In the introductions, the creators of Atomic Robo mention they weren't crazy about Atomic Robo being described as "Hellboy Lite." I agree, and still stand by my claim that if you like Hellboy, you will enjoy Atomic Robo. But, they approach things differently. Hellboy is about folklore, myth and horror with action. Atomic Robo is a about pulp science action adventure.
But if Robo ever did tackle a horror from beyond time and space...
We get to witness four phases of Robo's life as he battles a nameless monster across time and space; the 1920s, 1950s, 1970s and 2009. It all begins when Charles Fort and a nearly insane, gibbering H. P. Lovecraft pay Robo a visit. In 1971, Robo calls on Carl Sagan for help with the science defying monster.
The story is fun, as usual. Clever with the timeline setup. Plenty of humorous moments. Robo reads The Savage Sword of Conan. Four Robos meet in a nether-space to dispatch the monster once and for all. They hope.
This is a short blurb of a review, I know, but you really must experience Atomic Robo for yourself. It's one of the best comics I've stumbled on. Definitely an amazing, high quality independent production.
I can't wait for next year's volume 8 - Atomic Robo and the Savage Sword of Dr. Dinosaur!
I've never heard of these comics. I'll definitely check it out. I've been uping my graphic novel intake steadily over the last few years.
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