“Crazy fun! Josh and Jorge spin [Bear Beater Bunyan] firmly in a world of action and comedy. Bunyan Paulson is a character taking the wrestling sport to new heights — and we’re happy to follow.”-Jimmie Robinson (Bomb Queen)

Josh Hechinger & Jorge Muñoz’s [Bear Beater Bunyan] is a energetic take on pro wrestling, mixed with popular manga motifs and done with strong cartooning. So far very well done, and much better dynamics than in most print comics, let alone online ones. –Steven Grant (Punisher, X, Badlands, Permanent Damage)

“Yon Kuma” Becomes “Bear Beater Bunyan”

Bear Beater Bunyan was originally released as “Yon Kuma“.  Bear Beater Bunyan is now comprised of 4 double-sized installments packed with extras!  The first installment is free both for Android and iPhone/iPod touch, with subsequent chapters priced $0.99 apiece (*).

(*) Readers who bought the previous edition won’t be charged again.

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A jaded angel of Death without a reason to live.

Sergio Carrera’s THE ETERNAL CITY, the fan-favorite series spotlighted on CNN.com is now available as a complete standalone app containing all 5 chapters of this supernatural drama.

Soundtrack and Extras

The Eternal City for iPhone/iPod touch includes an original soundtrack, one song for each chapter from the Argentinian band, Acröbata.

The app is available as a free download and includes the first chapter and the song Laberintos (”Labyrinths”). Subsequent chapters can be purchased for $0.99 US (*). Each chapter comes with a new song by Acröbata.

Included in the collected edition are DVD-like “extras” such as “Wandering Buenos Aires” -a guided photographic tour of Buenos Aires featuring the locations the artist used in the comic – and “City of Color“, one fans’ vision of The Eternal City as a color mobile comic!

(*) Readers who purchased the previous editions of The Eternal City #2-4 will not need to purchase them again.  Simply follow the instructions included inside the new app.

Synopsis

A jaded angel of death struggles to find a reason to live while carrying his endless duties in Buenos Aires, one of the largest metropolis of the world. When he meets the spirit of a girl named Guendalina, things begins to change….  Written and illustrated by Sergio Carrera (After the Cape II for Image Comics, High Rollers and Cthulhu Tales for BOOM! Studios), The Eternal City is a 5-chapter story with gorgeous black-and-white art that will leave an indelible mark before it’s through!

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The robot hero driven to protect us from mythic monsters has arrived to your mobile!

The critically-acclaimed series Robot 13: Colossus! was released on the iTunes marketplace by Robot Comics on January 13th, and will be released for Android devices in late January, with other platforms soon to follow.

The series marks the debut of the latest upgrade of iRobot Comic Viewer for iPhone, which incorporates frame-by-frame animation, vibration, transition effects, and more to create a new breed of comic! The mobile version of Robot 13 offers an unique comic reading experience that will delight new readers and fans of the series alike.

“after the reading through the issue, it definitely has its own unique tone (again, in both in the art and story) and narrative pacing that make it feel like a very different — and very good — series. I was really impressed with it, and this is certainly one to keep an eye on.” -MTV Splash Page

“Simply put, you need Robot 13 in your hands, and the guy you buy your comics from needs it in his (or her) store. Trust me, neither of you will regret the decision.” -Eat. Sleep. Geek.

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We whipped up this very special Trailer for our upcoming ROBOT 13 adaptation for Android and iPhone, and the result was so killer we simply had to share!

So without further preamble, may I present a sneak peek at what is perhaps our finest adaptation yet, incorporating frame-by-frame animation, vibration, transition effects, and more:

Synopsis

In 1939, something was pulled up from the ocean depths off the coast of Spain; what it was and where it originated from were a mystery to the fishermen who found it, but all the surviving members of that crew agree on one thing~ whatever it was, it saved their lives. Robot 13 tells the odyssey of the hero who awoke from the ocean floor that day as it looks for answers to who he really is…

A comic by Thomas Hall with art by Daniel Bradford, coming soon to iPhone and Android mobiles.

See all of our iPhone comics

By following the link below (requires iTunes):

http://itunes.com/apps/robotcomics/robotcomics

Jason James‘ GHOSTBOY – the story of a small boy who resides in a cemetery and is one night contacted by a little ghost girl from beyond the grave – is now available on iTunes and Android!  A whimsical and eerie horror-tinged tale for all ages, ghostboy combines the techniques of old-fashioned silent movies (with title screens!), art reminiscent of Tim Burton, and a story flavored with the best and most bizarre of Edward Gorey’s nightmarish fables.

Fans of the macabre, Gothic atmosphere, and dark childish charm with fall madly in love with Tristan and his unique universe.  ghostboy also shocks and surprises by vibrating your mobile phone at tension-filled key moments and offering animated sequences to boot!

ghostboy #1 is available for free download and ghostboy #2 is offered at $0.99

There is additionally a free ghostboy Xmas Special that was released during the holiday season, featuring a re-telling of The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, albeit with a seasonal twist!

You can follow the making of ghostboy and subscribe to every update by visiting the ghostboy Blog Online, or if you’re browsing with your mobile go to the Mobile ghostboy Blog by click the link or use your scanner on the QR Code below:

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A story so shocking, so unorthodox, so ridiculous and impossible and downright entertaining it was chosen by TIME Magazine as one of 2007’s Top Graphic Novels of the Year!  What story could this be?  Why, the cult online hit Erfworld: The Battle for Gobwin Knob, which has officially hit mobiles thanks to the mischievous machinations of Robot Comics!

Erfworld is a full-color fantasy epic about an obsessive strategy gamer who is summoned to lead a real war.  Originally published online under the Creative Commons license, Erfworld is today one of the most popular and heavily trafficked webcomic sites, supported by its own wiki consisting of 5000+ fan-created articles about the Erfworld universe!

Everything in Erfworld is clever — the dialogue, the sound effects, the complex relationships between the king and his underlings, and the strange mechanics of Erfworld, which are designed to tweak the clichés of strategy and fantasy gaming. Plus the art is oddly beautiful and very witty. If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like if a squadron of teddy bears fought a squadron of giant spiders, head straight for Erfworld.”  –Lev Grossman, TIME Magazine

Erfworld: The Battle for Gobwin Knob is a full-color graphic novel written by Rob Balder (PartiallyClips) and illustrated by Jamie Noguchi (Angry Zen Master).

Download

Erfworld is available for download as a single app on the following platforms:

iPhone/iPod touch

lick on the button below to open Erfworld on the iTunes App Store. Requires iTunes.  Erfworld is available as a single app on iTunes operating under the iRobot Comics Viewer software.

Android

Erfworld #1 and #2 are available for free and $0.99, respectively, in the Android Market. Scan the QR code below with your Android to receive its url.

Alternatively, search “Erfworld” on the Market.

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Valentine, the the acclaimed fantasy / thriller graphic novel series by Eisner nominee Alex de Campi and artist Christine Larsen, has been released by Robot Comics for both the iTunes and Android marketplaces!

Fully adapted for multiple mobile platforms – including iPhone & iPod touch, Android, Amazon Kindle and various additional eReaders- Valentine has additionally been translated into Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Irish (Gaelic), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian (Serbo-Croatian) and Spanish !

Synopsis

During Napoleon’s retreat from Russia in the War of 1812, cavalry officers Valentine and Oscar are separated from the main army by a brutal blizzard. They think the worst thing waiting for them out there in the snow is Death.

They could not be more wrong.

The two soldiers stumble across an ancient conflict between beings more powerful than humanity can imagine, a conflict which now threatens to consume the Earth and all upon it – because those who have stood in the horror’s path, the few bastions of light, are going home.

An acclaimed fantasy / thriller graphic novel series by comics writer Alex de Campi and artist Christine Larsen.

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A scene from Saturn Knight: The Knight Before Christmas

Robot Comics is proud to offer two all-ages free Christmas specials featuring the world’s most popular flying super-hero: Santa Claus. The specials will be spreading the joy of the holiday season and mobile comics to the growing millions of Android users worldwide. Continue reading »

Valentine, the fantasy / thriller graphic novel  series created by Alex de Campi (the Eisner-nominated Smoke ) and Christine Larsen, will be the first original mobile comic to be released in a mind-shattering 12 different languages!

Fully adapted for multiple mobile platforms – including the iPhone, Android, Kindle, various additional eReaders and even laptops – Valentine has additionally been translated into Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Irish (Gaelic), Polish, Hebrew, Serbian (Serbo-Croatian), Japanese, and Chinese!

As a non-traditional comic, Valentine was conceived right from the start as a screen-by-screen reading experience, taking advantage of mobile transitions and the flexibility offered by devices that allow for left-to-right languages (traditional Western) as well as right-to-left (such as Japanese).  Nevertheless, for those who love print, Valentine was made with an inevitable print release in mind, and will be a collected into graphic novel form late next year.

For both a sample of the comic and synopses of the series in the numerous different translations, visit the Many Languages of Valentine page!

BREAKING NEWS!! – This just in, as I type up this Press Release, author Alex de Campi has confirmed a 13th Language for Valentine – Dutch.  As if the series wasn’t already breaking foreign language debut records across the board!

Creative Commons

Valentine is being released under the Creative Commons license, meaning that if any savvy readers should manage to get their hands on a shared or otherwise free copy of the comic outside official channels, please enjoy the book with our blessing!  And spread the word (and the comic) everywhere you can.  If you really like the comic, then please consider supporting the creators by purchasing the book on the marketplace of your choice, or by offering a donation at the Valentine website.

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FREE Limited Time Fantasy iPhone Graphic Novel!

Ben Powis’ Original Mobile Graphic Novel – Where Grows the Bitter Herb – is now available for FREE download on the iTunes marketplace for a limited time!

From November 30th – December 8th, the price on Bitter Herb is absolutely free on iTunes and $0.99 on Android (due to the rules regarding the Android Market, Bitter Herb will not be offered for free there at this time).

Ben’s work has wowed professionals and readers alike, and we here at Robot Comics feel that Ben’s mobile work has produced some of the most unique and re-readable comics on the mobile market today.  His one-shot Turtle Guitar was released for free on the iTunes and Android Market and continues to be popular with mobile owners.  His lengthier Bitter Herb epic was posted originally for $1.99 download.

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