Shogun Warriors #19
In "The Giant of Manhattan," the Primal One merges with the planet destroyer Gigantauron, transforming it into a colossal robot and targeting Earth. With New York under siege, the pilots of Combatra, joined by Reed and Sue from the Baxter Building, launch a daring defense from the heart of Manhattan. The battle reaches its peak when Genji infiltrates the giant machine, setting up a crucial moment that changes the tide—but the Primal One's fate remains uncertain. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, with colors by Carl Gafford and letters by Rick Parker, this 1980 Marvel classic features a cover by Herb Trimpe.
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The Primal One allies itself with Cymel (a tall green female alien with a flattened head) a captain in the Charter Federation. She lets it use the planet destroyer Gigantauron. The Primal One enters it and heads for Earth transforming it into a robot thousands of feet tall. The pilots decide to only take Combatra to New York and land on the Baxter Building. Agreeing to work together Reed and Sue join the pilots in Combatra and engage Gigantauron in battle. Eventually Genji is able to sneak inside and shuts off the power source from within causing the robot to keel over. The Primal One flees.
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