DMZ Book Five

(Paperback)

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Brian Wood and artist Riccardo Burchielli's DMZ was one of Vertigo Comics' longest-running series, and the final arc to the saga is here in DMZ Book Five, now in paperback. The final year of DMZ begins here! After six years of adventures--and misadventures--across the DMZ, Matty Roth's story is near its end in the last volume of Brian Wood's acclaimed series. Revisit the origins of this Second American Civil War and see just how a dangerous idea can ripple through a population and result in one of the most infamous wars in world history. The Free States army, equally vilified as insurgents and praised as patriots, gains more and more ground as the fabric of American society comes apart. Finally stopped at the Hudson by veteran U.S. troops, the glittering prize of the city of Manhattan is rapidly reduced to a war-torn slum, a.k.a the DMZ. Brian Wood presents the final stories of the unforgettable DMZ series in DMZ Book Five. Collects DMZ #60-72.

Reviews

"...reflects the anxieties of many living in the world today and continues the kind of mature storytelling Vertigo thrives on." --Publishers Weekly

"Wood and Burchielli gut-wrenchingly portray the chaotic reality of life in a war zone." --Washington Post

"If residents of Manhattan often feel at odds with the rest of the country, the comic book series DMZ magnifies that anxiety with its radical premise." --The New York Times

Author Bio

Brian Wood developed his skills as a comics writer and designer while working a string of internet design jobs. Since then he has created a series of successful comics and graphic novels, most notably DMZ, Demo, Northlanders, Channel Zero and The Couriers. In addition to earning him international acclaim, these projects have also resulted in four Eisner award nominations. Brian was also a designer for the video game franchise series Grand Theft Auto for Rockstar Games.