Robotech #12

   Trapped behind enemy lines (in the heart of an alien spaceship, to be exact), how can the Vermillion Squad hope to survive?

   That's the challenge facing the heroes in the latest chapter of the continuing battle in Robotech.

   With terrific art by Hendry Prasetya and a fast-paced story by Simon Furman, this issue gives us a fast-paced adventure that's part jailbreak and part last stand against an overpowering enemy.

   (And there's even a little romance added in a quiet moment.)

   This comic is a dream come true for fans of the original series, but you really don't need to know the backstory to enjoy this one. 

   Good fun from start to finish!

Grade: A-

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Robotech #1

   I admit that I don't know much about Robotech, so I can't testify as to how faithful this new series is to the original.

   But I do like what I see here!

   The story revolves around a dramatic crash landing on Earth of a huge alien vehicle, which is studied for a decade as its secrets are unlocked and weapons are adapted.

   Just as the team of experts is about to test it for the first time, an swarm of alien invaders appear, and Earth's defenders have a very short time to get up to speed as they confront the strange invaders.

   It's a fast and furious tale by writer Brian Wood, with terrific, expressive artwork by Marco Turini.

   It's a bit of a rush, sorting out the characters involved, but the story's off to a quick start, and promises lots of high-tech action (and maybe even a smudge of romance.

   So far, so good!

Grade: A-

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