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Transmetropolitan #56

by Adrienne Rappaport

Reviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk.

Publisher
DC/Vertigo
http://www.transmetropolitan.com

Credits
Writer: Warren Ellis
Colorist: Nathan Eyring
Letterer: Clem Robins
Cover Artist: Gene Ha
Other Creators: Artists: Darick Robertson & Rodney Ramos

Grade: 9

I have to admit — I knew Spider had something up his sleeve. But I was pretty much convinced that the card he had left to play was something we, the readers, knew about that I had forgotten. I couldn't figure out what I was forgetting about. I certainly didn't see this coming.

All I can say is "Daaaaaaaaaang"

Without really spoiling anything I can say this issue was well written and well drawn. There's a lot happening, at this point, and the creative team manages to keep it all together and flowing well. And the last page, with no dialogue, made me laugh and also gasp.

At this point it's a wee bit late in the game to pick up Transmet by the singles. But if you still haven't, it's never to late to start with the first trade. With only four issues left, I think it's pretty safe to say that this has been one of my all-time favorite comic series.

Written: May 18, 2002
Published: June 1, 2002

Tart: Adrienne Rappaport
Comic: Transmetropolitan #56
Series: Transmetropolitan
June 2002: All | Comic