Transmetropolitan

The protagonist is Spider Jerusalem, a gonzo journalist modeled after Hunter S. Thompson who lives as a recluse in the mountains before being forced back to the City to fulfill a book contract. Armed with his trademark bowel disruptor gun, Spider investigates political corruption and societal decay in a near-future dystopia.

Transmetropolitan ran for 60 issues, published from 1997 to 2002. The series was initially published by Helix, a short-lived DC Comics imprint, before moving to Vertigo.

Transmetropolitan is a cyberpunk comic blending elements of political satire, gonzo journalism, and dystopian science fiction. Its portrayal of media, politics, and urban decay draws heavy inspiration from the writings of Hunter S. Thompson and William S. Burroughs.

The series was created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Robertson. Robertson's frenetic, detailed artwork brought the chaotic City to life, while Ellis's razor-sharp dialogue and political commentary earned the series critical acclaim.