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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Enemies of Metru Nui''}}
{{Book Infobox|[[Image:Comic19.jpg|250px]]|[[Greg Farshety]]|Book II|[[2004]]|19|[[Comic 18: Seeds of Doom]]|[[Comic 20: Struggle in the Sky]]}}
 
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{{Quote|They say that [[Toa]] are very wise and always have good advice to give, so here is some. If someone walks up to you, hands you a Toa Stone, and tells you the city is depending on you...Don't walk. Run.|Toa [[Vakama]]}}
'''Enemies of Metru Nui''' is the nineteenth comic.
 
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|2 = ''Surrender or Run''
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|3 = [[Greg Farshtey]]
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|4 = [[Randy Elliott]]
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|5 = [[Peter Pantazis|Pete Pantazis]]
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|6 = [[Ken Lopez]]
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|7 = ''[[BIONICLE: Metru Nui|Metru Nui]]''
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|8 = July [[2004]]
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|9 = 19
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|10 = ''[[Comic 18: Seeds of Doom]]''
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|11 = ''[[Comic 20: Struggle in the Sky]]''
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'''''Enemies of Metru Nui''''' was the nineteenth issue in the original [[BIONICLE]] [[Comics|comic series]], the fourth issue in the ''[[BIONICLE: Metru Nui|Metru Nui]]'' sub-series, and part four of the ''City of Legends'' storyline. It was mailed with the July/August [[2004]] edition of LEGO Club Magazine.
   
==Summary==
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==Opening==
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''The Toa Metru traveled to the [[Coliseum]], expecting to be hailed as heroes for finding the Great Disks and defeating the Morbuzakh. Instead, Turaga Dume branded them as imposters--and blamed them for Toa Lhikan's disappearance!''
The comic takes place just after the [[Toa Metru]] have been separated.
 
   
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''Onewa, Nuju, and Whenua have been captured. The remaining Toa Metru find themselves fugitives, hunted through the city they fought to protect. Their only hope: find Lhikan and clear their names.''
The remaining Toa Metru ([[Vakama]], [[Nokama]] and [[Matau]]) encounter a squad of [[Vahki]] [[Bordakh]] in [[Le-Metru]]. The [[Toa]] are trapped at the top of a tower and are helpless as one of the Vahki manages to hit Nokama with its [[Staff of Loyalty]]. The [[Toa of Water]] is forced to turn on her fellow Toa and push Vakama off the building. As Vakama plunges to his doom, he discovers that his [[Disk Launcher]] can also function as a jet-pack, the [[Toa of Fire]] uses his Disk Launcher to stay in the sky and launch shrinking [[Kanoka]] at the Vahki, causing their attackers to reduce in size.
 
   
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''But first they must escape the Vahki, guardians of order in Metru Nui. And no one escapes the Vahki...''
Back atop the tower, Nokama has Matau pinned to the ground. The [[Toa of Air]] then manages to break free by nearly pushing Nokama off the side of the building. Luckily, Matau manages to catch by the foot as she dangles, but Matau loses his grip and Nokama falls. The Toa of Water is caught by Vakama and the shock of her fall causes the Bordakh to lose their control over her.
 
   
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==Plot==
Three Vahki then arrived in pursuit of Matau, who dived into a [[Chute]] to escape the Bordakh, but they destroyed part of the chute ahead of him and followed. He managed to dig his [[Aero Slicers]] into the Chute walls and stop himself from falling to his doom and sharing the same fate as the Vahki behind him, who didn’t stop in time.
 
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[[Vakama]] plummets towards the street below. He thinks back to how he wound up in his current situation. After escaping from the [[Coliseum]], the Toa Metru were pursued by the [[Vahki]]. A squad of [[Bordakh]] attempt to pacify the apparent lawbreakers, hitting [[Nokama]] with one of their mind-altering energy blasts. Immediately, the Toa of Water assaults her allies, devoted to preserving order in the city. This brings Vakama back to the moment, where he is still falling towards the street. More Vahki wait for him below. In desperation, the Toa Metru of Fire racks his brain, trying to find a wait out of the situation. His Toa Tool responds, igniting with [[Fire]] and thrusting him skyward. Exuberant, he hurls a pair of ''shrink'' disks at the law enforcers, reducing their size. Up top, Nokama is trying to restrain Matau. The Toa of Air manages to flip his ally over and send her over the edge of the tower. At the last second, he grabs Nokama's ankle and prevents her from falling over. While the Toa wants to retrain her until the Vahki's effect wears off, his grasp slips and Nokama plummets to the street as well. Thankfully, Vakama is able to catch her before she impacts, and the shock of mortal peril breaks the Bordakh's loyalty spell. Matau speeds away from the scene to catch up with the other Toa, only to find himself running into a trap. [[Vorzakh]] Vahki are destroying the chute ahead of him. Matau manages to stop himself in time, while the Vahki pursuing him are not so fortunate. Meanwhile, Toa Onewa, Whenua, and Nuju have been captured by the Vahki are travelling to their confinement. Onewa plots to make a break for it. While Whenua is unsure of their success, Nuju urges him to take the chance. Seeing an opportunity, the three heroes make their escape.
   
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While the Toa attempt escape, the Vahki pursue them relentlessly. After hours of running in circles, the Toa find themselves trapped at a dead end. Only too late do they realize that the Vahki knew where they were the entire time, and corralled them into the jail cell. Onewa insists they should break out, but Nuju is pessimistic. The whole city is against them, and they have nowhere to go. Maybe they should give up after all...Back in Le-Metru, Matau guides Nokama and Vakama onto an airship. Hopefully the Vahki won't think to look for them there. Vakama voices his suspicions that Dume may not be as benevolent as he appears. However, the group has a moment of peace in the ship. With Vahki secretly hiding behind him, Vakama relaxes. After all, what could threaten the Toa in here?
At that moment, the other Toa Metru ([[Nuju]], [[Whenua]] and [[Onewa]]) are being marched through a tunnel by a squad of Vahki [[Rorzakh]], little do they know that one of the Vahki has just zapped Whenua with its [[Staff of Presence]]. The Toa try to escape and flee into a large cell where the door shuts behind them. They realize that the Rorzakh have been following them all along and they are trapped.
 
   
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==Credits==
Meanwhile, the other Toa Metru have made it to an [[Airship]] and are leaving Le Metru. They discuss what has happened to them and the comic finishes with Vakama saying, “What could possibly go wrong?” Little does he know that behind him is another squad of Vahki.
 
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*[[Greg Farshtey]] - Writer
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*[[Randy Elliott]] - Artist
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*[[Peter Pantazis|Pete Pantazis]] - Colorist
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*[[Ken Lopez]] - Letterer
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*[[Jaye Gardner]] - Editor
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*[[Toby Dutkiewicz]] - Layout & Design
   
==Characters==
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==Appearances==
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===Characters===
*Toa Metru
 
**[[Vakama]]
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*[[Bordakh]]
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*[[Dume]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
**[[Nokama]]
 
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*[[Keerakh]] - <small>Cover only</small>
**[[Matau]]
 
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*[[Lhikan]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
**[[Nuju]]
 
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*[[Mata Nui (Being)|Mata Nui]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
**[[Whenua]]
 
**[[Onewa]]
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*[[Matau]]
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*[[Morbuzahk]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
*Vahki
 
**[[Rorzakh]]
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*[[Nokama]]
**[[Bordakh]]
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*[[Nuju]]
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*[[Nuurakh]]
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*[[Onewa]]
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*[[Rorzakh]] - <small>Cover only</small>
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*[[Vakama]]
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*[[Vorzakh]]
 
*[[Whenua]]
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*[[Zadakh]] - <small>Cover only</small>
   
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===Locations===
{{Template:Comics}}
 
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*[[Metru Nui]]
[[Category:Matoran Universe]]
 
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**[[Coliseum]]
 
**[[Le-Metru]]
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===Objects===
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*[[Airship]]
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*[[Chute System]]
 
**[[Chute]]
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*[[Disk Launcher]]s
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*[[Kanohi]]
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**[[Great Kanohi|Great]] [[Huna]]
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**Great [[Komau]]
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**Great [[Mahiki]]
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**Great [[Matatu]]
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**Great [[Rau]]
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**Great [[Ruru]]
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*[[Kanoka]]
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**''Levitation'' Disks - <small>Mentioned only</small>
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**''Shrink'' Disks
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*[[Toa Stone]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
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*[[Toa Tools]]
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**[[Aero Slicers]]
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**[[Crystal Spikes]]
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**[[Disk Launcher (Vakama)]]
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**[[Earthshock Drills]]
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**[[Proto Pitons]]
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*Vahki Staffs
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**[[Staff of Loyalty]]
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**[[Staff of Presence]]
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===Organizations===
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*[[Dark Hunters]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
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*[[Matoran]]
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**[[Le-Matoran]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
 
*[[Toa]]
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**[[Toa of Air]]
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**[[Toa of Earth]]
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**[[Toa of Fire]]
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**[[Toa of Ice]]
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**[[Toa of Stone]]
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**[[Toa of Water]]
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**[[Toa Metru/Toa Hordika]]
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*[[Turaga]] - <small>Mentioned only</small>
 
*[[Vahki]]
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===Miscellanea===
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*[[Chutespeak]]
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*[[Destiny]]
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*[[Elements]]/[[Elemental Power]]s
 
**[[Fire]]
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|[[Vahki]] are the order enforcement squads of [[Metru Nui]]. They decided we [[Toa]] were a threat to the Metru Nui's security, so they set out to restore peace, harmony, and safety for all...even if they had to destroy us to do it.|Vakama's thoughts}}
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{{Quote|And do what? And go where? [[Dume]] has called us traitors...the whole city is against us...the [[Matoran]] we want to protect are calling for our capture. Maybe the [[Turaga]] was right. Maybe we are just imposters...Matoran pretending to be Toa.|Nuju}}
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==Extra Features==
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*Comic middle: ''Ultimate Power in a City of Legends'' section discusses sets [[Nidhiki]], [[Krekka]], and Turaga Dume & [[Nivawk]].
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*Comic end: Advertisement for BIONICLE.com, ad for ''[[BIONICLE: Metru Nui - City of Legends]]'' guidebook, ad for Vahki sets.
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*Rear cover: Advertisement for the upcoming ''[[BIONICLE 2: Legends of Metru Nui]]'' movie.
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==See Also==
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*''[[BIONICLE 2: Legends of Metru Nui]]''
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*''[[BIONICLE Adventures 4: Legends of Metru Nui]]''
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*''[[BIONICLE 3: City of Legends]]''
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==External Links==
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*[http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/files/gfx/Comics/Metru%20Nui%20Saga/Comic19/pdf_comic_19.pdf Comic 19 at the BioMedia Project]
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Revision as of 07:49, 27 April 2020

They say that Toa are very wise and always have good advice to give, so here is some. If someone walks up to you, hands you a Toa Stone, and tells you the city is depending on you...Don't walk. Run.
— Toa Vakama
Comic19
Comic 19: Enemies of Metru Nui
Issue Information
Alternate titleSurrender or Run
WriterGreg Farshtey
IllustratorRandy Elliott
ColorerPete Pantazis
LettererKen Lopez
Pages{{{Pages}}}
SeriesMetru Nui
ReleasedJuly 2004
Number in series19
Previous comicComic 18: Seeds of Doom
Next ComicComic 20: Struggle in the Sky

Enemies of Metru Nui was the nineteenth issue in the original BIONICLE comic series, the fourth issue in the Metru Nui sub-series, and part four of the City of Legends storyline. It was mailed with the July/August 2004 edition of LEGO Club Magazine.

Opening

The Toa Metru traveled to the Coliseum, expecting to be hailed as heroes for finding the Great Disks and defeating the Morbuzakh. Instead, Turaga Dume branded them as imposters--and blamed them for Toa Lhikan's disappearance!

Onewa, Nuju, and Whenua have been captured. The remaining Toa Metru find themselves fugitives, hunted through the city they fought to protect. Their only hope: find Lhikan and clear their names.

But first they must escape the Vahki, guardians of order in Metru Nui. And no one escapes the Vahki...

Plot

Vakama plummets towards the street below. He thinks back to how he wound up in his current situation. After escaping from the Coliseum, the Toa Metru were pursued by the Vahki. A squad of Bordakh attempt to pacify the apparent lawbreakers, hitting Nokama with one of their mind-altering energy blasts. Immediately, the Toa of Water assaults her allies, devoted to preserving order in the city. This brings Vakama back to the moment, where he is still falling towards the street. More Vahki wait for him below. In desperation, the Toa Metru of Fire racks his brain, trying to find a wait out of the situation. His Toa Tool responds, igniting with Fire and thrusting him skyward. Exuberant, he hurls a pair of shrink disks at the law enforcers, reducing their size. Up top, Nokama is trying to restrain Matau. The Toa of Air manages to flip his ally over and send her over the edge of the tower. At the last second, he grabs Nokama's ankle and prevents her from falling over. While the Toa wants to retrain her until the Vahki's effect wears off, his grasp slips and Nokama plummets to the street as well. Thankfully, Vakama is able to catch her before she impacts, and the shock of mortal peril breaks the Bordakh's loyalty spell. Matau speeds away from the scene to catch up with the other Toa, only to find himself running into a trap. Vorzakh Vahki are destroying the chute ahead of him. Matau manages to stop himself in time, while the Vahki pursuing him are not so fortunate. Meanwhile, Toa Onewa, Whenua, and Nuju have been captured by the Vahki are travelling to their confinement. Onewa plots to make a break for it. While Whenua is unsure of their success, Nuju urges him to take the chance. Seeing an opportunity, the three heroes make their escape.

While the Toa attempt escape, the Vahki pursue them relentlessly. After hours of running in circles, the Toa find themselves trapped at a dead end. Only too late do they realize that the Vahki knew where they were the entire time, and corralled them into the jail cell. Onewa insists they should break out, but Nuju is pessimistic. The whole city is against them, and they have nowhere to go. Maybe they should give up after all...Back in Le-Metru, Matau guides Nokama and Vakama onto an airship. Hopefully the Vahki won't think to look for them there. Vakama voices his suspicions that Dume may not be as benevolent as he appears. However, the group has a moment of peace in the ship. With Vahki secretly hiding behind him, Vakama relaxes. After all, what could threaten the Toa in here?

Credits

Appearances

Characters

Locations

Objects

Organizations

Miscellanea

Quotes

Vahki are the order enforcement squads of Metru Nui. They decided we Toa were a threat to the Metru Nui's security, so they set out to restore peace, harmony, and safety for all...even if they had to destroy us to do it.
— Vakama's thoughts
And do what? And go where? Dume has called us traitors...the whole city is against us...the Matoran we want to protect are calling for our capture. Maybe the Turaga was right. Maybe we are just imposters...Matoran pretending to be Toa.
— Nuju

Extra Features

See Also

External Links

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BIONICLE
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2002 The Bohrok Saga: The Bohrok AwakeTo Trap a TahnokInto the NestWhat Lurks BelowThe End of the Toa?Divided We Fall
2003 Powerless!A Matter of Time...Absolute PowerRise of the Rahkshi!At Last -- Takanuva!Secrets and ShadowsBIONICLE: Unmasked
BIONICLE: Metru Nui
2004 City of Legends: Toa Metru!Disks of DangerSeeds of DoomEnemies of Metru NuiStruggle in the SkyDreams of DarknessBIONICLE: Unmasked 2
2005 Monsters in the DarkVengeance of the VisorakShadow PlayBirth of the RahagaHanging by a ThreadFractures2005 Web Comics
BIONICLE: Ignition
2006 IgnitionIf A Universe Ends...Vengeance of AxonnShowdownA Cold Light DawnsIn Final Battle
2007 Sea of Darkness: Web ComicMask of Life, Mask of DoomSea of DarknessBattle in the Deep!The Death of Mata NuiDeath of a Hero
2008 Battle for Power: Realm of FearComic 12.5Swamp of ShadowsEndgameMata Nui Rising
BIONICLE: Glatorian
2009 Sands of Bara MagnaThe Fall of AteroA Hero RebornBefore the StormValley of Fear
2010 Journey's End: All That GlittersRebirth
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