Syn
Issue #1 (Rocket Comics)
Written by Keith Giffen
In a future where man is no longer a part of the world and machines rule the planet. Syn an AI robot hunter is seeking to know the illusive man. An activity that is against the nature of the robotic world and can cause a robot to be terminated. The biggest problem is Syn is the very robot that is used to hunt down the aberrant robots.
OPEN WITH:
Art by Greg Titus
Inks by Julian Washburn
Colors dy Dan Jackson
Inks by Julian Washburn
Colors dy Dan Jackson
In a future where man is no longer a part of the world and machines rule the planet. Syn an AI robot hunter is seeking to know the illusive man. An activity that is against the nature of the robotic world and can cause a robot to be terminated. The biggest problem is Syn is the very robot that is used to hunt down the aberrant robots.
OPEN WITH:
A well drawn futuristic Earth which all the land mass has become a huge techno-city. Machines and robots have take over anything green. We then follow a series of panels showing us the assembly of an android body, with binary code in the dialogue boxes.
The Android comes online and we hear the thoughts of the robot, designated Form Optional Synthetic 240/Independent action search and destroy unit. The android calls itself Syn.
CUT TO:
We get a little background about this world through Syn's thoughts as she hunts down robots that have broken from their normal programming. We learn that the programming for all robots from the controlling AI has s line of code that tells most robots to think like a human. The AI hasn't been able to remove the code, but most robots have been able to ignore the code. Those that don't have managed to create a conclave for safety.
When Syn finds a group of robots living together, she destroys that aberrant robot. Syn notifies control that she has eliminated the problem and she heads to her domicile. While in the safety of her own room Syn attached a human bell button to her metal body.
This plus a few other things that I don't want to spoil prove that Syn is also an aberrant android. Her explanation is that she has an Isolated AI, which gives her that ability to be independent and hunt down those that are aberrant to their program.
Matt D's thoughts on the story:
I really enjoyed this issue. Keith Giffen does a really good job introducing us to Syn and her world. The story leads into a theme about self and your perception of oneself. There is also an underline story about rebelling against the status quo.
Matt D's thought on the art:
Greg Titus' art is very similar to Humberto Ramos' style. Lots of thick lines some rounded shapes, as well as exaggerated feet and hands. The style feels a little organic for being a book about cybernetics and technology. Greg makes the environment a little gritty and with colors that help give a dystopian future feel.
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