[ September 18, 2011, 06:12 AM: Message edited by: Cobalt Kid ]
Posted by Pov on :
This is gonna kick SO much butt! I can't wait!
Look who's in the credits! Yay! And the "official press release" rocks!
People need to go check out all the artwork on that Atomic Robo MySpace page there! Can't wait to find out what's up with the Egyptian pyramid-- "Oops!" Posted by Fat Cramer on :
quote:Originally posted by mechana: And be sure to check this out; it makes me sound really important!
And you are really important!
The series looks great, reads like humour + social commentary. I guess after 87 years of adventures, a robot can get philosophical. And who doesn't love Tesla - or his projects?
Posted by mechana on :
ATOMIC ROBO #1 will be in the July issue of Previews, and will be available for purchase in October.
Posted by Pov on :
quote:Originally posted by mechana: ATOMIC ROBO #1 will be in the July issue of Previews, and will be available for purchase in October.
Awesome! Thanks, Ronda. I'll check for it when Cameron and co. update the DCBS site for July! In fact, I'm going to see if I can put it on my pulls now...
edit-- I gotta wait until I actually order it, it appears.
[ June 16, 2007, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: Pov ]
Posted by mechana on :
Ah. It's not available until the August Previews. Still hitting stores in October, though. Oeming's cover looks nice, and HEY! You got a cover credit!
Is there any chance of further series if this does well?
[ June 25, 2007, 09:04 PM: Message edited by: Pov ]
Posted by Vee on :
Congrats on the cover credit! That's awesome!
And the announcement at Red5 is terrific also. Sounds like they realize how lucky they are to have the best colorist in the business on their book.
Posted by mechana on :
quote:Originally posted by Vee: Congrats on the cover credit! That's awesome!
Thanks, I'm thrilled with that! It's a first for me. I might have to frame it.
It was actually the publishers decision; I guess our mutual Star Wars affiliation is paying off for me. But the creator (Brian Clevinger) assured me he is happy to share credit, so that's really cool.
As far as additional issues go, I haven't really discussed that with them, but I would assume they'll want to continue if it's successful. So make sure you buy 'em! (please)
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Definitely going on my DCBS pull list.
Posted by mechana on :
Atomic Robo #1 is in the issue of Previews that came out today. It's the Spotlight item on page 334. The order number is *AUG07 3942*. Posted by mechana on :
I emailed DCBS asking them to push this book in their August Specials.
And T-SHIRTS! WOOT! I ordered a khaki 2XL. And I told him you sent me.
[ July 26, 2007, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: Pov ]
Posted by mechana on :
You're THE MAN Pov! Posted by Pov on :
I made this as a wallpaper from the front and back images:
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Well since they had a 3X and since I just happened to have $25 sitting in my PayPal account, I just ordered a shirt. I figure I should be able to get into a 3X in another couple of months. At least no later than Christmas. Like Pov I got the khaki.
Posted by Pov on :
!
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Pov: I made this as a wallpaper from the front and back images:
I prefer the negative version.
Posted by Pov on :
Yeah, those were the images I used-- I flipped Robo and reversed the black and white.
I might go back and forth tween yours and mine as my wallpaper... Posted by Pov on :
quote:DCBS August Solicit: ATOMIC ROBO #1 *Special Discount*
by Clevinger & Wegener The action-science adventures of Nikola Tesla's automated intelligence machine begin in 1938. Atomic Robo is secretly hired by the U.S. Army to infiltrate the hidden Himalayan mountain base of Baron Heinrich Von Helsingard before he perfects a superweapon for the Nazis.
quote:DCBS August Solicit: ATOMIC ROBO #1 *Special Discount*
by Clevinger & Wegener The action-science adventures of Nikola Tesla's automated intelligence machine begin in 1938. Atomic Robo is secretly hired by the U.S. Army to infiltrate the hidden Himalayan mountain base of Baron Heinrich Von Helsingard before he perfects a superweapon for the Nazis.
All of them have been quite positive so far. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have not included a link to the review that disses the colors. Posted by Lightning Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by mechana: And yet another one:
All of them have been quite positive so far. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have not included a link to the review that disses the colors.
The bastich! Who is he? I'll string him up by his tender parts!
Posted by Pov on :
Scott W. sent me a very nice reply to my thank you e-mail for my shirt; he also thanked -me- for trying to get DCBS to promote AR, and said something about mentioning the site in his blog.
[ August 14, 2007, 02:26 PM: Message edited by: Pov ]
Posted by mechana on :
Well you deserve a little recognition Pov!
I really appreciate all you and Scott have done to help promote Atomic Robo.
Now are either of you free to help me get some work done... Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Hey, I'm still up for learning the coloring process. Give me something simple and I'm on board! Posted by mechana on :
Last chance to pre-order Atomic Robo! The deadline is August 27th. Tell a friend!
Posted by mechana on :
Review highlights (cribbed from Scott Wegener's blog):
# Newsarama Best Shots
“Wow… I really liked this book. It was pure fun, something often lacking in comics today. It’s filled with action, adventure, and snappy dialog. Who doesn’t love a smart-ass robot! Stan Lee would love this book!”
# Silver Bullet Comics
“Beautiful retro design that recalls the Art Deco era, characters that make you laugh, and story from page one. This is slam-bam jet fueled afterburner fun from the get-go.”
# Silver Bullet Comicbooks (the other one)
“The dialogue is sharpest in this, with lines that frequently made me grin, and more than once laugh out loud. The art is somewhat reminiscent of Hellboy, but with a cleaner look and sharper lines. It’s definitely professional and damn pretty to look at.”
# Silver Bullet Comicbooks (the other one, again)
“The art for the book is reminiscent of The Amazing Screw-On Head and matches the pace set by Clevinger’s wry humor brilliantly. I love art like this, art that manages to be expressive without looking cluttered or overly busy.”
# Comic World News
“The art in this book is just gorgeous and I really love the 30’s sci-fi look to the entire production. The book is fast-paced and hilarious and is sure to be a hit when it premieres in October. Make sure you look for this one! Grade A”
# Comics and…
“Crisp story telling and a good handle on some humorous dialogue.”
# Poptown!
“While the first issue is very action packed, the outline for future issue promises the sort of pulp-style historical/sci-fi adventure that I really dig.”
# Gail Simone (writer Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey)
“I just wanted to say this looks EXCELLENT. I’m definitely buying this. This is your first book together and it looks this good? Nicely done, mister! Hope it’s a big success. I love the understatement, and the art’s gorgeous”
Posted by Pov on :
Great reviews. I especially love Gail's quote! October can't get here soon enough... Posted by Fat Cramer on :
It's on my list - and I'm really looking forward to it!
Posted by Pov on :
Some more press-- This is a press release for AR #2, posted by Jen Contino on The Pulse:
quote:PRESS RELEASE
ATOMIC ROBO #2 Written by Brian Clevinger Art by Scott Wegener Colors by Ronda Pattison
ANTS! Atomic Robo is all that stands between Reno and a pack of giant 50-foot-ants, but the metal warrior can't shake flashbacks of a World War II dogfight gone bad.
From Brian Clevinger, the creator of web-phenomenon 8-Bit Theater.
32 pages, $2.95, Nov 14, 2007
And an all-encompassing Red 5 interview with co-founders Paul Ens and Scott Chitwood at Newsarama -- the cover to AR#1 is the first image in the thread. Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Later, Baron von Helsingard will come back, and Atomic Robo will even encounter Stephen Hawking in a story that Wegener calls filled with fun. "I won't call it a humor book, but I always go back to Indiana Jones, because that's kind of the classic. That was not a funny movie, but it had a lot of funny moments in it. We have those moments, but basically it's an adventure book," he said. Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Woot! Got my t-shirt today. Looks plenty big enough for me to wear now but I'll probably wait a couple of days before trying it on. Definitely will be part of my SDCC wardrobe.
Posted by Pov on :
I might need another before SDCC-- I'm wearing the hell outta THIS one! Posted by mechana on :
Awesome! You guys will have to post pics!
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Mine actually fits! A bit tight for me but Caroline says it looks real nice. Another few pounds and it will be real comfortable. Very nice, roomy 3X. A quality product.
BTW, solicits are up for Red 5 for December.
Posted by Pov on :
ATOMIC ROBO #1 should be out next Wednesday, Oct. 10-- if my mid-month shipment goes out the same day, I'll have my two copies the following Monday, the 15th! Yay! Posted by Pov on :
Kevin Church is givin' out some Robolove today on his blog at www.beaucoupkevin.com :
quote:You did buy Atomic Robo #1 right? If not, tell your shopkeep you desire such a comic and then look at the preview to heighten your anticipation. This comic is so good, I bought a page of original art before reading the damned thing. (Also, it was a very good page.)
I'm jealous... I need to stop by Scott's blogpage and see what he has available for sale and how much he's asking...
Posted by Pov on :
WOOHOO! Less than 24 hours!
[Promo poster linked from Scott W's blog] Posted by Lightning Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by mechana: Awesome! You guys will have to post pics!
As soon as I have the first issue in my hands I'll have Caroline take a pic of me in my shirt while holding the book.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Pov: WOOHOO! Less than 24 hours!
[Promo poster linked from Scott W's blog]
You sure it came out today? Since Monday was a holiday there were no new books here in SLC today. They won't arrive until tomorrow.
Posted by Pov on :
Eh. Everyday's a holiday for my lazy @$$, sorry. I was wondering why online stores like Midtown and Lone Star had it listed as unavailable... Sorry! Overeager beaver!
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
No problem. It just reminds me to run to Black Cat tomorrow after work and pick up an extra copy. I can always pass it along since my copy will be here next week.
Posted by thinbalion on :
I got this on Wednesday, which now that I think about it was kind of weird because of the holiday... but oh well... not going to complain. I really enjoyed it, and I was just a little sad to discover that its a mini-series. It would be nice to have it be an ongoing. In any event very enjoyable read, with funny plot points and a really good historical feel. I'm very curious to see where this goes.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Grrr...
Black Cat didn't order any, the idiots (if only they'd let me start up their website). Guess I'll have to wait until Tuesday.
Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
I finally got the chance to read this last night. Fun, fun, fun!
Posted by Pov on :
Did you finally get yours, Scooter?
And Seymour's right-- fun, fun, FUN! Can't wait for the next issue!
Click Here For A Spoiler Favorite line: "Know what they should call you? Baron von BLABS ABOUT HIS ONLY WEAKNESS."
Snappy dialogue, fun art, beautiful colors! More, please!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
My CBS sold out and is ordering more.
Posted by mechana on :
Thanks to everyone who is supporting this book! Issue #1 is officially sold out, and a second printing with a new cover is on the way.
Got mine (I think) but I haven't even had time to open the DCBS boxes for the last few weeks. Doesn't look like I will either until a week from this coming Monday.
But I will post a pic with the tee and book. Caroline has volunteered to take it.
Posted by Pov on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: My CBS sold out and is ordering more.
Nancy, I wasn't sure how to read that-- did YOU get a copy before your store sold out? Let me know, I've got an extra ROBO #1 I can send you. Posted by Pov on :
Aw, man! The 2nd printing is going to have to art from the promo poster I linked to above !! Heck with Oeming, I want THAT cover!
Excellent news, Ronda! Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Thx Pov - the CBS has reserved one of the next batch of #1s for me - and succeeding issues. They seemed kinda surprised that it had sold out so quickly. Word must have gotten around!
Posted by mechana on :
Issue #2 is out today! There are a few reviews online, as well as preview pages.
Issue #1 made the Top 300 for October!
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
This book kicks all kinds of tail.
I'm enjoying it immensely.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Ronda, you guys are putting out my favorite book right now. Honestly. Knocked The Walking Dead down a notch. Just absolute fun, something the market, and I, needed. Thanks!
Posted by mechana on :
Thank you so much guys! I think that's what I love about it too: it's just plain good fun, and there aren't many comics like that out there any more. The script always has something to make me laugh, and Scott Wegener's art is deceptively simple. It might seem cartoonish at a glance, but he has such a gift for body language and facial expression, you almost don't need words to follow the story!
If anyone is interested, Heavy Ink is interviewing Brian Clevinger (writer) and Scott Wegener (artist), and is inviting people to submit any questions they'd like to ask.
Posted by Pov on :
"It's as simple as blasting the giant focusing crystal outta alignment and sitting back while the whole thing grinds to a halt."
OOOPS...
Beautiful work on the colors, Ronda. The black and white backup story only accentuates how great your work is! Posted by Pov on :
From Scott W's blog-- his answer to the question of gratuitous T&A showing up in AR :
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Issue #4 was another winner.
Funniest book I read this month. I nearly choked on my soda when I got to the payoff of the space trip.
Posted by doublechinner on :
I've read the first 2 issues now, and wow, it's just soooo good. The whole creative team accomplishes so much in such an economical way. It's not minimalist, because there's so much depth and subtext, but it's...I don't know, efficient. The first issue blew me away, the manner in which Scott introduced the whole vril/coming race/NAZI thing in a few lines of dialogue. You can't even call it exposition. And the page between Robo and the Army dude. The dialogue, lines and color all create this rich mood that tells so much story in such a brief way. And I loved, loved, loved the scientists bickering while Robo fights the giant ants. The bit about cars being the accepted weapon of choice for smashing giant bugs was amazing. You'd think at first blush this kind of scripting would be too arch and postmodern, bordering on cynical, and yet it somehow comes off as pure and refreshing. I think maybe because Robo himself really is such an authentic character. Ronda, the color work is just outstanding. Do you use a "historical pallate" when doing the scenes in the past? It's nothing short of stunning when you think about how far comics coloring has really come in the last 20 years, even the last 10. I'm so grateful your participation on this board led me to pick up this book. I am terrible about seeking out "independent" books, but this has been a big plus.
Posted by mechana on :
Well it's been a while since I plugged this book; time for an update!
Thank you to everyone who's read it for their support and positive responses. I do believe there is something really special about this little book.
Issue #5 (of 6) will be in stores next week. All the reviews of the title have been almost entirely positive so far, many of them glowing! This one is a new favorite:
We have been green lit for Volume 2! Also, there will be a TPB of Volume 1. And look for a Robo story in a FCBD anthology from Red5 Comics.
Posted by mechana on :
Doublechinner:
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful "review". I have passed it on to creators Scott and Brian.
I do do a lot of research to make sure I'm using accurate colors. For the WWII scenes I also desaturated the colors and added a grainy texture to identify the flashbacks. The original idea was for those scenes to suggest gun camera footage. I don't think that idea is very obvious, but those scenes do have their own feel, which is the important thing.
Posted by Pov on :
Scott W. mentioned on his blog that he's finished the art for the AR FCBD story and is starting on the art for AR vol2#1. Yay! Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Does everybody else here read Russian? Did I miss the footnotes somewhere? I suppose Rasputin was just saying some variation of "Die Robo!"
It's impossible, but after reading #4, I was thinking how great it would be to have an Atomic Robo/Planetary crossover.
Posted by mechana on :
From the FCBD website:
ATOMIC ROBO & FRIENDS—FCBD 2008 EDITION
by Various
Beloved Atomic Robo is back! It's 1961 and the Russians have built a bomb capable of destroying the whole planet. Only Atomic Robo can enter the heart of Communist Siberia and take on deadly Combots to save freedom! An all-new 16-page adventure by Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener! Then, in an all-new Neozoic adventure illustrated by J. Korim and Jessie Lam, a telikos — the world's largest meat-eating dinosaur — is snacking on the PDL horses... and protege dino-hunter Lilli Murko doesn’t like that one bit! Plus, catch a glimpse forward at 2008 adventures of Red 5 favorites and new faces!
They also have a pic of the cover, in the Silver sponsors section, about 2/3 of the way down the page.
Posted by doublechinner on :
Ronda,
Issue 4 was just...glorious. I never imagined anyone shared my conviction that Carl Sagan and Steven Hawking would make great comic characters! Seriously, I was laughing so hard I woke up my wife. I so glad you all worked in Thomas Edison's vendetta against Nicola Tesla, too. I am in awe of this creative team. Either you're all polymath brilliant, know a lot of trivia, or fake it like master con artists.
It's taken me awhile to figure out what Robo really is: He's a machine soul. He doesn't die, but he doesn't have an off switch, either. He clearly has feelings, ambitions, he experiences boredom, but he's metallic. He's NOT Pinocchio, he's NOT Data, he's NOT that annoying Sixth Sense kid in "AI: Artificial Intelligence." He's a learning, thinking, feeling, adventurous machine. That rocks.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Ronda, any word yet on a trade? I'd love a copy for my bookshelf to go along with the individual floppies.
Posted by mechana on :
There will most definitely be a TPB, but I don't know the release date yet.
Posted by mechana on :
TPB will be out in June!
And from artist SCott Wegeners blog re: FCBD
Be sure to ask your comic shop to order the FCBD Atomic Robo comic! If they don’t order it, it won’t be available at your local shop on FCBD. Read more here: http://www.red5comics.com/?comic=19. Because Red5 Comics is a small fry in the great grease pit that is comics, we are a “Silver Sponsor” –which means that we are not Marvel or DC. This also means that you’d better email, phone, or visit your local shop and ask them to order Atomic Robo (& Friends) for FCBD 2008!
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Thanks for the trade info Ronda. And the info on the FCBD. I'll make sure Dr. Volts gets them in!
Posted by doublechinner on :
I'll let Tim my CBS guy know about FCBD! He's gotten more interested in Atomic Robo since I started reading it (I'm SUCH a trendsetter). He reports its the best selling Red5 title at his shop.
Posted by Pov on :
Dang-- I may need some help getting that FCBD Robo. I don't exactly have the best access to my local shops... I'll try JoAnne at the Paperback Trader. :XfingersX:
Posted by mechana on :
More Atomic Robo… Past, Free and Future
Bursting on to comic store shelves in October 2007 as the debut title of publisher Red 5 Comics, ATOMIC ROBO has quickly become a cult favorite of discerning and fun-loving comic readers everywhere and earning many “Best of 2007” nods.
ATOMIC ROBO #1 has sold out of its first and second printings (over 8000 copies). ATOMIC ROBO #2 also sold out, and as of this week ATOMIC ROBO #3, #4 and #5 have sold out – all earning a spot in the monthly top 300. The final issue of this volume, ATOMIC ROBO #6 (JAN083857), arrives on March 12 with the strongest initial orders of the series.
In response to continued demand, Red 5 Comics has issued a third printing of ATOMIC ROBO #1 (with the striking Michael Avon Oeming cover), and second printings of ATOMIC ROBO #2 to #5 will be available for pre-order from Diamond Comics next week and on-shelf starting March 19.
But the adventures of ATOMIC ROBO do not end there.
His next Action Science outing will be on Free Comic Book Day, May 3, 2008 in an all-new 16-page battle against Russian Comm-bots in the 1960s. ROBO co-creators Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener return for script and art duties, respectively – along with colorist Ronda Pattison and letterer Jeff Powell. Be sure to check with your favorite local comic shop in February to see if they are participating in Free Comic Book Day and including ATOMIC ROBO (FEB080036).
Red 5 Comics is pleased to announce that starting this fall, ATOMIC ROBO will return as a continuing series, with Clevinger and Wegener on-board for over twenty issues of ROBO exploits over the next three years.
“We couldn’t be happier to be able to share more of Robo’s adventures,” said Clevinger. “I can promise more explosions and more punching, but the two are probably unrelated. Punching things until they explode is just bad strategy, even for a robot.”
On the success of ROBO, Wegener waxed, “It was Mark Twain who said, ‘Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.’ The first time I drew Robo in a pair of cargo pants and muddy combat boots it was instant BFFs. Thank God other people seem to like the idea too.”
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
So, Ronda, you returning for the ongoing? Please!
Posted by mechana on :
Atomic Robo has been nominated for 2 Eisner Awards, in the categories of Best Limited Series and Best Coloring.
Posted by Pov on :
From the 'Robo MySpace blog:
quote:Saturday, May 31, 2008
Volume 1 and Volume 2 are comin’ at’cha!
The trade paperback of our first mini-series, Atomic Robo and the Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne, hits June 11th. If this thing moves the way the individual issues did, it's in your best bet to pre-order it. Just head down to your local comic shop and give them the order number: APR084084. If your local shop is a million miles away (or fewer but still outside of reason), fine chain bookstores such as Waldenbooks, Books-a-Million, Barnes and Noble, Borders, and so on can order it for you too. Or you can pick it up online at a variety of stores including Amazon.. and Heavy Ink.
Dear god, there's more!
The first issue of our new mini-series, Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War, comes out August 13, but you can order it now! Local shop; go there; order number JUN084181; give them. Also, online and Heavy Ink.
Whew.
Meanwhile, we just turned in Vol 2 Issue 2 yesterday (ahead of schedule, cha-ching), Scott's already a couple pages into Issue 2.3, and I'm making some headway on 2.4. Team Robo is an entertainment machine and we're stuck on turbo, baby.
So the first trade hits shelves in 10 days, and Robo v.2#1 is in the June PREVIEWS for August-shipping books.
YAY! Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
Woo hoo!
I just wish I'd gotten the Free Comic Book Day story. I was out of town (no comic book stores) and my shop owner forgot to pull it for me. Posted by Pov on :
I missed out, too, Seymour; My local shop didn't order the Silver-level FCBD books, and I couldn't get anywhere else to check.
I hope it's included in the trade following this next arc...
Posted by Pov on :
Scott W's posted Ronda's colors for the cover to AR 2.3, so I'm hoping it's safe to link to:
Volume 1 TPB collecting issues 1-6 is in stores now! Check it out; you know you want to... Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Just got it in the mail today with last week's books. WOOT!
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Pov: I missed out, too, Seymour; My local shop didn't order the Silver-level FCBD books, and I couldn't get anywhere else to check.
I hope it's included in the trade following this next arc...
Bri, DCBS didn't include it with your order after FCBD? I figured they tossed in stuff similar to what you normally order since I got a copy of it. None left at the stores when I went around.
Posted by Pov on :
No they didn't, Scooter.
'Salright, I've got my eye out on eBay for it. Just sucks to have to buy a "free comic". Posted by mechana on :
Hey, don't feel bad Pov. I don't have a copy either!
Posted by mechana on :
Just found out that the FCBD issue will be collected in the Vol.2 TPB.
Also, I should be able to score some copies at SDCC, so I'll definitely get one for you Bri!!
Posted by Pov on :
Cool.
And I was hoping it might be in the second Trade, so I wasn't too worried I'd never see it... Posted by Pov on :
ROBO vol.2,#1 hits CBS shelves tomorrow, people!
Woo to tha HOO!! Posted by Pov on :
The BAD:
DCBS was shorted on AR:DoW #1, and I don't have my copy yet.
The GREAT!:
When my next shipment arrives a week from Wednesday, I'll have both 1 AND 2 to read! Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Worth the wait.
Posted by Pov on :
Yes, they are! Great colors as usual . The art and story are fun so far. And while I liked the cardstock covers on volume 1, I like that ROBO is now 4 cents -cheaper- than most of what the Big Boys are selling. And the backup story in #2 follows up on a storypoint left over from the first mini... I was griping on the phone to Ronda "Whatever happened to the giant Ankh monster at the end of v1#3?" And now we know. I'd rather have seen the artwork by Scott and Ronda, but oh well...
Brian posted a MySpace bulletin today that Scott's finished the art for V2#5 and it's on its way to Ronda and Jeff to wrap up their respective ends for V2. He also gave teasers on what he's writing for ARv3. Posted by Pov on :
quote:from the ROBO MySpace blog: Sunday, October 05, 2008
State Of The Robo Address
All the line art for Volume 2 is done; Ronda is coloring the fifth and final issue; and soon Jeff will make my dialog look like it's worth reading. We are on track to have everything ready on schedule. Maybe a little early. Team Robo loves you that much. Kinda like a Skrull god.
Volume 2 Issue 3 comes out in a couple weeks -- Oct 15th, mark your damn calendars! I'm curious what the reaction will be. Every issue of this volume is faster and crazier than the one before it. Issue 3 is the divide between the somewhat realistic walking tank action of the first two issues and the vat-grown soldiers and intercontinental rail guns you'll find on the other side. Y'know, the stuff They keep out of the history books.
Meanwhile, I have turned my attentions toward Volume 3: Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time. It's another five issue series. The structure is something of a mix between Vol 1's time-hopping and the thematic cohesion of Vol 2. Which basically translates to time hops starting in the 1920s and ending in the modern day with a common thread that ties every issue together.
Posted by mechana on :
If anyone missed out on the 2008 FCBD issue, but desperately wants one, let me know and I'll hook you up.
Posted by rickshaw1 on :
Wow, cant believe i didn't see this happening last year and this. 'Course, it was kinda hectic on my end, lol. Anyway, i will be seeing if i can find the tpb's of this. The guys here have very discerning tastes, and from what little of the previews i saw here, it looks very good.
Hope you won on your nomination by the way. If not, i didn't type this.
What else ya' got coming up? Your colors always stand out to me. Beautiful work.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by mechana: If anyone missed out on the 2008 FCBD issue, but desperately wants one, let me know and I'll hook you up.
Jillikers, how did I miss this?!
*choke*
If you just happen to have one lying around and desperately need to make room on your coffee table, I'll take one Ronda!
If not, I'll hunt one down at the CBR, since I've been doing a lot of that lately. I'm a big fan of the 'every present I buy someone at Christmas, I buy an extra comic for myself' idea (which incidently, I just made up).
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOkay. "Came to the party" is my theme for today, as I finally--FINALLY--got around to checking out Atomic Robo. Long story short, 2008 was a pretty busy and at times sucky year, and I was lax at expanding and enjoying my comic book hobby. That all changed in the final months of the year and now I'm trying to check out everything I always wanted to.
So I missed out on the first AR mini-series, but hopefully will be able to hunt that down. Either via TPB or with actual issues, as I'd prefer to do right now I think.
But I did pick up #1 of the second mini and it was pretty cool! Very fun! Its coincidentally happening when I'm on a bit of war comic kick, so that also heightens my enjoyment, and I of course love the 'advanced science of the WWII era' high concept, so that is cool too.
A fun, cool series.
And of course I must say the coloring is quite genius and awesome, Ronda!
I'll be sticking around for the long run now, to pick up new issus and hunt for the last mini-series.
Posted by mechana on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
quote:Originally posted by mechana: If anyone missed out on the 2008 FCBD issue, but desperately wants one, let me know and I'll hook you up.
Jillikers, how did I miss this?!
*choke*
If you just happen to have one lying around and desperately need to make room on your coffee table, I'll take one Ronda!
If not, I'll hunt one down at the CBR, since I've been doing a lot of that lately. I'm a big fan of the 'every present I buy someone at Christmas, I buy an extra comic for myself' idea (which incidently, I just made up).
How did I miss this? PM me an address Cobie and I'll put one in the mail!
Posted by mechana on :
The Vol.2 TPB, Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War is available Feb.18th!
Posted by mechana on :
If anyone is interested you can see interviews with myself, and letterer Jeff Powell here:
quote:Originally posted by mechana: The Vol.2 TPB, Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War is available Feb.18th!
I thought I missed this when it was first solicitted, but DCBS has it listed in their trades. Don't know if it's been listed all along, but I see it now! And it's going on my next order.
Am also excited for AR Vol.3, ...and the Shadow From Beyond Time. Posted by Pov on :
SHADOW #1 was excellent all-around! Brian C's explanation for the Tungusten event was inventive and interesting in how it tied together such disparate historical figures as Tesla, Lovecraft and... that other guy, whoever he was.
Beautiful colors and letters from you and Jeff as always, Ronda! Posted by Pov on :
SHADOW #2... Robo blowed up??? 8-(
Posted by mechana on :
Gotta love the cliff hanger endings, don'tcha? :-)
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Yup.
Double Ronda goodness this week... AR:SoT #3 and We Kill Monsters #1 -both- out on 7/22!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
I figure Robo either pulled off a nifty escape, or he gets rebuilt by Tesla, like the Metal Men were always getting rebuilt. Odds on the first option.
It was sort of funny to see him treated like a teenager. I can't think of any other robots who "age".
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I've finally caught up on the latest Atomic Robo mini, Shadow from Beyond Time. Wow, I've got to say, this series has really picked up even more! I never read the first series yet, and I liked the second, but the third one is even more fun than the second.
One of the things that captured my interest immediately was the idea of Robo being alive for 80+ years, and this mini really captures that, giving us different time periods each issue. The idea in #3 of Robo trying to halt the coming arms race before it really gets underway is fascinating with hints of tragedy since he obviously is unable to do so.
This series just has everyhing: awesome lead, fun as all hell, crazy science, cool appearances by real life people like Tesla and HP Lovecraft, and one of the great colorists in comics!
Posted by Pov on :
Robo SBT#4 was awesome for so many reasons... Sagan, and Robo's interaction with him, was awesome But I really love the final splash page... sets up next issue's denouement very nicely! Awesome job by everyone involved!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I've got to say, the conclusion to Atomic Robo SBT is one of the most satisfying and fun I've seen in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed this mini-series!
The way the meeting of the various Robos was handled was complicated yet simplistically laid out to the readers--and made it incredibly fun to read.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
So is everyone reading and loving the latest mini?
So far, so AWESOME.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Pov & others--dude, post some thoughts on the FCBD issue and the latest mini!
Vol. 4 #3 features "Why Dr. Dinosaur hates Atomic Robo" and is one of the grooviest stories I've read in awhile. Dr. Dinosaur might just be my new favorite comic book villain! Absolutely hilarious and I immediately want an ongoing bi-weekly Dr. Dinosaur series focusing on every aspect of his daily routine. He should be totally battling the Heckler and Ambush Bug!
What's great about Atomic Robo is every issue stands alone as well as being part of a larger miniseries. So you don't need to pick up #1, you can just pick up any issue off the stands.
Posted by Pov on :
I never got the FCBD ish, but v4#3 had sooo many great bits of dialogue I've been too busy rereading it to post about it here. LoveloveLOVE Robo!
"That is for me to know and for you to die!"
"That's not even a sentence."
"The simple mammalian subject and predicate were both represented! I challenge your claim."
Posted by Pov on :
OMIGOSH... I -JUST- now got the homage to Uncanny X-men #132 in the last panel... BRILLIANT.
I need to get my scanner working so I can put the panels of Dr. D and Wolvie side-by-side... Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I didn't realize it either but I checked and you're totally right!!
You've gotta post the panels side by side!
Brilliant! Could this comic be any cooler?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I actually brought this on vacation and got the tri-fecta to read it: both brothers and my sister, and they all loved it! Each one is harder and harder to sell comics on, preferring every single comic have the level of quality that Sandman has. They were all very impressed.
Posted by Cobaltus on :
When I was on vacation a few weeks ago, I had my brothrs & sister check out Atomic Robo--and they absolutely LOVED IT. I had them read "Shadow Beyond Time" because its my favorite, and they want to read more. While one brother is pretty into comics in general, the other two siblings only have really ever read Sandman, Preacher, and some other "best of the best" selections, so their endorsement is a good one!
Posted by Pov on :
Next mini starts up in November, in Previews NOW:
V5: The Deadly Art of Science #1 Nov 17, 2010 - SEP101113
Posted by ActorLad on :
Damn, times like these I really wish there was a comic store here.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Atomic Robo’s latest series (after reading #2) continues to remind why Atomic Robo is simply one of the best comic books on the market these days. It’s so far beyond the vast majority of the market that it’s almost criminal so many still haven’t jumped on board!
This latest miniseries takes place during one of my favorite times in Robo’s history, when Tesla was still alive and Robo was still relatively young & fresh. It just so happens to coincide with the golden age of American organized crime *and* the pulp era of fiction, so that makes for some pretty awesome Atomic Robo stories set in a pulp / sci-fi background. The creative team delivers exactly that, introducing a pulp hero known as Jack Tarot, who is as cool as you think he’ll be (complete with his daughter as a trusty helper, who happens to be sweet on Robo). I actually wouldn’t mind a Jack Tarot miniseries!
I like how this issue subtly addressed the origins of the vampire dimension too, which was a dangling plotline from the last miniseries. The creators continually tie things together like that so well.
The creative team of Brian Clevinger, Scott Wegener and Ronda Pattison is firing on all cylinders at this point. The original Robot miniseries was utterly fantastic and they’ve only gotten better since. This is a 5 out of 5 review, the highest recommendation I can give, and anyone who complains about modern comics is a bull-faced hypocrite if they haven’t tried this title.
Posted by Pov on :
Too true, Cobie!
I had the good fortune of getting *TWO* issues of AR:DAoS with my last shipment, numbers 3 and 4, a double-scoop of Roboclatey goodness! It's so much fun to find myself laughing outloud reading something, anything... and I lost count of the number of times I did so here. I can't wait until issue 5!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Just in time for Comic Book Review Month, one of the best comics out there is back as Atomic Robo returns with a new mini: The Ghost of Station X. If you're unsure of how good this series is, just look at the plethora of back pages in this thread of nothing but heaping doses of praise. Quite frankly, if you're not buying and reading Atomic Robo, a small part of me hates you and will never respect you.
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Not only is Robo the best science-fiction comic in the market, it's the most fun and at times the funniest. Writer Brian Clevenger provides a witty, intelligent script every time which is usually ingenuous. At the heart of it is Robo, one of the great characters in comics (and in fact all his characters have a lot of heart).
The art by Scott Wegener is full of energy and adds to the fun. The coloring by LW's own Ronda Partison just makes it all brilliant.
Things I'm already liking about the new mini: the fact that there is a duel set of threats; the return of the two "so smart they're dumb" scientists who are absolutely hilarious; the awesomeness of Jenkins even when he's just standing in the backgrounds; and of course, Robo.
If you want street cred on LW for being a real comic book fan, now is the time to jump on board. New mini + comic book review month. Make it happen.
Cobie comparison: I enjoyed this more than almost every DCnU comic.
Posted by Pov on :
I'm pretty sure I will, too, Des... AR is always the best comic of every shipment it arrives in.
I can't wait for my next package with AR:GSX #1! Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
Atomic Robo is awesome beyond all belief!
If only the LSH were actually this much fun!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
It's just so much better than almost anything else in comics! I knew you'd love it.
So many posters here still have yet to try AR...and they remain forever ignorant, foolish simpletons! Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
Seriously, I haven't been this excited about anything comics since I read New Frontier!
Posted by Power Boy on :
Just received tpb number one and number two in the mail!
Holiday reading ! and brain globes !
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
Yay, Peebs!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Awesome! Can't wait for your thoughts!
The writing is intelligent yet hunorous with a fantastic lead and tons of high octane adventure. Like Eryk says, the mythology of the series has become one of the most fun parts. And the artwork enhances all of those things perfectly, particularly the sense of fun!
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
Just read GoSX #4! Awesome how this has turned into an Alan Turing fest just in time for his centenary!
"You're why I'm a trucker!"
And Jenkins kicking ass = total win!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
So this current story arc of Atomic Robo is awesome, as expected!
All the plotlines are now converging, which is what you knew was going to happen, but yet still feel very satisfied watching it happen.
My favorite besides Robo is Jenkins. Obviously, he's supposed to be your favorite, but I can't help it--it worked on me. He's hella-kewl.
And yeah, I loved how the trucker suddenly got tihs really groovy roll. I love that kind of thing! I want him as a permanent cast member!
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
The thing about Jenkins is that he's so badass that in another comic he could just come off as annoying, but it works really well within the context of Atomic Robo.
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
So I thought the ending of Ghost of Station X seemed a bit rushed, but was still pretty awesome! I loved the interaction between Robo and ALAN, and it looks like he'll be making a return appearance sometime!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Yeah, the Robo / ALAN interaction was pretty awesome! ALAN's tendency for going on and on and on was part-hilarious, part-insightful to the genuine sense of loneliness he felt, despite being a robot. It was a subtle bit of characterization, I thought.
I loved how Robo dealt with the situation, in classic form. What's funny is that is how a human sometimes deals with A.I. enemies in various mediums, and here we have another A.I. doing it. That's a great indication of how Robo is consistently written.
I love those two offbeat scientists that almost feel compelled to theorize things to such extremes that they go off on crazy tangents.
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
The difference between Robo and ALAN are particularly interesting. The fact that ALAN is depicted as a fairly typical AI suggests that whatever it is that makes Robo tick, he's far more complicated than a Turing machine. Which kind of makes sense, because Tesla routinely played around with far more fundamental forces which are far more likely to be responsible for genuine human-style consciousness than the mechanistic model that someone like Turing employs.
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
*Gasp!* NEW ATOMIC ROBO OUT TODAY!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
At $2.75, it's the best price going in comics these days!
Posted by Anita Cocktail on :
Simply divine!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
So Real Science Adventures #1? Best comic ever? I say yes.
WWII Sparrow story--THE TITS
Revenge of Dr. Dinosaur one parter. Bwahahahaha!!!
Robo's massive cold war history given a nod.
Part 1 of a story with Bruce Lee!
Just all awesome across the board!
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
That Dr. Dinosaur story is among the greatest things in the history of stuff!
Posted by mechana on :
Glad to see all the Robo love, and thanks for the personal kudos.
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
Yay! Not one but two Atomic Robo books out this week!
"The Flying She-Devils of the Pacific" = Total Love!
Really enjoyed the Tesla airship story as well!
Wasn't that excited by the Electromatic Dream Machine story, but otherwise, totally awesome!
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
For the record, Tao Jones may be the grooviest villain of the year!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Lauren of the She-Devils is my new comic book crush!
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
New Flying She-Devils of the Pacific out today!
Hard to believe there's only one issue left. Can't wait to re-read it all together!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Seriously, how great is Lauren?
They're all pretty interesting in their own way actually. I love the setting of the post-WWII Pacific. I know there were a few random noir films in the late 40's there but it seems ripe for sci-fi.
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
Yeah, it's such an awesome concept that I'd love reading stories featuring them even without Robo's involvement.
That's what so awesome about this series. Robo can just pop in and visit all these groovy little corners of his universe at different points in his history, and it all works within the context of the character.
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Oeming's cover looks nice, and HEY! You got a cover credit! ![[Yes]](graemlins/nod.gif)
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But the creator (Brian Clevinger) assured me he is happy to share credit, so that's really cool.![[Bouncing Boy]](graemlins/BouncingBoy.gif)
And I told him you sent me. 
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But I'm happy to wait.
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for trying to get DCBS to promote AR, and said something about mentioning the site in his blog. ![[Hug]](graemlins/hug.gif)
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I thought I missed this when it was first solicitted, but DCBS has it listed in their trades. Don't know if it's been listed all along, but I see it now! And it's going on my next order.