- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (25 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845760212
- ISBN-13: 978-1845760212
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 16.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 457,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Matrix comics, like all the other spin-offs from The Matrix films (such as Animatrix and The Matrix games), are meant to enhance the central storyline of the cinematic trilogy. In the world of The Matrix machines rule, but the vast majority of humans don't even know this. The world that most of us see is a supremely realistic virtual reality: in the real world, our sleeping bodies are kept alive (and dreaming) by the machines, who cultivate us as living fuel cells. Only a small number of humans--inhabitants of the underground city of Zion--inhabit the "real" world, acting as freedom fighters against the machines.
It's in this world that the 12 stories of The Matrix comics are set. Written and illustrated by some of the top names in comics--as well as some lesser-known creators--the stories don't focus on any particular characters or places, allowing for greater creative freedom. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Neil Gaiman's prose story about a heroic double-life outside of the Matrix is inspiring and beautifully written--it easily stands out amid the gloom and bleakness of the other stories. Conversely, The Matrix creators Larry and Andy Wachowski's back-to-basics science-fiction story (ably illustrated by Geoff Darrow) provides a gruesome and thought-provoking prologue to the whole Matrix trilogy. Other standouts include David Lapham's tragic tale "There Are No Flowers in the Real World" and Paul Chadwick's hopeful "The Miller's Tale". The remaining stories are less successful. Though few are bad, several do suffer from the pretentiousness and bogged-down ideas of their cinematic counterparts--they're just not as clever as they think they are. Still, fans of The Matrix films will find this an entertaining addition to the canon. --Robert Burrow --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The masterminds behind The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions unveil a second collection of comics tales based on their epic creation, starring some of the biggest names in comics! Spinning out of concepts by the Wachowski Brothers, this new volume features stories and artwork by, amongst others, Geof Darrow (conceptual designer on all three films, co-creator of Hard Boiled), Steve Skroce (storyboard artist on the films), Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin) and Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween). Exploring every facet of the Matrix universe and expanding upon the mythos of the movies, The Matrix Comics 2 is essential reading for any fan.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am completely mad about the matrix, ever since the first one I have bought anything even remotely related to the matrix. My boyfriend bought me this for christmas and its fantastic, whether the story lines are by the Wachowski brothers or not, the quality is amazing throughout. I was blown away. If you've seen the animatrix and understand all the theories then you'll love the cartoons, but if you're only in the matrix for neo, trinity and the rest of the gang, then you'll be bitterly dissapointed as this is about the people around the matrix, both in and out, and before and during. The best one is 'Get It?', but to read it you'll have to buy this...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you liked the Matrix trilogy, and especially if you like it enough to buy other spin offs such as the Animatrix, and Enter the Matrix, this is definately for you. It features 12 new short stories (in comic form of course!) based in the world of the Matrix. Like the first edition it has a mixture of "inside" stories, stories with people living ordinary lives with some perception that the world isn't quite right, and "outside" stories, based on those who know the truth about the Matrix.
My favourite story is Run, Saga, Run! About one of the "potentials" with the Oracle, who escapes agents to get out of the Matrix. It also features two stories set after Matrix Revolutions during the truce period between the Machines and the Humans.
If you love the world of the Matrix, and want a bigger glimpse into what is going on in that world I definately recommend this book to you.
My favourite story is Run, Saga, Run! About one of the "potentials" with the Oracle, who escapes agents to get out of the Matrix. It also features two stories set after Matrix Revolutions during the truce period between the Machines and the Humans.
If you love the world of the Matrix, and want a bigger glimpse into what is going on in that world I definately recommend this book to you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This collection of stories is what I think of as a true anthology, blending together a number of different styles and aspects of the Matrix to create something diverse and imaginative. There's something in this collection for everyone, be it humour, tragedy or adventure.
The graphic styles vary between stories and ranging from Neil Gaiman's short story with a few illustrations to the more common 'comic book' presentation. Each style has its own merits and I'm sure you could argue your favourite between them all. Personally, I like the slighlt rough and comical 'Sword Of A Different Colour', or whatever the title was.
The different stories span per-film, post episode one and post-film eras, with some showing the origins of the ideas portrayed in the films while other expand on those ideas, much in the way 'Animatrix' did.
Overall I'd recommend this to any fan of the Matrix, with something in here for anyone interested in the world and concepts of the Matrix.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Matrix Comic
if you liked the Matrix and especially if you like the animatrix then thisbook is for you. if has a collection of 11 comic strips and 1 short storyset in and around the matrix. Read more
Published on 21 April 2004 by D. J. Wallace
Wow
A great add to the story of the matrix just like enter the matrix and the animatrix my advise buy as soon as you get the chance to.
Published on 15 Jan 2004
Matrix Comics
As usual a wonderful piece of art from Mr Gaiman. Well drawn, great story. in a word Fabulous
Published on 26 Nov 2003 by Sybaf
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