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Alex + Ada #4
Alex + Ada #4
Alex makes a decision that will change Ada forever.
32 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2014
About the author
Jonathan Luna
159 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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February 25, 2014
The worst part about this series is that I feel like the issues are too short.... I WANT MORE
This issue was a lot of setup with very little Ada or action, I don't mean fight sequences or fireworks or anything. I mean that many of the panels were just people sitting around talking.
That being said, it still managed to be engaging and interesting.
This issue was a lot of setup with very little Ada or action, I don't mean fight sequences or fireworks or anything. I mean that many of the panels were just people sitting around talking.
That being said, it still managed to be engaging and interesting.
February 19, 2014
Amazing as always!!!! Love it!
May 31, 2015
O_O
Oh man! This changes so many things!
Oh man! This changes so many things!
August 24, 2019
Chapter 4:
“Ada… I’m going to turn you off and turn you right back on, okay?
“Okay, Alex. I will see you soon.”
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?
“Ada… I’m going to turn you off and turn you right back on, okay?
“Okay, Alex. I will see you soon.”
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
Actual rating: 2.5 / 5
She's awakeeeeee.
Definitely more interesting in this one, with some reflections and criticisms on society and what it is like. It's definitely interesting to learn more about the android that was murdered at a concert, and why they didn't fight back, and the whole thing about all "Prime" androids (like Ada) have the capabilities to be sentient... and have just had that sentience blocked off. That definitely seems super shady and wrong.
She's awakeeeeee.
Definitely more interesting in this one, with some reflections and criticisms on society and what it is like. It's definitely interesting to learn more about the android that was murdered at a concert, and why they didn't fight back, and the whole thing about all "Prime" androids (like Ada) have the capabilities to be sentient... and have just had that sentience blocked off. That definitely seems super shady and wrong.
April 22, 2018
Noo, poor Ada.😫
December 30, 2016
Este tomo fue el más raro de los 3 anteriores, y me refiero al planteamiento. Sólo que a pesar de su rareza, encaja perfectamente dentro de la historia. ¿Qué otra explicación podrían haberle dado?
Lo más fascinante de cada tomo, son los finales. Que en lo absoluto son abruptos, todo lo contrario. Uno inevitablemente necesita seguir leyendo tras voltear la última página.
Voy por el tomo 5/15.
Lo más fascinante de cada tomo, son los finales. Que en lo absoluto son abruptos, todo lo contrario. Uno inevitablemente necesita seguir leyendo tras voltear la última página.
Voy por el tomo 5/15.
April 13, 2016
Thaaaaat's not good! Alex agreed to have Ada "freed." Turns out, all these androids are capable of sentience, but are held back from it due to a recent rash of killings by crazed sentient robots. Of course, there are groups out there looking for A.I. freedom. I don't know where I would fall in this. It would basically mean creating a person every time you started one up for the first time. They might not end up LIKING you ... that's scary.
After the already sentient robot dude "opens Ada up," Alex reboots her, and ... she starts screaming her bloody head off. I wonder if this is more of less like baby's first tap on the ass when they come out of the womb. Perhaps. Or maybe there is pain involved with the hacking process. A little of both?
Now I have to wait until next month for the 5th installment. It really should be next month right now.
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After the already sentient robot dude "opens Ada up," Alex reboots her, and ... she starts screaming her bloody head off. I wonder if this is more of less like baby's first tap on the ass when they come out of the womb. Perhaps. Or maybe there is pain involved with the hacking process. A little of both?
Now I have to wait until next month for the 5th installment. It really should be next month right now.
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June 10, 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.
Lo que hace que Alex + Ada sea tan convincente es cómo plantea preguntas éticas y filosóficas sobre la inteligencia artificial y su impacto en la sociedad. La historia aborda temas como el consentimiento, la identidad y la discriminación, lo que hace que el lector reflexione sobre la relación entre humanos y máquinas.
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.
Lo que hace que Alex + Ada sea tan convincente es cómo plantea preguntas éticas y filosóficas sobre la inteligencia artificial y su impacto en la sociedad. La historia aborda temas como el consentimiento, la identidad y la discriminación, lo que hace que el lector reflexione sobre la relación entre humanos y máquinas.
March 21, 2016
Well well well. Let me first start off by saying I re-read 1-3 just cause and I honestly cannot tell you how much I like this series. It's so good. On one hand it may be the coolest thing I've ever read on the other it may very well be the creepiest. If you think I'm joking just take a look at what Alex is willing to do even after reading and seeing all that's happened once an android goes sentient.
Anyway if Ada showed up at my door one day I'm not going to lie I'd probably try for the same thing too. I did chuckle a bit at the "everything she needs is already there" bits. It's like DLC for all of the apps and games we buy today. It's already all there you just need to figure out a way to unlock it. Legally or...
A big shout out to the payment. That's classy right there I don't care who you are. Now we've just got to wait until... oh dear lord...March 26th!!!!!
Anyway if Ada showed up at my door one day I'm not going to lie I'd probably try for the same thing too. I did chuckle a bit at the "everything she needs is already there" bits. It's like DLC for all of the apps and games we buy today. It's already all there you just need to figure out a way to unlock it. Legally or...
A big shout out to the payment. That's classy right there I don't care who you are. Now we've just got to wait until... oh dear lord...March 26th!!!!!
April 13, 2015
Alex throws caution to the wind and takes a huge gamble with no idea what the outcome might be. I'm waiting to see what Luna is going to bring to the table with regard to Alex's real motivation. Should I mention the young black male in the hoodie, guess I just did. Will we see him again?
January 6, 2015
I am wondering how Ada is goubg to handle these differences.
February 12, 2015
Not bad for a fee. Totally get that dude.=)
Awesome issue. Devoured it in a blink of an eye.
Awesome issue. Devoured it in a blink of an eye.
March 22, 2015
excellent story telling.
every page has something new to offer.
every page has something new to offer.
February 4, 2016
Wow. This series is good. Highly recommended to people who enjoyed the film "Her".
September 14, 2016
se esta poniendo muuuy bueno
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