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Deathlok , Marvel ’s version of theTerminator , take back in an all - new fiftieth anniversary particular . Marvel unleashed a number of dynamic characters in the seventies , but none more so than perhaps Deathlok . A bionic man from the future , Deathlok captured the imaginations of buff the world over – including artist Denys Cowan . Cowan , who drew what might be the definitive Deathlok rivulet , will be one of many Creator contributing to theDeathlok fiftieth Anniversary Special .
TheDeathlok fiftieth Anniversary Specialwill be write by Justina Ireland and Christopher Priest , and will be drawn by Cowan , Dale Eaglesham , Matthew Waite and Luke Ross . Marvel did not reveal any details surrounding the book ’s story . Cowan had this to say about working on the book :
There were a few comics that I read when I was growing up that had a big impact on my untested ego . Luke Cage , Hero for Hire ; Jungle Action with Black Panther , and Tales to Astonish featuring Deathlok . All those book were great , but Deathlok captured my imagery with all the concept search and the great graphics and writing ! I can honestly say that show Deathlok definitely changed my living and made me need to draw comic for a bread and butter . I thought if I could trance a little bit of what Buckler and Klaus Janson did I might become a good comic al-Qur’an creative person .
His run was unique and dynamic . It was crucial to us that he be part of lionize an day of remembrance as limited as this .
Cowan will also allow for a variant cover for theDeathlok fiftieth Anniversary Special .
There will be extra variant cover by Nick Bradshaw and Frank Miller .
Deathlok Was a Unique Marvel Character, Especially For His Time
Deathlok Inspired Generations of Creators
There have been multiple Deathloks throughout Marvel story . The first , and perhaps best known , is Luther Manning . create by Rich Buckler , the theatrical role debuted inAstonishing Tales#25 . Hailing from the ( then ) succeeding yr of 1990,Deathlok agitate his wayacross a dystopian , post - atomic landscape . Manning , who had once been a decorated soldier , was rebuilt as the cyborg warrior know as Deathlok . Initially kept separate from the rest of the Marvel Universe , Deathlok would eventually encounter other heroes . Manning would become the inspiration for the other Deathloks that would later seem in Marvel Comics .
Deathlok trade in colorful superheroes for a nightmarish future , one where society collapsed and chaos ensued .
Since his founding , Deathlok has been a fan preferent character , even appearing in the MCU as part of theAgents of SHIELDtelevision program . There was no other hero quite like Deathlok when he debuted . Deathlok trade in in colorful superheroes for a nightmarish time to come , one where companionship collapsed and bedlam result . The future Deathlok fought in was not unlike the one depicted inThe Terminatorseries of film , where technology has run murderously . This was a marked departure from the other Bible Marvel was bring out , and as a result , resonated with lover .
Deathlok Is Just as Relevant Today As He Was in 1974
Deathlok is Not Just Marvel’s Version of the Terminator
TheDeathlok fiftieth Anniversary Specialcelebrates this alone legacy . deny Cowan , who was inspire by Deathlok to become a comic artist , would be golden enough to take out the character ’s adventures . Now Cowan will be join by Dale Eaglesham and a host of other writers and artist , all coming together to lionize Deathlok ’s fiftieth anniversary . Far from being Marvel ’s version of theTerminator , Deathlok is a compelling character in his own right , one who has influenced generations of creators , and theDeathlok50th Anniversary Specialis the gross protection .
Deathlok 50th Anniversary Special#1 is on sale September 18 from Marvel Comics !
Deathlok 50th day of remembrance Special#1 ( 2024 )
