Atomic Robo Vol 5: and the Deadly Art of Science

The Wandering God · 08-09-2011, 03:32 AM

I just finished the Trade Paperback of Vol 5.

Team Robo, I wish to confer upon you the highest praise without sounding like a fanboyish sycophant. I don't know how to actually do that though, so I'll just say you create a really great illustrated periodical that makes me smile.

Spoileriffic highlights include:
Tesla flying Iron Man style

That kiss

Robo being a brash youth as opposed to his usual collected self

MORE DR. DINOSAUR! "BEHOLD! AN ORDINARY MOTORIST!"

Questions:

What's with the title "The Wizard of Menlo Park?"

Any chance of seeing more Helen and/or Donovan "Jack Tarot" McAllister at a future point?

Both Robo and Tesla claim that the Odic Force isn't real. (Or at the very least isn't what Edison think it is.) But obviously there is something there that Edison is manipulating. Any chance you could clear things up?

One very minor 'complaint': When Helen introduces herself and is hugging Robo, she has the goofiest look because it seems her eyes are pointing in two separate directions. But really, it's a very minor thing and the only thing I can say that resembles a criticism.

Looking ahead, it seems the next issue is ready to drop in a couple of weeks. Any thoughts/detains you wish to share? Where would you recommend buying the individual issues online? (I use Amazon for the trades.) It looks like www.tfaw.com is a good choice.

Edit: I just noticed what appears to be a Fruit Fucker on the back of the pulp that Telsa snatches from Robo. Nice reference.

08-09-2011, 03:32 AM	#1
The Wandering God THE SUPREME COURT DID WHAT? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas (for now) Posts: 1,477	Atomic Robo Vol 5: and the Deadly Art of Science I just finished the Trade Paperback of Vol 5. Team Robo, I wish to confer upon you the highest praise without sounding like a fanboyish sycophant. I don't know how to actually do that though, so I'll just say you create a really great illustrated periodical that makes me smile. Spoileriffic highlights include: Tesla flying Iron Man style That kiss Robo being a brash youth as opposed to his usual collected self MORE DR. DINOSAUR! "BEHOLD! AN ORDINARY MOTORIST!" Questions: What's with the title "The Wizard of Menlo Park?" Any chance of seeing more Helen and/or Donovan "Jack Tarot" McAllister at a future point? Both Robo and Tesla claim that the Odic Force isn't real. (Or at the very least isn't what Edison think it is.) But obviously there is something there that Edison is manipulating. Any chance you could clear things up? One very minor 'complaint': When Helen introduces herself and is hugging Robo, she has the goofiest look because it seems her eyes are pointing in two separate directions. But really, it's a very minor thing and the only thing I can say that resembles a criticism. Looking ahead, it seems the next issue is ready to drop in a couple of weeks. Any thoughts/detains you wish to share? Where would you recommend buying the individual issues online? (I use Amazon for the trades.) It looks like www.tfaw.com is a good choice. Edit: I just noticed what appears to be a Fruit Fucker on the back of the pulp that Telsa snatches from Robo. Nice reference. Last edited by The Wandering God; 08-09-2011 at 04:52 AM.