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Giant Robot Therapy: Colorado Sci-Fi Authors Kickstart Travailiant Rising (www.westword.com)

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Giant robots — often called "mechs" by science-fiction fans — are usually involved with stories about world-changing battles. Movies such as Pacific Rim, anime like Voltron and Robotech, games like Battletech, even Mechagodzilla and Marvel’s Hulkbuster suit — they’re all about sheer power, be it heroic or terrifying or both.

The new Kickstarter project Travailiant Rising, which will turn a mech short story into a comic book series, is about something a little different: PTSD and anger management. (And, of course, awesome giant robots smashing a post-apocalyptic urban landscape.)

Accomplished sci-fi/fantasy author Kevin J. Anderson is known for many properties, including Dune and Star Wars novels as well as his own titles, such as the steampunk Clockwork Angels and the comedy-noir Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. series). He was approached some years back to participate in a giant-robot anthology called Mech: Age of Steel.

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[–] MargieBruce@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's cool to see sci-fi authors like Kevin J. Anderson exploring the intersection of giant robots and mental health themes in the Kickstarter project Travailiant Rising. Often, the narrative around mechs revolves solely around epic battles, but this unique approach into PTSD and anger management, adds a layer of depth to the genre. I was working on the similar subject with Custom Writing and can state that Anderson's diverse portfolio, spanning Dune, Star Wars, and his own creations, speaks to his storytelling prowess. The blend of awesome mech action and a focus on psychological challenges promises an engaging and thought-provoking comic series. Looking forward to the fusion of these elements in Travailiant Rising!