The idea of a new “Robocop” ongoing comic is simply awesome. The character has been lingering in the hearts of fans for years, and admittedly the remake had the semblance of something great, but ultimately failed to deliver pretty hard. The original has always been this fantastic mix of extreme violence, political satire, and good old fashioned mayhem. It’s good to see I wasn’t alone in the nights I spent pining for a true continuation of the story from the first film. There are certainly things to love about the sequels but honestly they just fail to measure up to the glory of the original.
Now Williamson is given the huge task of doing so, and frankly if anyone can do it, it’s him. I have full confidence that this is the Robocop we’ve been looking for and chances are great BOOM! Studios will nurture the title where ever it needs to go now that that pesky reboot is out of the way.
FROM BOOM!
WHY WE LOVE IT: If you’re like us, the classic 1987 film holds a special place in your fan heart. Now, we’re taking the next step to give fans an original, ongoing RoboCop series set in that very world. This is the hard-bitten world of RoboCop we all grew up on!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: If you’ve ever wondered what happens to RoboCop and his partner, Anne Lewis, after the first film, wonder no more. Joshua Williamson (GHOSTED) crafts a story of crime and corruption that fans of Gotham Central, Stray Bullets, and Transmetropolitan will enjoy. Carlos Magno (PLANET OF THE APES, DEATHMATCH) brings RoboCop and Old Detroit to life in detail and intensity never seen before.
WHAT’S IT ABOUT: A deadly and charismatic criminal, Killian, is released from jail. He went into the slammer before RoboCop hit the streets. Now he wants to take out the biggest cop in the city. When OCP wants to take guns off the street, Killian sees it as his opportunity to take on the former Alex Murphy!