"Rust Vol. 1" by Royden Lepp is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a young boy named Jet discovers a robot named “Rust” while searching for his missing father. Rust is a mechanical creature designed for war, but he possesses a gentle spirit. As Jet learns to trust Rust, they forge an unlikely bond amidst the dangers that threaten them, including a menacing group seeking to reclaim Rust’s abilities. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle for peace in a world fraught with conflict, all beautifully illustrated in Lepp's unique artistic style. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Rust .

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2016 by Archaia .

Royden Lepp was born and raised on the Canadian prairies. He was kicked out of math class for animating in the corner of a textbook, and he failed art class for drawing comics instead of following the class curriculum. He now draws comics and works as an animator in the video game industry. Royden resides in the Seattle area with his wife, Ruth, and their son, Edison.