How Many Pages Does Thrump-O-Moto Have?

I was browsing through my collection of obscure indie comics the other day when I stumbled upon 'Thrump-O-Moto' again. It's this quirky little sci-fi adventure that feels like a mix between 'Akira' and 'FLCL,' but with way more neon robots. The edition I have is the 2017 print by RetroPress, and it clocks in at a solid 148 pages. What's cool is how dense it feels—every panel is packed with wild background details and these tiny visual gags you only catch on a second read. The story moves fast, too, so even though it's not a doorstopper, it doesn't waste a single page. I love how the artist uses the limited space to cram in so much personality, from the protagonist's ridiculous helmet designs to the blink-and-you-miss-it cameos by other indie comic characters. It's the kind of book where you flip to a random page and immediately get sucked into some bizarre subplot about sentient toaster villains.

Honestly, the page count feels perfect for what it's trying to do. Any longer, and the hyperactive energy might've worn thin; any shorter, and we'd miss out on the weird world-building. The last 20 pages especially go full throttle with a climax that involves a guitar solo played on a laser harp. I've loaned my copy to three friends already, and every time I get it back, there's a new dent in the spine from someone reading it in one sleepless sitting.