Robot Makers GN (2023- Graphic Universe) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Soccer Robots vs. Battle Robots!" Story and art by Podoal Friend. A graphic novel series that introduces readers to the STEM concepts that make robotics possible-and depicts a series of exciting competitions! La Ion is happiest when he's on the soccer field with friends. So when he transfers to a new school, he's excited to see it has a soccer club. But the kids he meets aren't kicking a ball around-they're controlling soccer robots! Soon La Ion is stuck in the middle of a rivalry between the robot-soccer club and its battle-robot rivals. Soccer Robots vs. Battle Robots kicks off the Robot Makers manhwa series with an introduction to robotics history, including key concepts, famous figures, power sources, and more. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Robot Soccer Competition!" Story and art by Podoal Friend. The competition is on! After stumbling onto the robot soccer club, La Ion has joined his first game-but there's something odd about his opponents' robot. Will he and his new friends still take home a trophy? THE ROBOT SOCCER COMPETITION, book two in the Robot Makers manhwa series, adds more to the club's story and tells readers about the mechanical elements of a robot. Readers will also learn about the ancestors of robots, automatons, and the work of early inventors. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Coding Camp Chaos!" Story and art by Podoal Friend. When the robot soccer crew and their battle-robot rivals both attend the same coding camp, they get news that ramps up the competition. When the camp ends, only one club will be left standing! The third book in the Robot Makers manhwa series, CODING CAMP CHAOS, helps explain coding basics such as algorithms, the binary system, and programming languages. It also shares examples of cool unplugged computing activities. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Next Level Competition!" Story and art by Podoal Friend. As one team member plays robot, the makers must program their way to a meal. Thanks to the rivalry between the robot soccer club and battle robot crew, the results get messy. But when the kids' mysterious mentor, Dr. Cybo, takes them to watch a major robotics tournament, the two crews may find the inspiration they need to level up-if they can go long enough without an argument! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Robots Can Dance?!" Story and art by Podoal Friend. The upcoming robot dance competition is less than a month away, and only one robotics team can enter. So, Dr. Cybo holds a tryout for the sole slot in the national showdown. With only a week to prepare, which team will program the winning dance and move on to the national competition? The fifth book in the Robot Makers manhwa series, ROBOTS CAN DANCE?, explores robotic parts, bipedal movement, 3D printers, and other exciting and emergent technologies. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Robots Dance Fever!" Story and art by Podoal Friend. The national robot dance competition is almost underway-and somehow, despite some twists and turns, both teams are united as one! Robot costumes, stage equipment, and programmed movements have all been prepared. But soon, team unity turns to animosity... The sixth book in the manhwa Robot Makers series explores the history and use of servo motors and the incredible humanoid robots in Korea and Japan. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.