Omnibus 1
DMZ: The Deluxe Edition Book One
Collecting the first 12 issues of the series about the ultimate embedded war journalist trapped in a most unlikely war zone: the streets of New York City. In the near future, America's worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand - Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. Matty Roth, a naïve young man and aspiring photojournalist, lands a dream gig following a veteran war journalist into the heart of the DMZ. Things soon go terribly wrong, and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he's only seen on television. There, he is faced with a choice: try to find a way off the island, or make his career with an assignment most journalists would kill for. But can he survive in a war zone long enough to report the truth? Collects issues #1-12 of the original monthly series.
Omnibus 2
DMZ: The Deluxe Edition Book Two
In the near future, America's worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand--Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ.
In this volume, Matty heads undercover to infiltrate a terrorist cell, lands an interview for Liberty News with an enlisted U.S. solider who's found guilty of a massacre within the DMZ, and turns his attention to several locals: a guerilla artist, a former ally who's now worse off than a homeless person, and the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ.
Collects DMZ #13-28.
Omnibus 3
DMZ: The Deluxe Edition Book Three
In the near future, America's worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand--Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ.
In this new DMZ hardcover, a new leader rises in the DMZ - but what will that mean for Matty Roth, a journalist who calls the zone home? After a near-tragic misadventure in Staten Island, Matty returns to find Parco Delgado in office as provisional governor of New York. Matty's first task under the Delgado regime? Tracking down the source of one of the DMZ's greatest urban legends.
Collects DMZ #29-44.
Omnibus 4
DMZ: The Deluxe Edition Book Four
New York City... otherwise known as the no man's land in this second American civil war. Cut off from his support system and family, rookie journalist Matty Roth remains the lone voice for those left behind in the world's most dangerous war zone.
Instead embracing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to document the city under siege with a classic journalist's objectivity, Matty Roth has allowed himself to blur the lines to the point of no return, to fall in with politicians and opportunists, warlords and mercenaries. Having helped secure an election and fund an army, he commits perhaps the worst offense to date: trafficking in WMD on behalf of the newly elected Delgado regime.
Brian Wood and artist Riccardo Burchiellite s DMZ, one of Vertigo Comicste longest-running series, continues its blistering look at politically motivated war in what Popmatters states "reads like a journalistic document," and actress/writer Felicia Day says is "amazing and has poignant analogies to our current political climate. Thought provoking and engrossing." Joined by guest artists Cliff Chiang, David Lapham, Danijel Zezelj, Andrea Mutti, and Nathan Fox, DMZ: THE DELUXE EDITION BOOK FOUR collects issues #45-59 in the penultimate chapter of this critically acclaimed series.
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DMZ: The Deluxe Edition Book Five
One of Vertigo's longest-running series comes to its stunning conclusion.
After six years, Matty Roth's story and the Second American Civil War comes to an end. As the war enters its final weeks, Matty is given an unbelievable second chance, a golden opportunity to report once again from the DMZ-not as a network lackey but as an unbiased observer for the court of world opinion, to ensure both sides stay honest.
He is given total access, total freedom, and is determined to do right by the city where he once failed miserably.
Brian Wood and artist Riccardo Burchielli present their final chapter and remove any doubt that DMZ is, at its core, a love letter to New York City. DMZ: THE DELUXE EDITION BOOK FIVE collects issues #60-72.
Volume 1
DMZ Vol. 1: On the Ground
In the near future, America's worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered acrossthe 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand - Manhattan. Or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. Matty Roth, a naive aspiringphotojournalist, lands a dream job following a veteran war correspondent into the heart of he DMZ. Things soon go terribly wrong, and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he's only seen on television. There, he is faced with a choice: finda way off the island, or make his career with an assignment most journalists would kill for. But can he survive in this savage war zone long enough to report the truth?
Volume 2
DMZ Vol. 2: Body of a Journalist
In the near future, with military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states, and, like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand--Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ.
Volume 3
DMZ Vol. 3: Public Works
In this third volume, collecting issues #13-17, Matty severs his ties to the Liberty News and becomes a free agent. He soon finds himself in over his head as he goes undercover and infiltrates a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites trying to rebuild the city.
Volume 4
DMZ Vol 4: Friendly Fire
Matty Roth reluctantly lands an interview for Liberty News with an enlisted U.S. solider who's found guilty of a massacre within the DMZ. What follows is a look at how the DMZ came to be, from the perspective of a kid who came from the Midwest and walked right into a nightmare.
Volume 5
DMZ Vol. 5 The Hidden War
The fifth volume in the critically acclaimed series that looks at life during wartime- America's 21st Century Civil War. The world and characters of the DMZ-a wartorn Manhattan-are expanded and enriched in this volume as Matty Roth turns hisattention to 'the hidden war'-the thousands of ordinary people living under fire inside the DMZ. His subjects include a guerrilla artist in the underground arts scene, a former ally who's now worse off than a homeless person and the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ and more.
Volume 6
DMZ Vol. 6: Blood in the Game
The world and characters of the DMZ — a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan — are expanded and enriched in this sixth volume of the acclaimed series as journalist Matty Roth. The United States has decided to resume reconciliation talks with the Free States, but a major new player in the Free States political world could destroy any hope of a unified state. Matty's relationships are strained to the breaking point when he decides to profile the revolutionary leader Delgado and sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of the Free States forever.
Volume 7
DMZ Vol. 7: War Powers
The story of Matty Roth, the ultimate embedded war journalist trapped in a most unlikely war zone: the streets of New York City, or as the world now knows it,the DMZ. In this seventh volume in the graphic novel series, the status quo of the series istossed out the window as Matty, back from his misadventure in Staten Island, finds Parco Delgado in office as provisional governor of the City of New York and details his first 100 days at breakneck speed redraws what you know about DMZ. Matty'sfirst task under the Delgado regime involves tracking down the source of one of the DMZ's greatest urban legends.
Volume 8
DMZ Vol. 8: Hearts and Minds
The world and characters of the DMZ - a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan - are expanded and enriched in this eighth volume of the acclaimed series. Journalist Matty Roth redefines his role in the DMZ following the tumultuous events of the past year No longer content to be merely a citizen journalist or a mouthpiece for Parco Delgado's struggling city government, he now rolls with his own private security force and self-defined mandate to heal the city. Is this the start of a brand-new day via the barrel of an gun - or will this 'Rise of Matty' end with the fall of just another petty warlord? Plus, you'll discover the truth behind the mysterious death cult that is housed in the city's tallest building. These violent killers hide behind masks and heavy clothing are always the vanguard of death and destruction. Now you'll find out just who they are and where they come from.
Volume 9
DMZ Vol. 9: M.I.A.
The ninth volume in the critically acclaimed series that looks at life during wartime--America's 21st century Civil War. After the shattering events of DMZ VOL. 8: HEARTS AND MINDS, M.I.A. takes Matty to a remote and desolate section of the city.Self-exile forces him to take a good, hard look at himself and his conduct since he entered the DMZ, and he doesn't like what he's seeing. His discovery presents him with an opportunity that he's tempted to take, but is the price too high? Thisvolume also includes a pinup gallery with art by Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, Eduardo Risso and others.
Volume 10
DMZ Vol. 10: Collective Punishment
In this collection of five single-issue stories, citizens and soldiers-new characters and old-weather the storm of a brutal "shock and awe" bombing campaign on the DMZ. Includes a story concerning the enigmatic Wilson, the self-professed protector of Chinatown and confidant to series star Matty Roth, who has always said he'd own the DMZ in the end. Now, with the U.S. poised to steamroll its way into the city, it's do-or-die time for the old man. In another story, Matty lends his Liberty News secure phone line to DMZ citizens to reach out to loved ones outside the city-a direct violation of his contract. Is this the beginning of a new, compassionate Matty, looking to atone? Or are more cynical motives at play? Find out in this newest collection of the acclaimed series.
Volume 11
DMZ Vol. 11: Free States Rising
With all his allegiances wiped away by the mistakes he's made, embedded journalist Matty Roth watches as the Free States of America and the U.S. wage civil war on the island of Manhattan-also known as the DMZ. As Matty covers the battles on the ground, old allies and enemies resurface and Matty must prove that after all he's been through he is a changed man. Will the choices he makes reflect this? Collects issues #60-66.
Volume 12
DMZ Vol. 12: The Five Nations of New York
A New York Times bestseller. As New York City starts the healing process, the political realities on the ground are impossible to ignore. Matty's seen to it that everyone's voice is being heard, but will the social order devolve into anarchy, or is there a new New York to be discovered somewhere underneath the rubble? This final volume of DMZ collects issues #67-72.