Microchip (comics)
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Linus "Microchip" Lieberman (often known as Micro) is a fictional comic book character in the Marvel Universe. Created by writer Mike Baron and artist Klaus Janson, he first appeared in The Punisher (1987 series) #4 (Nov. 1987) as an ally of The Punisher for many years. He assisted the Punisher by building weapons, supplying technology and providing friendship. Micro served as a cross between Q, from the James Bond novels and films, and Alfred Pennyworth, the loyal butler of Batman.
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[edit] Plot
Most Punisher/Micro storylines followed the same outline. The Punisher selected (or was selected by) a criminal. The Punisher would then request the correct technology for the job, and Micro would quibble over the inherent danger of the job. Ultimately, he would provide the Punisher with what he needs, and the Punisher would then visit his brand of justice upon the villain.
[edit] Punisher War Zone
The Punisher's 1992 spin-off title, The Punisher War Zone was launched with Chuck Dixon writing and John Romita Jr. penciling, and later turned into an out-of-continuity anthology. The first issues included character arcs for Micro, where Linus goes so far as to see a psychiatrist and take up acting in theatre as part of his therapy. After Castle discovers this, the two have a disagreement and Micro goes into hiding, working as a barman.
[edit] Death
Ultimately, Castle and Micro had one final fall out just before the cancellation of all three major Punisher titles in 1995. This fight came to an end in the closing issues of The Punisher War Journal (vol.1). Micro had a falling out with Castle due to their disagreements over his methods, his feeling that Castle had lost sight of their original goals, and that Castle had gone over the edge. Soon after, Micro then tried to replace Castle with a new handpicked "Punisher", former Navy Seal, Carlos Cruz. Micro and Castle eventually came face to face in one of Micro's safehouses in what appeared to be a final confrontation. A gun battle ensued between the two former partners. In the midst of this battle, Micro appeared to die at the hands of a rogue S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sudden Death. Castle moved on, showing no remorse over the apparent demise of his former friend, noting that if Sudden Death had not finished Microchip off, he would have.
[edit] MAX
Garth Ennis, writing The Punisher adults-only Marvel MAX title, brought back the presumed-dead Microchip, who now attempts to pressure Castle into working for the CIA's black ops unit and join the hunt for Osama bin Laden. The Punisher declines, and learns Microchip is now part of a scheme involving the CIA, funneling arms and heroin out of Afghanistan. Rather than killing Microchip outright, Castle gives him the opportunity to run, but Microchip declines. Although he subsequently backs Castle during a CIA/Mafia firefight and afterward tries to explain his previous actions, Castle kills him with a point-blank shotgun round to the head.
[edit] In other media
- Microchip had a cameo in the side-scrolling beat 'em up Punisher arcade game, in the continue screen, giving the Punisher CPR.
- Microchip appeared with the Punisher in the 1990s Spider-Man cartoon on Fox Kids. His nickname was Chip, rather than Micro, and he tended to act as Frank's conscience, urging him to use the non-lethal weaponry. He was voiced by Robert Axelrod.
- Although not actually seen, Microchip can be heard talking with the Punisher in the Spider-Man game for the PlayStation.
[edit] External link
- Mikel Midnight's Jewish Supers List ("Supers" sic)
