Four new stories and a reprinted classic comprise the latest issue of Real Science Adventures, but there’s really only one standout among the new stories. Once Upon a Time in China is a meaningful story of unintended consequences – both good and bad – that speaks to the powers of humility and a helping hand. Jin Clark’s powerful inks set just the right tone for the Asian tale, and the calligraphic brushwork brings the 4-pager close to the line in which language and art blur.
The reprinting of An Appointment in Madrid is an extremely powerful story that will be of great enjoyment to recent Atomic Robo fans, but early adopters may feel that its inclusion is unnecessary. On the other hand, the collaboration between writer Brian Clevinger and artist Ryan Cody probably won’t make much sense to those who haven’t read issue #1-4, but it will add a bit of appealing character development for those who have.
Of the two Atomic Robo offerings this week, this is the lesser. I like the anthology style of presentation; however, the stories seem a bit insubstantial. I can’t recommend this book as a starting point, but, if you love the character or you’ve been following the series and have a couple of bucks to spare, it’s worth a chance.
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