for itself, the mask decides to use the sea particles to create itself a new body and vehicle, to fly out the swamp. Splashing out of the water, the Toa Ignika flies to the skies of Karda Nui, to aid the Toa Nuva in this mighty struggle.
[carve] Trivia
- This was the first BIONICLE comic illustrated by Leigh Gallagher.
- This comic was also released with the Australian monthly K-Zone issue for Australia and New Zealand.
- The section of the comic where Lewa nearly gets his light drained by a Shadow Leech is a reference to his misfortune with Infected Kanohi and Krana.
[carve] See Also
- BIONICLE Legends 9: Shadows in the Sky
- Phantoka Mini Movie
- Timeline - Karda Nui
- Saga Guides - Karda Nui
[carve] External Links
| Preceded by: Death of a Hero | Comics Comic 12: Realm of Fear | Succeeded by: Comic 12.5 |
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