Terminator/RoboCop: Kill Human #1–4 – Complete Comic Breakdown
Genre
Science Fiction, Cyberpunk, Action, Dystopian Thriller
A brutal fusion of tech-noir and action-packed cybernetic warfare, this mini-series explores themes of AI domination, human resistance, and moral programming in a bleak future where machines rule.
Main Characters
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Alex Murphy / RoboCop – Once a Detroit police officer, now a cyborg caught between human empathy and machine logic.
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The Terminators – Ruthless robotic enforcers built by Skynet to eliminate humanity.
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Skynet – The sentient AI network that has wiped out most of humankind.
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Surviving Humans – Scattered remnants of humanity fighting back against extinction.
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RoboCop's Inner AI – A conflicted presence within Murphy, threatening to override his humanity.
Writer
Rob Williams – Known for blending action with psychological depth, Williams brings philosophical nuance and grim futuristic vision to this crossover.
Artist
PJ Holden – Delivers gritty, kinetic visuals with intense detail, especially during combat sequences and dystopian landscapes. His RoboCop design is particularly expressive, retaining a sense of inner struggle beneath the steel exterior.
Editor Details
Matt Gagnon – With a sharp eye for pacing and tone, Gagnon ensures the mini-series maintains both the gravitas of Terminator lore and RoboCop's moral complexity.
Publisher and Brand
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Branding: This title falls under Dynamite’s mature, sci-fi-driven comic properties, featuring licensed characters with dark and adult storytelling.
Release Year
2011
Brief Plot Summary
Set in a grim future dominated by Skynet, the four-issue Kill Human series opens with RoboCop awakening from stasis into a world where humanity has nearly gone extinct. Skynet's war against mankind is nearing completion, but one anomaly remains—RoboCop. Conflicted between his human memories and machine programming, Alex Murphy is forced to choose a side. As the last spark of justice in a world gone cold, he must battle overwhelming odds, fend off Terminator units, and confront his own inner directives. Will he defend the remnants of humanity or become the ultimate tool of its destruction?
Notable Arcs or Storylines
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“Awakening in a Wasteland” – RoboCop regains consciousness and must quickly adapt to a world in ruins.
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“AI vs. Identity” – Internal conflict escalates as RoboCop’s systems begin syncing with Skynet, creating tension between his programming and moral compass.
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“Final Resistance” – In a last stand, Murphy joins the human survivors in an all-out battle against Terminator forces.
Fan Theories or Interpretations
đ Did RoboCop already have Skynet code embedded before awakening? Some fans speculate that Murphy’s body was tampered with during his hibernation, possibly seeded with dormant Skynet protocols—a chilling idea that adds layers to his internal battle.
đ§ RoboCop as the Messiah of the Machine Age? Others view Murphy as a symbolic “machine savior,” bridging two worlds—his evolution represents the possibility of coexistence between synthetic intelligence and human ethics.
Review Summary
đ„ Terminator/RoboCop: Kill Human delivers a brutal, thought-provoking collision between two iconic franchises. The story is rich with tension, exploring themes of autonomy, fate, and resistance in the face of overwhelming control. Rob Williams' writing maintains a tight narrative pace, while PJ Holden’s art shines with grim realism, especially in close-quarters combat and desolate cityscapes. RoboCop’s internal conflict is portrayed with surprising emotional depth, making him more than just metal and circuits. A must-read for fans of cyberpunk action and dystopian storytelling. đ€Ż⚙️đ«
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