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Deathlok (Marvel 1990 1st Series)                                        Trade Paperback Lot
Writers: Dwayne McDuffie & Gregory Wright
Artists: Jackson Guice & Denys Cowan
Inkers: Scott Williams, Rick Magyar, Kyle Baker, Mike DeCarlo & Others
Colorists: Gregory Wright w/ Paul Mounts & Brad Vancata
Letterers: Richard Starkings & Joe Rosen
Editors: Tom Brevoort, Bob Budiansky & Tom DeFalco
Cover #1 by: Joe Jusko
Cover #2 by: Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover #3 by: Kent Williams
Cover #4 by: Denys Cowan

Deathlok first appeared in Astonishing Tales #25, a cyborg killing machine whose brain belonged to human Luther Manning. After a run in Astonishing Tales, Deathlok faded from view, appearing sporadically in various issues of Marvel Team-Up, Captain America, and others. Finally, in Marvel Comics Presents #62, his brain was destroyed when the onboard computer electrocuted him.

In 1990, Marvel revisited the Deathlok project in this four-issue graphic novel limited series. A new Deathlok is brought to life in the Marvel Universe! Meet Roxxon employee Michael Collins, a man with a mission! In this, his debut mini-series… a new Deathlok is born! Cybertek Systems (the applied cybernetics division of Roxxon Oil) have decided to continue with their failed Deathlok project. The only problem: they need a new brain for the system. That little difficulty is solved when Michael Collins, head of their computer systems division discovered that his “prosthetics” project was actually a weapons system. Michael, a pacifist, threatens to quit. Instead, he was captured—and woke up as the new Deathlok cyborg!

Story/Spoilers
In book #1, “The Brains of the Outfit”, Michael Collins, a Cybertek employee, uncovers evidence of the Deathlok project and he confronts the company’s head, Harlan Ryker. Ryker has Collins drugged and puts his brain in the Deathlok cyborg. While the Deathlok cyborg is on a mission for Roxxon putting down guerillas in the South American nation of Estrella, Collins’ mind unexpectedly awakes and gains some control of the cyborg which is quickly recalled to Cybertek. At Cybertek, Collins achieves full control of the Deathlok cyborg and escapes.

Next in book #2, “Jesus Saves”, Deathlok is befriended by Jesus Badalamente. Harlan Ryker sends Mainframe to take down Deathlok.

Next in book #3, “Dam If He Don’t”, Deathlok returns to the nation of Estrella to aid the rebels in destroying Roxxon’s dam and its cybernetic forces. With information from Nick Fury, Deathlok returns to Cybertek to capture Harlan Ryker.

Finally in book #4, “Ryker’s Island”, In exchange for the return of his human body, Deathlok agrees to help Harlan Ryker with an arms deal sending weapons to Japan. Deathlok and Sunfire uncover a plot to use the weapons to start World War III.

Trade Paperback Lot contains: Deathlok (1990) Issues #1-4.  Marvel Comics

Trade Paperbacks are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

All First Printings
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: 1990
Format per TPB: FC, 48 pages, TPB, 10.25″ x 6.5″
ISBN-10: 0871356686 (Book #1) 0871356775 (Book #2) 0871356783 (Book #3) 0871356791 (Book #4)
ISBN-13: 9780871356680 (Book #1) 9780871356772 (Book #2) 9780871356789 (Book #3) 9780871356796 (Book #4)

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperbacks 1,2,3,4 are in Very Fine to Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Deathlok collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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