Crime-fighting character "RoboCop" debuted in a 1987 feature directed by Paul "Basic Instinct" Verhoeven, following wounded police officer 'Murphy' who is 're-created' as a super-human 'cyborg', referred to as 'The Future of Law Enforcement'.
The feature spawned toy merchandise, two feature film sequels, four MOW TV series and comic book adaptations by Marvel, Dark Horse and Avatar Press.
MGM continues developing a revival of the franchise, wth Darren "The Wrestler" Aronofsky signd to direct an updated version from a re-imagined screenplay by David Self...