DC Justice League Essentials: Cyborg Rebirth #1
In "The Imitation of Life, Part One: Awakening," Cyborg grapples with his identity after uncovering his father’s hidden doubts about whether he’s truly human. As Sarah helps him reconnect with his humanity through music and connection, a chilling doppelgänger of Dr. Silas Stone emerges, unleashing a new technological threat. Written by John Semper Jr. and illustrated by Paul Pelletier with inks by Tony Kordos and Scott Hanna, this pivotal issue features dynamic colors by Guy Major and letters by Rob Leigh, all capped by a striking cover by Will Conrad.
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Cyborg stops an armored car robbery, but worries that he is not human after hearing his father's secret recorded concerns about whether Victor is man or machine. Sarah takes Victor out to experience his human side, and they meet up with some young fans and a jazz musician who bring out emotions in Victor. Meanwhile, a mysterious adversary (who is a Dr. Silas Stone doppelganger) unleashes a new technological villain against Victor.
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