TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP (2025)
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!
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Writer
Warren EllisArtist
Darick RobertsonAll Volumes
Vol. 10
CA$20.24TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 10 ONE MORE TIME (DEC078095) (MR)
Release: February 18, 2009
Vol. 3
CA$17.54TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 03 YEAR OF THE BASTARD (FEB078231)
Release: February 18, 2009
Reading Order
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP BOOK 01 (MR)
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!
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 02 LUST FOR LIFE (DEC068106)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos After making his presence known in TRANSMETROPOLITAN: BACK ON THE STREETS, renegade columnist Spider 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 hitmen/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious talking police dog."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 03 YEAR OF THE BASTARD (FEB078231)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos In the third volume of the TRANSMETROPOLITAN collection, journalistic desperado 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."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 05 LONELY CITY (APR058326) (MR)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos Continuing the acclaimed tale of the day-to-day trials and tribulations of Spider Jerusalem, this fifth installment has the no-holds-barred investigative reporter delving into the city's police corruption. Living in an anti-utopian future, Spider continues his quest to expose society's injustices as he focuses his attention on those sworn to protect and serve. But even more so than usual, he will learn that his dedication to the truth can come at a high physical cost, especially when dealing with the riot police. Featuring an introduction by actor Patrick Stewart."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 06 GOUGE AWAY (OCT058076)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos, and others Despite - or perhaps with the aid of - drugs, drinking, and paranoia, Spider Jerusalem and his filthy assistants are hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly-elected President's campaign. Features three stand-alone stories 'Nobody Loves me,'The Walk,' and 'Dancing in the Here and Now,' and also includes the three-part 'Gouge Away' storyline."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 07 SPIDERS THRASH (FEB078232)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; Cover by Robertson The hammer has come down on him, but outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem has managed to stay one step ahead of his detractors - i.e., the President of the United States and his authoritarian lackeys in publishing and law enforcement. After losing his byline, bank account, and apartment, Jerusalem and his filthy assistants have legged it underground, the better to implement his plan. What plan, you say? Why, the plan to bring down the President, of course! Reprints TRANSMETROPOLITAN #37-42."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 08 DIRGE (AUG078143)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; Cover by Robertson Collecting issues #43-48 of the groundbreaking VERTIGO title, TRANSMETROPOLITAN: DIRGE sees all hell breaking loose as a nameless sniper terrorizes the Print District and a raging superstorm clears the streets of The City in this eighth collection of writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Robertson's acclaimed creation."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 09 THE CURE (DEC078096) (MR)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; Cover by Robertson 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, the ninth volume of the complete collection of the acclaimed series written by Warren Ellis (ORBITER, GLOBAL FREQUENCY) with art by Darick Robertson (Wolverine) and Rodney Ramos (GREEN LANTERN), reprints TRANSMETROPOLITAN #49-54 and features a striking new cover by Robertson. 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."
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TRANSMETROPOLITAN TP VOL 10 ONE MORE TIME (DEC078095) (MR)
"Written by Warren Ellis; Art and cover by Darick Robertson & Rodney Ramos 'Blisteringly bitter and vulgar.' - The Village Voice 'TRANSMET is brilliant future-shock commentary.' - Spin This is it! TRANSMETROPOLITAN: ONE MORE TIME is the final volume in the saga of outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem, collecting issues #55-60 of the classic VERTIGO series by writer/creator Warren Ellis with art and a cover by Darick Robertson & Rodney Ramos. Behold the final showdown between Spider and the absolutely corrupt President of the United States! Witness the ultimate fate of Spider and his brain-devouring disease! And gasp as you realize you must read the entire 10-volume story all over just because it's so amazing!"