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Creation & Design

The Terminator was created by James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd, first appearing in the 1984 film 'The Terminator'. The character was designed to embody the relentless nature of machines and the fear of technology.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain in the first two films, the Terminator's character evolved to become a protector in later installments, showcasing a complex relationship with humanity.

Character Development

Over the years, the Terminator has transitioned from a cold, emotionless killer to a more nuanced character capable of empathy and understanding, reflecting the complexities of artificial intelligence.

Cultural Reception

The Terminator franchise has received critical acclaim and has become a significant part of popular culture, influencing numerous films, television shows, and other media.

Character Details

Real Name:
T-800 Model 101
First Appearance:
Rust #12
Aliases:
Cyberdyne Systems Model 101, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Species:
Cyborg
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Skynet, Resistance
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Advanced combat skills, Regeneration
Equipment:
Integrated weapon systems, Self-repairing technology
Weight:
350lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
brown

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Rust #12
Now ⋅ 1988
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Rust #12
 
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Five-page preview of The Terminator #1 (Sept 1988)

Terminator, The #1
Now ⋅ 1988
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1st appearance of the Terminator in a comic book

Five-page excerpt of this issue in Rust #12 (August 1988)

Terminator, The #12
Now ⋅ 1989
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1st appearance of John Connor in comic books

Terminator: The Burning Earth #1
Now ⋅ 1990
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Terminator: The Burning Earth #1
 
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First cover art by Alex Ross

Terminator 2: Judgment Day #1
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day #1
 
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Four-issue adaptation of the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

1st appearance of Sarah Connor in a comic book, previous Sarah Connor appearances were different characters with the same name

RoboCop vs. Terminator #1
Platinum ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1992
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RoboCop vs. Terminator #1
 
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Platinum edition

RoboCop vs. Terminator
TPB ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1992
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96-page trade paperback written by Frank Miller

Four-issue series spawned a video game

Exclusive edition produced by Diamond Comic Distributors included three card-stock character cut-out inserts

Original cover price: $12.99

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #1
 
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Team-up of Ripley and Predators versus Alien/Terminator hybrids

Copies ordered by retailers: 19,713

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #2
Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Copies ordered by retailers: 17,143

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #4
Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #4
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 18,900

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator
TPB ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2001
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96-page softcover collection of the four issue limited series published in 2001

Original retail price: $11.95

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #3
Dark Horse ⋅ 2002
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Transformers vs. Terminator #1
Non-Key
IDW ⋅ 2019
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Transformers vs. Terminator #1
 
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1st crossover of the Terminator and Transformers

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