Comic Review: Transmetropolitan Volume 1 Back On The Street

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Comic Review: Transmetropolitan Volume 1 Back On The Street

Transmetropolitan Volume 1 Back On The Street

Transmetropolitan Volume 1 Back On The Street

If Spider Jerusalem is writing a story you can bet no one is safe with their secrets, no matter who they are. With artist Darick Robertson (The Boys, Wolverine) and Warren Ellis (Planetary, Gravel) writing this book for Vertigo you know a couple things right off the back. It’s gonna be weird, witty, futuristic, truthful but most importantly–good!

Spider Jerusalem is a journalist who has been living up in the mountains alone for the past 5 years with enough weapons to arm a small militia. He receives a phone call from his publisher reminding him of the two books he has yet to write for them. With no other alternative he must descend from the mountains into the depths of the city and return to journalism.

There is so much going on in this comic. Right from the first couple of pages you can tell this is going to be a very frantic book. It’s a story that does not slow down for a second. You may find yourself lost if you aren’t paying attention. Some of the things dealt with here may be futuristic in tone but are very relatable topics to the present day.

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Comic Review: Doktor Sleepless Volume 1 Engines Of Desire

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Comic Review: Doktor Sleepless Volume 1 Engines Of Desire

Doktor Sleepless Volume 1 Engines Of Desire

Doktor Sleepless Volume 1 Engines Of Desire

A mad scientist, futuristic technology, body modification and government restrictions. Who else but Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan, Thunderbolts) could tackle these subjects. Along with artist Ivan Rodriguez (Vampirella Vs. Dracula, The Spider), Avatar brings us a not to distant future.

John Reinhardt has been gone from the city of Heavenside for the past three years. Returning suddenly, he has reintroduced himself as the mad scientist Doktor Sleepless. He takes over the airwaves talking about the future they were promised but the present they’re stuck with. The city is ripe with talk of Doktor Sleepless but is it that he hopes to gain?

This series is full of techno-babel which is what Ellis is known for. Sharp and vibrant illustrations that highlight this unknown future world. Highly addicting series that is sadly on hiatus after issue 13.

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Comic Review: Black Summer

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Comic Review: Black Summer

Black Summer

Black Summer

Superheroes with out superpowers. Instead they gain their powers from technologically advanced body modifications. The consequences of wielding unchecked power is addressed  in Warren Ellis’s (Fell, Desolation Jones) and artist Juan Jose Ryp’s (Lady Death, No Hero) Avatar title.

The Seven Guns are a group of young politically aware scientists. Their goal is to fight against corruption and injustice, red tape be damned. John Horus puts the group in danger when he takes it upon himself to kill the president. He tells the public that during his administration crimes were committed that must be accounted for. This sets in motion martial law across the country and the hunting down of the members of The Seven Guns.

A cool take on battling the injustice of government actions and future tech. Switches back and forth from the forming of the group to their present situation. The illustrations are crisp and colorful, they help to emphasize the violence committed and the emotions of the characters.

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Comic Review: Fell Volume 1 Feral City

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Comic Review: Fell Volume 1 Feral City

Fell Volume 1 Feral City

Fell Volume 1 Feral City

A truly creepy and uneasy tale of rampant crime and chaos from Warren Ellis (Planetary, DV8) and artist Ben Templesmith (Wasteland, Wormwood:Gentleman Corpse) in this comic from Image.

A city that gives you the sense that not all is right in the world. Especially in the place known as Snowtown. This is where homicide detective Richard Fell has been sent after messing up a case back home. Along with the 3 and a half other police officers, it’s up to Fell to deal with this diseased city.

The paneling of this comic was designed to give the reader more bang for their buck. So each page is 9 panels. The panels and artwork along side each other show the bizarre nature of the people and their city. I will warn you that the series is on hiatus after 9 issues. It is possible that it will start up again this year but don’t hold your breath.

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Comic Review: RED

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Comic Review: RED

RED

RED

If you’ve seen the movie you should give the comic from DC a try. It’s like the movie except it’s not funny, happy, quirky or witty. But it is dark and violent which is just as good–probably better. Warren Ellis (Scars, Doktor Sleepless) shows us why you should leave CIA assassins alone.

Paul Moses is a retired CIA agent who spends his time in peace and quite. That is until the newly appointed Director of the CIA is briefed on certain operations. Concerned that these actions will see the light of day, extreme measures are taken. Soon Paul is looking for answers and those caught in his path will die.

Cully Hamner (Blue Beetle, Firearm) illustrations match the pace of ferociousness and violence. It makes you think about the possibilities of the CIA and likely hood that these people exist.

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