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 fictional comic book character created by 8-Bit Theater writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener, published by Red 5 Comics. It was first mentioned on 8-Bit Theater's website in 2004.[1]

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"In 1923, Nikola Tesla's career is in its twilight until he unveils a robot with automatic intelligence -- Atomic Robo! Granted full American citizenship in return for his participation in a top secret military operation in 1938, Atomic Robo goes on to found Tesladyne -- a think tank dedicated to exploring the fringes of scientific inquiry. After decades of dealing with all manner of weirdness, Atomic Robo and the so-called Action Scientists of Tesladyne have become the go-to defense force against the unexplained."

The creative team behind Atomic Robo describe the series as drawing its inspiration from such sources as Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, Buckaroo Banzai, Doc Savage, The Rocketeer, and Dragnet.

Volume One is a six-issue miniseries meant to encapsulate the feel and scope of the comic's universe while laying the groundwork for later miniseries. Creators Clevinger and Wegener have confirmed that they intend to release Atomic Robo as a series of mini-series, each with small gaps between them rather than the monthly serial schedule more typical to American print comics.

Volume Two is scheduled for release in August of 2008.

[edit] Awards

  • 2008:
    • Nominated for "Best Limited Series" Eisner Award[2]
    • Ronda Pattison nominated for "Best Coloring" Eisner Award[2]

[edit] Collected editions

The first series has been collected into a trade paperback:

  • Atomic Robo Volume 1: Atomic Robo & the Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne (collects Atmoic Robo #1-6, 180 pages, June 2008, ISBN 0980930200)

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "For Michael", 8-Bit Theater for June 01, 2004. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
  2. ^ a b 2008 Eisner Award Nominees Named (press release), Newsarama, April 14, 2008

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