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DMZ #6-8
DMZ – Strefa zdemilitaryzowana, tom 3
Trzeci tom przygód Matty’ego Rotha, młodego korespondenta wojennego, w rewelacyjnej serii „DMZ – Strefa Zdemilitaryzowana”. Nowy Jork – ziemia niczyja w samym centrum drugiej amerykańskiej wojny domowej. Matty Roth jest w tym miejscu jedynym głosem mieszkańców, którzy walczą o przeżycie. Kiedy po kilku latach walk strony konfliktu zasiadają do rozmów pokojowych, wśród kandydatów na gubernatora strefy pojawia się charyzmatyczny samozwańczy polityk Parco Delgado. Matty zauroczony siłą i osobowością mężczyzny, w którym widzi cechy Hugo Cháveza, Che Guevary i Ala Sharptona, zaczyna z nim współpracować.
Autorem scenariusza „DMZ” jest wielokrotnie nominowany do Nagrody Eisnera Brian Wood, znany z takich serii jak „Ludzie Północy”, „The Couriers”, „The Massive”, „Star Wars”, „Conan The Barbarian”, „Lord of the Rings” i „X-Men”. Rysunki wykonał włoski artysta Riccardo Burchielli, znany polskim fanom z serii „Ludzie Północy”.
Tom trzeci zawiera zeszyty 29-44 serii oryginalnej.
Autorem scenariusza „DMZ” jest wielokrotnie nominowany do Nagrody Eisnera Brian Wood, znany z takich serii jak „Ludzie Północy”, „The Couriers”, „The Massive”, „Star Wars”, „Conan The Barbarian”, „Lord of the Rings” i „X-Men”. Rysunki wykonał włoski artysta Riccardo Burchielli, znany polskim fanom z serii „Ludzie Północy”.
Tom trzeci zawiera zeszyty 29-44 serii oryginalnej.
408 pages, Hardcover
First published December 23, 2014
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Brian Wood
1,173 books962 followersBrian Wood's history of published work includes over fifty volumes of genre-spanning original material.
From the 1500-page future war epic DMZ, the ecological disaster series The Massive, the American crime drama Briggs Land, and the groundbreaking lo-fi dystopia Channel Zero he has a 20-year track record of marrying thoughtful world-building and political commentary with compelling and diverse characters.
His YA novels - Demo, Local, The New York Four, and Mara - have made YALSA and New York Public Library best-of lists. His historical fiction - the viking series Northlanders, the American Revolution-centered Rebels, and the norse-samurai mashup Sword Daughter - are benchmarks in the comic book industry.
He's written some of the biggest franchises in pop culture, including Star Wars, Terminator, RoboCop, Conan The Barbarian, Robotech, and Planet Of The Apes. He’s written number-one-selling series for Marvel Comics. And he’s created and written multiple canonical stories for the Aliens universe, including the Zula Hendricks character.
From the 1500-page future war epic DMZ, the ecological disaster series The Massive, the American crime drama Briggs Land, and the groundbreaking lo-fi dystopia Channel Zero he has a 20-year track record of marrying thoughtful world-building and political commentary with compelling and diverse characters.
His YA novels - Demo, Local, The New York Four, and Mara - have made YALSA and New York Public Library best-of lists. His historical fiction - the viking series Northlanders, the American Revolution-centered Rebels, and the norse-samurai mashup Sword Daughter - are benchmarks in the comic book industry.
He's written some of the biggest franchises in pop culture, including Star Wars, Terminator, RoboCop, Conan The Barbarian, Robotech, and Planet Of The Apes. He’s written number-one-selling series for Marvel Comics. And he’s created and written multiple canonical stories for the Aliens universe, including the Zula Hendricks character.
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June 3, 2023
Brian Wood's most excellent look at the post modern American Civil War people of DMZ (De-Militarised Zone) NYC continues unabated; negotiations blossom; and there is finally going to be an election of sorts, but the USA and the FSA are hoodwinked with the aid of Matty! I read the comic books #29 - #44 that our collected in this Deluxe Volume. This volume maintains the high quality storytelling and art set by DMZ, Vol. 2: Body of a Journalist. 9 out of 12.
2017 and 2013 read
2017 and 2013 read
November 30, 2024
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Imagine that.
August 16, 2015
DMZ keeps getting better and better and at this point I have to be honest with myself and give it the 5 stars it's been deserving. ( I should probably have given volume 2 5 stars too). The thing is the rest of Brian Wood's work hasn't impressed me that much ( Northlanders and The Massive are good but nothing like DMZ).
There are 2 major stories in this volume, both related to Parco Delgado, and shows Matty in a new light. And then as usual there are a few issues that expand the universe and do a really good job of it.
Highly recommended.
There are 2 major stories in this volume, both related to Parco Delgado, and shows Matty in a new light. And then as usual there are a few issues that expand the universe and do a really good job of it.
Highly recommended.
January 8, 2017
With the third collection of DMZ comics it feels like the writing has really picked up steam after sagging a little in the second omnibus. The overriding narrative here is the rise of a populist leader who wants to make the DMZ a recognised power, independent of the US or the Free States. And in his wake our protagonist, the journalist Matty Roth, wrestles with jettisoning his journalistic impartiality to get behind the cause of justice... but it's not as simple as that, as he discovers. Do I need to say how closely the issues raised here bite, given the rise of Trump? DMZ is what happens when the chicken wars that the US has spent generations exporting around the world come home to roost. Something like that, or perhaps it's just easier to get behind a political slogan. I've got one: "Make DMZ Great Again!" Brian Wood and the crew have.
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August 14, 2018
4
Brian Wood's DMZ has been an interesting series, it was recommended to me after watching Bushwick and quite enjoying the storyline. I'm now three volumes complete with no clear ending in site, only that the series has a few deluxe issues remaining. I will say this deluxe edition didn't do what the first two volumes did for me, I think Brian Wood has hit that moment of creativity where you have to start paying off some of the supporting backstories.
The main storyline is the Parco Delgado and while the thought of this storyline being epic, it has actually been quite melodramatic and slow. Matty is still engaging in the lead but he takes a slight backseat here and I think the core mythology of the series takes a hit. I didn't enjoy the storyline, that much I know but there is still a lot here to chew on and it's not a failure by any means. The series is still in good hands and I trust Wood will turn this into something, this feels like the origins of a much larger arc, possibly explored in volume 4.
The concluding storyline was a strong detour from the key Matty protagonist and an interesting side note to some of the other characters living in the DMZ world. This is a very common thing to happen in long running comics, tv shows and movies, the creative people attempt to branch out into the world as the core franchise hits that middle settling ground, right in that moment when they choose the direction to conclude the storyline. This not an insult, just a true statement that all creative people suffer and it normal shapes how this conclude, sometimes epic or sometimes underwhelming.
Why the 4?
The volume was oozing with great moments but never had that payoff moment where I thought this is going to unknown territory. Wood has written great characters but this storyline just feels like treading water for the next volumes and that is perfectly okay. I'm still exciting for this series and I trust Wood to bounce back with an even better book. The first two volumes are great books and delivered interesting characters, much like any dystopian storyline should. Weird characters and factions developing in a war torn area. I'm eagerly awaiting the Parco Delgado payoff and I hope it is worth the time but I don't see it being the storyline to finish this book, that will be Matty's journey from the first few pages of issue 1.
My next book is Preacher volume 3, I have been looking to end that series as well before diving back into the Invincible universe for those ending volumes.
Brian Wood's DMZ has been an interesting series, it was recommended to me after watching Bushwick and quite enjoying the storyline. I'm now three volumes complete with no clear ending in site, only that the series has a few deluxe issues remaining. I will say this deluxe edition didn't do what the first two volumes did for me, I think Brian Wood has hit that moment of creativity where you have to start paying off some of the supporting backstories.
The main storyline is the Parco Delgado and while the thought of this storyline being epic, it has actually been quite melodramatic and slow. Matty is still engaging in the lead but he takes a slight backseat here and I think the core mythology of the series takes a hit. I didn't enjoy the storyline, that much I know but there is still a lot here to chew on and it's not a failure by any means. The series is still in good hands and I trust Wood will turn this into something, this feels like the origins of a much larger arc, possibly explored in volume 4.
The concluding storyline was a strong detour from the key Matty protagonist and an interesting side note to some of the other characters living in the DMZ world. This is a very common thing to happen in long running comics, tv shows and movies, the creative people attempt to branch out into the world as the core franchise hits that middle settling ground, right in that moment when they choose the direction to conclude the storyline. This not an insult, just a true statement that all creative people suffer and it normal shapes how this conclude, sometimes epic or sometimes underwhelming.
Why the 4?
The volume was oozing with great moments but never had that payoff moment where I thought this is going to unknown territory. Wood has written great characters but this storyline just feels like treading water for the next volumes and that is perfectly okay. I'm still exciting for this series and I trust Wood to bounce back with an even better book. The first two volumes are great books and delivered interesting characters, much like any dystopian storyline should. Weird characters and factions developing in a war torn area. I'm eagerly awaiting the Parco Delgado payoff and I hope it is worth the time but I don't see it being the storyline to finish this book, that will be Matty's journey from the first few pages of issue 1.
My next book is Preacher volume 3, I have been looking to end that series as well before diving back into the Invincible universe for those ending volumes.
December 1, 2017
Parco Delgado, un lider carismático de la zona norte de Manhattan irrumpe en la carrera electoral para ser gobernador de Nueva York, su popularidad se dispara al ser víctima de un atentado y se convierte en el favorito por encima de los candidatos de los estados unidos y de los estados libres.
Matty Roth olvida su labor periodística y se implica con la nación Delgado... algo de lo que puede que se arrepienta en el futuro.
La serie sigue por buen camino, Burchielli no es mi dibujante preferido, pero cuando le sustituyen en algún número se le echa de menos.
Matty Roth olvida su labor periodística y se implica con la nación Delgado... algo de lo que puede que se arrepienta en el futuro.
La serie sigue por buen camino, Burchielli no es mi dibujante preferido, pero cuando le sustituyen en algún número se le echa de menos.
March 2, 2019
Utterly fantastic. Amazing art from Burchielli with a couple guest artists thrown in , most notably Ryan Kelly. Wood, in my mind, is in a league of his own with his storytelling. No spoilers. Just trust that this series is one of Vertigo’s all-time best.
November 1, 2020
Trzecia, zbiorcza część. I nadal nie ma słabych stron. Mroczna, pozbawiona złudzeń i łatwych odpowiedzi opowieść. Czekam na czwartą i piątą. Bardziej niż wcześniej.
September 16, 2023
It just keeps getting better! Matty what? I was wondering when he would be fed up of it all and take some action but I am also conflicted by the choices he makes! You have to read it to understand!
February 23, 2015
Blood in the Game (29-34). This story feels like a real turning point for DMZ. Matty completes his transformation from observer and chronicler to participant; though I miss the journalistic focus of the early series already, it was inevitable. Also, the DMZ has a chance to, perhaps, come of its own. Although this story isn't as explosive as some of the ones that preceded it, you can feel the tension constantly there. [7/10]
The Island (35-36). Wood is very good at showing us different sides of the war, and that's exactly what he does here. Then he twists it around, then he does so again. Overall, a great story that keeps you on your toes [8/10].
War Powers (37-40). I'm not sure I like Matty any more. As the title of the previous arc suggests, he's now got blood in the game. He's being manipulated, but he's also a manipulator. He's not the nice guy who came to the DMZ. Still, I respect the fact that this arc puts that change front and center and I'm interested in seeing where it goes. Beyond that, this is an interesting story that really escalates the stakes of DMZ [7/10].
Zee+DMZ (41). Nice to see Zee get some attention of her own, and nice to see how Parco is affecting the DMZ. This isn't a very deep story, but it's a nice breather [6+/10].
No Future (42-44). Nice to see another point-of-view on the DMZ, but I don't really understand how these urban guerrilla fit with the view of the DMZ we've seen over the last few years (other than the obvious connection to #1). It's a fair enough story, but a bit long for something so one-trick [6/10].
Overall, a strong continuation of the DMZ story with things and people really changing.
The Island (35-36). Wood is very good at showing us different sides of the war, and that's exactly what he does here. Then he twists it around, then he does so again. Overall, a great story that keeps you on your toes [8/10].
War Powers (37-40). I'm not sure I like Matty any more. As the title of the previous arc suggests, he's now got blood in the game. He's being manipulated, but he's also a manipulator. He's not the nice guy who came to the DMZ. Still, I respect the fact that this arc puts that change front and center and I'm interested in seeing where it goes. Beyond that, this is an interesting story that really escalates the stakes of DMZ [7/10].
Zee+DMZ (41). Nice to see Zee get some attention of her own, and nice to see how Parco is affecting the DMZ. This isn't a very deep story, but it's a nice breather [6+/10].
No Future (42-44). Nice to see another point-of-view on the DMZ, but I don't really understand how these urban guerrilla fit with the view of the DMZ we've seen over the last few years (other than the obvious connection to #1). It's a fair enough story, but a bit long for something so one-trick [6/10].
Overall, a strong continuation of the DMZ story with things and people really changing.
January 25, 2025
(Zero spoiler review) 2.75/5
My goodness, Brian Wood just can't help winning for losing, can he? The opening six issue arc was solid. So solid in fact that I couldn't really come up with any discernible faults or nagging criticisms. Sure, it was a long way from excellent or essential. But given how he frequently shot himself in the foot over the first two books, solid and unspectacular seemed about as good as I could hope for. That was until the two issue arc with the notably inferior Kristina Donaldson on art, which to call it unfortunate and unnecessary would be an understatement. He then goes on to make some bafflingly absurd choices in the following four issue 'main story' arc, with the excellent Burchielli on art. Then we, for whatever reason, we get a three issue spin off with Ryan Kelly on art (can he please replace Donaldson for fill ins and spin offs going forward)? Unfortunately, Wood again drops the ball, despite the strong art. With the whole thing coming across like a reused D grade Punisher story.
I absolutely adore me the Vertigo imprint, yet stories like this could, and indeed should be much better. A shout out to Jeremy Cox for his outstanding colours throughout the run thus far. 2.75/5
OmniBen.
My goodness, Brian Wood just can't help winning for losing, can he? The opening six issue arc was solid. So solid in fact that I couldn't really come up with any discernible faults or nagging criticisms. Sure, it was a long way from excellent or essential. But given how he frequently shot himself in the foot over the first two books, solid and unspectacular seemed about as good as I could hope for. That was until the two issue arc with the notably inferior Kristina Donaldson on art, which to call it unfortunate and unnecessary would be an understatement. He then goes on to make some bafflingly absurd choices in the following four issue 'main story' arc, with the excellent Burchielli on art. Then we, for whatever reason, we get a three issue spin off with Ryan Kelly on art (can he please replace Donaldson for fill ins and spin offs going forward)? Unfortunately, Wood again drops the ball, despite the strong art. With the whole thing coming across like a reused D grade Punisher story.
I absolutely adore me the Vertigo imprint, yet stories like this could, and indeed should be much better. A shout out to Jeremy Cox for his outstanding colours throughout the run thus far. 2.75/5
OmniBen.
July 3, 2021
A strong entry that changes the status quo for the DMZ, the experience is only hampered by a continuous wait for “the other shoe to drop.”
Having an election in the DMZ was a genius move and makes a compelling first half of the book. Parco is also a great villain, a man that wants to do the best but does not have the means. The problem arrives in Matts continuous switching between making poor decisions or going with the flow when others have made bad decisions. Making this book a weird in-between as we wait for the consequences.
The book does a great job of making the DMZ feel like a real place, giving us an understanding of its citizen. While I am missing Brian Wood cover art halfway through the book, JP Leon does a great job of getting the same feel, while making the covers more explicit.
Having an election in the DMZ was a genius move and makes a compelling first half of the book. Parco is also a great villain, a man that wants to do the best but does not have the means. The problem arrives in Matts continuous switching between making poor decisions or going with the flow when others have made bad decisions. Making this book a weird in-between as we wait for the consequences.
The book does a great job of making the DMZ feel like a real place, giving us an understanding of its citizen. While I am missing Brian Wood cover art halfway through the book, JP Leon does a great job of getting the same feel, while making the covers more explicit.
April 28, 2024
I can understand that some readers don't necessarily want to read a story about a war torn nation, especially considering the times we live in, but I, for one, am finding DMZ one of the most fascinating comics I've ever read. Hands down, the title is one of the most spot-on investigations into the people, politics, and morality of war that has ever been told, and if it's in anyway uninviting, that's because it hits so close to home. DMZ does not present the small dosing of escapism that typical comic book fans generally demand, but instead bestows its readers with an important examination of both the good and the evil tendencies inherit in human civilization. This book isn't just good- it's important- and should be considered absolutely vital reading to anyone interested not only in comics, but the world around them as well.
October 19, 2019
One problem with these collected editions is that you end up rating the entire edition on the average of the volumes included. This deluxe edition features the rise of Matty as an active participant in the story, and chronicles the rise of the Delgado Nation (and some of its fall). Parco has a magnetic personality, and is able to use it to drive serious change in the DMZ, but overreaches, and Matty is actively riding the wave, straight into destruction. This includes volumes that seriously raise the stakes, from the election volume, to Matty's 'sabbatical' to the messed-up Staten Island, to his insertion directly into the discourse in a way that ends with a bang. These weren't my favorite stories, but it is a pivotal point in the life of Matty and the DMZ.
December 27, 2018
4.5 stars. The series has finally begun branching off somewhat from main character Matty, and I think it refreshes things and rounds out the setting nicely. I’m mostly neutral on the progression and changes that have gone on in the main story arc. They’re fine and keep things moving forward well enough. The side stories here are really vibrant though.
I’ve resisted giving out unofficial half stars until now, but figured it was warranted here. This book still hasn’t quiiiiite nailed it completely for me, but it seems to be inching closer, so I’m very much looking forward to volume four.
I’ve resisted giving out unofficial half stars until now, but figured it was warranted here. This book still hasn’t quiiiiite nailed it completely for me, but it seems to be inching closer, so I’m very much looking forward to volume four.
October 11, 2024
Review is for the entire series read consecutively (Deluxe Vols. 1-5)
Wow. Brian Woods produced a masterpiece. A story and a world shot through with politics but uncontaminated by then-current politics, something modern authors could take note of.
The NYC he creates is populated with real people, and the various coalitions and conflicts are recognizable s well.
Read it to see humanity at it's best and it's worst.
Wow. Brian Woods produced a masterpiece. A story and a world shot through with politics but uncontaminated by then-current politics, something modern authors could take note of.
The NYC he creates is populated with real people, and the various coalitions and conflicts are recognizable s well.
Read it to see humanity at it's best and it's worst.
November 26, 2024
This series' Haliburton-Blackwater expy Trustwell drives me up a wall. They are cartoonishly evil and actively undermining their patron/employer (the US government). The rest of this story is extremely good, but I can't get over the fact this PMC basically fucks everything up and gets to keep operating. I know its a parody but even Blackwater was eventually forced to quit Iraq by the US State Department after a fraction of the fuckups demonstrated by Trustwell in this series.
September 11, 2021
Really liked the ending to this one, it was so much better than how book two ended. I'm beginning to notice that the binding with these editions are pretty tight and there has been a few instances where quite a bit of the artwork gets lost in the gutter. The extra content doesn't disappoint with the extensive interviews and storyboarding processes.
February 24, 2018
Didn’t like the first arch that much but it ends up being the best book yet. The “No Futures” storyline is worth the price of admission alone.
August 27, 2018
Still Loving this series. Plus, it's homework in case America has a 2nd Civil War.
September 18, 2018
Great series
January 15, 2020
Probably my favorite complete volume to date. Man, bring on the next one!
August 6, 2021
29-34, Blood in the Game, ☆☆☆☆
35-36, The Island, ☆☆☆☆☆
37-40, War Powers, ☆☆☆☆☆
41, Zee DMZ, ☆☆☆☆
42-44, No Future, ☆☆☆☆☆
35-36, The Island, ☆☆☆☆☆
37-40, War Powers, ☆☆☆☆☆
41, Zee DMZ, ☆☆☆☆
42-44, No Future, ☆☆☆☆☆
November 16, 2021
The political parts dragged a bit, but the final story arc, “No Future” was the best story from the entire run thus far.
February 23, 2022
Best volume so far! Now the story starts to look a lot like The Wire with all the politics etc. going on.
March 1, 2022
Εδώ η σειρά έπιασε κορυφή! Parco ζούμε πρόεδρο να σε δούμε!
April 3, 2022
Por fín enlazamos con los acontecimientos que tan desafortunadamente narra la serie de TV. Menuda diferencia.
July 19, 2022
A full realization of what graphic novel storytelling could be.
July 23, 2022
An excellent series, nicely written and terrifying when you get right down to it.
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