Ricky Ricotta Y El Poderoso Robot

The friendship between Ricky and his robot feels so genuine and fun. I wonder if the author drew from childhood dreams of having a robot friend.

The exaggerated bad guys really add to the humor, but I’m curious if that was a conscious choice to keep the tone light and funny.

The artwork is so lively and expressive — does the author work closely with illustrators to develop the characters’ personalities visually?