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Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street
by Warren Ellis
My buddy Jimmy told me to read this ages ago. My buddy Chris has also told me it's a must read Ellis story. I'm glad I took time to read this because 8 or 9 years ago I don't think James would have liked it much. Now? Well...
The story is about Spider. He's a journalist. Don't worry, if you didn't know that or care to know he'll fucking TELL YOU. I mean this dude is no filter loud mouth, foul mouth, loony bin type main lead. That's a good thing here though because it keeps you entertained throughout. So he missed his due dated for two books to be written and handed in and now might be in debt. Living on a mountain secluded he is trying to live free. No city around him. However, due to the publishing company, he has no choice but to come back and be a columnist!
The first three issues are one story that focuses on a new type of people getting attacked by the police force. Sad enough it probably shows more about today's society but still, pretty cool to see how it easily fills the political nature in this story. The remaining stories are basically one offs, different themes, but all connect to Spider and how he works. The themes and stories mostly cover religion, product placement, and so much more.
Good: I really fucking loved the 2nd half. Every story was interesting, funny, insightful, and the religion one at the end just killed me. The art is a old 90's, early 2000 feel, but works so well. Ellis writes the main lead as a loud mouth asshole, but it works, and it does make me laugh. I might not like him but I'm always entertained. I also love his partner, she's great, and can hold her own against Spider.
Bad: The first arc is pretty entertaining but I don't find it the best way to start it. I suspect I'd like if the first few chapters reversed with the last few but overall I wasn't overly impressed with the first arc.
Overall Transmetropolitan really grabbed me by the end. I wasn't too sure at first if this series was for me but by that last page I was already ordering the next few volumes. Bring me more I say, this is a fun series to be had! A 4 out of 5.
The story is about Spider. He's a journalist. Don't worry, if you didn't know that or care to know he'll fucking TELL YOU. I mean this dude is no filter loud mouth, foul mouth, loony bin type main lead. That's a good thing here though because it keeps you entertained throughout. So he missed his due dated for two books to be written and handed in and now might be in debt. Living on a mountain secluded he is trying to live free. No city around him. However, due to the publishing company, he has no choice but to come back and be a columnist!
The first three issues are one story that focuses on a new type of people getting attacked by the police force. Sad enough it probably shows more about today's society but still, pretty cool to see how it easily fills the political nature in this story. The remaining stories are basically one offs, different themes, but all connect to Spider and how he works. The themes and stories mostly cover religion, product placement, and so much more.
Good: I really fucking loved the 2nd half. Every story was interesting, funny, insightful, and the religion one at the end just killed me. The art is a old 90's, early 2000 feel, but works so well. Ellis writes the main lead as a loud mouth asshole, but it works, and it does make me laugh. I might not like him but I'm always entertained. I also love his partner, she's great, and can hold her own against Spider.
Bad: The first arc is pretty entertaining but I don't find it the best way to start it. I suspect I'd like if the first few chapters reversed with the last few but overall I wasn't overly impressed with the first arc.
Overall Transmetropolitan really grabbed me by the end. I wasn't too sure at first if this series was for me but by that last page I was already ordering the next few volumes. Bring me more I say, this is a fun series to be had! A 4 out of 5.