A key issue noted for Second appearance of Machine Man (Mister Machine). 2001, A Space Odyssey #9 was published by Marvel Comics on August 1, 1977, as part of a series that began in 1976. Jack Kirby and Stan Lee write, and art comes from Frank Giacoia, George Roussos and Michael Royer. This 36-page issue features Machine Man, Colonel Kragg and Dr. Broadhurst.