Deathlok
Deathlok (also referred to as Deathlok the Demolisher) is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first Deathlok, Luther Manning, appeared in Astonishing Tales #25 (Aug. 1974), created by Rich Buckler. At least five subsequent Marvel characters have used the "Deathlok" identity since then: Michael Collins, Jack Truman, Rebecca Ryker, Henry Hayes, and Jemma Simmons. A recurring theme among these characters is that a dead human has been reanimated with cybernetic technology. "Deathlok technology" has also been used thematically by Marvel writers in other stories.
| Deathlok | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Manning: Astonishing Tales #25 (August 1974) Collins: Deathlok #1 (July 1990) Hayes: Original Sins #1 (June 2014) Simmons: S.H.I.E.L.D. vol. 3 #1 (Dec. 2014); As Deathlok: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #8 (October 2016) |
| Created by | Manning: Rich Buckler Collins: Dwayne McDuffie (writer) Gregory Wright (artist) Jackson Guice Hayes: Nathan Edmondson (writer) Mike Perkins (artist) Simmons: Mark Waid (writer) Carlos Pacheco (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Luther Manning John Kelly Michael Collins Jack Truman/Larry Young Henry Hayes Jemma Simmons |
| Species | Human cyborg |
| Team affiliations | (Manning) CIA (Collins) Secret Defenders Wild Pack S.H.I.E.L.D. (all three) United States Army (Young/Truman) M-Tech (Deathlok Prime Unit L17) X-Force Jean Grey School Staff |
| Abilities | Cybernetic enhancements granting superhuman speed, strength, durability and reflexes Ability to repair bodily damage Ability to track multiple objects |
The character has also appeared on television in animation and live action, with J. August Richards and Bill Paxton respectively portraying the original variations Mike Peterson and John Garrett in the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.