The Six Million Dollar Man – Fall of Man #5 (2016)
The Six Million Dollar Man – Fall of Man #5 (2016)
🧬 Genre
Science Fiction, Action, Espionage, Cyberpunk
🦾 Main Characters
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Steve Austin – The Six Million Dollar Man; a former astronaut enhanced with bionic implants, now a government agent.
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OSi (Office of Scientific Intelligence) – The covert agency responsible for Steve’s enhancements and assignments.
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Rafael – A rogue cyborg antagonist determined to bring down OSI and Steve.
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Dr. Wells – The genius scientist behind Steve’s bionic upgrades.
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Various Enemy Agents – Including laser-equipped guards, cybernetic assassins, and stealthy ninjas.
✍️ Writer
Van Jensen
🎨 Artist
Ron Salas
📝 Editor Details
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Editor: Matt Idelson
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Letterer: Taylor Esposito
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Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Dynamite Entertainment
(Imprint: Dynamite – known for reimagining classic pop culture properties)
📅 Release Year
2016
🧩 Brief Plot Summary
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1979—a world roiling with political tension and disco fever—Steve Austin, America’s most advanced bionic operative, begins to question the motives of his creators at OSI. As he uncovers a sinister conspiracy buried within the agency’s operations, Steve is forced into a deadly game of betrayal and survival.
With government secrets exposed and his trust in OSI shattered, Steve takes a stand against his handlers. Along the way, he must outwit cutting-edge threats including a lethal enemy cyborg, high-tech lasers, and even a gang of trained ninjas. His physical enhancements give him power, but his conscience fuels the real battle: choosing between obedience and justice. 💥🕶️
🔄 Notable Arcs or Storylines
“Fall of Man” marks a dramatic turn in Steve Austin's journey, shifting him from obedient operative to self-aware rebel. This issue culminates the arc with a climactic face-off that blends high-octane action and emotional stakes, redefining the character's trajectory in the Dynamite reboot of the franchise.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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OSI as the true villain: Some fans speculate that OSI’s actions are a long-running critique of unethical government experimentation and surveillance.
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Rafael as Steve’s dark mirror: The enemy cyborg is seen as a thematic reflection of Steve—a man made into a machine, but without a moral compass.
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1979’s setting as metaphor: The Cold War paranoia, disco excess, and social unrest of 1979 are often viewed as metaphors for the fractured identity Steve wrestles with as a man-machine hybrid.
⭐ Review Summary
Fall of Man #5 delivers a satisfying conclusion to a bold reinterpretation of a classic character. Van Jensen’s writing is taut and layered, mixing nostalgia with a fresh cyberpunk edge. Ron Salas’ art, gritty and kinetic, perfectly captures the paranoia and pulse-pounding action of the era. Character depth is a standout, especially Steve’s internal struggle between duty and independence. The comic's pacing is tight, the fights are thrilling, and the emotional beats hit hard—making it a worthy entry in the Six Million Dollar Man mythos. 🦿💣📘
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