Bill Mantlo: Micronauts, ROM, Hulk... Plagiarism?

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Writer Bill Mantlo is well known for his breezy but authentic writing style. He's written nearly every major character for Marvel. Mantlo guided titles like Micronauts, ROM: Spaceknight, and The Incredible Hulk for 5 year long runs. He helped make licensed properties like Micronauts and ROM viable, paving the way for books like GI Joe and Transformers. He's also been accused of plagiarism, stealing plots. This video looks at his writing style, work history, and analyzes the accusations to determine if they are each true or not.