If youre not reading Atomic Robo and The Flying She-Devils of the Pacific, give it a try. Its a nice change of pace, moving away from gratuitous violence and offensive humor in other comics. Its safe for kids to read, but it doesnt read like a squeaky-clean childrens book. And its got perhaps the best group of female characters since Y: The Last Man. The She-Devils are likable without any overt sex appeal. Theyre recognizable without skimpy costumes or blatant cleavage. Theyre strong, intelligent women doing hard work, but they refuse to either rely on or compare themselves to men. And Clevinger never relies on a predictable sexist joke to get a laugh. This series is great because it appeals to everyone, of all ages and gender. Read Full Review
With so much action there's not a lot of time for character and story development, but writer Brian Clevinger does find places to insert the oddball humor of the comic we've all come to know and love. Hopefully next issue will reveal the identities and motives of the She-Devils' enemies and continue to bring more zany action. Worth a look. Read Full Review
If you haven't been picking "Atomic Robo" up, it's definitely worth jumping on this Flying She-Devils story arc or any of the previous six collected miniseries. Each series is standalone and dense with world-building and story, yet they all feel approachable to a newcomer. Fans of "Hellboy" or "Planetary" in particular should try it if they're not already reading it. Read Full Review
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