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Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard (Transmetropolitan, #3)

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Science Fiction Fiction

by Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos

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4.40 (12.2K ratings)
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description 144 pages

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard by Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 12.2K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 144 pages.

About Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard

Investigative reporter Spider Jerusalem attacks the injustices of the 23rd Century surroundings while working for the newspaper The Word in this critically-acclaimed graphic novel series written by comics superstar Warren Ellis, the co-creator of PLANETARY and THE AUTHORITY.In this third volume, Spider Jerusalem begins to crumble under the pressure of sudden and unwanted fame. Having had enough of the warped 23rd century Babylon that he lives in, Spider escapes into a world of bitterness and pills. As he stumbles through this haze of depression and drugs, he must find a way to cover the biggest story of the year, the presidential election. Armed with only his demented mind and dark sense of humor, Spider embarks on an adventure of political cynicism, horrific sex, and unwelcome celebrity which culminates in a shocking and ruinous ending.

Detail Value
Author Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos
Published 1999
Pages 144
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 4.40 / 5.00
Total Ratings 12,188

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.4
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12.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.40, Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.20, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.40
This Book
4.20
Science Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard?

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.

Is Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard worth reading?

Based on 12.2K reader ratings, Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard?

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard has 144 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard?

Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard was written by Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos. It was first published in 1999.

What is the ISBN for Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard?

The ISBN-13 for Transmetropolitan, Vol. 3: Year of the Bastard is 9781563895680.0.

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