Generally speaking, when it comes to writers we just absolutely like here at Multiversity Comics, Joshua Williamson is chief amongst them. A nice guy with a great voice that’s getting stronger the more work he does, it’s been rather exciting to see his career in comics grow — and, as a proud owner of Robocop‘s Criterion Collection edition, it’s equally as exciting to see him take on the character of Rob O’Cop Alex Murphy.
The first issue gave us a fairly good impression, reminiscent of the original film with its grit and grime prevalent to the dystopic (but not too far from reality) rendition of a despondent Detroit. Williamson and artist Carlos Magno definitely brought the dream of the 80s alive in “Robocop,” and while the issue itself felt like a pretty heavy dose of nostalgia rather than playing towards ideas present in the new Robocop remake film (of which BOOM! also published comics for), it was nice to see a character who has had trouble surviving against a modern audience get a promising and fairly fresh start.
Which is a long way of saying that we’re excited to share with you today a look at the second issue, including a nice big splash page by Magno that really captures the turmoil of Detroit and the inner conflict that is placed upon Robocop as he has to continue to uphold a law he himself does not believe in. Drama! Metaphors! Excitement!
Spoiler alert, though: only the cover features 80s neon pink. I don’t know if that’s a deal breaker for some of you, but I figured it was worth stating off the bat.
ROBOCOP #2
Author: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Carlos Magno
Cover Artists: A: Goñi Montes B: Carlos Magno (Incentive)
Price: $3.99
Synopsis: OCP’s massive overhaul on gun control has left the city of Old Detroit in the midst of an uprising. With RoboCop and Officer Lewis in the middle of a law they cannot support but must uphold, there is no end solution in sight that doesn’t paint the streets in the blood of the innocent.
“Robocop” #2 goes on sale next week from BOOM! Studios.
