Robots, superheroes abound in 'Okie Comics' #5

of the bridge is in fact a transforming robot who is the guardian of Oklahoma City.

In “The $46 Tour,” artist Jim Massara and colorist April Stephens illustrate Provine's story showcasing many of Oklahoma City's notable sites. Massara is a former assistant editor for Marvel Comics who has also illustrated titles for Bongo Comics and served as letterer for comic books including “The Transformers.”

Introducing a new team of superheroes to the Sooner State is the tale “Boomers.”

“Boomers” is written by Provine with artist Tanner Feuerborn; their Silver Ageinspired superhero team includes a speedster named Roadrunner and a flying character named Flycatcher.

“Team leader Thunderbolt, who's got the power of storms, will be featured in one of our upcoming issues to show his background,” Provine said.

“OKC 2185” by writer/artist Mikel Cozart imagines a post-apocalyptic OKC after “the second Dust Bowl.”

Another time-displaced story is by Oklahoma YA writer J.O. Young with artist Taylor Kauppila, “Oklahoma Time Quest.”

“It's time travel, showing the secrets of what's protecting the Oklahoma timeline,” Provine said.

“Fun & Games” by Trayton Miller and Mike Anderson, is about keeping kids active.

The closer is by artist Jonathan Koelsch in a story written by Provine, “It Happened … in Will Rogers Gardens,” a touching story of love and loss that recalls the World War II era.

“This is a very particular story, blending the styles of the 1940s but also modern, and he did a great job with the color palette,” Provine said.

According to Provine, the stories in “Okie Comics” need to show an Oklahoma connection; have an Oklahoma connection for the creator; and need to be all-ages readable. Issues of “Okie Comics” can be found in locations across the metro and online at okiecomics.com.