This version of Deathlok was introduced in a self-titled 1990 prestige format mini-series.
Collins was a technological genius standing on the fringe of the digital age.
Ryker had Collins killed and downloaded the gifted programmers consciousness into the body of a Deathlok cyborg.
Now, a man who defined himself as a pacifist was inside of the ultimate weapon.
Every inch of his deadly titanium frame was designed for violent intent and was thus repugnant to Collins.
Every conflict, every battle that Deathlok found himself in went against his enlightened nature.
Deathlok was awarded his own monthly in 1991 during the heart of the speculator boom.
The book sold, but everything in those days sold.
Sadly, the order of the day was gimmicks and guest stars and Deathlok soon lost its focus.
By the fifth issue, Collins was forced to share time with the X-Men and the Fantastic Four.
By 1992, the speculator bubble had burst and many titles sales plummeted.
Deathlok has been an infrequent part of the Marvel Universe since his solo title was cancelled in 1994.
Marvel tried again with the property in 1999-2000 in a book that had no connection to Manning or Collins.
The new Deathlok came and went without making any lasting memorable impact on the Marvel Universe.
His appearances onAgents of SHIELDcertainly helped lead to a newDeathlokongoing at Marvel, as well.
A version of this article originally appeared on February 4th, 2014.
