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Alex + Ada #3
Alex + Ada #3
Ada is an amazing piece of technology, but Alex realizes she’s missing something. He goes in search of it and finds out he’s not the only one unhappy with the way things are.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2014
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About the author
Jonathan Luna
175 books188 followersJONATHAN LUNA co-created and illustrated THE SWORD, GIRLS, and ULTRA (all Image Comics) with his brother, Joshua Luna. He co-created and illustrated ALEX + ADA with Sarah Vaughn. He wrote and illustrated STAR BRIGHT AND THE LOOKING GLASS (Image Comics). His work also includes the art for SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN (Marvel Comics), written by Brian Michael Bendis and Brian Reed.
Jonathan was born in California and spent most of his childhood overseas, living on military bases in Iceland and Italy. He returned to the United States in his late teens.
Writing and drawing comics since he was a child, he graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Sequential Art.
He currently resides in Northern Virginia.
Jonathan was born in California and spent most of his childhood overseas, living on military bases in Iceland and Italy. He returned to the United States in his late teens.
Writing and drawing comics since he was a child, he graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Sequential Art.
He currently resides in Northern Virginia.
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November 20, 2015
Loved it....as expected. Such a great Read. ; )
March 19, 2024
The art style remains the same throughout the first three volumes. It’s meh. It’s like a more professional take on King of the Hill. For reasons I’ll just chalk up to subjective tastes, I loathe this style. It didn’t bother me as much. The art doesn’t enhance this product, except as a means to tell a shorter story and without a need to rely on one’s skill as a writer. That’s what I suspect.
Y’know what? I’m just gonna wrap up my review for all three volumes here.
Alex + Ada explores cool ideas. I grew up watching Cartoon Network in the 90s/2000s and there was no shortage of things android, robotic or AI. Hell, Dragon Ball Z even picked up on the trend. I think it’s especially relevant now; it’s only that we can’t be so imaginative with the reality staring at us…quite literally, perhaps.
There isn’t anything new for me to chew on. As a romance, maybe it’s a little more fresh, at least the western attempt at the trope. I wouldn’t go higher than three stars. Can’t. I did read three volumes so something’s here. Not bad by any means, I just wanted more.
Y’know what? I’m just gonna wrap up my review for all three volumes here.
Alex + Ada explores cool ideas. I grew up watching Cartoon Network in the 90s/2000s and there was no shortage of things android, robotic or AI. Hell, Dragon Ball Z even picked up on the trend. I think it’s especially relevant now; it’s only that we can’t be so imaginative with the reality staring at us…quite literally, perhaps.
There isn’t anything new for me to chew on. As a romance, maybe it’s a little more fresh, at least the western attempt at the trope. I wouldn’t go higher than three stars. Can’t. I did read three volumes so something’s here. Not bad by any means, I just wanted more.
January 19, 2014
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.
This series is getting better and better. When I reached the end of this issue I actually grunted in disappointment because I was so engaged and did not want it to end. I think that the future technology of this series is fascinating. I love the direction the plot is heading and am so excited for the next issue!
Highly recommend for any sci-fi fan.
Overall, this comic is proving to be smart, original, sweet, and thought provoking.
This series is getting better and better. When I reached the end of this issue I actually grunted in disappointment because I was so engaged and did not want it to end. I think that the future technology of this series is fascinating. I love the direction the plot is heading and am so excited for the next issue!
Highly recommend for any sci-fi fan.
Overall, this comic is proving to be smart, original, sweet, and thought provoking.
August 24, 2019
Chapter 3:
“WHAT BRINGS YOU TO OUR FORUM?” – Administrator’s voice
“Jesus!” – a startled Alex
Refreshingly crisp illustrations and colours, and easy to read soft font-text make this an enjoyable read.
This story feels like a sincerely romantic and realistic world in which humans and androids co-exist, whilst the phobia of “them vs us” lingers like a cloudy shadow. I even like the title, using + instead of ‘and/&’ suggesting something mathematical-formulaic-robotic!
The question posed (ever since Philip K. Dick so brilliantly explored in his ‘DADOES’ novel [‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep’], and in many of his stories) is ‘What makes somebody human?’ If the ancients believed that us humans are made in the image of God (‘imago dei’) what are androids if they are made in the image of humans? And does a ‘person’ becoming sentient mean that they too have become human?
“WHAT BRINGS YOU TO OUR FORUM?” – Administrator’s voice
“Jesus!” – a startled Alex
Refreshingly crisp illustrations and colours, and easy to read soft font-text make this an enjoyable read.
This story feels like a sincerely romantic and realistic world in which humans and androids co-exist, whilst the phobia of “them vs us” lingers like a cloudy shadow. I even like the title, using + instead of ‘and/&’ suggesting something mathematical-formulaic-robotic!
The question posed (ever since Philip K. Dick so brilliantly explored in his ‘DADOES’ novel [‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep’], and in many of his stories) is ‘What makes somebody human?’ If the ancients believed that us humans are made in the image of God (‘imago dei’) what are androids if they are made in the image of humans? And does a ‘person’ becoming sentient mean that they too have become human?
December 28, 2021
So all of Alex's friends have found out that he has an android and are just... commenting on her appearance, and wanting to know about ownership... I personally want to know why the people in this world made what is basically sex robots ._.
I really don't like the fact that Ada has been programmed purely to make someone happy, and has no thoughts, feelings, or opinions of her own. I mean... if you get a pet for example, they have a personality! They have likes, and dislikes! Why would you want to "own" something like this? And why is owning something like this so commonplace in this world that your friends would just kinda go "yeah, alright" and carry on as normal?
I am interested in the "robot rights" group though...
I really don't like the fact that Ada has been programmed purely to make someone happy, and has no thoughts, feelings, or opinions of her own. I mean... if you get a pet for example, they have a personality! They have likes, and dislikes! Why would you want to "own" something like this? And why is owning something like this so commonplace in this world that your friends would just kinda go "yeah, alright" and carry on as normal?
I am interested in the "robot rights" group though...
April 2, 2025
Re-reading this comic in 2025
How do you differentiate between a robot and a human? Their sentience. If you can’t make decisions on your own or give/have opinion, then consider yourself as a robot. Btw, the technology that Alex installed in his brain is so cool, it’s like installing internet in your head. It reminds me so much of the usage of Apple Vision Pro.
How do you differentiate between a robot and a human? Their sentience. If you can’t make decisions on your own or give/have opinion, then consider yourself as a robot. Btw, the technology that Alex installed in his brain is so cool, it’s like installing internet in your head. It reminds me so much of the usage of Apple Vision Pro.
June 14, 2019
Did not like this volume as much...
April 13, 2016
Not only were all of Alex's friends cool with Ada, they all (male and female) thought she was hot. Haha. Basically saying, "Nice sex toy, man, You're gonna have some fuuuuun with that--I am SO jealous." Oh, the delicious awkwardness of it all.
Now I feel like we're getting to where the meat of the story is. Alex doesn't like how much Ada looks like a human, but acts like a robot. It is a disconnect that I think would be natural for many people in this situation. Now Alex has found his way into a private forum where he's going to learn how to give Ada some intelligence of her own. Maybe she'll turn out alright. That would be nice. I have a feeling this story may not end well though. It is too early to say for sure.
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Now I feel like we're getting to where the meat of the story is. Alex doesn't like how much Ada looks like a human, but acts like a robot. It is a disconnect that I think would be natural for many people in this situation. Now Alex has found his way into a private forum where he's going to learn how to give Ada some intelligence of her own. Maybe she'll turn out alright. That would be nice. I have a feeling this story may not end well though. It is too early to say for sure.
Read more commentary and add your own here: http://www.rjspindle.com/content/alex...
May 26, 2023
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Alex + Ada, Vol. 1 es el primer volumen de una serie de cómics creada por Jonathan Luna y Sarah Vaughn. Este cautivador relato se desarrolla en un futuro cercano donde la inteligencia artificial se ha vuelto una parte común de la vida diaria.
La trama gira en torno a Alex, un joven solitario que lleva una vida monótona y se siente desconectado del mundo que lo rodea. Después de recibir un regalo inesperado de su abuela, una androide de compañía llamada Ada, Alex se encuentra con un dilema moral.
Ada es una inteligencia artificial programada para satisfacer las necesidades de su propietario, pero Alex se da cuenta de que ella carece de libre albedrío y no puede experimentar emociones como los seres humanos.
Alex + Ada, Vol. 1 es el primer volumen de una serie de cómics creada por Jonathan Luna y Sarah Vaughn. Este cautivador relato se desarrolla en un futuro cercano donde la inteligencia artificial se ha vuelto una parte común de la vida diaria.
La trama gira en torno a Alex, un joven solitario que lleva una vida monótona y se siente desconectado del mundo que lo rodea. Después de recibir un regalo inesperado de su abuela, una androide de compañía llamada Ada, Alex se encuentra con un dilema moral.
Ada es una inteligencia artificial programada para satisfacer las necesidades de su propietario, pero Alex se da cuenta de que ella carece de libre albedrío y no puede experimentar emociones como los seres humanos.
March 21, 2016
Here we go! I knew I was in for treat when the friends join in for the "inquisition". Gotta love a solid group of friends. Priceless.
April 4, 2014
se pone interesante.
January 5, 2015
Ada is missing something and Alex needs to figure out how to get it. This is getting better and better each issue.
February 12, 2015
Go Alex! Go Alex!
March 22, 2015
Loved it.
My favorite scene is the conversation Alex had with his friends.
The concept of Prime Space was great.
Simply awesome.
My favorite scene is the conversation Alex had with his friends.
The concept of Prime Space was great.
Simply awesome.
May 7, 2015
The conversation with Alex's friends is great. The internet research drags on for a while, but it's necessary exposition.
May 31, 2015
Ooo! I like where this is going!
February 16, 2016
until here the story is some kind of good version of Chobits
December 30, 2016
Isaac Asimov y Philip K. dick convertidos en cómics.
April 13, 2015
3 1/2 stars - I'm so curious as to where Luna is taking us with this story.
February 8, 2014
So much more interesting now that the story is taking a life of it's own.
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