Atomic Robo

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Atomic Robo

Cover art for Atomic Robo #1.
Art by Michael Avon Oeming.
Publication information
Publisher Red 5 Comics
First appearance Atomic Robo #1 (Oct. 2007)
Created by Brian Clevinger
Scott Wegener

Atomic Robo is a comic book series by writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener. Depicting the adventures of the eponymous fictional character created by 8-Bit Theater writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener, the series began as a six issue mini-series published by Red 5 Comics starting in October 2007[1]. It was nominated in the "Best Limited Series" category of the 2008 Eisner Awards,[2] won by The Umbrella Academy.[3] Colorist Ronda Pattison was also nominated in the "Best Coloring" category subsequently won by Dave Stewart.[2][3] The first six issues of the series have been collected as Atomic Robo Volume 1: Atomic Robo and the Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne. Atomic Robo Volume 2: Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War was released as a trade paperback in February 18, 2009[4]. The third series Atomic Robo Volume 3: Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time, is currently being released.

Contents

[edit] Storylines

Volume 1: Atomic Robo and the Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne shows some of Robo's adventures in the 20 century, featuring giant ants, a trip to mars, a walking pyramid, and two showdowns with his arch-nemesis Helsingard. Volume 1 is currently being released on the iTunes Store for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Each issue is released once a month.

Free Comic Book Day '08 Atomic Robo must stop a rogue Russian scientist from destroying the atmosphere.

Volume 2: Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War deals with Atomic Robo's missions during World War 2 fighting Nazi "Weird War" projects. Robo must destroy walking tanks known as the laufpanzers before they end the Invasion of Sicily. He must team up with British spy the Sparrow and must work with soldier James Milligan to end the Weird War once and for all.

Free Comic Book Day '09: Why Atomic Robo Hates Dr. Dinosaur - Atomic Robo fights Dr. Dinosaur in 1999, refuting his idiotic claims of creating a time machine out of sticks and rocks. Dr. Dinosaur then offering Robo what he claims to be the secret of time travel, which turns out to be a box of active hand grenades.

Volume 3: Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time deals with Atomic Robo fighting against creatures based on Lovecraftian horror. It is set to take place at different time periods like volume 1 but with each issue connected like volume 2.

[edit] Major Characters

Atomic Robo is a robot possessing "automatic intelligence", created by Nikola Tesla in 1923[5]. He is a core member of Tesladyne Industries, "a think tank dedicated to exploring the fringes of scientific inquiry", whose Action Scientists often respond to paranormal and supernatural emergencies[6]. Robo has a developed sense of humor, and makes numerous wise cracks at his foes' expense[7]. In the past, he has secretly worked with the United States government as well as NASA.

Baron Heinrich Von Helsingard, one of Robo's major enemies, is a Nazi scientist who has attempted to gain immortality, along with world domination[8].

Jenkins is a member of the Action Scientists, who first met Robo while being rescued from the vampire dimension[9].

The Sparrow is a covert British spy who Robo teams up with to take down Skorzeny during World War 2.

Otto Skorzeny The main antagonist of the second volume. He leads the Laufpanzers which are walking German tanks into battle.

Vanadis Valkyrie German scientist who the Sparrow is sent to assassinate. She is working on her Wehrwolf Formula.

James "Scottie" Milligan A soldier who rescues Robo from the clutches of Skorzeny during World War 2.

Dr. Dinosaur Dinosaur who claims to be from the past. Promised to be a major villian in the following issues.

[edit] Trivia

James Milligan was created by Brian Clevinger as a dedication to Wegener's grandfather who shares the same name and nickname and also fought in World War II.

Robo is based on Clevinger's grandfather.

[edit] Notes and references

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  2. ^ a b 2008 Eisner Award Nominees Named (press release), Newsarama, April 14, 2008
  3. ^ a b The 2008 Eisner Awards: 2008 Eisner Award Winners Comic-Con. Accessed 07 September 2008. Archived 07 September 2008.
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[edit] External links

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