Story by Christos N. Gage, Tom DeFalco. Art by Andy MacDonald, Mike Hawthorne. Cover by Juan Jose Ryp.
Machine Man is fighting to save his true love, but will he be able to defeat - himself? Outdated and overpowered, Machine Man goes head-to-head with the updated X-52 model. Will Machine Man be able to overcome or will he find himself paved over in the name of progress? Plus, part 2 of a backup story by legendary Machine Man writer, Tom DeFalco and artist Mike Hawthorne. Rated T+.