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Après les dinosaures, les robots géants! Voilà la mini-série DC Mech en 6 épisodes par Kenny Porter et Baldemar Rivas où, dans une autre réalité du DC Universe, des robots géants ont été créés avec de la technologie kryptonnienne pour lutter contre Apokolips lors de la 2ème guerre mondiale.

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	DC Mech draws inspiration from a number of Japanese mecha classics like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Robotech. The series is set in an alternate version of the DCU where humanity has built a fleet of giant robots in response to a WWII-era alien incursion from Apokolips. They know it's only a matter of time before Darkseid returns with a full invasion force, and with Superman's advanced Kryptonian mech leading the charge, they're ready to finish the fight. "DC Mech is inspired by my deep love of the DC Universe and the mecha genre," Porter tells IGN. "I grew up reading DC Comics and watching any anime that I could get my hands on that featured giant robots. I’ve been a fan of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise since middle school, and I wanted to create a world with Baldemar that completely restructured the world around augmented pilots instead of superheroes." Porter continues, "DC Comics and iconic series like Mobile Suit Gundam, Robotech, and Neon Genesis Evangelion all have these amazing stories, characters, and designs that work surprisingly well together. I wanted to write a story that got both the DC fan and the mecha fan in me excited, and I assure you, I went all out with both aspects." "I was approached with a wild idea by writer Kenny Porter and editor Dave Wieglosz," says Rivas. "We got to work coming up with ideas immediately for DC Mech. We all wanted to write a love letter to the genre of Mecha anime and what we wanted to see, while fusing it with the DC Universe. I wanted to really immerse myself in the world and set each design apart with unique qualities. This is the most fulfilling creative project I’ve worked on yet and I am so excited to share it with DC and mech fans alike." As for the challenge of redesigning DC's heroes for this new mecha universe, Rivas says it's about function as much as form. "I put a lot of research into the functionality of each unique mech, how they enhance their specific pilot’s strengths and finding design elements that say something about each character as well. With the Bat Man mech for example, I wanted to design a sleek and dark mech with stealth capabilities while still including a wide range of gadgets which relate to human Batman’s famous tools and fighting skills. I want these mechs to feel at home in the DC Universe and introduce something new and exciting, but familiar." The one thing that readers can expect from this story is that it’s a whole new version of the DC Universe," teases Porter. "We aren’t holding anything back and we’re bringing fun new elements for long-time fans and new readers alike. You’re going to see beloved characters take on new roles and experience completely different relationships based on the trajectory this universe took. And I can’t wait for people to read it. DC Mech #1 is slated to hit comic shops and digital storefronts on July 26, 2022.