As seen in my links, I am a fan of the online comic Girl Genius. The main reason I like it is the weird technology. The second biggest reason is that it really isn't about modern politics, unlike too many big names like Marvel and DC. Its just about a world that is different. Certain people (sparks) can invent technology that is more advanced that technically possible, like Frankenstein like constructs, to the robots that use only gears and analytical engines, called clanks. They can make things straight out of any mad science book or movie. This, of course, is a problem, because wisdom does not enter into the equation. In our world, leaders use Charisma to get what they want, which means they must please their followers. In this one, intelligence thrusts people into power, and there is no reason to please the lesser thinkers. The few that do care are considered heroes.
The story, is of course about a female spark named Agatha, who only recently discovered she was a spark. This leads into many strange adventures throughout Europe, that are better told by reading the story. But they usually involve death rays, monsters, or the occasional death.
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