Lady Deathstrike
Yuriko Oyama
Created by Dennis O'Neil & Larry Hama
First Appearance
Daredevil #197 (1983)
Appearances
166
Primary Team
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Debut Era
1980s
A Japanese cyborg obsessed with reclaiming her father's legacy — the adamantium bonding process stolen by the Weapon X program. Yuriko Oyama augmented herself with cybernetic enhancements including adamantium claws, becoming one of Wolverine's most personal enemies. Her vendetta is rooted not in ideology but in family honor, making her a uniquely driven adversary.
Appearances Over Time
Series
Most Appearances By Series
Weapon X (2017) 27 issues
Wolverine (1988) 22 issues
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 19 issues
Deadpool (2023) 12 issues
Wolverine (2024) 9 issues
Old Man Logan (2016) 7 issues
X-Men (2013) 7 issues
Rogue & Gambit (2023) 6 issues
X-Men Legends (2021) 4 issues
X-Men '92: House of XCII (2022) 4 issues
Events
Event Participation
First Appearance
Daredevil #197
1983
First X-Men Appearance
The Uncanny X-Men #205
May 1986
Real Name
Yuriko Oyama
Created By
Dennis O'Neil & Larry Hama