Ex Machina by Brian K. Vaughan; Tony Harris (Artist)Call Number: PN6728.E98 V35
ISBN: 9781401244989
Publication Date: 2014-01-21
"Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (PRIDE OF BAGHDAD, Y: THE LAST MAN) uniquely combines big city politics and superheroes in this criticially acclaimed series. Set in our modern-day world, EX MACHINA tells the story of civil engineer Mitchell Hundred, who becomes America's first living, breathing super-hero after a strange accident gives him the power to communicate with machines. Eventually Mitchell tires of risking his life merely to maintain the status quo, retires from masked crime fighting and runs for mayor of New York City, winning by a landslide after the events of 9/11. Illustrated by Tony Harris, EX MACHINA BOOK TWO finds Mayor Mitchell Hundred making a difficult decision about his own future, becomes part of a shocking trial complicated by the unexpected arrival of an all-new superhero, and leaves New York City for the first time since his election to embark on a strange adventure. Plus, a shocking tragedy strikes an Iraq War protest in downtown Manhattan"
"Former superhero Mitchell Hundred becomes the elected Mayor of New York City after the events of 9/11, combatting corruption and supervillains from both sides of the costume. Co-created by Brian K. Vaughan, the creator of the hugely successful Y: THE LAST MAN series
"Originally published in single magazine form as EX MACHINA 1-11."