Transmetropolitan Vol. 6: Gouge Away (New Edition) [Paperback]

Warren Ellis (Author), Darick Robertson (Illustrator)

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Despite -- or perhaps with the aid of -- drugs, drinking, and paranoia, Spider Jerusalem and his filthy assistants are hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly-elected President's campaign. Features three stand-alone stories: "Nobody Loves me, "The Walk" and "Dancing in the Here and Now," and also includes the three-part "Gouge Away" storyline. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (March 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401228186
• ISBN-13: 978-1401228187
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #33,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new sense of focus, March 4, 2002

By	Christine Hoff Kraemer (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Transmetropolitan Vol. 6: Gouge Away (Paperback)

This TPB is a little bit lighter than the extremely dark volumes that came before it -- Spider shakes off his depression and resumes the fight against the exploitative powers that be with new vigor. The absurd (rather than purely black) humor of the early volumes returns, particularly in the hilarious first issue of this volume, in which Spider's life is parodied in a variety of genres... Ellis' comic writing is at its peak here.

As always, however, the comedy and vulgarity are tempered by a genuinely disturbing dystopian vision of a modern Western democracy gone subtly totalitarian. Among the comics being written today, _Transmetropolitan_ is nearly unique in its skillful satirical handling of serious issues.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The plot thickens....., February 20, 2002

By	Ethan White (Fitchburg, MA. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transmetropolitan Vol. 6: Gouge Away (Paperback)

Thats the best way to describe this trade paperback. In this story arc, Spider grapples with the fact that his overexposure has made him a cartoon of sorts. He decides it's time to step up with war with The Smiler, a.k.a. President Gary Callahan. I cant reveal much more, except that it's a pivotal point in the overall Transmet story. If you read the series, you must pick this up. If you don't, START, then get this one. If you cant read learn. Yes I am ranting, but it's that damn good.

4.0 out of 5 stars I hump it here..., May 13, 2009

By	Robert P. Beveridge "xterminal" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Transmetropolitan Vol. 6: Gouge Away (Paperback)

Warren Ellis, Transmetropolitan: Gouge Away (Vertigo, 2002)

Gouge Away starts off with Spider Jerusalem facing the greatest horror of his career--commercial success. Comic books, daytime dramas, even porn. What does an outlaw journalist do when faced with pop culture emasculation? Gouge away, of course. Find the story that no one wants him to tell, and tell it. In, of course, the funniest way possible. Another winning episode. *** ½