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Is He Man -- or Machine -- or Monster?

Illustration on Cover, Front from base issue

Credits

Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (signed)

Inker(s): Klaus Janson (signed)

Colorist(s): Klaus Janson

Letterer(s): Danny Crespi

Subject Matter

Genres: science fiction

Feature(s): Deathlok

Character(s): Deathlok [Luther Manning]

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Pages: 1

Notes: The cover copy evokes that of Incredible Hulk #1.

A Cold Knight's Frenzy

Story on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): Rich Buckler (plot, concept); Doug Moench (script)

Penciller(s): Rich Buckler

Inker(s): Rich Buckler (primary inks); Klaus Janson (ink assist); Al Milgrom (ink assist); Mike Esposito (ink assist)

Colorist(s): Glynis Wein

Letterer(s): Annette Kawecki

Subject Matter

Genres: science fiction

Feature(s): Deathlok

Character(s): Deathlok [Luther Manning] (introduction, origin); Major Simon Ryker (villain, introduction); Curtis Giles (death); Wilkins; Jim; Nina Ferry (introduction); Julian Biggs (destroyed)

Synopsis: Deathlok is shown to be a cybernetic organism with a human mind that has the ability to override its internal computer. Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Ryker is responsible for his creation. The conclusion of the story reveals that Simon Ryker is also a cyborg.

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Pages: 15

Notes: Inking information from the text article in the issue.

Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: Of Mix-Ups, Monsters, and Matrimony! [August 1974]; Stan Lee's Soapbox; Mighty Marvel Mini-Checklist

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): ? (promo copy); Stan Lee

Penciller(s): Rich Buckler

Inker(s): Rich Buckler

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Marvel Bullpen Bulletins; Stan Lee's Soapbox; Mighty Marvel Mini-Checklist

Character(s): Deathlok [Luther Manning]

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Pages: 1

Notes: Stan Lee talks about the new "The Origin of Marvel Comics" book and some of its contents. He also thanks Worcester Polytech University for the rollicking reception they gave him. Items about how they are discontinuing the 35 cent and 60 cent comics and replacing them with 68 page 50 cent comics with feature-length 30 page stories (starting with Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 (co-starring Dracula), Giant-Size Defenders #1 and Giant-Size Avengers #1), a promo for Deathlok, the Demolisher conceived and drawn by Rich Buckler and scripted by Doug Moench starring in Astonishing Tales #25, 1974 is the Marvel Age of Comics-Phase two!, for the first time in many moons they are not debuting any new comics this month (except for new Giant-Size comics and the Deathlok premiere in Astonishing Tales) but they are just slowing down to catch their breath, Murray Friedman (Assistant Production Manager) married Adrienne, Gerry Conway married Carla Joseph (Roy Thomas' super-secretary and an off-broadway playwright) and next time they will tell us of more bargains we can get with a complete set of Marvel Value Stamps. Mighty Marvel Mini-Checklist for comics now on sale! listed with a synopsis are Giant-Size Spider-Man #1, Giant-Size Man-Thing #1, Giant-Size Fantastic Four #2, Dracula Lives #7, (Tales of the) Zombie #6, Haunt of Horror #2 and Savage Tales #5. Also includes a small illustration of Deathlok from Astonishing Tales #25. Appears between pages 13 and 14 of the main story sequence.

Mindlock... x 3

Text Article on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): Doug Moench

Penciller(s): Rich Buckler

Inker(s): Rich Buckler

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: superhero

Character(s): Deathlok [Luther Manning]

Synopsis: This sequence features preliminary Deathlok sketches by Rich Buckler along with a purported conversation transcript between Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler, and Doug Moench.

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Pages: 2

Bullpen Bonus Page

Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): ? (promo copy)

Penciller(s): John Romita

Inker(s): John Romita

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: horror, superhero

Feature(s): Giant-Size Spider-Man

Character(s): Spider-Man; Dracula; Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (inset)

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Pages: 1

Notes: Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 using a reprint of the cover. Also plugs the upcoming Giant-Size Avengers and Giant-Size Conan comics.

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Story on Interior Page(s) from base issue

Credits

Writer(s): Doug Moench

Penciller(s): George Pérez

Inker(s): Mike Esposito

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Deathlok

Character(s): Deathlok; Doug Moench; Rich Buckler

First Line: Yeah, cinematic, man.

Synopsis: After the writer and artist keep throwing discarded ideas for a new character in the waste basket, Deathlok rises from it.

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Pages: 2

Notes: This two-page humor strip is George Pérez' first published work.

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Letters Page on Interior Page(s) from base issue

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Astonishing Mails; Marvel Value Stamp

Character(s): Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]

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Pages: 1

Notes: Letters from (and replies to) Brian Wilkes Prescott, Gil Johnson and Tom Garland. Includes Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan].