Someone has decided the world needs a new dose of Transmetropolitan art and sensibility. They are not wrong.

It has been nearly ten years since the release of the final issue of TRANSMETROPOLITAN, the Eisner-nominated comics series from writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Robertson. We have approached Mr Ellis and Mr Robertson about putting together a brand new art book of original images, and we’re happy to report both of the co-creators will be participating in this project, donating a brand new cover and a foreword for the book!

TRANSMETROPOLITAN combines black humor, political scandal, and moral ambiguity to look into the gonzo mind of an outlaw journalist and The City he inhabits. Aided by his embattled Editor and his two Assistants, the protagonist blazes a path through a futuristic world of skyscrapers and technological wonders, dark alleys and unspeakable depravity.

If you’re unsure as to what Transmet is why not read the first issue for free courtesy of DC Comics.

Why should you fund this project?

Our goal is to raise $100,000 to be donated* to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and the Hero Initiative.

The CBLDF helps creators fight against artistic censorship. The Hero Initiative “is the first federally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators, writers and artists in need.”

As of this posting, there are 17 days left to fund this project and roughly $6000 to go before they meet their Kickstarter goal.

The tag below will keep you current on the project.

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