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Transmetropolitan (Collected Editions) #4-6
Transmetropolitan - A teljes gyűjtemény 2
„Én nem félek tőlük. Ők félnek tőlem. Ők félnek az igazságtól.”
Spider Jerusalem, a legendás hírű, kegyetlenül cinikus újságíró végül mégis belekeveredett a világ legmocskosabb játszmájába, az elnökválasztásba. Amikor a kampány során meggyilkolják a barátját, a bosszúszomjas Spider bulldogként ered rosszéletű segédeivel a város szívét mételyező korrupció nyomába, amely mindenkit beszennyez, legyen az egyszerű rendőr vagy akár a leghatalmasabb politikus. Eltökéli, hogy ha kell, akár magával az újonnan megválasztott elnökkel is szembeszáll.
A cyberpunk műfaj egyik alapvetéseként számon tartott TRANSMETROPOLITAN-sorozat tette múlhatatlan érdemű képregényalkotóvá Warren Ellist. A mostanra már legendásnak számító mű ijesztően ismerős jövőt vetít az olvasó elé, amely Darick Robertson (The Boys) virtuóz képeinek hála szinte beleég az agyunkba.
A kötet tartalmazza:
TRANSMETROPOLITAN 19—39.,
NEXT WINTERS:
A TRANSMETROPOLITAN STORY
(VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE 3.),
TRANSMETROPOLITAN: FILTH OF THE CITY
Spider Jerusalem, a legendás hírű, kegyetlenül cinikus újságíró végül mégis belekeveredett a világ legmocskosabb játszmájába, az elnökválasztásba. Amikor a kampány során meggyilkolják a barátját, a bosszúszomjas Spider bulldogként ered rosszéletű segédeivel a város szívét mételyező korrupció nyomába, amely mindenkit beszennyez, legyen az egyszerű rendőr vagy akár a leghatalmasabb politikus. Eltökéli, hogy ha kell, akár magával az újonnan megválasztott elnökkel is szembeszáll.
A cyberpunk műfaj egyik alapvetéseként számon tartott TRANSMETROPOLITAN-sorozat tette múlhatatlan érdemű képregényalkotóvá Warren Ellist. A mostanra már legendásnak számító mű ijesztően ismerős jövőt vetít az olvasó elé, amely Darick Robertson (The Boys) virtuóz képeinek hála szinte beleég az agyunkba.
A kötet tartalmazza:
TRANSMETROPOLITAN 19—39.,
NEXT WINTERS:
A TRANSMETROPOLITAN STORY
(VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE 3.),
TRANSMETROPOLITAN: FILTH OF THE CITY
544 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2000
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About the author
Warren Ellis
1,972 books5,773 followersWarren Ellis is the award-winning writer of graphic novels like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, FELL, MINISTRY OF SPACE and PLANETARY, and the author of the NYT-bestselling GUN MACHINE and the “underground classic” novel CROOKED LITTLE VEIN, as well as the digital short-story single DEAD PIG COLLECTOR. His newest book is the novella NORMAL, from FSG Originals, listed as one of Amazon’s Best 100 Books Of 2016.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
The movie RED is based on his graphic novel of the same name, its sequel having been released in summer 2013. IRON MAN 3 is based on his Marvel Comics graphic novel IRON MAN: EXTREMIS. He is currently developing his graphic novel sequence with Jason Howard, TREES, for television, in concert with HardySonBaker and NBCU, and continues to work as a screenwriter and producer in film and television, represented by Angela Cheng Caplan and Cheng Caplan Company. He is the creator, writer and co-producer of the Netflix series CASTLEVANIA, recently renewed for its third season, and of the recently-announced Netflix series HEAVEN’S FOREST.
He’s written extensively for VICE, WIRED UK and Reuters on technological and cultural matters, and given keynote speeches and lectures at events like dConstruct, ThingsCon, Improving Reality, SxSW, How The Light Gets In, Haunted Machines and Cognitive Cities.
Warren Ellis has recently developed and curated the revival of the Wildstorm creative library for DC Entertainment with the series THE WILD STORM, and is currently working on the serialising of new graphic novel works TREES: THREE FATES and INJECTION at Image Comics, and the serialised graphic novel THE BATMAN’S GRAVE for DC Comics, while working as a Consulting Producer on another television series.
A documentary about his work, CAPTURED GHOSTS, was released in 2012.
Recognitions include the NUIG Literary and Debating Society’s President’s Medal for service to freedom of speech, the EAGLE AWARDS Roll Of Honour for lifetime achievement in the field of comics & graphic novels, the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2010, the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and the International Horror Guild Award for illustrated narrative. He is a Patron of Humanists UK. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Essex.
Warren Ellis lives outside London, on the south-east coast of England, in case he needs to make a quick getaway.
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August 7, 2021
In the 23rd century mostly urbanised reality of corporations, capitalism and individuality gone wild, hyper-cynical journo Spider Jerusalem's return to the job, city and life he hates, as an investigative reporter at The Word, hasn't always gone to plane. like there was a plan. Writer Warren Ellis, and the delightful creative artist Darick Robertson continue Spider's most uncompromising journey of further shocking a future shocked world. Darkly comedic cyberpunk-mess continues as Spider investigates the murder of one of the few people in the world he liked. I read the volumes #4-6 collected in this edition. 7 out of 12.
February 1, 2023
Rude, crude, and prescient at time of writing to a lot of where we have been headed societally, politically, and within journalism.
July 29, 2016
I get it now, at least after reading this volume. Previously, this series seemed to be Ellis just randomly complaining about various things he hated in the world, but in this volume the plot starts to have more focus. Spider actually acquires an arch-nemesis, focusing him on the goal of battling him. Through this battle you start to see what this book (at least this volume) is about: freedom, particularly speech, but mainly from an oppressive government. As rude, crude, an unlikable as he is, Spider becomes a hero, because he not only is fighting to reveal the truth but to remove the evil from society. He hates the general population because they are so self-absorbed in themselves and whatever entertainment and distraction they are engaging in (much like today's society), but he also cares about the common people and feels he needs to fight this villain. It's a strange dichotomy but it is quite clear in the story. At this point you really do want to rally behind him because you can see the good in him if you get past all of his other detestable traits.
This volume ends on a bit of a cliffhanger so I'm eager to finish this off. I mistakenly thought this was the final volume but there should be one more.
January 3, 2025
I finally got around to rereading Absolute Vol. 1 and this right after. And damn was it satisfying and all too real and relatable, after witnessing Trump’s reelection this past November.
Here’s an excerpt from my review of Vol. 1:
Spider is a journalist from the school of Hunter S. Thompson, obsessed with drugs, guns, violence, and sex, everything that makes America America. Because America!!! But he's so far beyond HST, and that's saying something! He's grotesque, profane, insane, and yet in his tangential and wildly "gonzo" participatory ramblings he finds extraordinary and profound truth, scorning and ridiculing every facet not only of American society but of Western Civilization period. And while he seems a detestable person, hurting, even inadvertently killing people, taking every drug known and unknown to humankind, inventing insults so insanely hilarious and stomach-churning, and (figuratively) shoving even his own dead grandmother into oncoming traffic out of blind self-interest, he seems to me not an Everyman character but a culmination of everything great and terrible, an average of extremes. And he cares, not directly, but indirectly, hating everyone equally and indiscriminately. The sanest, craziest white man I've ever read about, and I love him and somehow sympathize with him.
Here’s an excerpt from my review of Vol. 1:
Spider is a journalist from the school of Hunter S. Thompson, obsessed with drugs, guns, violence, and sex, everything that makes America America. Because America!!! But he's so far beyond HST, and that's saying something! He's grotesque, profane, insane, and yet in his tangential and wildly "gonzo" participatory ramblings he finds extraordinary and profound truth, scorning and ridiculing every facet not only of American society but of Western Civilization period. And while he seems a detestable person, hurting, even inadvertently killing people, taking every drug known and unknown to humankind, inventing insults so insanely hilarious and stomach-churning, and (figuratively) shoving even his own dead grandmother into oncoming traffic out of blind self-interest, he seems to me not an Everyman character but a culmination of everything great and terrible, an average of extremes. And he cares, not directly, but indirectly, hating everyone equally and indiscriminately. The sanest, craziest white man I've ever read about, and I love him and somehow sympathize with him.
March 2, 2025
(Zero spoiler review) 4.75/5
Almost certainly a cut above volume one, which was already astoundingly good. I was surprised that once again, we got an entire book of Darrick Robertson's art. I was sure Roberto Ramos on inks would step in for an arc here, although yet another book filled with Robertson's sublime pencils (and Ramos's fantastic inks) was such a wonderful surprise. And I still think it's the greatest coloured comic in history, so there's that, too.
Ellis does some of his best work here. Sure, there is the occasional oversaturation of the 'absurdism' of the world. He does have a tendency to overdo it. A bit is good world building. Too much just comes across as silly. He mostly walks that line well, though it is the main story of Spider and his two filthy assistants that steals the show. If you haven't read Transmetropolitan before, then I envy you getting to experience it for the first time. Now more precent than ever. 4.75/5
OmniBen.
Almost certainly a cut above volume one, which was already astoundingly good. I was surprised that once again, we got an entire book of Darrick Robertson's art. I was sure Roberto Ramos on inks would step in for an arc here, although yet another book filled with Robertson's sublime pencils (and Ramos's fantastic inks) was such a wonderful surprise. And I still think it's the greatest coloured comic in history, so there's that, too.
Ellis does some of his best work here. Sure, there is the occasional oversaturation of the 'absurdism' of the world. He does have a tendency to overdo it. A bit is good world building. Too much just comes across as silly. He mostly walks that line well, though it is the main story of Spider and his two filthy assistants that steals the show. If you haven't read Transmetropolitan before, then I envy you getting to experience it for the first time. Now more precent than ever. 4.75/5
OmniBen.
December 25, 2015
Not quite published yet in this edition, but since I've read the separate editions, I might as well talk about this as a whole. To be short, the comics collected here are the ones that hooked me. Spider Jerusalem gets entangled in the presidential race, and uncovers all kinds of scandals along the way. Funny, intricate, exciting and oh so relevant in our current political climate. 'Transmetropolitan' takes the cake with this string of comics.
October 12, 2025
It's basically the same as Absolute Transmetropolitan Vol. 1: The book looks beautiful, but the writing is tedious and the unlikable protagonist coupled with a sarcastic tone turns me off the book.
I'll repeat this one more time: The artwork and the colouring is amazing and few books look as great as this one. Unfortunately the rest of the book falls short for me.
There's about 8-10 standalone stories in here. Many of them range between boring and downright unreadable, as they show an aspect of everyday life in the future from the perspective of the protagonist or rather his column. It is so mundane and boring, I'm surprised they did so many of issues in this style.
On the other side, there's 12 issues that are part of a larger ongoing story. It's here, that I catch of glimpse of a great book, when political intrigue meets lasting consequences for the main cast. Sometimes, the book is even clever and builds tension. This product would be so much better if it was only this and ditch the badly written filler stories.
Alas, the problems I mentioned in the review of Vol. 1 still remain: Drug abuse, cursing and unlikable characters really mute the narrative. I know that people like this style, for many TV series and movies follow this blueprint, but it is not for me. Your mileage may very well vary.
On a side note: The binding of this absolute edition is falling apart after just one readthrough. It is the first printing, but buyers beware.
I'll repeat this one more time: The artwork and the colouring is amazing and few books look as great as this one. Unfortunately the rest of the book falls short for me.
There's about 8-10 standalone stories in here. Many of them range between boring and downright unreadable, as they show an aspect of everyday life in the future from the perspective of the protagonist or rather his column. It is so mundane and boring, I'm surprised they did so many of issues in this style.
On the other side, there's 12 issues that are part of a larger ongoing story. It's here, that I catch of glimpse of a great book, when political intrigue meets lasting consequences for the main cast. Sometimes, the book is even clever and builds tension. This product would be so much better if it was only this and ditch the badly written filler stories.
Alas, the problems I mentioned in the review of Vol. 1 still remain: Drug abuse, cursing and unlikable characters really mute the narrative. I know that people like this style, for many TV series and movies follow this blueprint, but it is not for me. Your mileage may very well vary.
On a side note: The binding of this absolute edition is falling apart after just one readthrough. It is the first printing, but buyers beware.
March 6, 2019
It's election year and Spider Jerusalem and his filthy assistants are going to meet the new scum! As Gary Callahan is sworn in, Spider needs to rethink what to do now... until when the president hits The Word a D-Notice, Spider will take a different approach - one that what he will write that is the truth, will never be censored because its the truth!
The second volume of Absolute Transmetropolitan has every thing that keeps me going - corruption, politics, conspiracy, revenge and pay back! I like how its been the only title from the short lived imprint Helix Comics from DC Comics that finally give this a chance to run forward. Collecting from issues #19 to 39 of the ongoing series plus a short story from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3 and a one-shot issue Transmetropolitan: Filth of the City, we read deeper about who Spider really is, a life with Channon and Yelena with Spider story is a good touch and of course, how Spider going to face bigger challenge and obstacles from the President. This is a good collection of stories that really keeps it going with absolute worthy reading and truly, one Warren Ellis makes the best of his writing.
I do have an issue of this second volume binding, which came off a little as the glue didn't set it straight. I was lucky enough that the pages hold, just not as straight as it is. I will probably go to the last volume but this is one volume that really brings out the best in characters and plot
February 5, 2017
A cyberpunk comic series from the 90s, about a gonzo journalist investigating a ruthless, corrupt president? Sounded like something I would like, but I didn't really. Love the graphics, love the concepts and details of what life in the 23rd century might be like, but the central character and his two Tank Girl-esque lady bodyguards are so over the top that they go full circle back around to cliche and tedious. We get it, you are an Xtreme Mountain Dew radical awesome dude. No thanks.
February 27, 2018
At times, you feel that Warren wanted to reflect his alter ego through Spiders Jerusalem entity, he at times fails MISERABLY and one can read how random the ideas are at the book, and for fucks sake there's too much tipsters and sex in this book to the point where I, le Grand Kahuna, feel that they should all just sit down and play Kombaya
Its a very depressing book written by a narcissistic stupid asshole.
Its a very depressing book written by a narcissistic stupid asshole.
April 12, 2022
I love this book, I truly do but I just can’t mark it high as a comic when about half this book is prose articles. Felt like a lot, even compared to the first Absolute.
Having said that, I love this book, its all the grime and uncensored thoughts that never fit into the first third of the story. This sets us up perfectly for the last third of the story.
Possibly the best prose focused comic book series I own.
Having said that, I love this book, its all the grime and uncensored thoughts that never fit into the first third of the story. This sets us up perfectly for the last third of the story.
Possibly the best prose focused comic book series I own.
January 8, 2024
As always, Ellis and Robertson are at their finest as storytellers in multi-issue arcs, including the bookends of this volume: opening with the pivotal New Scum and ending on a high note in "Back to Basics", as well as the arc which marks the beginning of the end: Gouge Away (hell yea, Pixies).
There is a sour dud (Here to Go) but also a couple of interesting experiments, some (21 Days in the City) of which work better than others (Nobody Loves Me).
There is a sour dud (Here to Go) but also a couple of interesting experiments, some (21 Days in the City) of which work better than others (Nobody Loves Me).
April 30, 2024
Many years back I read transmetropolitan complete and wasn't a fan.
Maybe I read it too fast? A little too high?
On a second readthrough, many of the things I hated about it fell off. It's no more guilty of "Mary Sue'ing" the protagonist as any graphic novel. And a lot of my problems do get explained away during the run of the story.
Great art, engaging story. Very graphic.
Maybe I read it too fast? A little too high?
On a second readthrough, many of the things I hated about it fell off. It's no more guilty of "Mary Sue'ing" the protagonist as any graphic novel. And a lot of my problems do get explained away during the run of the story.
Great art, engaging story. Very graphic.
March 30, 2020
This series continues to be fantastic. Volume 2 is where we see the true villains of the story surface and brings together many of the plot threads. Can't wait to start volume 3 and see how this ends.
July 7, 2019
Fucking fantastic. An absolute favorite. If you love comics and you haven't read TRANSMETROPOLITAN than I have serious doubts about your moral integrity.
October 11, 2020
Same stuff, still good
November 4, 2020
This should always be read during major elections. I’m way behind schedule but I’m still hoping I can finish volume 3 before I get any results on who has been elected to fuck me with switchblades.
July 12, 2025
This was as great as the first volume! Spider is a blast to hang out with, but the story gets more and more serious as Spider gets censored and his life is threatened.
May 13, 2025
Started a bit slow, but holy sh*t, from around halfway through the comic picked up a huge momentum in the story and I could barely put it down.
I like the first Transmetropolitan omnibus more - the dialogues and random stories were much more enjoyable and funnier at the first time. But the main plot is more exciting in the second Absolute Transmetropolitan imho.
I like the first Transmetropolitan omnibus more - the dialogues and random stories were much more enjoyable and funnier at the first time. But the main plot is more exciting in the second Absolute Transmetropolitan imho.
December 24, 2025
(This review covers the complete series)
A furiously relentless cyberpunk satire set in a chaotic, tech-saturated future, the series follows journalist Spider Jerusalem as he takes on political corruption, media manipulation, and societal decay. The tone is loud and confrontational, but with a clear-eyed sense of justice and moral outrage beneath the chaos. The viciously sharp writing captures a cynical yet grounded perspective that never flinches from its core themes, and the art complements it perfectly to capture the grime and absurdity of its setting.
A furiously relentless cyberpunk satire set in a chaotic, tech-saturated future, the series follows journalist Spider Jerusalem as he takes on political corruption, media manipulation, and societal decay. The tone is loud and confrontational, but with a clear-eyed sense of justice and moral outrage beneath the chaos. The viciously sharp writing captures a cynical yet grounded perspective that never flinches from its core themes, and the art complements it perfectly to capture the grime and absurdity of its setting.
March 30, 2025
The series continues, meaner, more violent, more shocking, but even more human and personal. There are a lot of changes in Spider's life and the war with the new president is full-on, but the core of the story stays the same: a fucked up journalist in a fucked up future, looking for the truth.
June 5, 2016
Yes, it is great. Too tired to review, there will be one in time . . .
May 20, 2016
One of best book in 2016!
August 25, 2016
Fantastic. Wondrous. Life-changing. Hilarious. Delightful. Insert more words of praise
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