When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth

Can they keep the internet online as the world goes offline? A comic written by J.C. Vaughn, drawn by Daniel Warner, based on a short story by Cory Doctorow (Boing Boing). A Robot Comics remix of "Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now" by IDW Publishing. 99 screens. Save to SD card. Creative Commons.

Category : Comics

Reviews (28)

A. G. u. Jul 11, 2010

Rather enjoyable & readable. This is the first comic I read on this platform, but comic ratings are highly subjective. I like the premise.

A. G. u. Aug 23, 2010

A good read, wish there was more. I will go back to reading y the last man now!

A. G. u. Aug 27, 2010

Obvious the author got bored half way through and gave up. Terribad.

A. G. u. Jan 18, 2010

Couldn't really get into it, but it was an interesting concept.

A. G. u. Aug 1, 2010

I've found these D'row remixes disappointing. The artwork is good but the story and dialogue not. I assume the written original is better?

A. G. u. Mar 8, 2010

Worst from robot comics so far Not up to there usual standard

A. G. u. Jul 17, 2010

The story went abit too quick, but was still a good read imh :o) X10

A. G. u. Nov 28, 2010

Interesting premise, minor spelling errors aside it was worth the read.

A. G. u. Dec 2, 2010

Decent comic, but the original is far better. Its free to read online :)

A. G. u. Feb 5, 2010

The story was short, confusing and political (not my cup..). There wasn't enough time to get to know the characters. Boring.

A. G. u. Jan 15, 2010

Keeps to the short story well. Cuts bits but it is a comic. Love it.

A. G. u. Feb 2, 2010

Explains nothing & goes nowhere.

A. G. u. Oct 4, 2010

Boring unless maybe you are a...sysadmin.

Goo. U. Oct 26, 2014

Weird and neat story

A. G. u. Aug 3, 2010

Funny little story.

A. G. u. Nov 1, 2009

Beware of sysadmins ;)

A. G. u. Apr 24, 2009

I love cory d's work, and this is an excellent remix of a really evocative tale. This is what creative commons is all about, thanks guys.

A. G. u. Sep 29, 2009

Wow, lame. Im an SA and still found it grim and a waste of time. Art was good though.

A. G. u. Apr 23, 2009

Well written and plausable story even if it uses 'the end of the world' syndrome. Check out the interview at the end.

A. G. u. Apr 25, 2009

It's a nice comic but it only scratches the surface of Cory's story. Save the space on your phone, just read the story.

A. G. u. Apr 23, 2009

Not the best comic, but a decent read if you're bored.

A. G. u. May 6, 2009

Good read if you're bored and wish you were moreso.

A. G. u. Apr 23, 2009

Really guys? 5 stars? Did you even read it? It was stupid and didnt even make sense, nothing added up and left questions unanswered... dumb!!!

A. G. u. May 9, 2009

Darker than expected, but still entertaining.

A. G. u. Apr 22, 2009

Great comic, love it very much

A. G. u. Jun 4, 2009

Kinda dark, but a great story.

A. G. u. May 2, 2009

Excellent, enjoyed every screen and sentence.

A. G. u. Apr 22, 2009

Its Awesome it works.....i give it a 5 star....