Magnus Romanini

This volume collects issues #9-12 with a script to issue 9 and a complete cover gallery of Magnus: Robot Fighter.
Magnus, the martial arts expert and ultimate robot fighter, has reunited with his father, the artificial intelligence known as 1A. Satisfied to have a new purpose in life, Magnus is sent on a mission to free a monstrous creature known as the Basilisk. But once released, it can't be stopped or contained… and it believes itself to be God! Can Magnus and his former pursuer Leeja hit reboot on this devastating new threat, and is this the end or just a frightful new beginning?

In the year 4,000, the human race is threatened by robots bent to enslave mankind, and only one man has the power to fight back — Magnus, Robot Fighter!These beloved tales of science-adventure first ran in 1963 and 1964 and have influenced countless writers and artists throughout the decades. Created by fan-favorite Russ Manning — famous for his spectacular work on the Tarzan newspaper strips of the sixties — Magnus, Robot Fighter was something of his "Tarzan of the Future," and Manning's run on the series came to be known as a classic in science-fiction comics. This volume reprints the first seven issues in the original 1960s Magnus, Robot Fighter series, with unparalleled art by the legendary Russ Manning, a foreword by Mike Royer, and retouched interiors scanned from the original comic books. Join Magnus on his quest, as he proclaims, "My task will not be completed until I have smashed every evil robot that is hurting mankind in body and soul!"

Retreating from the mad, mad world of mechanical overlords, Magnus descends into the SubStructure, where a bizarre collection of feral humans called Gophs live free from robot society. Winding up in the Uncanny Valley, a forbidden sex and death club, the timelost rebel discovers a gladiatorial pit where humans fight to the death, and the slain are dismembered for spare parts. Can Magnus hold his own against the merciless Goph hordes?
Collects issues #5-8 of the ongoing Magnus: Robot Fighter series.

- In the blink of an eye, young martial artist Magnus has everything taken from him: his father, his wife, his entire life. He's suddenly thrust into a futuristic world he doesn't understand, populated by humans and robots living together in oppression! Can Magnus fight to get his life back… and once he learns the truth about himself, will he want to? - Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing Magnus: Robot Fighter series.

THE GOLD KEY UNIVERSE IS EXPANDING! Superstar Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies, Amazing Spider-Man, Archer & Armstrong) and the astounding Cory Smith (Fathom) present a stunning re-imagining of Magnus: Robot Fighter you never saw coming! In the blink of an eye, young martial artist Magnus has everything taken from him…his father, his wife, his entire life. He's suddenly thrust into a futuristic world he doesn't understand, populated by humans and robots living together in oppression! Can Magnus fight to get his life back…and once he learns the truth about himself, will he want to?

In the year 4000, the human race is constantly threatened by robots programmed to enslave mankind, and only one man has the power to fight back! Russ Manning (Tarzan and Star Wars newspaper strips) presented fans with his 1960s creation, Magnus, Robot Fighter, a "Tarzan of the Future."