If you’ve been wondering what Batman writer Chip Zdarsky is up to now that he’s ended his run on that series, wonder no more. IGN can exclusively reveal White House Robot Romance, a kooky new series from DSTLRY that explores an imporbable romance set against the backdrop of a brewing war between the US and Canada. Well, at least the robot part is still science fiction…
Check out the slideshow gallery below for an exclusive look at cover art and interior pages from White House Robot Romance #1:
White House Robot Romance pairs Zdarsky with artist Rachael Stott (Star Trek, Doctor Who), with colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Ariana Maher. The first issue also features covers by Jill Thompson, Elsa Charretier, and Bengal.
Here’s DSTLRY’s official summary of this politically timely new series:
When Chef-9 learns that Service-1 is scheduled for immediate decommissioning, he makes an unprecedented choice: abandon his station, break protocol, and flee with Service-1 into the streets of Washington, D.C. But what starts as a desperate act of defiance quickly spirals into an international crisis. Service-1’s memory banks hold highly classified state secrets—ones that could tilt the balance of power between America and Canada. As paranoia mounts and the military mobilizes, the runaway robots find themselves hunted by government agents and targeted by corporate spies.
“Yes, there’s science fiction and political intrigue here, but the heart is an old-fashioned romance,” said Zdarsky in a statement. “Getting to write the love story between Service-1 and Chef-9 and see their love come to life thanks to Rachael and Tamra has been an absolute delight. I hope everyone falls for these two the way I have!”
“Drawing White House Robot Romance has been an incredible challenge in the best way possible,” adds Rachael Stott, co-creator and artist. “I’m channeling my love of classic sci-fi, espionage thrillers, and of course, star-crossed romance. Bringing these characters to life and making them feel human has been an exciting experience.”
White House Robot Romance #1 will be released in Summer 2025.
For more exclusive comic book previews, check out a look at the final issue of TMNT: The Last Ronin II and The Dark Knight Returns-inspired Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell.
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