Robotika (2005 Archaia) comic books
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Issue #1
Published Dec 2005 by Archaia Studios Press.$2.50
$2.50
by Alex Sheikman with Joel Chua. A steampunk sushi samurai western about loyalty, honor and revenge. In a world populated by silent samurai, fast-talking geisha, deadly mecha-betsushikime, digital djihits, morphing butterflies, and corporate corruption, Niko, a member of the elite bodyguard corps dedicated to protecting the queen, is sent on a mission to recover a stolen invention that, in the wrong hands, could trigger a bloody civil war. The ever- present violence and chaos that exists on the fringes of this "civilized" society couldn't care less about Niko and his mission... The first issue features a cover by Ryan Sook (Arkham Asylum, Hawkman). MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #2
Published Feb 2006 by Archaia Studios Press.$2.50
$2.50
By Alex Sheikman. The steampunk wasabi western continues! Niko, the royal bodyguard, pursues his quest for Dr. Agon's assassins and his stolen invention. His search takes him from the fortified headquarters of the world's largest corporation to the halls of the royal palace. Intrigue and action interweave as Niko nears his goal. Leif Jones joins Alex Sheikman in a 6-page backup story to illustrate the origin of Bronski, the deadly cossack yojimbo. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #3
Published Apr 2006 by Archaia Studios Press.$2.50
$2.50
By Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua. Niko leaves Her Majesty's Service and gets hired by Bronski to guard a caravan making a pilgrimage to their holy temple. The cushy job of a hired yojimbo turns into a deadly fight for survival when the pilgrims are attacked by vicious Mecha-Betchimine. In a surprising turn of events, more of Niko's mysterious origin is revealed and the story is geared-up for it's conclusion in the final fourth issue. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FCSRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.
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Issue #4
Published Jun 2006 by Archaia Studios Press.$2.50
$2.50
By Alex Sheikman & Joel Chua. The pilgrims' journey ends at the shrine of The Lord of a Thousand Whispers, but Niko's journey is just beginning. A fight to the finish, a flight of released souls, a re-appearance of Dr. Agon, and a decision that will define a hero. All of this, and Cherokee Geisha speaks (horizontally)! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4)SRP: $3.95 Cover price $3.95.
