A key issue noted for First appearance of Peter Spaulding. Machine Man #1 was published by Marvel Comics on April 1, 1978, as part of a series that began in 1978. Jack Kirby writes, and art comes from Frank Giacoia, Michael Royer and Nico Lathouris. This 36-page issue features Machine Man, Peter Spaulding, Colonel Kragg, Abel Stack and Dr. Broadhurst.