Aug 1, 1983 CE
First Appearance in Daredevil #197
Yuriko Oyama debuts as a villain hired to assassinate Daredevil. She is the daughter of Lord Dark Wind, who discovered the adamantium bonding process. #marvel #comics
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
Apr 1, 1985 CE
First Encounter with Wolverine in Alpha Flight #33
Lady Deathstrike fights Wolverine for the first time, seeking revenge for her father's death. She is augmented with adamantium by her father's technology. #marvel #wolverine
1985 CE
Adamantium Bonding Process Perfected
Lord Dark Wind's adamantium bonding process is used on Yuriko, giving her a nearly indestructible skeleton and claws. She becomes a cyborg with enhanced strength and healing. #marvel #cyborg
1986 CE
Joins the Reavers in Uncanny X-Men #212
Lady Deathstrike becomes the leader of the Reavers, a group of cybernetic villains. They attack the X-Men in the Outback era. #marvel #xmen )
Jun 1, 1987 CE
Tortures Wolverine in Uncanny X-Men #222
Lady Deathstrike captures and tortures Wolverine, implanting false memories and nearly killing him. This cements their rivalry. #marvel #wolverine
1988 CE
Death in X-Men: Inferno
During the Inferno crossover, Lady Deathstrike is killed by Wolverine in a brutal fight. Her adamantium skeleton is later recovered. #marvel #comics )
1990 CE
Resurrected by the Hand
The Hand resurrects Lady Deathstrike, now with cybernetic parts. She becomes a powerful weapon for the ninja clan. #marvel #revival
1991 CE
Fights X-Men in X-Men #7
Lady Deathstrike confronts the X-Men and loses to Psylocke. She is later recruited by the Hellfire Club. #marvel #xmen
1993 CE
Appears in Wolverine #75
Lady Deathstrike battles Wolverine again during the Fatal Attractions storyline. She is temporarily defeated. #marvel #wolverine
1994 CE
Lord Dark Wind's Legacy
Lady Deathstrike tries to reclaim her father's technology from the U.S. government. She clashes with S.H.I.E.L.D. #marvel #comics
1995 CE
Reaver Leadership Restored
Lady Deathstrike rebuilds the Reavers with new members and attacks the X-Men in the Onslaught saga. #marvel #xmen )
1997 CE
Dies in X-Men #80
Lady Deathstrike is killed again by Wolverine after a fierce battle. Her body is destroyed. #marvel #comics
1999 CE
Resurrected by Apocalypse
Apocalypse resurrects Lady Deathstrike to serve as one of his Horsemen. She gains additional powers. #marvel #apocalypse
2000 CE
Horseman of War in X-Men: The Search for Cyclops
Lady Deathstrike becomes the Horseman War and battles the X-Men. She is freed from Apocalypse's control. #marvel #xmen
2001 CE
Appearance in Wolverine #175
Lady Deathstrike resurfaces with a new cybernetic body. She seeks revenge on Wolverine but is defeated. #marvel #wolverine
2002 CE
Joins the Thunderbolts
Lady Deathstrike becomes a reluctant member of the Thunderbolts under the government's control. #marvel #comics )
2004 CE
Thunderbolts: Breaking Point
Lady Deathstrike rebels against the Thunderbolts and goes rogue. She is later captured. #marvel #comics
2005 CE
Killed by X-23 in New X-Men #26
Lady Deathstrike is killed by X-23 during a confrontation. Her death is part of the X-23 backstory. #marvel #x23
2006 CE
Resurrected as a Cyborg in Wolverine: Origins
Lady Deathstrike is resurrected by Romulus with extensive cybernetic upgrades. She becomes a pawn in his schemes. #marvel #wolverine
2007 CE
Fights Daken in Wolverine: Origins #21
Lady Deathstrike battles Wolverine's son Daken. She reveals her connection to Romulus. #marvel #comics
2008 CE
Romulus's Servant
Lady Deathstrike acts as Romulus's enforcer, manipulating events against Wolverine. She is portrayed as a tragic figure. #marvel #villain )
2009 CE
Death in Wolverine: Origins #45
Lady Deathstrike is killed by Daken after betraying Romulus. Her body is disintegrated. #marvel #comics
2010 CE
Returns in Wolverine #1000
Lady Deathstrike is resurrected by unknown means. She appears in a backup story. #marvel #wolverine
2011 CE
Fear Itself Tie-In
Lady Deathstrike appears in the Fear Itself storyline, fighting alongside the X-Men against the Serpent. #marvel #comics )
2012 CE
Appears in Uncanny X-Force #8
Lady Deathstrike battles X-Force and is revealed to be a clone. The real Lady Deathstrike is still alive. #marvel #xforce
2013 CE
Wolverine and the X-Men Appearance
Lady Deathstrike attacks the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning. She fights the students. #marvel #xmen )
2014 CE
Death of Wolverine Tie-In
Lady Deathstrike appears in the Death of Wolverine storyline. She fights alongside the Reavers against Wolverine. #marvel #wolverine
2015 CE
Secret Wars: 1602 Witch Hunter Angela
Lady Deathstrike appears in an alternate universe story during the Secret Wars event. #marvel #comics )
2016 CE
Extraordinary X-Men Appearance
Lady Deathstrike appears in Extraordinary X-Men, where she is captured by the X-Men and later escapes. #marvel #xmen
2017 CE
Weapon X (2017) Series
Lady Deathstrike is a main antagonist in the Weapon X series, where she leads a new version of the Weapon X program. #marvel #comics )
2018 CE
Hunt for Wolverine Appearances
Lady Deathstrike is involved in the Hunt for Wolverine storyline, seeking Wolverine's body. #marvel #wolverine
2019 CE
Return of Wolverine Tie-In
Lady Deathstrike fights the resurrected Wolverine. She is defeated and captured. #marvel #comics
2020 CE
Dawn of X: X-Force
Lady Deathstrike appears in the X-Force series under the Dawn of X relaunch. She becomes a reluctant ally. #marvel #xforce
2021 CE
Reign of X: X-Men Appearances
Lady Deathstrike makes cameo appearances in various X-Men titles during the Reign of X era. #marvel #xmen
2022 CE
Sabretooth & the Exiles
Lady Deathstrike joins Sabretooth's team of exiles in the Sabretooth & the Exiles series. #marvel #comics )
2023 CE
Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII
Lady Deathstrike appears as a villain in the Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII miniseries. #marvel #wolverine
2024 CE
Resurrected in X-Men: Red
Lady Deathstrike is resurrected by the mutant resurrection protocols on Krakoa. She is offered a chance at redemption. #marvel #xmen