Transmetropolitan Vol. 5: Lonely City (New Edition) (Transmetropolitan - Revised)
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Volume 5 is my favorite thus far; as stated above and elsewhere, you get two things out of reading this volume in particular: one, the bastard is indeed insane, but more surprisingly he is a sensitive sort. After the sensitively introspective one-off issues at the beginning of this volume, it jumps into the story of Spider's vendetta against a police cover-up of a hate crime. His passion and anger at the force's coverup lends some moments of sensitivity and humanitarianism, and some of hilarity monstering, as Spider yet again goes balls deep on uncovering the truth. The series' plot really takes off here, particularly at the end of Lonely City vol. 3, where the plot against the Smiler really begins to take shape. Great stuff; this one's real good. I've long wanted to get into comics but found the superhero thing quite cliche. Transmetropolitan is pretty much boss, and I for one think everyone remotely interested in comics - specifically of the humans-being-humans variety - should be all over this series. Be sure to tell anyone that wanes at the Vertigo label that this was the good one from the short-lived imprint. Expect some resistance from those who know Vertigo though. ;)
Transmetropolitan is one of my favorite graphic novels
Transmetropolitan is one of my favorite graphic novels. Seriously. If you like dark humor and weird future stuff, this is a great choice.
Rock and Roll
My favorite sci-fi story and comic character of all time.
Ellis Magnum Opus
I ONLY wish it did not wrap up as a series. Spider Jerusalem. Uncompromising. Incomparable. In YOUR face!!! Haha ha ha ha.....
Five Stars
Thought provoking and angry.
Love Spider Jeruselam
Another great installment in this series.
BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL EVERRRRR
seriously stop reading this review and just buy the damn series, it is my favorite I have read it 100 times its the best go now buy!
Excellent!
I absolutely LOVE Transmet! Hunter S. Thompson meets Bladerunner! I highly recommend this book!
Replacement buy
I love this series so much I had to re-purchase 5 volumes after the person I lent them to "lost" them.
Five Stars
My son loved it - thanks!
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