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Is anyone here going to the NYC Comic Con? I got a Kickstarter E-mail saying that Atomic Robo is going to be there, and was wondering if anyone would want to fill up the thread with photo/story goodness.
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I remember when we used to publish comic books. Just barely. After an incredibly frustrating few months we're happy to report that Diamond will let us sell the sixth and final issue of the "Billion Dollar Plot" volume of Real Science Adventures and Atomic Robo and the Savage Sword of Dr. Dinosaur #3 on November 20th. The fourth and fifth issue of that series will follow as shortly after that as possible since they've been finished for ages. Sorry for the delay, it won't happen again.
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Nov 12, 2013 16:58
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I'm unclear how Red 5 factors into this as the report on atomic-robo.com said that Team Robo missed submitting the files directly to the printer, and therefore that delay cascaded to Diamond, etc. I thought it went Team Robo -> Red 5 -> Printer -> Diamond -> LCS.
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Nov 12, 2013 19:27
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Nystral posted:I'm unclear how Red 5 factors into this as the report on atomic-robo.com said that Team Robo missed submitting the files directly to the printer, and therefore that delay cascaded to Diamond, etc. I thought it went Team Robo -> Red 5 -> Printer -> Diamond -> LCS. And then it took a while to get the files done. And longer to get back in line with the printer. And then longer to get Diamond to solicit the book after giving retailers some time to adjust their orders based on it already being late.
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Nov 12, 2013 19:39
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Hyperactive posted:I remember when we used to publish comic books. Just barely. I've been in the middle of saving for a house and killed off ALL spending since August.... so Savage Sword Number 3 hitting now (When we're just about to close) has actually worked out fantastic for me. I'll just keep thinking that you guys didn't want me to suffer with the decision of not buying Atomic Robo right when it hit!
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Nov 16, 2013 16:37
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KGBAgent185 posted:I've been in the middle of saving for a house and killed off ALL spending since August.... so Savage Sword Number 3 hitting now (When we're just about to close) has actually worked out fantastic for me. I'll just keep thinking that you guys didn't want me to suffer with the decision of not buying Atomic Robo right when it hit!
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Nov 16, 2013 17:36
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So, who wants to talk about Issue 3? And Jenkins' obvious dislike for digital television? And not a single wounded intern. He's getting better as CEO.
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Nov 29, 2013 17:46
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I liked* it. Scott and our letterer got their comps for #4 and #5 this week, so I'm not sure what that says about when we can expect to see them on sale. Due to the delay on #3, we were able to print the next two at the same time. So, either the printer just sent us comps at the same time as well, or there are plans to release them back-to-back. *minor bias.
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Nov 30, 2013 06:06
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Is the 8/11 thing being referenced in this latest vol something that was in another robo vol? It's news to me and I'm worried I missed out on some ACTION SCIENCE somewhere along the way 
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Nov 30, 2013 07:56
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Tivac posted:Is the 8/11 thing being referenced in this latest vol something that was in another robo vol? It's news to me and I'm worried I missed out on some ACTION SCIENCE somewhere along the way Volume 6, the Ghost of Station X, is what you're looking for. It's an awesome arc, so I won't spoil anything. Also, just got my kickstarter e-mail with the sketches for the book. That Bad Dino one was 
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Nov 30, 2013 08:35
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J.A.B.C. posted:Volume 6, the Ghost of Station X, is what you're looking for. It's an awesome arc, so I won't spoil anything. Huh, I definitely started that one, and was pretty sure I read it all. Sounds like its time for a re-read, thanks! Tivac fucked around with this message at 15:18 on Nov 30, 2013 |
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Nov 30, 2013 12:32
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Tivac posted:Huh, I definitely started that one, and was pretty sure I read it all. Sounds like its time for a re-read, thanks! We use it the first time on Page 1 of Vol 8 #1, and explain its connection to Hashima there, but it's been a LONG TIME since that issue came out so you can't be blamed for forgetting.
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Nov 30, 2013 16:54
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Woo-hoo! Just filled out my survey from Kickstarter, so make sure to check your email fellow recruits.
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Dec 13, 2013 22:42
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unl33t posted:Woo-hoo! Just filled out my survey from Kickstarter, so make sure to check your email fellow recruits. Ditto! Can't wait for the results, it's going to be great. I'm giving one of my shirts to a friend, I just hope I chose the better one (Robo) to keep for myself.
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Dec 13, 2013 22:49
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unl33t posted:Woo-hoo! Just filled out my survey from Kickstarter, so make sure to check your email fellow recruits. Dr. **** *******, Ph.D, Field Media Relations; MS, Violent Science.
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Dec 14, 2013 07:30
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I did not get one 
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Dec 14, 2013 07:42
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J.A.B.C. posted:Dr. **** *******, Ph.D, Field Media Relations; MS, Violent Science. You know, I was assuming a "Dr." or some other bit would be thrown in by default but suddenly I'm scared my assumptions have made an rear end out of me.
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Dec 14, 2013 09:55
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I'm just looking forward to getting my Tesladyne coffee mug. Everything else is wonderful gravy.
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Dec 14, 2013 17:01
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RyuujinBlueZ posted:You know, I was assuming a "Dr." or some other bit would be thrown in by default but suddenly I'm scared my assumptions have made an rear end out of me.
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Dec 14, 2013 21:17
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Hyperactive posted:That wasn't the plan, but now I'm thinkin' about it... Gonna end up with a lot of Dr. Dr.'s in there. Doctor doctors. With degrees in doctology.
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Dec 14, 2013 21:28
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Hyperactive posted:That wasn't the plan, but now I'm thinkin' about it... I'm not here to tell you your business or anything, but... Jedi425 posted:Gonna end up with a lot of Dr. Dr.'s in there. Doctor doctors. With degrees in doctology. This seems like it'd be a fantastic outcome of that.
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Dec 14, 2013 23:33
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Jedi425 posted:Gonna end up with a lot of Dr. Dr.'s in there. Doctor doctors. With degrees in doctology. Minor in Women's Studies.
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Dec 15, 2013 01:12
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Scott.... or Brian.... I unfortunately don't recall at this point whom was the goon among you. I got the backer email to update my address, but if you recall, I'm the guy who made the mistake of picking the wrong $30 tier. It doesn't appear that I have an "Update Address" field for you guys. Don't know if I should email the contact for Kickstarter with an updated (The same) address? Or a PM? Sorry again bud. LOVE THE BOOKS THOUGH!!!
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Feb 19, 2014 01:39
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The new address comes in when they send out the survey (shirt sizes etc).
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Feb 20, 2014 20:07
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Comixology is doing a big giveaway of comics at their Tumblr: http://comixology.tumblr.com/geekstagegiveaway Today they just put up the digital only release Atomic Robo: Two Fisted Tales in a bundle. If you don't already have it, you need to jump on this asap!
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Mar 10, 2014 00:51
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This is the cover to Isaac Asimov's "Robots in time: Predator" Seems somehow.. familiar.
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Mar 12, 2014 15:14
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I was just sitting here wondering when the next issue of Volume 8 comes out and turns out it did months ago. My comic shop apparently didn't put it into my pullbox and I didn't notice. Is there a good place to get a physical copy of it? Edit: This isn't the first time it's happened. I just normally catch it quicker. Diamond likes to short them copies.
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Apr 16, 2014 16:40
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I know this technically isn't comic news, but The Atomic Robo RPG went up for preorder today. It's $35, full-color, and while the book itself won't be out until July you get the PDF now. In celebration, Dr. Dinosaur took over Evil Hat's Twitter page. I'm going through the PDF now; one thing I really like is that it's clearly geared towards people who've never RPG'd before, and that it uses pages from the comic to explain how the system works and some of the more abstract game concepts. 
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Apr 22, 2014 01:27
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Do you know when/if Violent Science is coming back to the U.S. appstore? I bought it when it came out and had trouble making it run. The iPod has had a few updates since then so I figured I would try downloading it again and maybe it would work and now it's gone.
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Apr 25, 2014 00:42
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I've been out of the comics loop since my local comic shop closed (well, the good one at least) and I now realized I've missed a buttload of Robo. Time to play catch up!
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May 15, 2014 04:02
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Mister Kingdom posted:I've been out of the comics loop since my local comic shop closed (well, the good one at least) and I now realized I've missed a buttload of Robo. Time to play catch up! It's definitely worth it. Savage Sword was a fun read, and Knights of the Golden Circle is turning out to be some good fun. This is just an idea I had, but I think that Dr. Dinosaur embodies the stereotype of the 'mad scientist'. It's just something to think about considering timevolution-fueled Futuresaurus Rex, the time-bending Time Bomb and the CRYSTALS! THE GLORIOUS CRYSTALS! just give off that vibe to me.
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May 16, 2014 01:48
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This is the best comic I've read in a long time. I went nuts and bought everything on Comixology and read through in over the last couple days, and now I'm working my way back through. (Favorite thing I've caught on the re-read: Charles Fort and Robo fighting the big nasty as fish rain from the sky.) Nothing to do but wait for the new stuff and evangelize about the book to everyone I know!
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Just wanted to stick my head in and say I'm loving the Golden Circle arc so far, and I can't wait to see how it ends. Even though Time Travel is impossible. Robo's pretty much the only comic I'm buying as it comes out these days. 
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Jedi425 posted:Just wanted to stick my head in and say I'm loving the Golden Circle arc so far, and I can't wait to see how it ends. Even though Time Travel is impossible. Young Helsingard is smug as all gently caress and I love it.
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Aug 4, 2014 05:49
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August 10 is the deadline for shipping addresses. If you haven't updated it yet, now is the time folks. Kind of pumped for my survival guide.
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Aug 8, 2014 14:29
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I emailed back the contact for Kickstarter about my stupid situation with my address. (Picking the digital reward by mistake instead of physical)
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Aug 8, 2014 15:23
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I'm looking forward to the Field Guide but not nearly as much as I am the coffee mug. Gonna have science with my breakfast.
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Aug 8, 2014 15:30
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Backers, check your e-mails! Something wonderful has come with update 30!
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Sep 16, 2014 03:46
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J.A.B.C. posted:Backers, check your e-mails! Something wonderful has come with update 30! I saw it, but I refuse to read the guide until it's in my hands in all of its hardback glory. The backgrounds are awesome, but I'm not sure I want to displace Dr. Doom and Silver Surfer from their well-earned spot. Some hard choices to make.
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OK, thanks to the sale on Comixology last month, I've gone from having seen bits and bobs of Robo, to having devoured most of the series thus far (waiting for the trade/collection on Golden Circle and haven't nabbed the Two-Fisted Tales one-shot). Brief first impressions are that I'm torn between vol.3, 5 and 7 as my favourites. 3 is probably the most consistently funny Lovecraftian horror story I've seen (HP himself and Sagan were both GOLD in that regard), 5 has a really sweet romance and fatherhood theme going for it (both Jack and Tesla are just trying to protect their children, physically and emotionally, before realising they're growing up), and the panel of Helen dry-heaving after realising how old her robo-boyfriend really is is frigging hysterical and oddly charming, in that it punctures the star-crossed lovers thing in a way that makes the relationship feel more honest and real. And 7 does a fantastic job building up the She-Devils as both a group and as individual characters, such that some of the more tragic emotional beats land properly. It's a little sad that I can probably name more of them than I can the women at Tesladyne, though. I know there's the red haired gal and the stockier Asian lady that usually goes on field missions, but their names are barely used, and the downside of them being 'regular' parts of Robo's life, means we spend less time with them in focus. To be fair, this goes for most of the crew, but Bernie (nebbishly rocks guy), Vik (imaginary physics dude), Gerry (hippie-looking nuke guy), Martin & Louis (evil computer dorks) and Jenkins (Jenkins) all have distinct bits of focus that at least let me tie a name and a trait to the character designs. Also picked up Real Science Adventures, and I think there's still a couple of backups missing, as I saw references on other pages to stories I don't think were collected in any of the digital trades. But the Tesla & co, and Sparrow stories were great pulpy adventure stuff, though I'm torn between adoring Guruhiru's work on the zeppelin story, and lamenting them not getting to draw Robo himself. (PS Dr Dinosaur rules, but only in small doses)
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