Malinky Robot, Stinky Fish Blues

In the debut issue of Malinky Robot, Stinky Fish Blues, writer and artist Sonny Liew introduces readers to a whimsical, rain-slicked corner of a near-future city. Published by Red Robot Productions, this 2003 comic follows a small, oddball robot as it navigates a world of discarded technology and quiet, everyday mysteries. Liew’s delicate linework and gentle storytelling establish the series’ signature tone—a blend of melancholy and charm, where the smallest moments carry the most weight. This issue matters as the first glimpse into a unique, heartfelt universe that would go on to define Liew’s early career.