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Issue: Astonishing Tales #25
Publication Date: August 1974
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Issues: #25 of 36 Issues (70 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 7 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Roy Thomas
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US and later standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing
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Cover, Front
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Adult Image
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Interior Page
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Character biography
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Is He Man -- or Machine -- or Monster?

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Deathlok #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2009
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #121 published January 1976
as Deathlok [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 published January 2012
as Astonishing Tales #25 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDeathlok the Demolisher: The Complete Collection #[nn] published October 2014
as Is He Man--Or Machine--Or Monster? [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The cover copy evokes that of Incredible Hulk #1.
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A Cold Knight's Frenzy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Deathlok #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2009
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #121 published January 1976
as A Energia de um Cavaleiro Impassível [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagStar Wars Weekly #89 published November 1979
as A Cold Knight's Frenzy [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 1-6 only
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 published January 2012
as A Cold Knight's Frenzy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDeathlok the Demolisher: The Complete Collection #[nn] published October 2014
as A Cold Knight's Frenzy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: Inking information from the text article in the issue.
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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)
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose 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.
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Mindlock... x 3

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Deathlok #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2009
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #121 published January 1976
as Mindlock... X3 [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCaptain America: Deathlok Lives! #[nn] published October 1993
as Original Deathlok Design Sketch [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 published January 2012
as Mindlock...x 3 [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDeathlok the Demolisher: The Complete Collection #[nn] published October 2014
as Mindlock... x 3 [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Bullpen Bonus Page

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose 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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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Deathlok #1 [Regular Edition] published November 2009
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #121 published January 1976
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 published January 2012
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDeathlok the Demolisher: The Complete Collection #[nn] published October 2014
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: This two-page humor strip is George Pérez' first published work.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose 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].

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