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'''''Cybersix''''' is a Argentine comic book series published in 1992, drawn by [[Carlos Meglia]] and written by [[Carlos Trillo]] for the Italian comics magazine ''[[Skorpio (magazine)|Skorpio]]'' (Eura Editoriale). The series first appeared in Spanish in November 1993. The heroine of the series is the eponymous character, Cybersix (more properly Cyber-6), a leather-clad [[genetic engineering|genetically-engineered]] [[superhero]], who disguises herself as a male high school literature teacher by day, and battles monstrous biological weapons of her creator by night.
| image = [[File:Cybersix.jpg|200px]]
| caption = Cybersix as she appears in [[Tokyo Movie Shinsha|TMS/NOA]]'s 1999 animated series.
| character_name = ''Cybersix''
| real_name = Cyber-6
| publisher = [[Skorpio (magazine)|Skorpio]]
| debut = ''Cybersix'' #1 (May [[1991 in comics|1991]])
| creators = [[Carlos Trillo]] and [[Carlos Meglia]]
| alliances =
| aliases = Adriana "Adrian" Seidelman
| powers = Marital arts expert
}}
'''''Cybersix''''' is an Argentinean comic book series published in 1991, created by the Argentine authors [[Carlos Trillo]] (story) and [[Carlos Meglia]] (art) for the comics magazine ''[[Skorpio (magazine)|Skorpio]]'' (Eura Editoriale). The series first appeared in Spanish in November 1993. It follows the eponymous leather-clad [[genetic engineering]] survivor who cross-dresses (to conceal her identity) working as a male teacher during the day, and fights against the scientist who created her at night.


In 1995, the series was adapted into a live-action television series,<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262951/ TV Live-action series ''Cybersix'']</ref> and an [[Cybersix_(TV_series)|animated miniseries]] by [[Tokyo Movie Shinsha|TMS/NOA]], with positive critical reception from sources like the Pulcinella Awards.<ref name="C">{{cite web|author=Telecom |url=http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/prize/prize.html |title=CYBERSIX won a prize at the PULCINELLA AWARDS |accessdate=2007-05-15 |date= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928132846/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/prize/prize.html |archivedate=28 September 2011 }}</ref>
The series was adapted into a live-action television series<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262951/ TV Live-action series ''Cybersix'']{{unreliable source?|date=February 2020}}</ref> and an [[Cybersix (TV series)|animated television series]] that garnered positive critical reception from the Pulcinella Awards.<ref name="C">{{cite web|author=Telecom |url=http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/prize/prize.html |title=CYBERSIX won a prize at the PULCINELLA AWARDS |access-date=2007-05-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928132846/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/prize/prize.html |archive-date=28 September 2011 }}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Von Reichter is a surviving member of [[Schutzstaffel]] in [[World War II]]. He works on experiments in South America, creating the ''Cyber'' series of artificial humanoids with super strength and agility. The 5000 original Cybers became servants, mimicked human emotions and making their will. When they disobeyed orders, Reichter orders them all to be destroyed. After the death of Cyber-29, Reichter transfers his brain into the body of a [[black panther]] named Data-7. Cyber-6 (Cybersix) is one of the survivors, who escapes and arrives in the city of Meridiana. She disguises herself as school teacher Adrian Seidelman after the real one is killed in a car crash. Cybersix defeats monsters called "Fixed Ideas" – humanoids of the ''Techno'' series – in order to drink the green [[sustenance]] liquid contained within them. Along the way, she meets an orphaned boy Julian, Reichter's cloned son José, and high school teacher Lucas Amato.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cybersix.smackjeeves.com/comics/1514611/page-42-43/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=28 September 2015 |archive-date=17 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317173423/http://cybersix.smackjeeves.com/comics/1514611/page-42-43/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Dr. Von Reichter is a member of [[Schutzstaffel]] and [[Nazi Party]] [[genetic engineering|genetic engineer]], who works at concentration camps in [[World War II]], implanting [[cybernetic]] [[organ (anatomy)|organs]] on prisoners and attempting to resurrect [[Adolf Hitler]]'s army. However, Reichter continues to use experiments in South America after the war.

From one of the experiments emerged the Cyber Series, an artificial humanoids with superhuman strength and agility. But something was amiss: The 5000<ref>http://cybersix.smackjeeves.com/comics/1514611/page-42-43/</ref> original Cybers, engineered to be the perfect servants, mimicked human emotions and making free will of their own. When they disobey orders from Reichter, he orders all of the Cyber Series to be destroyed. After the death of Cyber-29, Reichter transfers his brain into the body of a panther and names him Data-7. Cyber-6 is one of the survivors, who escapes and arrives in the city of Meridiana. After Reichter kills the black slave, Cybersix disguises herself as a male school teacher Adrian Seidelman, after the real one is killed in a car wreck.

While saving the city from Reichter's creations, Cybersix defeats [[Frankenstein]]-like monsters called "Fixed Ideas" ("Technos") and drinks a green life-giving fluid called "Sustenance", in order to survive. Along the way, she meets the resurrected Data-7, a young orphaned boy named Julian, Reichter's cloned son José, and high school teacher Lucas Amato.

==Production history==


==Production==
===Comics===
===Comics===
The ''Cybersix'' comics were originally published in Italy on the magazine ''[[Skorpio (Italy)|Skorpio]] ''in 113 weekly 12-pages installments between May 1992 and July 1994, followed by 45 96-pages comic books between November 1994 and January 1999. Part of this material was later translated in Spanish and published in [[Argentina]] (since 1993 by El Globo Editor) and in Spain (since 1995 by Planeta De Agostini).<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.cybersix.it/argentina.html|title=Cybersix.it|accessdate=2007-05-15|date=}}</ref> Collections were released in French, with twelve volumes distributed by Editions Vents d'Ouest between 1994 and 1998.<ref name="D">{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.cybersix.it/fumetti.html|title=Cybersix.it|accessdate=2007-05-15|date=}}</ref>
The comics were originally published in Italy in the magazine ''[[Skorpio (Italy)|Skorpio]] ''in 113 weekly 12-pages installments from May 1991 to July 1994, followed by 45 96-pages comic books between November 1994 and January 1999. Parts of the material were translated in Spanish and published in [[Argentina]] (since 1993 by El Globo Editor) and in Spain (since 1995 by Planeta De Agostini).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cybersix.it/argentina.html|title=Cybersix.it|access-date=2007-05-15}}</ref> Collections were released in French, with twelve volumes distributed by Editions Vents d'Ouest between 1994 and 1998.<ref name="D">{{cite web|url=http://www.cybersix.it/fumetti.html|title=Cybersix.it|access-date=2007-05-15}}</ref>


===Live-action series===
===Live-action series===
The ''Cybersix'' live-action series debuted in [[Argentina]] on 15 March 1995. It was produced by Luis Gandulfo, Sebastián Parrotta, Fernando Rascovsky, and Andre Ronco, and written by Ricardo Rodríguez, [[Carlos Meglia]], and [[Carlos Trillo]]. The series aired on [[Telefé]], but was cancelled after only a few episodes due to low ratings. Cybersix was played by former model and actress [[Carolina Peleritti]], José was played by [[Rodrigo de la Serna]], and Doguyy was played by Mario Moscoso.<ref>http://www.swikat.com/Movie/47815/Cybersix</ref><ref>[http://www.superheroeslives.com/internationals/cybersix_(1995).htm Cybersix (1995) TV movie] – superheroeslives.com</ref>
The series debuted in [[Argentina]] on 15 March 1995. It was produced by Luis Gandulfo, Sebastián Parrotta, Fernando Rascovsky and Andre Ronco, and written by Ricardo Rodríguez, Carlos Meglia and Carlos Trillo. The series aired on [[Telefé]], but was cancelled after only a few episodes due to low ratings. Cybersix was played by former model and actress [[Carolina Peleritti]], José was played by [[Rodrigo de la Serna]], and Doguyy was played by Mario Moscoso.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.swikat.com/Movie/47815/Cybersix |title=SWIKAT: Cybersix (1995) |access-date=5 June 2012 |archive-date=12 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812173011/http://www.swikat.com/Movie/47815/Cybersix |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.superheroeslives.com/internationals/cybersix_(1995).htm Cybersix (1995) TV movie] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014024740/http://www.superheroeslives.com/internationals/cybersix_(1995).htm |date=14 October 2012 }} – superheroeslives.com</ref>


===Animated series===
===Animated series===
{{Main|Cybersix (TV series)}}
{{Main|Cybersix (TV series)}}
{{Infobox television
|show_name = Cybersix
|image =
|genre = Action, Adventure, [[Mystery film|Mystery]], Comedy
|runtime = 23 minutes
|creator = Chu Takara<br>Carlos Meglia<br>Carlos Trillo
| director = [[Masuda Toshihiko]]
| producer = Koji Takeuchi<br/>Herve Bedard<br/>Toshihiko Masuda
|voices = [[Cathy Weseluck]]<br />[[Michael Dobson (actor)|Michael Dobson]]<br />[[Alex Doduk]]<br />[[Janyse Jaud]]<br />[[Andrew Francis]]<br />[[Terry Klassen]]<br />[[Brian Drummond]]<br />L. Harvey Gold<br />[[Chantal Strand]]
|opentheme = Lyrics by '''Robert Olivier'''<br />Sung by '''Coral Egan'''<br /> Music by '''[[Robbi Finkel]]'''
|composer = [[Robbi Finkel]]
|country = Canada<br>[[Argentina]] <br/>Japan (overseas animation)
|company = [[Discotek Media]]
|network = [[Teletoon (Canada)|Teletoon]] (Canada)<br>[[Fox Kids]] (U.S.)<br>[[Kids Station]] (Japan)<br>[[Telefe]] (Argentina)
|first_aired = 6 September 1999
|last_aired = 23 October 1999
|num_seasons = 1
|num_episodes = 13
|list_episodes =
|website =
}}
The ''Cybersix'' animated series debuted in Canada and Argentina on 6 September 1999, and was subsequently dubbed for French, Polish, Japanese, Malaysian, and Thai.<ref name="A">{{cite web|author=Telecom |url=http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/faq/faq.html |title=Cybersix FAQ |accessdate=2007-05-15 |date= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928132850/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/faq/faq.html |archivedate=28 September 2011 }}</ref> It was animated by [[Tokyo Movie Shinsha]] and NOA; produced by Herve Bedard, Toshihiko Masuda, and Koji Takeuchi; with storyboards by Atsuko Tanaka, Hiroyuki Aoyama, Nabuo Tomizawa, and Kazuhide Tomonag; and written by Catherine Girczyc, [[Carlos Meglia]], and [[Carlos Trillo]]. Original music was composed by [[Robbi Finkel]],<ref name="A"/><ref>{{cite web|author=RobbiFinkel|url=http://www.robbifinkel.com/|title=Robbi Finkel's website|accessdate=2008-01-19|date=}}</ref> and character designs were overseen by Teiichi Takiguchi. The show was aimed at children by toning down the comics' darker themes. Two seasons of 13 episodes were originally supposed to be made but it was cancelled after the first season due to conflicts between production studios.<ref>Cybersix The Complete Series DVD</ref>

The [[title sequence]] and [[closing credits]] featured music composed by Robbi Finkel and lyrics written by Robert Olivier, which were sung by jazz vocalist Coral Egan.<ref name="A"/>

On 28 April 2001, ''Cybersix'' won "Special Mention for the Best Science Fiction Program" at the Pulcinella Awards in Italy for that year's competition.<ref name="C"/>

The series was licensed to DVD by [[Discotek Media]] on 26 August 2014. The box set features commentary by Cathy Weseluck and Brady Hartel on episodes 1 and 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/147168055312297/photos/a.196378827057886.55668.147168055312297/827042573991505/?type=1|title=Discotek Media - Timeline - Facebook|publisher=|accessdate=14 September 2016}}</ref>

====Voice cast====
*[[Cathy Weseluck]] as Cybersix
*[[Michael Dobson (actor)|Michael Dobson]] as Lucas Amato
*[[Terry Klassen]] as Von Reichter
*[[Andrew Francis]] as Julian
*[[Alex Doduk]] as José
*[[Janyse Jaud]] as Lori Anderson
* L. Harvey Gold as Terra
Additional voices were provided by [[Brian Drummond]] and [[Chantal Strand]].

====Episode list====
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|+ ''Cybersix'' season 1 episodes
|- style="color: white;"
! scope="col" style="background: maroon;" | Series #
! scope="col" style="background: maroon;" | Season #
! scope="col" style="background: maroon;" | Title
! scope="col" style="background: maroon;" | Original airdate
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 1
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Mysterious Shadow
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|09|6}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 2
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Data-7 & Julian
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|9|12}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Terra
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|9|18}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Yashimoto, Private Eye
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|9|19}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Lori is Missing
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|09|25}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Blue Birds of Horror
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|09|26}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Brainwashed
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|2}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 8
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Gone with the Wings
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|3}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 9
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = The Eye
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|10}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 10
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Full Moon Fascination
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|9}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 11
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = The Greatest Show in Meridiana
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|16}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 12
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Daylight Devil
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|17}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 13
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = The Final Confrontation
| AltDate = {{dts|format=dmy|1999|10|23}}
| LineColor = 800000
}}
|}

==Differences between media==
{{unreferenced section|date=July 2015}}
The method by which Cybersix obtains sustenance is different among the series' incarnations. In the comic book, Cybersix sucks sustenance directly from the neck of those she hunts as if she were a [[vampire]]; however, she does not have fangs, instead simply making a wound in the victim's neck with her teeth, then drinking the Sustenance that bleeds from it instead of blood. Conversely, in the animated series, Von Reichter's creations carry glowing vials of Sustenance with them, which Cybersix would open and drink.

Cybersix's outfit of black bodysuit, high heels, hat, cropped gloves, and cape with red lining was taken from a Techno prostitute in the comics, while its origin is never explained in the animated series.

Some of the more mature story elements, such as José engaging in [[sexual intercourse]] (despite appearing to be a little boy), Von Reichter's Nazi background, or the specific events of Cybersix's youth, are not openly revealed in the animated series, but some of these elements are suggested through dialogue, flashbacks, or visual clues, such as the military-style [[Goose-Step]]ping that both José and Von Reichter engage in, and José's [[Hitler Youth]] style of clothing.


==Controversy with ''Dark Angel'' and lawsuit==
==Controversy with ''Dark Angel'' and lawsuit==
Meglia and Trillo filed a lawsuit against [[James Cameron]] and [[Fox Broadcasting Company]], claiming that Cameron's 2000 television series ''[[Dark Angel (2000 TV series)|Dark Angel]]'' [[Plagiarism|plagiarized]] ''Cybersix''.<ref>[http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/espectaculos/6-1582-2002-02-06.html "Cameron always steals ideas"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626103244/http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/espectaculos/6-1582-2002-02-06.html |date=26 June 2015 }}, 2002-02-06, ''[[Pagina/12]]'' {{es icon}}</ref> Trillo and Meglia accused the show of stealing most of the plot from the comic and its most recognizable elements.<ref>[http://axxon.com.ar/not/c-108InfoCybersix.htm Cybersix vs. Dark Angel: A court battle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113552/http://axxon.com.ar/not/c-108InfoCybersix.htm |date=2 April 2015 }} 2001-11-26, Axxon.com.ar {{es icon}}</ref> In a 2007 interview, Trillo stated that he and Meglia weren't able to carry on with the lawsuit due to lack of financial resources, so they dropped it, although the issue is still a matter of controversy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tebeosfera.com/documentos/textos/nueva_semblanza_entrevista_con_carlos_trillo.html |title=New profile. Interview with Carlos Trillo |date=20 September 2007 |accessdate=29 June 2012 |publisher=Tebeosfera.com |language=Spanish |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403191445/http://www.tebeosfera.com/documentos/textos/nueva_semblanza_entrevista_con_carlos_trillo.html |archivedate=3 April 2015 }}</ref>
Meglia and Trillo filed a lawsuit against [[James Cameron]], claiming that ''[[Dark Angel (American TV series)|Dark Angel]]'' [[Plagiarism|plagiarized]] the series.<ref>[http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/espectaculos/6-1582-2002-02-06.html "Cameron always steals ideas"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626103244/http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/espectaculos/6-1582-2002-02-06.html |date=26 June 2015 }}, 2002-02-06, ''[[Pagina/12]]'' {{in lang|es}}</ref> Trillo and Meglia accused the show of stealing most of the plot from the comic and most recognizable elements.<ref>[http://axxon.com.ar/not/c-108InfoCybersix.htm Cybersix vs. Dark Angel: A court battle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113552/http://axxon.com.ar/not/c-108InfoCybersix.htm |date=2 April 2015 }} 2001-11-26, Axxon.com.ar {{in lang|es}}</ref> In a 2007 interview, Trillo stated that he and Meglia dropped the lawsuit due to lack of financial resources, although the issue is still a matter of controversy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tebeosfera.com/documentos/textos/nueva_semblanza_entrevista_con_carlos_trillo.html |title=New profile. Interview with Carlos Trillo |date=20 September 2007 |access-date=29 June 2012 |publisher=Tebeosfera.com |language=es |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403191445/http://www.tebeosfera.com/documentos/textos/nueva_semblanza_entrevista_con_carlos_trillo.html |archive-date=3 April 2015 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0211793}}
* {{IMDb title|qid=Q92413}}
* {{ann|anime|1285}}
* {{anime News Network|anime|1285}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928132901/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/ Telecom's official ''Cybersix'' page (English)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928132901/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/english/ Telecom's official ''Cybersix'' page (English)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061105192627/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/japanese/index.html Telecom's official ''Cybersix'' page (Japanese)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061105192627/http://www.telecom-anime.com/cybersix/japanese/index.html Telecom's official ''Cybersix'' page (Japanese)]


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Revision as of 21:47, 7 May 2024

Cybersix
Cybersix as she appears in TMS/NOA's 1999 animated series.
Publication information
PublisherSkorpio
First appearanceCybersix #1 (May 1991)
Created byCarlos Trillo and Carlos Meglia
In-story information
Alter egoCyber-6
Notable aliasesAdriana "Adrian" Seidelman
AbilitiesMarital arts expert

Cybersix is an Argentinean comic book series published in 1991, created by the Argentine authors Carlos Trillo (story) and Carlos Meglia (art) for the comics magazine Skorpio (Eura Editoriale). The series first appeared in Spanish in November 1993. It follows the eponymous leather-clad genetic engineering survivor who cross-dresses (to conceal her identity) working as a male teacher during the day, and fights against the scientist who created her at night.

The series was adapted into a live-action television series[1] and an animated television series that garnered positive critical reception from the Pulcinella Awards.[2]

Plot

Von Reichter is a surviving member of Schutzstaffel in World War II. He works on experiments in South America, creating the Cyber series of artificial humanoids with super strength and agility. The 5000 original Cybers became servants, mimicked human emotions and making their will. When they disobeyed orders, Reichter orders them all to be destroyed. After the death of Cyber-29, Reichter transfers his brain into the body of a black panther named Data-7. Cyber-6 (Cybersix) is one of the survivors, who escapes and arrives in the city of Meridiana. She disguises herself as school teacher Adrian Seidelman after the real one is killed in a car crash. Cybersix defeats monsters called "Fixed Ideas" – humanoids of the Techno series – in order to drink the green sustenance liquid contained within them. Along the way, she meets an orphaned boy Julian, Reichter's cloned son José, and high school teacher Lucas Amato.[3]

Production

Comics

The comics were originally published in Italy in the magazine Skorpio in 113 weekly 12-pages installments from May 1991 to July 1994, followed by 45 96-pages comic books between November 1994 and January 1999. Parts of the material were translated in Spanish and published in Argentina (since 1993 by El Globo Editor) and in Spain (since 1995 by Planeta De Agostini).[4] Collections were released in French, with twelve volumes distributed by Editions Vents d'Ouest between 1994 and 1998.[5]

Live-action series

The series debuted in Argentina on 15 March 1995. It was produced by Luis Gandulfo, Sebastián Parrotta, Fernando Rascovsky and Andre Ronco, and written by Ricardo Rodríguez, Carlos Meglia and Carlos Trillo. The series aired on Telefé, but was cancelled after only a few episodes due to low ratings. Cybersix was played by former model and actress Carolina Peleritti, José was played by Rodrigo de la Serna, and Doguyy was played by Mario Moscoso.[6][7]

Animated series

Controversy with Dark Angel and lawsuit

Meglia and Trillo filed a lawsuit against James Cameron, claiming that Dark Angel plagiarized the series.[8] Trillo and Meglia accused the show of stealing most of the plot from the comic and most recognizable elements.[9] In a 2007 interview, Trillo stated that he and Meglia dropped the lawsuit due to lack of financial resources, although the issue is still a matter of controversy.[10]

References

  1. ^ TV Live-action series Cybersix[unreliable source?]
  2. ^ Telecom. "CYBERSIX won a prize at the PULCINELLA AWARDS". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2007.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Cybersix.it". Retrieved 15 May 2007.
  5. ^ "Cybersix.it". Retrieved 15 May 2007.
  6. ^ "SWIKAT: Cybersix (1995)". Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
  7. ^ Cybersix (1995) TV movie Archived 14 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine – superheroeslives.com
  8. ^ "Cameron always steals ideas" Archived 26 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine, 2002-02-06, Pagina/12 (in Spanish)
  9. ^ Cybersix vs. Dark Angel: A court battle Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine 2001-11-26, Axxon.com.ar (in Spanish)
  10. ^ "New profile. Interview with Carlos Trillo" (in Spanish). Tebeosfera.com. 20 September 2007. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2012.

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