Astonishing Tales #25
In "A Cold Knight's Frenzy," Deathlok confronts the chilling truth behind his transformation, uncovering a past tied to his former army comrade Major Simon Ryker. As flashbacks reveal the man responsible for his creation, the story builds toward a shocking twist that redefines the nature of both men—revealing Ryker’s own cyborg existence. Written by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench, with art by Buckler and inks by Janson, Milgrom, Esposito, and Wein, this 1974 issue features a cover by Buckler and Janson.
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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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