QOR race QOR race
Classification: Humanoid extradimensional (Microverse) extraterrestrial race
Location/Base of Operations: Unidentified planet, Microverse
Known Members: Zoot
Affiliations: Planetary Council (Esmera of Kaliklak, Gra'hm of Quarlos IV/Knights of Neep, Icch of B'zzk, Mari of Homeworld's First Zone, Pharoid of Homeworld's Desert Zone, unidentified Acroyear of Spartak, at least two unidentified member/race) and their associated races;
although they were not shown to directly interact, they were allied with
all those opposing Karza, including the Acroyears (notably Cilicia),
the Micronauts (Acroyear, Biotron, Bug, Marionette, Microtron,
Nanotron, Commander Rann), S.H.I.E.L.D. (Supreme Headquarters International Espionage Law-Enforcement Division; notably Nick Fury), Spartak's Worldmind, the Time Travelers/Enigma Force;
they were certainly not ever allied with Shaitan, but his efforts facilitated Karza's defeat
Enemies: Argon/Force Commander (when possessed by Karza), Baron Karza; (and the races associated with him, including the Antrons race, Centauri race, Kronos race, Lobros race, Membros race, Phobos race, Reptos race,)
at least indirectly Shaitan
First Appearance: Micronauts I#26/2 (February, 1981);
(identified) All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z#7 (July, 2006)
Powers/Abilities: The Qor did not demonstrate any superhuman abilities or technology. Perhaps they have enhanced strength and/or enhanced olfactory senses and/or night vision, but that's just extrapolation based on a vaguely bestial appearance.
Traits: The Qor are/were among the benevolent races of the Microverse, associated with the people of Homeworld and other planets against the tyranny of Baron Karza.
Zoot appeared to have a straight sabre-like sword tucked into the back of his belt.
Type: Bilaterally symmetric humanoid bipeds
Eyes: Two (on head; dark, likely brown or black irides)
Fingers: Four (plus opposing thumb)
Toes: Unrevealed (five is likely, just not confirmed
Skin color: Light blue
Average height: Unrevealed (the perspective was a little odd in the two picture showing Zoot, but 6' to 6'2" seems about right)
Distinguishing Features:
Although Zoot's face seemed perhaps bestial, he has wild hair and
a beard with no mustache. There's really nothing clearly different than
human than his blue skin. No claws or fangs...
History:
(Micronauts
I#26/2: Tales of the Microverse (fb) - BTS) - Shortly after Karza
overtook Argon as his host body, Princess Mari (aka Marionette)
returned to Homeworld, and Zoot was asked to travel to Homeworld
for a meeting of the Planetary Council. Zoot swiftly made the journey
to Homeworld.
(Micronauts
I#26/2: Tales of the Microverse - BTS) <48 Xats after Mari's return to
Homeworld>
- The Planetary Council gathered on Homeworld to discuss
how they might oppose Karza.
Zoot remained silent as Mari discussed how
Karza, mind-merged with Argon, had journeyed through the Spacewall to
Earth, and as Esmera, Pharoid, and Gra'hm noted how races associated
with Karza had grown more bold and aggressive.
(Micronauts
I#26/2: Tales of the Microverse - BTS) - When Mari sought to bypass Karza's control of the Enigma Force by
contacting the
Shadow Priests directly, Zoot and the others witnessed with shock and horror that Karza
held the Time Travelers in bondage.
(Micronauts I#27-28) - Zoot and/or other members of the Qor may or may not have been involved in the efforts to oppose Karza's forces in the Microverse and/or on Earth.
Comments: Created by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick, and Armando Gil.
B'zzk is specifically the name for their planet, but I'm including it as the name for the race for the purpose of this profile. If another name for the race is revealed, I'll revise the profile.
Icch is the only native of B'zzk pictured, and he was identified in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
Profile by Snood.
CLARIFICATIONS:
The Qor should be distinguished from:
Zoot should be distinguished from:
| Zoot was Qor's representative in the Planetary Council gathered to discuss the threat of Baron Karza's return. (Micronauts I#26/2: Tales of the Microverse - BTS) - When Mari sought to bypass Karza's control of the Enigma Force by contacting the Shadow Priests directly, Zoot and the others witnessed with shock and horror that Karza held the Time Travelers in bondage. Zoot raised a fist and shouted, "Curse you, Karza!" (Micronauts I#27-28) - Zoot and/or other members of the Qor may or may not have been involved in the efforts to oppose Karza's forces in the Microverse and/or on Earth. -- Micronauts I#26/2 Note: The images in the sub-profile are the same as the images in the main profile, as Zoot is the only known Qor pictured, and these are the only two images of him. Zoot could get his own profile if someone wanted to re-format everything into a character profile. I may do that at some point. But not today... |
images: (without ads)
Micronauts I#26/2, pg. 3, pg. 6, panel 1 (Zoot shocked and point at screen);
panel 2 (Zoot; waste up from behind, raised fist)
Appearances:
Micronauts I#26/2 (February, 1981) - Bill Mantlo (writer, co-plotter),
Pat Broderick (penciler, co-plotter), Armando Gil (inker), Louise
Jones (editor)
All-New
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z#7 (July, 2006) - Jeff
Christiansen (head writer), Mark O'English, Ronald Byrd, Eric J.
Moreels, Stuart Vandal, Sean McQuaid, Michael Hoskin, Chad Anderson,
Anthony Flamini, Eric Englehard, Madison Carter, Al Sjoerdsma &
Mike Fichera (writers), Michael Short (assistant editor), Jeff
Youngquist & Jennifer Grunwald (editors)
First posted: 01/29/2022
Last updated: 01/29/2022
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