The Middleman: The Collected Series Indispensability [Paperback]

Javier Grillo-marxuach (Author), Les Mcclaine (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2008

Together in one explosive tome, its all three volumes of The Middleman, the Viper Comics TV show series which appeared on ABC Family! Its all here: the complete story of Wendy Watson art student turned crime-fighter for the worlds most absurdly secretive organization loaded with extras and ready for action! Your reality is a sham. Your way of life is constantly under attack by monsters, aliens and talking primates. The reason you and the rest of the normal world doesnt know it; The Middleman. Working in absurd secrecy, aided by talented amateur Wendy Watson, the Middleman stares down threats extra-, infra-, and juxta-terrestrial with a big gun and a grin.

Editorial Reviews

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A fun, fast-paced, and quick-witted comedy-adventure in the vein of Men in Black, Ghostbusters, and Hellboy. --Ben Lathrop, The Library Journal

If you are still resisting buying The Middleman, not only do I fear for your immortal soul, but I fear that you are not worthy to buy any comics at all. --Greg Burgess, ComicBookResources.com

With a dashing, retro, ass-kicking secret agent, a spunky fish-out-of-water hottie partner a his side and adversaries that include muck-encrusted monsters, mob monkeys and mexican maulers, we guarantee you'll love being stuck in the middle, man. --Jesse Thompson, Wizard Magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: Viper Comics (July 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980238544
• ISBN-13: 978-0980238549
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best comic books ever, October 15, 2008

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Richard Oliver "otaku" (greater manchester, uk) - See all my reviews
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Middleman is one of the best comic books ever. Created by Javier Grillo Marxuach (Lost/Medium) Wendy Watson is just a temp at a lab when a monster attacks her. She is rescued by a stranger with a high powered laser gun who then offers Wendy a job saving the earth from threats like gangster apes, or a cabal of mexican wrestlers with a laser cage created by a diamond. Full of adventure and comedy it's also a successful tv series in America this is definitely a must buy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant show, slightly less brilliant comic, November 12, 2008

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D. Turner "bald guy" (Washington, DC, USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this after watching the show. My wife and I loooooved the show, so I had high hopes. Apparently this was created before the show, in between the first attempt at making it a show 10 years ago and the current instantiation (I hope hope hope it returns!!), and it basically outlines the plot of the first season of the show (except for a real surprise in the end...wow!!). As a result, I already knew what was going to happen most of the time. But if you haven't seen the show, buy this - it's a great intro to a fabulous concept, and maybe you'll push ABC Family to re-up the show...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The only problem is that I wish there were more., October 24, 2008

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Laura Jefferson "Rhyolight" (Henniker, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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I was tipped that I might like The Middleman TV series, and I do, very much. Reading the comic is the logical response and it's good in itself and fascinating to see what changed (Wendy and Noser are Anglos; she reads different comics). The art is good enough to attract my almost-single-minded verbivore's eye. If you like wordplay and the old heroes (The Avengers, The Man from UNCLE) try it.