Transmetropolitan Book One

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN: 1401287964
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider Jerusalem attacks the injustices of his surreal 21st-century surroundings. Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients—humans who have decided to become aliens through cosmetic surgery. And don’t miss Spider’s confrontation with the president of the United States...in a men’s room. Plus, when Spider tries to shed light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing a group of hit men/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife’s frozen head. Collects TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1-12!

Transmetropolitan

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401224905
Category : Abnormalities, Human
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Two candidates, the Beast and the Smiler, are facing off in the presidential election, and in all the media only Spider Jerusalem seems to have the intestinal fortitude to hack his way through the campaign propaganda and find out the reality behind the spin. But even if he manages to bring the public the unvarnished truth, the larger question still remains: will they do the right thing once they have it?"--Page 4 of cover.

Absolute Transmetropolitan Vol. 1 (New Printing)

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1779507151
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The saga of outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem written by comics superstar Warren Ellis in Absolute format. Black humor, life-threatening situations, and moral ambiguity, give a look into the mind of an outlaw journalist and the world he seeks to destroy.

Transmetropolitan Vol. 2: Lust for Life (New Edition)

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN: 1401242219
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem attacks the injustices of his surreal 21st century through black humor as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word in this critically-acclaimed graphic novel series written by comics superstar Warren Ellis, the co-creator of PLANETARY and THE AUTHORITY.In this volume, Jerusalem targets three of society's most worshipped and warped pillars: politics, religion, and television. When Spider tries to shed light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing a group of hit men/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious talking police dog.

Transmetropolitan Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard (New Edition)

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN: 1401242227
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Investigative reporter Spider Jerusalem attacks the injustices of the 21st century surroundings while working for the newspaper The Word in this critically-acclaimed graphic novel series written by comics superstar Warren Ellis, the co-creator of PLANETARY and THE AUTHORITY.In this third volume, Spider Jerusalem begins to crumble under the pressure of sudden and unwanted fame. Having had enough of the warped 21st century Babylon that he lives in, Spider escapes into a world of bitterness and pills. As he stumbles through this haze of depression and drugs, he must find a way to cover the biggest story of the year, the presidential election. Armed with only his demented mind and dark sense of humor, Spider embarks on an adventure of political cynicism, horrific sex, and unwelcome celebrity which culminates in a shocking and ruinous ending. Collects issues issues #13-18.

Back on the Street

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
ISBN: 9781840232585
Category : Aliens
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Transmetropolitan...here is a city filled with every sin you can imagine, and a few that you can't. This prequel to Transmetropolitan: The new scum, reveals the first story of Spider Jerusalem after he emerges from his self-imposed five year exile.

Transmetropolitan #5

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
In this self-contained issue, journalist Spider Jerusalem watches TV, alternating between (1.) violent reactions to what's considered entertainment in his City, and (2.) an apathetic state bordering on decomposition.

Transmetropolitan Book Three

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN: 1779500114
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
In the third year of the seminal series, no-holds-barred investigative reporter Spider Jerusalem delves into the City's police corruption. Despite drugs, drinking, and paranoia, Spider and his filthy assistants are hot on the trail of the truth behind the newly elected president's campaign. This volume includes the stories "Lonely City" and "Gouge Away," plus standalone stories such as "Nobody Loves Me," featuring guest artists Lea Hernandez, Kieron Dwyer, Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely, and Eduardo Risso. Collects Transmetropolitan #25-36 and a story from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3.

Transmetropolitan Vol. 6: Gouge Away (New Edition)

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN: 1401244696
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
There's no faster path to paranoia and delusion that the red carpet of celebrity, and in the city no one is more famous than mega-popular attack journalist Spider Jerusalem. Nearly paralyzed by his own media omnipresence, Jerusalem has been reduced to a populist character, his muckraking teeth blunted by the sticky-sweet syrup of adulation. Luckily, he still has his enemies to keep him on his toes—even through a narcotized fog, nothing concentrates the mind like a high probability of imminent assassination.

Transmetropolitan Vol. 9: The Cure (New Edition)

Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN: 1401251722
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
The forces of darkness are closing in on outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem and his merry, filthy band--but now they've got their own rope around the neck of corrupt President Callahan, and it's time to start tightening the noose.TRANSMETROPOLITAN: THE CURE is the ninth volume reprinting the acclaimed series written by Warren Ellis (PLANETARY, RED) with art by Darick Robertson (The Boys). Jerusalem and his cohorts step up their investigation into Callahan's misdeeds and turn up some startling evidence...not to mention a sole surviving witness to the President's depravity. The problem, as always, will be getting the word out before the massive forces of the Executive Branch black out everything--and everyone--involved.