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Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street (Transmetropolitan, #1)

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Science Fiction Fiction

by Warren Ellis, Darick Robertston, Garth Ennis

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4.23 (30.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1998
description 144 pages

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street by Warren Ellis, Darick Robertston, Garth Ennis holds a highly rated rating of 4.23 out of 5, based on 30.8K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 144 pages.

About Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street

After years of self-imposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job that he hates and a city that he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd Century surroundings. Combining black humor, life-threatening situations, and moral ambiguity, this book is the first look into the mind of an outlaw journalist and the world he seeks to destroy.

Detail Value
Author Warren Ellis, Darick Robertston, Garth Ennis
Published 1998
Pages 144
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 4.23 / 5.00
Total Ratings 30,790

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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30.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.23, Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.20, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.23
This Book
4.20
Science Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street?

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street worth reading?

Based on 30.8K reader ratings, Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street has an average score of 4.23 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street?

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street has 144 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street?

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street was written by Warren Ellis, Darick Robertston, Garth Ennis. It was first published in 1998.

What is the ISBN for Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street?

The ISBN-13 for Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street is 9781563894460.0.

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