Deathlok Confirmed For Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

For those complaining about the lack of Marvel comic book characters on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., we've got some good news. As first predicted on Comicbook.com, Deathlok will be part of as series. Marvel made the official announcement just a few moments ago. Deathlok, who is celebrating his 40th anniversary this year, will make his first appearance on the all-new episode of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiering Tuesday, February 4 at 8 PM ET on ABC. Mike Peterson, who is played by J. August Richards, will be transformed into the cybernetic solider against his will. On the series, Deathlok will have a high-tech eye that allows him to see through walls, super strength and increased speed courtesy of a cybernetic leg. It's unknown whether Deathlok will fight alongside the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or against them. "We have been waiting all season for this moment where we can reveal that Mike Peterson's story arc is an origin story," said Executive Producer Jeffrey Bell. "We're thrilled to have J. August Richards playing Deathlok and to have our audience enjoy this favorite Marvel character on the show." "If you would have asked when I was nine-years old what I wanted to be, I would have said a super hero and I'm so excited to be one now as an adult on TV!" added J. August Richards. "It's a dream come true."