DMZ Vol. 6: Blood in the Game [Paperback]

Brian Wood (Author), Riccardo Burchielli (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: DMZ | Publication Date: February 10, 2009

The world and characters of the DMZ -- a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan -- are expanded and enriched in this sixth volume of the acclaimed series as journalist Matty Roth. The United States has decided to resume reconciliation talks with the Free States, but a major new player in the Free States political world could destroy any hope of a unified state. Matty's relationships are strained to the breaking point when he decides to profile the revolutionary leader Delgado and sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of the Free States forever.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

A ceasefire has been hammered out between the U.S. and the rebel Free States in the demilitarized zone of Manhattan, and the leading candidate in the election for head of the provisional government is charismatic revolutionary Parco Delgado, who has won the support of young journalist (and series protagonist) Matty Roth and brought in Matty’s radical-chic mother to serve as his campaign advisor. The analogy to America’s real-life military incursions—events take place amid a “security surge”—remains overt. Wood effectively advances his story of life in the titular DMZ, abetted as always by Burchielli’s viscerally powerful artwork. --Gordon Flagg

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Vertigo (February 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401221300
• ISBN-13: 978-1401221300
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.4 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Wood released his first graphic novel, Channel Zero, in 1997 to considerable critical acclaim and has continued to create at a brisk pace ever since. Focusing almost entirely on creator-owned projects, he's become one of the most important indie creators of the last decade. Standout books include his The Couriers and Channel Zero series, Demo, Local and Supermarket. He's earned multiple Eisner Award nominations and editions of his work have been published in close to a dozen foreign markets. Currently under an exclusive contract for DC/Vertigo, Wood continues to write his unique brand of iconoclastic creator-owned work with DMZ, Northlanders, Demo and The New York Four.

Brian lives with his wife and daughter in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An election in the DMZ, February 17, 2009

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diogenes "the cynic" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DMZ Vol. 6: Blood in the Game (Paperback)

Brian Woods' DMZ is gaining momemntum as Matty Roth gets himself mired further into the political quagmire of the DMZ. New comer Parco Delgado upsets the apple cart of the tense atmosphere and runs as chair of a provisionally elected government. His ambition is unfettered and his intentions are unclear but as always with this series, the reader is most definitely in for a great ride. One of the surprising twists I loved about this arc was a revelation about Roth's family and how that adjusts the equation on Manhattan. Matty is in way over his head and his status as a journalist is starting to become less clear and distinct. Another well written six issues by Brian Wood that gives the reader more than you'd expect. Buy it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli bring it once again!, March 17, 2009

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Y. Paik - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMZ Vol. 6: Blood in the Game (Paperback)

Blood in the Game, the latest volume of the Vertigo series DMZ introduces new player, Parco Delgado, to the stage, further complicating matters for protagonist Matty Roth. Writer Brian Wood puts forth a major change in the status quo of the series and as always, Matty finds himself caught squarely in the middle. Riccardo Burchielli's art always gives each character their proper voice and tone and the action scenes are pretty nice too. I give this book my highest possible recommendation. Buy it now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DMZ #6 is the best of the series so far., February 16, 2009

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N. G. Bethell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMZ Vol. 6: Blood in the Game (Paperback)

"Blood in the Game" is the best DMZ arc to date. We follow Matty as he falls and falls hard for a populist candidate, Parco Delgado, who's taking the DMZ by storm. Wood uses this story to question what happens to journalistic integrity when the journalist gets too close to his story. This volume also shows us more of Matty's family life, revealing more about his father and introducing his mother. The story is a true game-changer for this series: afterwards, the DMZ and Matty's role within that community will never be the same.