Pete's Pocket Army
Membership: Dokk, Grunf, Kon-Dar, Tigg, Moonie, Zapp
Purpose: To crew their spaceship and find a way off Earth
Affiliations: Peter Parker, Julie
Enemies: Unknown
Base of Operations: U.K.
First Appearance: Buster (IPC, 28th April 1973-18th February 1978)
History: Having crash landed on Earth, six tiny aliens adopt Pete Parker (no relation) and live hidden in his pockets. Using their alien technology and diminutive stature they try and help him, even when he doesn't want them too. Each month they enter a period of deep sleep during which time nothing could rouse them.
Comments: Created by Tom Tully and Francisco Solano Lopez.
Rebellion bought the rights to Pete's Pocket Army, along with hundreds of other Fleetway series, in 2016, and they are due to return again in August 2018's The Vigilant, as part of a new Rebellionverse superhero team.
Pete Parker
Real Name: Pete Parker
Identity/Class: Normal human
Occupation: School pupil
Affiliations: The Litluns (Dokk, Grunf, Kon-Dar, Tigg, Moonie and Zapp), Julie
Enemies: Unknown
Known Relatives: Julie (cousin)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: U.K.
First Appearance: Buster (IPC, 28th April 1973-18th February 1978)
Powers/Abilities: None. The aliens (Litluns from the planet Liturnus) have access to advanced technology, including gas guns capable of rendering humans unconscious.
History: Peter aided the Litluns through numerous adventures, as they struggled to survive and find a way home.
Comments: Created by Tom Tully and Francisco Solano Lopez.
His cousin Julie also knows about the Litluns.
Pete was unusual for a teenage comic character in that he is drawn with horrendous acne on his face.
CLARIFICATIONS: Pete is not to be confused with
Peter Parker, better known as the amazing Spider-Man
Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.
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