Writers:
Jonathan Luna
Sarah Vaughn
Art:
Jonathan Luna
SOME SPOILERS HERE!
So what's it about?
Alex our main character lives in a world where advanced artificial intelligent robots are a part of everyday life for humans. These AI robots are very much like humans. They are manufactured to assist humans and provide company...and maybe genuine friendship?
Alex has recently parted ways with his girlfriend Claire and is having a bit of a hard time working through his issues. In short he seems depressed. Emily knows Alex is going through a hard time so does something special for him (you can read about that in your own time).
We are introduced to Isabel a friend of Alex's. She will be one to watch I predict!
Alex is close with his grandmother and receives an unexpected gift from her. And that's the beginning of Alex + Ada.
So what did I like about this issue?
Alex's world is high-tech, clinical and lonely. You feel for Alex. You know things in his life could be better. I think Luna and Vaughn succeed in getting the mood perfect for this issue. Luna's thin and detailed line work make this a pleasant comic book to read and ponder. Vaughn's artistic influence is present throughout this issue from the work I have seen. I thoroughly enjoyed those panels where you as the reader are required to study the art work to gauge what the character is feeling without the distraction of unnecessary dialogue or narrative. Alex's party scene comes to mind here. You realise as you read this issue that it is not important what the party guests are saying, just the mood of the party and what that tells you about Alex's life and perhaps the society in which he lives. You are required to apply your own powers of interpretation to the art work which makes this issue a terrific read. It will remind you of the power of comic book illustration as a means to tell a story.
Script quality and artistic expression is everything is this issue and the last few pages will draw you in.
Don't be fooled! This is not some half-baked AI cyborg type comic book where robots are slaves to humans. This is a human story and certainly one of the better releases for this week. I am really keen to see how Alex (and I presume Ada our AI robot) are going interact as this story moves through future issues. I suspect the real trick to this comic book series is going to be reminding yourself that Ada is a robot as she influences Alex's life. A story about robots that may really become a story about humans, about people!
It seems that this is a slower paced and reflective comic book series, and that's what makes it brilliant. Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn have created the an outstanding comic book series worth reading and holding on to.
So what do I give it?
Grade: A
Go get yourself a copy if it hasn't yet sold out and just study the drawings as you move through this issue. You will enjoy every moment.
So what's my favourite cover for this week?
I plan to review Penny For Your Soul: Death #3 in coming days, but I really liked the exclusive cover by Mike Debalfo that I will probably never get my hands on! For those without religious sensibilities...enjoy!
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