Need another good comic recommendation? Check out Robot13, Thomas Hall and Daniel Bradford’s quietly flourishing creation. If you like mythological stories, or just skeleton robot guardian thingies that look ridiculously awesome, then you’ll probably enjoy the indie book.

Thomas Hall and Daniel Bradford’s singular Robot13 caps Book One with an earth-shaking finish that’s bound to pique your attention. Floating on the same wavelength as Hellboy, Robot13 trades the paranormal for the mythological and shapes it refreshingly well.

The comic fixates on a mechanical amnesiac investigating his own mysterious origins. For those unfamiliar with the fascinating yet surprisingly uncomplicated indie hit, its hero—a unique cross between robot, futuristic spaceman, and ancient skeleton warrior—reawakened and rose from underwater depths, saving innocent fishermen from monstrous, tentacled peril. Although the sea-faring crew expressed their infinite gratitude and even offered him a place on their boat, the lonely Robot13 yearned for something else: to return to his creator, the “Doctor” (and no, he isn’t British and doesn’t wield a sonic screwdriver).

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When Robot13 #1 came out, I was impressed by the highly original idea and strong art (despite its likeness to Mike Mignola’s trademark visuals). Recently I was given the chance to review the second issue, which comes out on October 16th. But does it live up to my high expectations, or flounder in those monster-infested waters of its own lore?

You’ll have to find out over at the Girls Entertainment Network. Let me know what you think!