From the acclaimed writer of "The Authority", Warren Ellis, the return of the smash-hit series that managed to shock, move and thought-provoke in one foul swoop! Spider Jerusalem is back in the City, writing again: his subjects this time include the transformation of man into cloud; the grim fate awaiting the 'revivals' brought back from 20th century cryogenic suspension; and the 'reservations', where entire cultures are preserved for eternity. But Spider's past is catching up with him - in the form of a vengeful, frozen ex-wife, a crazed police dog, and the son he never knew he had! Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis ("X-Men") and artist Darick Robertson ("The Boys") invite you back to visit their dysfunctional dystopia!
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"Explosive storytelling and provocative politics." - Entertainment Weekly "Ellis both subverts and elevates." - Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer) "Beautifully angry stuff." - Metal Hammer "Truly disturbing social horror." - Borderline"
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Warren Ellis has created and written for The Authority, Transmetropolitan, Orbiter, the award-winning Planetary, and the forthcoming Ministry of Space. Darick Robertson is the artist and co-creator of Transmetropolitan. He is also the artist on The Boys and Fury, and creator of Space Beaver.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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The first book in the collected Transmetropolitan comics, Back on the Street, covers the first three issues. This, the second book, covers issues 4-12. While the first is pounding with intensity, here Spider Jerusalem settles into his setting and is put through his paces. Having gotten Spider out of his mountain retreat and back to reporting, it seems writer Warren Ellis started casting about to find something for Spider to do. A few of the issues are slower than the insanity of the first three, possibly meant as quiet, sarcastic reflection on social issues. That the series is, if not strictly autobiographical, at least very close to Ellis's heart, is clear. I would hope that the comic could remain as intense, even when its protagonist is writing about somber topics. Then again, Spider's columns are what the comic is about, and if these issues aren't full of heart-pounding action, they are still very good. The issue in which Spider becomes TV is almost completely static (a full three pages, 18 frames, consist of nothing but a view of Spider sitting in his chair) but is still one of the best stories. The pace picks up again in the last three issues, a 3-part story that has Spider pursued around The City by a neatness cult carrying his ex-wife's head in a jar. Extra-spectacular is the death of the police dog.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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"I Hate it Here." Perhaps this best sums up the personality of Spider Jerusalem, renegade reporter and cynic of the first degree. Disgusted by the world around him, he leaves the city and lives as a hermit.
Years after his escape, his publisher drags him back into the city, wanting the books he was promised five years back. Needing money to live in the city, he whores himself out to The Word, a newspaper run by an old friend. These are his "adventures."
Spider is brilliant, witty, and cynical. Through his eyes, Ellis gives an outlook of a bizarre future in which Aliens have landed, corporate America manages to advertise in your dreams, and reporters can write off their drug habits as a journalistic expense.
This is the second collection of Transmetropolitan, following back on the streets. Reprinted are issues 4-12. Spider is both hostage and witness as events unfold. Fortunately, it's ammunition which he fires right back at the world.
Spider can turn anything into an article, from the consequences of cryogenic freezing and restoration to simple Television. He visits reservations from the sensible to the logical extreme, and provides political commentary (And even rearranges their bowels). He encounters death threats and tangles with religion.
Let's not beat around the bushes here. This is a comic book. Fancy words aside, it's packages exactly as Spider-Man or Batman would be. That's where the similarities end. This is not aimed at children, and probably shouldn't be read by children. There is blood, gore, nudity, and thought-provoking material
What we do have is Warren Ellis' own use of the medium--A twisted, often dark, and humorous look at a futuristic world. his portrayal is brilliant, steps ahead of almost every other writer in the field of comics.
Brilliance in such a simplistic medium. Such a refreshing and innovative series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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With this second collection of Transmetroploitan stories both Ellis and Robertson have really found their feet. One story shines in particular about the revival of the cryogenically frozen Mary, this short complete tale alone makes the book worth buying. Transmet isn't sci-fi, it's a comment on today, on where we're going and how we react to life in general- enough psyco-babble- just buy it and see for yourself.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
MY GRADE: B minus.
So in this volume Spider Jerusalem manages to not come across as such a jerk probably because he tries to help his assistant come to terms with losing a boyfriend and more... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MISTER SJEM
Here comes Spider Jerusalem again, with liquor and drugs...
This second volume is where we really see the series find its feet and we launch fully into the weird and wonderful world of Spider Jerusalem's with a tale about humans wanting to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sam Quixote
great story, extremely low quality paper
great story, but as usual vertigo used second rate recycled toilet paper. colors are
dull, the book looks like a bad 50 years old copy preserved in high temperature. Read more
dull, the book looks like a bad 50 years old copy preserved in high temperature. Read more
Published on March 30, 2010 by Evzenie Reitmayerova
an intriguing and breakthrough work of science fiction
Lust for Life takes the reader further into the uncanny, futuristic world of Spider Jerusalem and begins to dig a little deeper into the character of the outlaw journalist. Read more
Published on August 19, 2009 by desciple of jerusalem
My favorite of the seriues so far (as of book five).
Warren Ellis, Transmetropolitan: Lust for Life (DC, 1998)
The great thing about Transmetropolitan is that Warren Ellis seems to remember something that no satirist since... Read more
The great thing about Transmetropolitan is that Warren Ellis seems to remember something that no satirist since... Read more
Published on March 30, 2009 by Robert P. Beveridge
Warren Ellis is for real!
This book was as good as the first one I bought.He is a prophet of our American Civilization. Someday; we will be like the society in his books. Read more
Published on May 5, 2008 by Ronin Hoplite
Very good even while just starting to warm up
Even though subsequent volumes in Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson's TRANSMETROPOLITAN series would surpass this very diverse collection of stories, it is still a first rate... Read more
Published on May 4, 2008 by Robert Moore
Dull
This book too much focuses on "being punk" instead of focusing on story. There are great ideas but they are not really explored.
Published on April 27, 2008 by Yevgen Ostroukhov
Weakest of the Series
Lust for Life is probably the weakest collection of Transmet. It falls in between the initial story arc, and when Helix Comics, was shut down and the title was moved to Vertigo. Read more
Published on December 5, 2007 by Michael Schwarz
Great read, even for a comic newbie like me
This is really something I could say is a Graphic Novel without smirking. I'm no veteran when it comes to comics, but I've lent it out to a few people I know that are, and they... Read more
Published on September 22, 2007 by E. Hall
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