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DMZ, Vol. 6: Blood in the Game (DMZ #6)
by
Brian Wood (Goodreads Author),
Riccardo Burchielli
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 relationshi...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
February 17th 2009
by Vertigo
(first published May 2008)
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Meh. DMZ continues its downward spiral into creative irrelevance with this volume, which has so much going on it's hard to keep up with. Wood is really begin to show flaws in his storytelling, as the long form narrative of DMZ is taking more and more turns into haphazard storytelling. The most obvious indication of this is all the multiple story elements happening in BLOOD IN THE GAME.
There was plenty enough story to fill a six-issue collection on the strength of the election story alone. But Wo...more
There was plenty enough story to fill a six-issue collection on the strength of the election story alone. But Wo...more
This is where DMZ takes a hard right turn. The series up 'til now has been about Matty Roth and the stories he covers in NYC as he tries to get a handle on what's happened to it. Even though he's been involved in many of the stories, it's still about him trying to maintain journalistic impartiality. "Blood in the Game" is when Matty stops covering the stories and becomes one.
On the eve of NYC's first election, Matty becomes involved with a dark horse candidate who rises up from and is championed...more
On the eve of NYC's first election, Matty becomes involved with a dark horse candidate who rises up from and is championed...more
Best book of the series so far. The US Army and the Free States Army try to force an election on the war-torn DMZ and it all looks a little too much like Karzai in Afghanistan until Parco Delgado announces his candidacy for governor of the DMZ. A lifetime resident of New York, Delgado espouses some of the most fiery anti-imperialist rhetoric I've ever heard outside of an Immortal Technique record and he seems dead-set on setting up his own government regardless of what the USA and FSA have to sa...more
Blood in the Game presents what "free elections" might look like in a war-torn occupied city, if that city was New York. I think Wood does an excellent job of depicting the tangled web of media, government, and military and their efforts to control democratic elections. The wild card Delgado is an interesting addition to what seems to be business as usual concerning the planned outcome to the elections, although you're never really sure what his true intentions are (I'd definitely be a cynic lik...more
Journalist Matty Roth has been working and living in the DMZ long enough to have become influential both in the DMZ and in the world outside. In this latest issue, a cease-fire is issued so that an election can get underway. Matty is putting his faith in the Delgado Nation, supported by the vast majority of those living in the DMZ. Unfortunately, the powers that be are not too keen on seeing Delgado coming into power and efforts are made to silence both the candidate and elections. Enter Matty's...more
This one is a tough one to rate, but it may really be the timing of it. I'd picked this up a couple months ago, promptly cleaned there-after and stupidly left it in a drawer which I managed not open until a recent cleaning redux. Of course a couple months ago was going to be a perfect time to read the story since it was just about the time the election cycle was really doubling down, and would have tied in perfectly with my own innate fervor over elections.
Reading it AFTER the election, AFTER th...more
Reading it AFTER the election, AFTER th...more
Just when I thought I’d caught up with everything DMZ, the comic book gods surprise me. While standing in front of and perusing the shelves of my local comic book haunt, there -- lo and behold! -- was volume six (a single, lonely copy at that) waiting. Oh, lucky me!
This latest trade paperback collects the recent Blood in the Game storyline that weaves together several new plot threads. First there is the imminent election of the first leader of the DMZ (shades of the recent Iraqi elections post...more
This latest trade paperback collects the recent Blood in the Game storyline that weaves together several new plot threads. First there is the imminent election of the first leader of the DMZ (shades of the recent Iraqi elections post...more
the plot of DMZ gets back on track with this wicked volume of a war-time election. all of the various parties are vying for power in ways they know how: violence, intrigue, and sheer power. a candidate, seemingly of the people, gains public approval and thereby power. through it all, Matty navigates being various people's pawn to try to do what's right for the people of the DMZ. fast-paced and interesting with the promise of a completely different kind of world in the next volume.
This is well done - hopefully Wood can carry through with the premise of "free elections" and the types of leaders they throw up and how they even get a look-in in the subsequesnt volumes.
Again like Volume 4, Wood is able to bring home the genuine horrors of war and rebuilding society that goes on in "countries other than our own". This is sharp satire / political commentary - it would make for some very uncomfortable TV!
After my holiday I will get on to Volumes 7 & 8.
Again like Volume 4, Wood is able to bring home the genuine horrors of war and rebuilding society that goes on in "countries other than our own". This is sharp satire / political commentary - it would make for some very uncomfortable TV!
After my holiday I will get on to Volumes 7 & 8.
Easily my favorite volume of the series so far. Balanced and fascinating in its political implications (and bittersweet, when compared to the real-world Iran election), this also gave us the strongest sense of Matty's family, which in turn helps to better define who he is as a character. I found Parco Delgado, the DMZ resident campaigning to lead his brethren, endlessly compelling, and the ending was both surprising and perfect. Wonderful work. I can't wait until the next trade is released.
DMZ is back on track with the Vol. 6 TPB. A war-time election storyline dominates, with the USA, Free States, and local leader Parco Delgado all vying for votes. Matty Roth's dissatisfaction with his role as an impartial, disinterested journalist also comes to the fore. As always, Brian Wood explores some interesting stuff here without being too preachy. This volume still lacks a certain something that was present in the earlier volumes, but I can't quite articulate what it is (helpful, I know).
I think the quality of the volumes is roughly the same, but I'm not gonna lie: part of my delight in reading the first three volumes was in getting to know this strange new New York, and when the exploring ends, and nothing is left but heavy handed political tales... Frankly, I don't think the story arcs are long enough to allow for a nuanced social commentary.
I'm not sure if it's me or the story was losing just a little magic that the others had. This focuses on the DMZ and elections for a provisional government and the attempts of all sides to influence the outcome. I'm not sure Matty is learning anything or getting in the way or actually helping but I enjoy following where he leads.
politics is war.... I hate politics .... An election in a war zone, what kind of hell would that be ? And what if the absolute underdog appears to be leading the polls... This comic is written so well that it is as if Brian Wood has lived it. Another great DMZ-trade. Oh yeah, and the art is superb !
Wow, elections for the governor of NYC, but not NY State? democracy trying to stay in action in the largest city in America that is no longer considered part of USA? More conspiracies arise as Matty's mother enters the picture as political consultant to the new governor of the people in the DMZ.
This is an excellent series about a second American Civil War taking place in modern times with New York City as the battleground. It was a bit disturbing at times because I could envision this happening in the not so distant future. Highly recommended, but one should starting reading this series with Volume 1.
DMZ gets more political than ever when election time is at hand. Our protagonist reporter Matt finds himself at odds with the principle of neutrality as one candidate, despite his outrageous populism and emotional rhetoric, awakens surprising hope in him. Could this one man make a difference as a governor of an independent demilitarized zone?
DMZ is always delightfully analytical, fast paced and plausible. "Blood in the Game" delivers on all those accounts. The depiction of the campaign Matt foll...more
DMZ is always delightfully analytical, fast paced and plausible. "Blood in the Game" delivers on all those accounts. The depiction of the campaign Matt foll...more
The DMZ series gets even more interesting as a local activist named Parco Delgado gets elected as the head of the Manhattan "provisional" government much to the chagrin of the U.S. and the sinister mercenary corporation, Trustwell. Disturbing but enthralling; one volume to go.
Darn, back in the other direction from volume five. Honestly this was almost two stars. I just...wasn't a fan of it. The most heavy-handed the series has been so far with regards to the politics of the DMZ and thus Brian Wood. Come on, turn it back around!
This volume seems to veer completely away from what had made the previous ones interesting (i.e. one of the central conceits of the series so far, the *journalism*), but there's enough interesting material to keep me reading.
This might be the shark-jump point for DMZ as far as I'm concerned. The series is great satire but now it feels like the authors are just aping every aspect of the United States' involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
kinda whizzed through this one. maybe too fast. not sure i like where the story line is heading, but we shall see. as always, the art is amazing, the mood, the pacing... its all there.
will reread. feel like there were holes in the story.
will reread. feel like there were holes in the story.
And here's where it stopped being excellent. When Parco Delgado came along, DMZ changed. Matty's not about reporting any more. He's just another player. And one who's stupider than everyone else. Yawn.
I liked this one better than the last two or three volumes. There's definitely a change in direction happening here and this volume provides the set-up for what could be interesting future story arcs.
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The story shifted to more politics. Meh. And all of a sudden our main character just started making stupid decisions. It's like watching someone walking into a trap. It hurts to watch.
Solid story, though I got a bit lost with some of the seemingly unanswered questions along the way. A great addition to the saga, however, and very telling of the way politics play out in the area caught between two warring factions.
I know this arc is essential to set up what follows but I didn't enjoy it as much. The introduction of Matty's mom didn't do much for me and felt kind of derivative.
Election time - war zone - no easy answers. Matty is coming off the sidelines and getting more involved. Parallels with growing up? This is a great series worth reading.
Time for an election in the DMZ - who will speak for the people of Manhattan? The representative from the USA, the Free States, or local leader Parco Delgado?
Pour l'instant, le scénario le plus convenu des DMZ, même si ça reste très bon. La suite donnera peut-être plus d'intérêt à ce nouvel arc...
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