Transmetropolitan TPB (2009)

"Written by Warren Ellis Art by Darick Robertson, Jerome K. Moore, Keith Aiken, Ray Kryssing, Dick Giordano, Kim DeMulder and Rodney Ramos Cover by Darick Robertson DC's new editions of TRANSMETROPOLITAN begin here, with this volume collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed Vertigo series from writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Robertson! After years of selfimposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job he hates and a city he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd century surroundings. In this first volume, Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients - humans who have decided to become aliens through cosmetic surgery. But Spider's interview with the Transients' leader gets him a scoop he didn't bargain for. And don't miss Spider's first confrontation with the President of the United States . . . in a men's room. Advance-solicited; on sale March 11 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by Warren Ellis Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos Cover by Darick Robertson In this second volume of TRANSMETROPOLITAN, which now has been reconfigured to collect issues #7-12, renegade journalist Spider Jerusalem targets three of society's most worshipped and warped pillars: politics, religion, and television. When Spider tries to shed light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing a group of hit men/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious talking police dog. Advance-solicited; on sale May 20 • FC, 144 pg, $14.99 US Mature Readers"

"Written by Warren Ellis Art by Darick Robertson & Rodney RamosCover by Jae Lee In this new edition of volume three, now featuring issues #13-18 of the hit series, Spider Jerusalem begins to crumble under the pressure of fame and escapes into a world of bitterness and pills. Armed with only his demented mind, Spider embarks on an adventure of political cynicism, horrific sex and unwelcome celebrity with disastrous results. Advance-solicited; on sale August 5 o 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US o MATURE READERS"

"Written by Warren Ellis Art by Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos and Keith Akin Cover by Geof Darrow Spider Jerusalem learns of the vicious murder of political consultant Vita Severn, one of the few people that he liked, in this new printing of the trade paperback featuring #19-24 and stories from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #2-3. Advance-solicited; on sale October 28 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Written by Warren Ellis Art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos Cover by Jim Lee Continuing the acclaimed tale of the day-to-day trials and tribulations of Spider Jerusalem, this new printing of volume five, collecting issues #25-30, has the no-holds-barred investigative reporter delving into the city's police corruption. Advance-solicited; on sale December 2 o 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS"

"Advance-solicited•On sale March 3 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS Written by Warren Ellis • Art by Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos and others • Cover by Darick Robertson Spider Jerusalem is hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly elected President's campaign, all from issues #31-36. "

"Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art by DARICK ROBERTSON & RODNEY RAMOS • Cover by TIM BRADSTREET After losing his job, bank account and home, Spider Jerusalem has gone underground, the better to implement his plan. Collects TRANSMETROPOLITAN #37-42."

"Written by WARREN ELLIS Art by DARICK ROBERTSON & RODNEY RAMOS Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Collecting issues #43-48 of the groundbreaking series, TRANSMETROPOLITAN: DIRGE sees all hell breaking loose as a nameless sniper terrorizes the Print District and a raging superstorm clears the streets of The City. On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS"

"Written by WARREN ELLIS Art by DARICK ROBERTSON and RODNEY RAMOS Cover by MOEBIUS In this new edition collecting issues #49-54, Spider Jerusalem turns up some startling evidence and a sole witness to President Callahan's depravity. The problem will be getting the word out before the President's massive forces black out everything - and everyone - involved. On sale APRIL 20 • 144 pg, FC"

"Written by WARREN ELLIS Art by DARICK ROBERTSON and RODNEY RAMOS Cover by DARICK ROBERTSON At last, it's the final showdown between Spider Jerusalem and the corrupt president of the United States in this new printing of the title collecting TRANSMETROPOLITAN #55-60, along with the specials I HATE IT HERE and FILTH OF THE CITY. On sale AUGUST 10 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS"