Ex Machina Book #01

The award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (PRIDE of Baghdad , Y: The Last Man ) uniquely combines big city politics and superheroes in this much-lauded series. Located in our modern 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 ability to communicate with machines. Eventually Mitchell tires risking their lives just to maintain the status quo , leaving the mask fighting crime and running for mayor of New York City , winning by a large margin . This deluxe edition collects the first 11 issues of Ex Machina in hardcover for the first time , along with several special bonuses .