Review - Atomic Robo Vol.6 #5
February 7, 2012 I begin at the end of Atomic Robo's journey in The Ghost of Station X #5.
This final chapter of the 6th Volume of Atomic Robo is cleverly written. Brian Clevinger's writing continues to keep my attention. The dialogue in the final "scenes" of this issue enables the reader to comprehend the weight of Robo's decision. Clevinger manages to keep a text heavy issue fun and also shows how Robo has morally matured since the last volume. Robo is head strong; he knows his goals; and he never questions himself. Clevinger's immense thought and effort are transparent through the dynamic character: Robo.
Scott Wegener gives Atomic Robo life with his art finesse. Robo a robot with no mouth, no nose, and no eyebrows, is brought to life by Mr. Wegener with a variety of emotions on each page. The wonderful (and Canadian) Ronda Pattison takes what could have been a boring and easy issue of greys and blues and creates a scary, cold, and dingy robot hell of varying degrees. I'm a big fan of the way she and Wegener create striking color explosions.
What is behind the hunt for Robo? Who is it? What is it? Why? All of your questions will be satisfied within this issue. Without spoiling this major conclusion, I can tell you that I quite liked the explanation. The issue caps off a grand introduction of something I hope shows up again in the future.
Atomic Robo continues to entertain and I'm always excited to read the comic series. I highly recommend you pick up one of the volumes either digitally or at your local comic shop. You really can't go wrong.
Atomic Robo: The Ghost of Station X #5 will be available Wednesday February 8th. Go buy it!