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Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned Paperback – January 2, 2003

by Brian K. Vaughan (Author), Pia Guerra (Illustrator)
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"Funny and scary … an utterly believable critique of society. A+"—THE WASHINGTON POST

"The best graphic novel I've ever read."—STEPHEN KING

"This year's best movie is a comic book."—“ALL THINGS CONSIDERED,” NPR

"A seriously funny, nuanced fable.... Grade A."—ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Y: THE LAST MAN, winner of three Eisner Awards and one of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling comic books series of the last decade, is that rare example of a page-turner that is at once humorous, socially relevant and endlessly surprising.

Written by Brian K. Vaughan (LOST, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD, EX MACHINA) and with art by Pia Guerra, this is the saga of Yorick Brown—the only human survivor of a planet-wide plague that instantly kills every mammal possessing a Y chromosome. Accompanied by a mysterious government agent, a brilliant young geneticist and his pet monkey, Ampersand, Yorick travels the world in search of his lost love and the answer to why he's the last man on earth.

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    6.61 x 0.28 x 10.17 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1563899809
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Yorick Brown is an escape artist; has a fabulous girlfriend who's traveling in Australia; and possesses a genetic make-up that's allowed him to survive a plague that killed every male being on the planet except for him and his pet monkey. Yorick is the last man on earth, and in the resulting chaos, he must find a way to help save the human race. At least that's what the (now all-female) government thinks. Yorick would prefer to find his girlfriend, but it's hard to get a flight halfway around the world when almost all the pilots and mechanics are gone. It's hard enough to drive down the block, since the streets are jammed with the cars of men who were behind the wheel when the instantaneous plague hit. Furthermore, the entire social fabric has gone to hell, with gun-wielding wives of Republican representatives insisting on getting their husbands' seats and tribes of latter-day Amazons claiming males were meant to die. Since Yorick's mother is a congresswoman, he's protected by secret spies. And his escape skills come in handy when he's trapped first by a marauding garbage-woman and then by his mother, as she tries to keep him from doing anything stupid. Meanwhile, who are the mysterious Israeli soldiers who seem so gratified by the situation, and why is Yorick's sister so intent on joining the Amazons? With clean lines and muted colors, Guerra and Marz n invoke a frighteningly believable future; their vision of the surprise and horror to come is so beautifully ordinary, it's entirely convincing-and addictive.
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A mysterious plague has killed every man on earth except Yorick Brown, who was somehow spared. That is the provocative premise of the comics series whose first five issues make up this book. The sole Y-chromosomed survivor is an amiable, headstrong young man, the son of a U.S. congresswoman and, as it happens, an amateur escape artist. He spends most of the story on the run from a tribe of self-styled Amazons bent on eliminating the last vestige of patriarchy. He is also trying, with a bioengineer who may be responsible for the worldwide "gendercide," to figure out why he survived; hoping to reach his girlfriend in Australia; and, of course, contemplating the repopulation of the planet. Rather pedestrian artwork doesn't do much to liven the story, though its straightforwardness imparts deadpan believability to such ramifications as the female secretary of agriculture ascending to the presidency. Fast-paced anyway, the yarn introduces a large number of intriguing characters and plotlines as it lays the groundwork for what promises to be a compelling series. Gordon Flagg
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertigo; aFirst Edition First Printing (January 2, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1563899809
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1563899805
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.61 x 0.28 x 10.17 inches
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Brian K. Vaughan is the Eisner Award-winning writer of Y: THE LAST MAN, EX MACHINA, RUNAWAYS, and PRIDE OF BAGHDAD. His newest work, with artist/co-creator Fiona Staples, is SAGA, an ongoing sci-fi/fantasy series from Image Comics that The Onion's A.V. Club called, "the emotional epic Hollywood wishes it could make." Vaughan lives in Los Angeles, where he works as a writer and producer on various film and tv projects, including three seasons on the hit series LOST.

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Customers find the story interesting and suspenseful. They describe the book as an enjoyable, lighthearted read with vivid artwork. Many consider it a great graphic novel series that is compelling and page-turning. The writing quality is described as creative and well-written, with witty dialogue and clever plotting. Readers appreciate the interesting characters and thought-provoking reflection on relevant issues.

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67 customers mention "Story quality"60 positive7 negative

Customers find the story interesting and unique. They describe it as suspenseful, action-packed, and thought-provoking. The story flows well and is described as fun, exciting, and action-packed.

"...(not as stunning as Saga, but pretty darned good) and an incredible story line, and you have yourself one winning graphic novel series here...." Read more

"...Beginning with this issue, we are taken on an interesting and often perilous journey through time and over several continents as Yorick and his..." Read more

"...Or at least consider that everything you thought might be wrong. Very fun story." Read more

"...Instead, we get a really interesting exploration of what might really happen if all the men (but our hero) died...." Read more

44 customers mention "Readability"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and entertaining. They say it's a good addition to any library and offers perspective on relevant issues.

"...It really is brilliant. First of all, Yorick is awesome. He is a total screw-up, but you won't be able to resist his delightful, scampish charm!..." Read more

"...peaks and in spite of its troughs, I found this to be an exceptionally entertaining story and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy thought-..." Read more

"The TV series got me hooked on this story and I am loving the books...." Read more

"...In later volumes this changes, so it's worth sticking around, but if I had only read the first volume and didn't know anything about the later..." Read more

36 customers mention "Art quality"32 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the vivid artwork and graphic content. They find the book engaging with its great pictures and storyline. The content is not too graphic or gory for teens, making it a brilliant and fun comic series.

"...Add to that the great illustrations (not as stunning as Saga, but pretty darned good) and an incredible story line, and you have yourself one..." Read more

"...The Cons? While it may be true that Pia Guerra is a gifted artist, I find it difficult to believe that this might be some of her best work...." Read more

"...The art is fairly simple as modern comics go and there are no capes or spandex to be seen...." Read more

"...I found the artwork in this series to be adequate but uninspiring...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the graphic novel. They find it compelling and engrossing, saying it's one of the best comic series they've read. Many consider it an excellent introduction to comics and a great TV series like The Walking Dead.

"...and an incredible story line, and you have yourself one winning graphic novel series here...." Read more

"Being a big fan of graphic novels, I've been recommended Vaughan's "Y: The Last Man" series more times than I can count...." Read more

"This series is pretty celebrated and a friend of mine recently got a tattoo of one of the frames from the series, so I thought I'd give it a..." Read more

"...Men and women will enjoy reading this epic post-apocalyptic graphic novel. two thumbs up and five stars from this fan." Read more

30 customers mention "Writing quality"26 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the story creative, well-told, and fun. The dialogue is clever and the plot is good. Readers describe the book as a solid story with great dialogue and amazing artwork. It's highly readable and a must-read for graphic storytelling fans.

"...This highly readable adult graphic novel is the fictional tale of a young twenty-something slacker named Yorick Brown who suddenly finds himself in..." Read more

"...The dialog is brisk and funny. The heroics are plentiful but Yorick is only occasionally the hero of the scene...." Read more

"...The stories in Volumes 1 through 5 (of 10 so far) are very well told, exciting, twist-filled and keep you pressing on for Volume after Volume. [..." Read more

"...Sprawling across several continents, this is an epic adventure that MUST be read." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"15 positive4 negative

Customers find the characters interesting.

"...one might expect to find in an action comic, but it's full of character and expression...." Read more

"...Needless to say, the wide depth of characters is easily the best aspect of this story. Dialogue is also a strength in this series...." Read more

"...the characters are ok, but Yorrick gives off this kind of Spiderman vibe, albeit he's allowed to use cursewords in his quips...." Read more

"...Overall, I felt the plot and characters were a bit lacking, however for a light hearted read, I did enjoy the opening salvo from this mystery..." Read more

8 customers mention "Thought provoking"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking and engaging. They appreciate its perspective on relevant issues and the thoughtful reflection on a post-apocalyptic society. The concept is great and provides hope and enlightenment for them. Readers appreciate the social relevance and controversial nature of the series. Overall, they find the book well-written and showing potential.

"...This series was very thought provoking and I think that is why it appealed to me so much. The Cons?..." Read more

"...of Y: The Last Man turned out to be a very thoughtful and thought-provoking reflection on a post-apocalyptic society that's experienced an..." Read more

"...Stories like this are nourishment of the spirit for me (along with music, Mozart sizzling in the room as I write) and I look forward to Unmanned..." Read more

"...It's well written, shows potential and the characters are introduced and well defiend but I didn't see anything GREAT about this book...." Read more

4 customers mention "Clarity"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the stories simple and hard to follow. They also say the graphic novels lack emotion and make little sense.

"...While some of the tales were lackluster and hard to follow, others were outstanding with the benefit of providing readers with some very wild and..." Read more

"...The science in this set of graphic novels frankly doesn't make much sense, so you have to turn your brain off, much as you have to do when you read..." Read more

"...and other Marvel artists, this work, while servicable, just seems rather simplistic...." Read more

"...But the artwork is really disappointing. Incredibly straight forward and average - does nothing to add emotion to the story." Read more

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  • OpheliasOwn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2014
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    Some ladies might think a world without men would be far more peaceful, but there would be huge changes to the structure of the world without men, and the continuation of the species would be the last thing on everyone's mind. In the first volume of Y: The Last Man, Unmanned, by Brian K. Vaughan, the world loses every male mammal... except two.

    Yorick has a smoking hot girlfriend who is currently traipsing around the Outback, but he fully intends on proposing to her. Meanwhile, his mother is trying to hold her own in Congress, and his sister, Hero, is living up to her name as an EMT. Everything seems normal. Normal, until everything isn't. All of a sudden, every man and male mammal in the world dies. Women around the globe watch their fathers, sons, husband, friends, coworkers, etc. drop dead in front of their eyes. Everyone, that is, except Yorick. A borderline agoraphobic, Yorick doesn't really leave his apartment. He offered to train a service monkey to help handicapped people, but so far the only thing he has accomplished is ducking when Ampersand flings his poo at Yorick's head.

    Yorick is a goofball, and certainly not anyone's idea of the epitome of the last man on earth, but he is all the human race has left. With all the men gone, the women have had to step in, but none can agree on how to run things. The Amazons believe the plague was the world's savior, and try to eliminate all chances of a baby boy ever being born. The few remaining members of Congress are trying to hold things together, but the wives of prominent Republicans don't agree with how they "took over the government." Meanwhile, there are millions of bodies of men just rotting in offices and apartments that have to be incinerated. The world has gone to hell in a handbag, and Yorick is the last hope for mankind?!

    First of all, I have read this series before. It was quite some time ago, and I loved it so much, I certainly did not take my time to savor it. After having finished all of Vaughan's Saga so far, I needed more of his genius, so I decided to reread this series, and I am so glad I did. It really is brilliant. First of all, Yorick is awesome. He is a total screw-up, but you won't be able to resist his delightful, scampish charm! Seriously. Yorick is absurd and fabulous all in one, and I just LOVE him SO much! So, the idea that this knucklehead is the last man on earth makes this series even more spectacular.

    Add to that the great illustrations (not as stunning as Saga, but pretty darned good) and an incredible story line, and you have yourself one winning graphic novel series here. My only regret for purchasing these is that I couldn't control myself and wait for the hardcovers, because I imagine I will be rereading this series frequently. This volume is the basic backstory leading up to the death of all men, and the beginning of Yorick's travels. It will give you a good snapshot of the world without men, but it doesn't get to the heart of the story... for that you need Volume 2!!
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  • M.J.Lawicki
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Addictive Tale of Tragedy, Mystery, Suspense, And Humor Set In A Post-Apocalyptic World Devoid of Men
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2015
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    I'm not exactly certain how I stumbled upon this graphic novel but I'm certainly happy I did. This highly readable adult graphic novel is the fictional tale of a young twenty-something slacker named Yorick Brown who suddenly finds himself in the most unpredictable of predicaments. A devastating plague has spread across the globe and instantaneously destroyed every man and mammal with a 'Y' chromosome--except, of course, for our reluctant hero and his pet monkey Ampersand. Beginning with this issue, we are taken on an interesting and often perilous journey through time and over several continents as Yorick and his female companions attempt to discover exactly why he and Ampersand are the sole remaining male mammals left on the planet. Each action-packed issue follows the wise-cracking Yorick and his friends dodging rival interest groups, spies, assassins, and murderous, modern day Amazon warriors in their quest to discover the answers to their many questions and a cure for the dreaded plague. A secondary plot thread is Yoricks relentless obsession with finding his girlfriend (presumed fiancée) who went missing in the Australian outback when the global catastrophe hit. I liked this series very much and before I address what I feel to be its 'cons', I'd first like to address what I believe to be its 'pros'. Overall, I found this entire series to be a genre-defying, highly addictive, and unpredictable compilation of interwoven stories. While some of the tales were lackluster and hard to follow, others were outstanding with the benefit of providing readers with some very wild and unpredictable plot twists. I really appreciate the social relevancy and the controversial nature of 'Y'. I predict that half of the people reading this graphic novel might be offended that the gun-toting wives of Republican congressmen and Senators attempted to violently wrest control of the U.S. Government from the hands of Democratic women they felt couldn't represent their interests. The militaristic ultra-feminist Israeli Alter Tse'elon is another controversial female character. Her relentless pursuit of Yorick and her psychopathic obsession with Israel's 'security' resonates with many things that are happening in the Middle East even now. Does anyone else believe it somewhat sexist that our entire planets infrastructure would collapse and remain collapsed without men? This series was very thought provoking and I think that is why it appealed to me so much. The Cons? While it may be true that Pia Guerra is a gifted artist, I find it difficult to believe that this might be some of her best work. The landscapes and post apocalyptic cityscapes were great; the people--not so much. In fact, it was a little too easy for me to think of Yorick as the character 'Shaggy' from the Scooby-Doo television cartoon. I kept waiting for him to say, "Like, ZOINKS," in certain situations but this never happened. Another complaint I have is the seeming lack of gravity affecting the survivors of this post-apocalyptic Earth. After the global event, which left billions of men and other male animals dead, we are told that millions of women committed suicide and many more women resorted to cannibalism to survive in the lean years that followed. Yet many of these nitty-gritty details are glossed over, and our characters are taken from point 'a' to point 'c' without a lot of story development in between. My favorite book in the series was the last, the tenth book, mainly because Yorick seems to have matured considerably. I had the sense throughout the series that Yorick was a spoiled, insecure brat who in ordinary circumstances may never have grown up at all. The tenth book in portrays Yorick to be a vastly different person than the one we met in the first volume--no doubt changed from all of his harrowing post-apocalyptic experiences. Not only can he throw a punch or two to defend himself, but he now at last seems to have broken the mold that made him the perpetual victim of fate and circumstance. The boy grew into a man with a sense of purpose and a measure of self confidence. The humor throughout the story sometimes worked--and sometimes didn't--but what it did do in my opinion was undermine Brian K Vaughn's otherwise brilliant storytelling and dialog sequences. Nevertheless, because of its peaks and in spite of its troughs, I found this to be an exceptionally entertaining story and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy thought-provoking science-fiction, thrillers, and mysteries.
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  • Little Mai
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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    The TV series got me hooked on this story and I am loving the books. This one is relatively short at 126 pages and is the first installment of the series. I found the collections confusing, but decided to get this one because I could pick it up used, cheap. I’m waiting for issues two and three to arrive. After that, I will probably switch over to the larger volume collection books. However, I really do like the feel of reading from a smaller book that is not weighted down by a lot of pages and feels more like the comic book journey of waiting in anticipation for the next release. I’m just sorry I didn’t find this series sooner. I know it has a following, and I hope to see the TV series continue. If you’re unfamiliar with the show or the books, this is the one to pick up first. Otherwise, the collected volumes might be a more economical way to go. I’m not going to review the story, as you can read other reviews for that. I can only say that if you ever wondered what a world without men might be like, you might want to think again. Or at least consider that everything you thought might be wrong. Very fun story.
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  • Alysson Rodrigues
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilhoso
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 30, 2020
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    Primeiro capítulo maravilhoso de uma série genial. Muito ansioso pelos próximos volumes. O último Homem é de longe uma das melhores séries já feitas
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  • Kishorepromod RB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in India on November 16, 2019
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    Fascinating story with science kept me interested all the way. Some times reading story with some concepts are really good.
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  • David Cunningham
    5.0 out of 5 stars The 1st of 10 volumes. This story had me ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2015
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    The 1st of 10 volumes. This story had me from page one. BKV has a special way of teasing the hell out of you. He didn't invent the cliffhanger but he sure has perfected it! My biggest problem with this book was that I made the mistake of not buying the whole series together at once!
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  • Ju
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genial
    Reviewed in France on November 4, 2013
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    Personnellement, j'ai lu tous les tomes d'un seul trait. Le cote graphique est très bien fait, et l'histoire, même si c'est une histoire qu'on a entendu plusieurs fois déjà, se tient très bien et quand ça se termine, on en veut encore. J'attends depuis une éternité une adaptation au cinéma. Peut être qu'une série seraient même plus a propos. ça a fonctionné avec Walking Dead, ca fonctionnerait avec Y..
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  • AngryGoldfish
    5.0 out of 5 stars Darkly Comedic and Brilliantly Paced
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2013
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    I have only read a few comic books in my life. Batman, Spider-Man and X-Men are the only three I've ever really experienced. I've always struggled to read novels, particularly ones with over 300 pages. I can't seem to stay focused for long enough. I'll read 100 pages, enjoy it, put it down for a few days and then forget to ever pick it back up again. Don't get me wrong, I read all the time—mostly poetry and articles on the web. I just struggle to read anything longer. So eventually I resigned myself to the idea that maybe my mind functions better with lighter reading that runs at a faster pace and in smaller, bite-sized amounts? This brought me back to the world of comics. At first I thought I'd just buy the new Wolverine story, but then I thought maybe I should try something more unique and less about superheroes and special powers. I had always been interested in the Y: The Last Man and saved it years ago to my Amazon Wish List. I searched the web and read a number of reviews on various comic books, including Sandman, Swamp Thing, V For Vendetta, and The Walking Dead, but eventually decided upon the one that caught my interest before anything else—Y: The Last Man.

    I am absolutely in love with this story. I love its humour, the way it shows up at the most inappropriate of times; I love the clean, undramatic art and the way it never feels contrived or outrageous; I love the characters and their relationship with each other, how they bond, fall apart, and bond again. Everything has a curve, an undulating curve that contorts and twists until the end. I haven't finished the series but am dying to find out how it concludes. I am half-way through now and am loving every bit of it. The sexuality, for instance, was done so well. They could have included endless sex scenes and nudity, relegated the lead character to a misogynistic, sex-obsessed fiend. But the inclusion of Beth, Yorick's fiancée in Australia, has helped elevate Yorick to a higher height that brings into play loyalty to your spouse and friends.

    The pacing is something else I am in love with. I doesn't allow me the time to stare at the art. I'm already turning the page over to see what Yorick will quip about next or how Agent 355 will kill the next assailant. This brings me to a point I would like to make that doesn't really relate to The Last Man in particular. Comic books are expensive. For an hour and a half of reading, albeit with a high chance of rereading over and over again, £10 is a lot of money. It would be OK if there were only two issues, but 10 issues means £100. That's a lot of money. I know this is the way the comic industry work. It's the business and is obviously that way for a reason. But for someone who is relatively new to the scene, I'm finding it difficult waiting until I can afford the next issue.

    But that's a moot point. This book is excellent. It was an enticing introduction to what is shaping up to be one of my favourite fictional stories I've ever come across
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