The continent-spanning city of North Am is a miracle of ingenuity and ambition, a technological paradise where "milespires" pierce the clouds and robots perform virtually all labor, freeing humankind to pursue leisure and bliss. But in the shadows of the sun-drenched towers, human mobsters use robot muscle "thug -- bots" to terrorize the citizenry of North Am. Human trafficking, illegal psychoactive substances, violent crime, and corrosive corruption are suddenly epidemic in the glittering utopia, with only the mighty Robot Fighter to stand against them. When a wealthy heiress is kidnapped, Magnus is drawn into the mob's deepest sanctuary, wh more
Here's hoping for a long run, and bigger stories in the future. Read Full Review
Magnus' man-skirt aside, the art also functions much better than the visuals in Doctor Solar. Like Shooter, Bill Reinhold aims for a more retro feel in his work. Wes Dzioba's colors also help offset the retro tone with a bit of futuristic glow and shine. I'm not holding out much hope for Doctor Solar's future at Dark Horse right now, but Magnus seems poised for a solid career of robot fighting at his new home. Read Full Review
This was a good issue, and its definitely worth reading for a longtime fan of the character. I just hope that, as the series moves forward, Shooter takes a few more chances with Magnus again. Read Full Review
This is your brain. This is your brain being hit by microwave radiation. Any questions? Read Full Review
With a reprint of the 1963 Gold Key tale rounding out the extra-sized issue and providing more bang for your (three) bucks (and change!) this issue is a fine piece of reading that is quite unlike other titles you'll find on the stands this week. It's a nice introduction to the world of Magnus. It's approachable and smart, and doesn't burden itself with the history of the character or his franchise. Read Full Review
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