Spider Jerusalem

But second, the most interesting 'comic book' hero that I identify with now is a man called Spider Jerusalem, from Warren Ellis' series called Transmetropolitan.

Rage, and comic book heroes Sam Norton 2005

But second, the most interesting 'comic book' hero that I identify with now is a man called Spider Jerusalem, from Warren Ellis' series called Transmetropolitan.

Archive 2005-07-01 Sam Norton 2005

And apparently Clark Kent and Peter Parker -- or even "Transmetropolitan's" cyber-gonzo reporter Spider Jerusalem -- have nothing on Dowd's journalistic superpowers.

Brenda Starr meets Batgirl: Artist gives MAUREEN DOWD her own bio-comic book [UPDATED] Michael Cavna 2010

And apparently Clark Kent and Peter Parker -- or even "Transmetropolitan's" cyber-gonzo reporter Spider Jerusalem -- have nothing on Dowd's journalistic superpowers.

Brenda Starr meets Batgirl: Artist gives MAUREEN DOWD her own bio-comic book [UPDATED] Michael Cavna 2010

In this new edition of volume three, now featuring issues #13-18 of the hit series, Spider Jerusalem begins to crumble under the pressure of fame and escapes into a world of bitterness and pills.

DC Comics for July 2009 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

Ocean lacks Transmet's verve and attitude, even though Kane is a resourceful badass like Transmet's Spider Jerusalem classier, however; think Samuel L. Jackson for the movie, but is still a solid, provocative yarn that, emphasizing concept and character rather than action and heroics, and greatly aided by Chris Sprouse's lucid art, comes off rather like an ambitious, big-budget sf film.

Ocean Ed Gorman 2008

However, Ellis said that there wasn't any doubt about the candidate of choice for one of his most popular characters, the gonzo-style journalist Spider Jerusalem from DC/Vertigo's "Transmetropolitan."

How Would Comic Book Characters Like Iron Man, Hulk And X-Men Vote? Their Writers Respond! 2008

His hero, Spider Jerusalem, can be foul-mouthed and cynical and "street" and everything, but he is like Captain America and Superman, in that Spider Jerusalem is ALWAYS RIGHT.

Top 100 Comic Book Runs #25-21 | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008

Calling someone Goode when they're far from it is quite a nice touch, but I think, to give an example, Warren Ellis does tend to overdo the unusual name tendency, and the names often hint at their personality types or abilities; Spider Jerusalem, Jenny Sparks, Jack Hawksmoor, that kind of thing...

What's in a name? Or a story title, come to that? DAVID BISHOP 2008

Ocean lacks Transmet's verve and attitude, even though Kane is a resourceful badass like Transmet's Spider Jerusalem classier, however; think Samuel L. Jackson for the movie, but is still a solid, provocative yarn that, emphasizing concept and character rather than action and heroics, and greatly aided by Chris Sprouse's lucid art, comes off rather like an ambitious, big-budget sf film.

Archive 2008-05-01 Ed Gorman 2008