Death's Head II & the Origin of Die-Cut

In 1993, Marvel UK unleashed a two-issue miniseries by writer Glenn Dakin and artist John Royle that bridged the gap between the original Death's Head and his cybernetic successor. This compact story explores the origins of the armored, time-displaced robot Die-Cut, weaving a dense, tech-noir prequel that ties into the broader Death's Head mythology. Though brief, it remains a cult-favorite piece of Marvel UK's '90s expansion, showcasing Dakin and Royle's knack for blending British comic grit with cosmic-scale sci-fi.