Alex + Ada Volume 1 (Alex + ADA Tp)
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Rating | : | 4.37 (524 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1632150069 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-01-01 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lasciel's Toy said Your Real Doll Rolls Over In Bed And Asks "What Is A Soul?" What Do You Do? WHAT DO YOU DO?!. I've been following Luna's work for years and this is another addition to my favorites. I love stories that involve robots/androids and their involvement among mankind. It's a genre that a lot would say has been done to death but hasn't every story at this point? Never the less, we find this story between a 9 to 5'er and a companion bot he didn't really want. A bot that, like a child, is just discovering the world and wants more. But facing the dangers that entails, e. "New Favorite Graphic Novel. Worth reading!" according to J. Madero. eARC Provided by Publisher via NetgalleySet in a futuristic setting, Alex is a single guy who lives alone, goes to work, hangs out for a bit with friends, goes back home alone, and repeats it. People are still concerned about him because of his breakup with someone he loved, and want him to move on with someone else. So it’s a bit of a surprise that after a birthday party he comes home to find the latest, most expensive android model, the Tanaka X5, in his livin. Sweet unexpected plotthat I really, really liked! I bought one of those $1 first issue reprints at my local comic store because the story looked interesting and I was familiar with and liked the author's previous work (The Sword and Girls). The story intrigued me enough to buy the graphic novel but I was somewhat weary the plot would devolve into focusing on the love life of the main character and his female android. I was wrong and very happy to be so. It is a sweet story with the sensibilities of the current millen
The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids. Vaughan's Saga or anyone who loves a good sci-fi tale will find plenty of thought-provoking stuff here." - Booklist“Luna's artwork possesses a beautiful simplicity that reinforces the importance of the characters to the narrative.” - Library JournalFrom JONATHAN LUNA (GIRLS, THE SWORD, Spider-Woman, ULTRA) and SARAH VAUGHN (Sparkshooter) comes ALEX + ADA, a sci-fi drama set in the near future. "Though this is a fairly classic sci-fi story line, Luna and Vaughn's sensitive plot and careful pacing keep it exciting, especially as they strip away preconceived notions and use the tale to examine the complexities of what it is to be human. But when Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just a robot.? This will be JONATHAN LUNA's return to comics after three years off since the end of THE SWORD!. Fans of Brian K. Luna's spare illustrations match the plot perfectly, particularly his ability to bring nuance and feeling to faces rendered in a very simple style