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Issue- 2-5
Writer- Dwayne McDuffie
Penciler- Denys Cowan

Summary:
Deathlok is enlisted by a PI named Misty to investigate the disappearances of various Cybernets [Cyborgs or sentient robots]. The trail leads apparently to Dr. Doom but in reality turns out to be a sentient Doombot called MechaDoom. This was once the pet project of Kristoff who while holding the Latverian throne was trying to create a series of Doombots loyal only to him. However when Kristoff abandoned him, MechaDoom completed himself and has planned to achieve true artificial intelligence by dissecting other life forms that have already attained it.

Comments:
Not your average Doombot gone crazy story, but still a Doombot gone crazy story. What sets it apart is that this Doombot wants to achieve AI. Also this story is impressive because of the list of cameos....Machine Man, Forge, the FF, and the X-Men. I actually recommend it if you can get it. It is definitely a well thought story with impressive ideas. The story arcs is also an example of how in the 90's there was tight continuity in MARVEL. Kristoff had been kicked out of Latvaria for many years when this story was written. On top of that you have all these guest stars. I rarely do this for a Doombot story, nevertheless,
Bottom Line: ***** out of 5

 

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