The Six Million Dollar Man was a television show that aired from 1974 to 1978. It dealt with an astronaut who barely survived a crash. His body was rebuilt and he became the first bionic man. His right arm, legs and eye were replaced with bionic parts. He then went on different adventures each week.

Dynamite Entertainment has given us word that The Bionic Man and The Bionic Woman have been added to their roster of licensed properties. After the success of collaborating with Kevin Smith on the Green Hornet, they've joined once again with the creative team that brought the flagship series to fans: Phil Hester, Jonathan Lau and Alex Ross on covers. The Bionic Man will be based on the Universal TV series.

I actually recall watching Lee Majors play the role. My strongest memory is the Bionic Man facing Bigfoot. For some reason, Bigfoot was a big deal in the 70s. Watch this clip to see Steve Austin (no, not the wrestler) in action and how cool and calm he is when confronting the giant beast.

But don't just take my word on how exciting this will be. Here's what the creative team involved has to say:

True story: when I turned in a script for The Six Million Dollar Man back in '98, there was an exec who dismissed it as being more like a comic book than a movie. It's an honor to head back into the trenches with the same creative team at Dynamite that made my Green Hornet script so readable and fun. It makes me moist.

-Kevin Smith

I'm thrilled to help bring Kevin's unique vision for Steve Austin and company. Fans of the original will find all the classic elements they long for, while those hungry for new elements will get a healthy dose of bionic action for the 21st century.

-Phil Hester

I'm one of those kids who grew up with The Six Million Dollar Man toys all over my house. I still prize them as one of the favorite parts of my youth for the amazing variety of things that Steve Austin could use or fight against. The Six Million Dollar Man is one of the coolest original superhero properties invented for television.

-Alex Ross

The obvious question is what has inflation done to the six million dollar price tag in repairing him? The Bionic Man will launch in August 2011 and The Bionic Woman in 2012.

this is going to be awesome. Love Kevin Smith.

intresting , bringing a classic back

After almost 40 years, he's still just worth $6 Million?

You'd think by today's economy, they'll inflate his name to maybe the $37 Million Dollar Man.

"its makes me moist" LMAO

Bigfoot was a big deal in the 80's too..... remember Harry and the Hendersons?!

I don't find it so interesting.

I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer?

I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry.

We will see

This may have been a great premise for a series back in the 70's but not today.  There's really nothing too special about a guy with a few robotic parts.  If this didn't have Kevin Smith attached to it, I don't think too many people would care.

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                I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry.
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" I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry. "

I think this will be an interesting take on the character.  I sure hope that it outlasts the recent Bionic Woman series.

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" I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry. "

his Batman stuff is good.people seem to forget it's out of continuity for a reason. "

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" @Wattup said:

" I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry. "

his Batman stuff is good.people seem to forget it's out of continuity for a reason. "

Is the reason it's out of continuity because it's so bad?Nothing like a smilin' Dark Knight reminiscing about the time he peed himself during one of the character's most signature moments. "

This is incredible.  Yup, how I recall the Bigfoot showdown with the Bionic Man.   It actually scared me, that scene with Bigfoot and the rotating....background...thing.  Oh, well. 

Alex Ross covers to boot, so hopefully this will be great.  I have enjoyed the comics which Phil Hester has written, so I will check this out. 

 Much as I love animals and all, I just don't know if they will use the Bionic Dog?   

I also keep reading rumors on the interwebby about a Bionic Man movie.  Wonder if that will ever come about as well?

oh man, this is such KILLER news.

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This is incredible.  Yup, how I recall the Bigfoot showdown with the Bionic Man.   It actually scared me, that scene with Bigfoot and the rotating....background...thing.  Oh, well. 

 

Alex Ross covers to boot, so hopefully this will be great.  I have enjoyed the comics which Phil Hester has written, so I will check this out. 

 

 Much as I love animals and all, I just don't know if they will use the Bionic Dog?   

 

I also keep reading rumors on the interwebby about a Bionic Man movie.  Wonder if that will ever come about as well?

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Then Steve Austin hides behind a rock!

" Then Steve Austin hides behind a rock!

Anyone who watches Kevin Smith's Q&A's would get that joke :/

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" @Caligula:Guess I didn't read this correctly.  So Phil Hester won't be writing?   :( "

Kevin Smith shouldn't be taking on new projects when he still has Widening Gyre to finish. God. Damn. It.

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" @Wattup said:

" I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry. "

his Batman stuff is good.people seem to forget it's out of continuity for a reason. "

Is the reason it's out of continuity because it's so bad?Nothing like a smilin' Dark Knight reminiscing about the time he peed himself during one of the character's most signature moments. "

No it's out of Continuity so the writer can take chances and do something different with the characters. If it was in main continuity that Bruce pissed himself I'd be mad as hell. But It wasn't, people have to learn to stop imposing the views on Alternative stories. Things don't have to be the same old stuff time and again. I like to see risks taken. "

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" @Wattup said:

" @Caligula said:

" @Wattup said:

" I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry. "

his Batman stuff is good.people seem to forget it's out of continuity for a reason. "

Is the reason it's out of continuity because it's so bad?Nothing like a smilin' Dark Knight reminiscing about the time he peed himself during one of the character's most signature moments. "

No it's out of Continuity so the writer can take chances and do something different with the characters. If it was in main continuity that Bruce pissed himself I'd be mad as hell. But It wasn't, people have to learn to stop imposing the views on Alternative stories. Things don't have to be the same old stuff time and again. I like to see risks taken. "

Is it out of continuity though? It's in continuity with his Green Arrow run which is in continuity, so I always assumed his Batman stuff WAS in continuity. It's all sort of fuzzy. "

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" @Caligula said:

" @Wattup said:

" I don't want to sound like a troll or anything but is Kevin Smith actually a good comic book writer? I ask because I've read his putrid Batman stuff. It's so onion, it makes me cry. "

his Batman stuff is good.people seem to forget it's out of continuity for a reason. "

Is the reason it's out of continuity because it's so bad?Nothing like a smilin' Dark Knight reminiscing about the time he peed himself during one of the character's most signature moments. "

No it's out of Continuity so the writer can take chances and do something different with the characters. If it was in main continuity that Bruce pissed himself I'd be mad as hell. But It wasn't, people have to learn to stop imposing the views on Alternative stories. Things don't have to be the same old stuff time and again. I like to see risks taken. "

Is it out of continuity though? It's in continuity with his Green Arrow run which is in continuity, so I always assumed his Batman stuff WAS in continuity. It's all sort of fuzzy. "

it's non canon "

" @Caligula: In a way that bums me out because I'd love to see Onomatopoeia around more. "

" @Caligula: And of course the fact that he created Onomatopoeia. Such an awesome and awesomely mysterious character.

And the plot twist at the end of the first half of Widening Gyre blew my mind.

Which is why I'm not too happy that he's investing in a new project WHEN WE DON'T EVEN KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT THE SECOND HALF OF WIDENING GYRE.

Ugh.

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" @Caligula: I got into All Star Batman and Robin later, but I've still been waiting about a year or so? So I kind of know what you mean. Although I've only been into American comics for about 2 years now, but I fell into DC hard, so I'm already integrated in pretty well.

And speaking of delays; where's Batwoman? What happened to Batman: Odyssey? Or Batman Europa? Or Static?

Sigh…

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After his run on Green Hornet, I think I may be willing to try this...

good to see so many people interested in this.

I thought a lot of people hated Smith (most of them Unjustly).
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I didn't know how well a Six Million Dollar Man comic would go over with the public.

Just nice to see people interested in something that isn't Marvel/DC run of the mill garbage.

I'll give it a try.

I've never watched the TV series, but if it's got Kevin Smith and dudes with robotic body parts in it, sign me up.

This sounds cool, but dude Dynamite really will license just about anything.

I loved the show when I was a kid! 

This is great news! 

I'll definitely get this!

I just wonder if they are going to try and do the sound effect in written form or not, if you watched the show you know the sound effect I'm talking about.

sounds awesome...i'll definitely check this out

Sounds like they found the Green Hornet replacement for the upcoming year :P

Though I'd prefer they went for "The Six Million Dollar Man" as the title :/
It would sound more iconic and kinda reminiscent of old pulp heroes.

Though I'd prefer they went for "The Six Million Dollar Man" as the title :/It would sound more iconic and kinda reminiscent of old pulp heroes. "

Agree.

It was my favorite TV show back on the '70s. Looking forward for this comic!

@Caligula: I will find out. Stay tuned...

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@Caligula: I will find out. Stay tuned...

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They can't use the 6 million dollar man name because of inflation. The 1 036 934.07$ man isn't as catchy.