Investigative reporter Spider Jerusalem attacks the injustices of the 21st Century surroundings while working for the newspaper The Word in this critically-acclaimed graphic novel series written by comics superstar Warren Ellis, the co-creator of PLANETARY and THE AUTHORITY. In this third volume, Spider Jerusalem begins to crumble under the pressure of sudden and unwanted fame. Having had enough of the warped 21st century Babylon that he lives in, Spider escapes into a world of bitterness and pills. As he stumbles through this haze of depression and drugs, he must find a way to cover the biggest story of the year, the presidential election. Armed with only his demented mind and dark sense of humor, Spider embarks on an adventure of political cynicism, horrific sex, and unwelcome celebrity which culminates in a shocking and ruinous ending. Collects issues issues #13-18.

"Originally published in single magazine form as Transmetropolitan 13-18"--T.p. verso.

"Two candidates, the Beast and the Smiler, are facing off in the presidential election, and in all the media only Spider Jerusalem seems to have the intestinal fortitude to hack his way through the campaign propaganda and find out the reality behind the spin. But even if he manages to bring the public the unvarnished truth, the larger question still remains: will they do the right thing once they have it?"--Page 4 of cover.

In this self-contained issue, journalist Spider Jerusalem watches TV, alternating between (1.) violent reactions to what's considered entertainment in his City, and (2.) an apathetic state bordering on decomposition.

Reporter Spider Jerusalem interviews two presidential candidates against the background of a society that is falling into chaos.

The forces of darkness are closing in on outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem and his merry, filthy band ã but now theyve got their own rope around the neck of corrupt President Callahan, and its time to start tightening the noose. TRANSMETROPOLITAN: THE CURE is the ninth volume reprinting the acclaimed series written by Warren Ellis (PLANETARY, RED) with art by Darick Robertson (The Boys). Jerusalem and his cohorts step up their investigation into Callahans misdeeds and turn up some startling evidence...not to mention a sole surviving witness to the Presidents depravity. The problem, as always, will be getting the word out before the massive forces of the Executive Branch black out everything ã and everyone ã involved.

Spider Jerusalem is hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly elected President's campaign. This volume collects issues #31-36.