The Matrix Comics Series by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Geof Darrow, Spencer Lamm, Peter Bagge, Michael Avon Oeming, Poppy Z. Brite, Troy Nixey, Tim Sale, Gregory Ruth, Vince Evans, Ted McKeever, Paul Chadwick, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kaare Andrews, Dave Dorman, Keron Grant, Neil Gaiman, Greg Ruth

This book is the sole result of Larry and Andy Wachowski's love of comics. In collaboration withmany of the top names in comics, these one dozen stories set in the word of THE MATRIXexpand and further the mythos of the film trilogy. From Larry and Andy Wachowski themselvesto names that have played a part in some of the most influential comics of the past two decades(see below), we present a collection born of talent and respect for THE MATRIX itself... moreThis book is the sole result of Larry and Andy Wachowski's love of comics. In collaboration withmany of the top names in comics, these one dozen stories set in the word of THE MATRIXexpand and further the mythos of the film trilogy. From Larry and Andy Wachowski themselvesto names that have played a part in some of the most influential comics of the past two decades(see below), we present a collection born of talent and respect for THE MATRIX itself.Based on concepts by Larry and Andy Wachowski--writers and directors of THE MATRIX TRILOGY.Edited by Spencer Lamm--director of TheMatrix.com and editor of THE ART OF THE MATRIX.Stories and art by Larry and Andy Wachowski (BOUND), Geof Darrow (HARD BOILED, CONCEPT ARTIST:THE MATRIX TRILOGY), Bill Sienkiewicz (ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN, STRAY TOASTERS), Neil Gaiman (THESANDMAN, AMERICAN GODS), Ted McKeever (METROPOL, SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS), John Van Fleet(TYPHOID, BATMAN: THE CHALICE), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, MARTHA WASHINGTON) , DavidLapham (STRAY BULLETS, MURDER ME DEAD), Peter Bagge (HATE, NEAT STUFF), Troy Nixey (BATMAN:THE GASWORKS, TROUT), Paul Chadwick (CONCRETE, THE WORLD BELOW), Ryder Windham (STARWARS COMICS), Kilian Plunkett (ALIENS: LABYRINTH, SUPERMAN: RED SON), Gregory Ruth (SUDDENGRAVITY, FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND). less

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... moreThe 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.Larry and Andy Wachowski wrote and directed all three The Matrix films, as well as the cult classic noir Bound. Geof Darrow co-created Hard Boiled and The Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot. Steve Skroce has illustrated Wolverine, Youngblood and many more besides. Tim Sale illustrated Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory.Contents:1. Farewell Performance - Jim Krueger (writer), Tim Sale (artist)2. Déjà Vu - Paul Chadwick3. System Freeze - Poppy Z. Brite (writer), Dave Dorman & Michael Kaluta (artists)4. The King of Never Return - Ted McKeever5. An Asset to the System - Troy Nixey6. A Path Among Stones - Gregory Ruth7. Run, Saga, Run - Keron Grant (inks by Rob Stull)8. Wrong Number - Vince Evans9. Broadcast Depth - Bill Sienkiewicz10. Who Says You Can't Get Good Help These Days? - Peter Bagge11. Saviors - Spencer Lamm (writer), Michael Oeming (artist)12. I Kant - Kaare Andrews less

28 stories set in the world of the Matrix, with over eighty pages of never before published material, including four new to print stories. These stories began releasing in the lead up to the release of the original film, back in 1999, entirely online. Right from the beginning, they featured the work of comic book luminaries, including Neil Gaiman, Geof Darrow, Dave Gibbons, Bill Seinkiewicz, and many more... more28 stories set in the world of the Matrix, with over eighty pages of never before published material, including four new to print stories. These stories began releasing in the lead up to the release of the original film, back in 1999, entirely online. Right from the beginning, they featured the work of comic book luminaries, including Neil Gaiman, Geof Darrow, Dave Gibbons, Bill Seinkiewicz, and many more. This volume is the first hardcover, and the first to include all the stories under one cover.Contents:1. Bits & pieces of information - The Wachowskis (story), Geof Darrow (art)2. Sweating the small stuff - Bill Sienkiewicz3. A life less empty - Ted McKeever4. Goliath - Neil Gaiman (story), Bill Sienkiewicz & Greg Ruth (art)5. Burning Hope - John van Fleet6. Butterfly - Dave Gibbons7. A sword of a different color - Troy Nixer8. Get it? - Peter Bagge9. There are no flowers in the real world - David Lapham10. The Miller's tale - Paul Chadwick11. Artistic freedom - Ryder Windham (story), Kilian Plunkett (art)12. Hunters and collectors - Greg Ruth13. An easy one - Tommy Lee Edwards14. Farewell performance - Jim Krueger (story), Tim Sale (art)15. Déjà vu - Paul Chadwick16. System freeze - Poppy Z. Brite (story), Dave Dorman (art)17. The king of never return - Ted McKeever18. An asset to the system - Troy Nixey19. A path among stones - Greg Ruth20. Run, Saga, Run - Spencer Lamm (story), Keron Grant (art)21. Wrong number - Vince Evans22. Broadcast depth - Bill Sienkiewicz23. Who says you can't get good help theses days? - Peter Bagge24. Saviors - Spencer Lamm (story), Michael Oeming (art)25. I Kant - Kaare Andrews26. Day in.... day out - Ted McKeever (story), Keron Grant (art)27. Return of the prodigal son - Greg Ruth28. Let it all fall down - Paul Chadwick less