VANDROID
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writer: Tommy Lee Edwards
Artist: Dan Mc Daid
According to a lengthy piece in the back of issue #1, Vandroid is based on a script for a never-completed film from the early eighties – and it feels like it.
Vandroid has that low budget, sci-fi film ‘we-have-no-budget-but-will-do-it-anyway’ eighties vibe to it. The kind of film where acting, script, plot, story didn’t matter, because the filmmakers were determined to get it done.
If you like cult films, and low-budget eighties action sci-fi (the ‘so bad it’s good’ type), then you will probably love Vandroid, because that is exactly what it is – only as a comics.
The plot is tried and true, some scientist’s mad creation works to well and goes on a killing rampage and can only be stopped by the unlikeliest of heroes. Every cliché you can think of is here, but done in a loving way.
The art even mimics how these film were shot, it looks low grade and grainy. Even character reactions seem to mimic bad/hammy acting – not quite right and a little stiff.
Like the film itself had it been made, and other films of this ilk, Vandroid the comic book comes with a built-in audience. Unfortunately, it also comes with the flaws of these kinds of film, and never truly rises up to be more.
Vandroid may be a fun homage, but it’s also average at best.
Rating: 5
Until next time,
Ace Masters
No comments:
Post a Comment