{"title":"Medabots Part 1 – Viz Media – 2002 – Miniseries – #1–4","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-center-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background-color: #f4f4f4;\n}\n\n.collection-card {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 800px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n}\n\n.collection-inner {\n  padding: 25px;\n  background-color: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.collection-title {\n  font-size: 1.8em;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n  border-bottom: 3px solid #ff5722;\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  text-align: center;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.collection-section h3 {\n  font-size: 1.25em;\n  color: #333;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  border-bottom: 1px dashed #ccc;\n  padding-bottom: 5px;\n}\n\n.collection-section p {\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #555;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\n.collection-list li {\n  background-color: #fff3e0;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #ff5722;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-style: italic;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-center-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"collection-card ambushbug-centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"collection-title\"\u003eMedabots Part 1 (2002)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e📘 Series Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCapitalizing on the popularity of the \u003ci\u003eFox Kids\u003c\/i\u003e anime series, \u003cb\u003eViz Media\u003c\/b\u003e released the original manga by \u003cb\u003eRin Horuma\u003c\/b\u003e in a traditional Western comic book format. The series follows Ikki, a young Medafighter who unexpectedly acquires a rare Medal and a stubborn, outdated \u003cb\u003eMetabee\u003c\/b\u003e model. Together, they navigate the competitive world of Robattles, facing off against thieves, rival gangs, and mysterious figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e⭐ Series Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"collection-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Manga Origins:\u003c\/b\u003e This miniseries presents the original artwork and story by creator \u003cb\u003eRin Horuma\u003c\/b\u003e (Horumarin), providing a slightly different tone and depth than the televised anime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Metabee\" Dynamic:\u003c\/b\u003e Central to the plot is the friction between Ikki and Metabee, a robot who refuses to follow orders, adding a comedic and heartfelt layer to the action-packed Robattles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhantom Renegade Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e Issue #2 introduces the enigma of the \u003cb\u003ePhantom Renegade\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring a string of bizarre crimes and the theft of Rare Medals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegacy Lore:\u003c\/b\u003e The finale (#4) takes a step back in time, revealing the backstory of Henry (the convenience store clerk) and his own championship days with a young Metabee ten years prior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComic Format Manga:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike modern tankōbon trade paperbacks, this was released in the \"floppy\" 40-page format common for manga translations in the early 2000s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRare Medal Conflict:\u003c\/b\u003e The narrative drives home the stakes of the Medabot world, where \"Rare Medals\" provide specialized AI that every fighter—and criminal—covets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"105-126-cartoon-odds-3-medabots-a-boy-and-his-bots","title":"Medabots Part 1 – Viz Media – 2002 – Miniseries – #3 of 4","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIssue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartoon Odds #3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonth\/Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViz Comics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeywords\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern Age, Cartoon Odds, Viz Comics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"B and J Comics","offers":[{"title":"Blue Sticker","offer_id":42330161381453,"sku":"cartoons-10-26-3-blue","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_23cf5bd4-83a1-4f35-a08c-c637c4718b62.jpg?v=1765640198"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/0486\/4333\/collections\/857765.jpg?v=1767113681","url":"https:\/\/bandjcomics.com\/collections\/medabots-part-1-viz-media-2002-miniseries-1-4.oembed","provider":"B and J Comics Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}