During the Marvel UK run of the Transformers comics in the 1980s, readers were treated to an original character created by Simon Furman. In the classic story “Wanted: Galvatron – Dead or Alive!” Death’s Head was introduced as a freelance peacekeeping agent (definitely not a bounty hunter – as Scourge found out the hard way) aiming to collect on a bounty placed on the head of Galvatron by Rodimus Prime.
From this early appearance Death’s Head would go on to make a handful of appearances in the Marvel UK Transformers stories and then was brought across into the main Marvel universe. Now, after a couple of attempted revivals, Death’s Head is set to return again. Marvel Comics today announced at C2E2 that an all-new Death’s Head series will bring the character back to the Marvel universe, where he’ll cross paths with Young Avengers characters Wiccan and Hulkling. Best of all – this Death’s Head seems to hew much closer to the original character, complete with his original vocal tic coming through.
Although as a character, Death’s Head has long since parted ways with Transformers, he’s still very much a part of the family – and this new series will see some Transformers comics alumni working on reviving Death’s Head. Long time Transformers artist and writer Nick Roche will be providing some of the covers for the series – and the lineart is set to be provided by Kei Zama, fresh off her run on IDW’s Optimus Prime. Kei’s 2000AD inspired artwork seems like an extremely good fit for Death’s Head and we’re certain she’ll do the character proud. Rounding out the creative team is Tini Howard who will be the writer on this new series.
Buzz from the team working on the series is very positive – and according to Kei Zama, Death’s Head will return in July.
Thanks go to @XavierFiles on Twitter who was the source for this story. Be sure to also check out this tweet from Nick Roche showing his lineart to the issue #1 cover – check out the sly reference to the less well-remembered Death’s Head II on the hands of one of the guys in the crowd!
Now, who do we have to petition for a Freelance Peacekeeping Agent vs. Merc with the Mouth showdown?
AzT
NICK ROCHE AT NYCC: TABLE I-32 FRI-SUN ONLY! on Twitter
Gaastra
Looks like death's head has a story in marvel comics 1001.
Dinoprime09
Dang us 80s comic fans seem to getting a double dose this week with The Thransformers #0 being announced and of course Death's Head #2 coming out this week too. Here's the preview btw Marvel Preview: Death’s Head #2 real curious to hear what everyone else thinks let me know if you'd like to.
THE-TRANSFORMER
There is probably no hope this goes past the 4 issues, no matter how many copies I buy is there?
Digger
It’d be cool if he could change sizes. Canon explanation.
GAUGE
Sad hes not in the idw transformers books where he truly belongs. Instead we get more human-sized death's head. Meh.
AzT
Death’s Head #1 interior
StArS cReAm
OH HELL YEAH! I'm super duper excited for this. Death's Head's my favorite comic character.
CleverNamePendingatron
I have no idea what’s going on and I love it.
Dinoprime09
Just found the first preview to Death's Head #1 check it out and let me know what you all think definitely looks promising Comic Book Preview – Marvel's Death's Head #1 | Flickering Myth
edgs2099
Gimme.
Berser Car
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DEATH’S HEAD #4 (OF 4)
TINI HOWARD (W) KEI ZAMA (A)
Cover by NICK ROCHE
Connecting variant cover
by JOHN MCCREA
NUMBER FOUR IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM!
Death’s Head and his fri—err, associates—are trapped in Dr. Necker’s robot graveyard. Tensions are high, but batteries are low. Will this team-up all sign on together, or log off separately? What does the mysterious Dr. Necker want? And how will Death’s Head learn to text with those big robot hands? Find out in our final issue!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
Predakwon
The cover for the TPB is updated from the Fantastic Four Masterwork on the catalog listings at least.
https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Head-…ds=death’s+head&qid=1561394324&s=books&sr=1-5
Berser Car
Oh look, Hawkeye(f) joins the cast.
Another month at least until the first issue comes out, right?
Maximus Danz
All this book makes me think is where is My Marvel Legends 80's Deathshead?!?!
THE-TRANSFORMER
And in colour with Solicit:
DEATH’S HEAD #3 (of 4)
TINI HOWARD (W)
KEI ZAMA (A)
Cover by NICK ROCHE
Connecting Variant Cover
by JOHN MCCREA
JUST A BOT AND HIS WILL TO SURVIVE!
Dr. Evelyn Necker has been stalking the streets, looking for the recipe for a perfect Death’s Head. And just when she managed to build one, Wiccan whisked him away. But now she’s about to get her hands on the original Death’s Head himself — and it’s gonna be a dream of a fight.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
IgnikaMarcus
Oh, so the resident YA couple teams up with Deaths Head?
Might give this a read.
AzT
Nick Roche on Twitter
BB Shockwave
Nothing new under the sun.
So when is this out? Gonna set a reminder to check for scans online. I want to at least read the first issue, but my expectations are low.
AzT
Felipe Sobreiro on Twitter
Nick Roche on Twitter