Monstro Mechanica Comic (2017)

At the height of the Italian Renaissance, genius and danger walk hand in hand. Leonardo da Vinci, the world’s greatest inventor, dreams of creating wonders that will push humanity forward—but his brilliant mind also designs weapons capable of unimaginable destruction. When rival factions, scheming nobles, and ambitious warlords set their sights on Leonardo’s inventions, his only protection lies in those closest to him: his brilliant young apprentice, Isabel, and her towering mechanical guardian, a wooden automaton forged by Leonardo’s own hand. As Florence becomes a battleground of ideas and power, Isabel and her loyal construct must navigate a labyrinth of espionage, betrayal, and moral conflict to keep Leonardo safe—from both his enemies and himself. For every dreamer shaping the future, there are those eager to twist it for conquest. Written by Justin Jordan (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode) and illustrated by Eleonora Carlini (Batgirl), Monstro Mechanica is a swashbuckling blend of science, art, and revolution, exploring the birth of modern invention and the cost of genius. It’s a story of master and apprentice, creation and conscience—and the eternal struggle between human ambition and humanity itself. "Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master." – Leonardo da Vinci