Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the first ten issues of Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris's acclaimed series Ex Machina, following civil engineer Mitchell Hundred as he navigates the complexities of being New York City's mayor after a mysterious incident gave him the ability to communicate with machines. The oversized format includes bonus material such as sketches and behind-the-scenes content, offering a comprehensive look at the early chapters of this political sci-fi saga.
"Chapter One" of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Tony Harris, kicks off with a quiet moment that quickly spirals into something far more complex—when a seemingly mundane public portrait becomes a media sensation. As Mitchell navigates political shifts and growing pressure from the Kremlin, the mysterious killings of snow plow drivers add a layer of unease beneath the surface. The story unfolds with a sharp eye for detail, courtesy of Harris’s striking art and Tom Feister’s inks, all rendered in JD Mettler’s rich colors and Jared K. Fletcher’s precise lettering, with a cover by Tony Harris that captures the issue’s quiet tension.
In "null," Mitchell—now the Great Machine—struggles to survive an assassination attempt, forcing him to confront the past that shaped him. Flashbacks reveal the accident that gave him his mechanical form and the early days of his rise in politics, where ideals met the weight of power.
In "Chapter One" of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, newly appointed mayor Mitchell faces immediate challenges as he names his police commissioner and chief of staff, setting the stage for a tense political landscape. A scandal erupts when a controversial portrait of Lincoln—paid for with public funds—comes under scrutiny, and a mysterious serial killer begins targeting snow plow drivers, plunging the city into unease.
In "Chapter Two" of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, a quiet news cycle turns the spotlight on a public portrait of Lincoln, while Mitchell faces new pressures—promoting Journal to Special Adviser on Youth Affairs, grappling with ongoing attacks on snow plow drivers, and confronting Kremlin’s urgent push to re-embrace the Great Machine.
In "Chapter Three" of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, Mitchell traces a pattern of deadly attacks to Kremlin’s shadowy influence, while Journal confronts Trista Braving, the controversial artist behind a state-funded public sculpture. The story unfolds with quiet tension, blending political intrigue and personal reckoning in a world where power and art collide.
In "Chapter Four" of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, Mitchell and Bradbury track down Kremlin, only to discover he’s been secretly monitoring them—and knows the identity of the serial killer terrorizing the city. Meanwhile, Journal uncovers that Trista has destroyed her own painting, leaving behind a mystery as deep as the one unfolding in the streets.
In "Chapter Two" from Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, Mayor Hundred grapples with the political and personal weight of advocating for gay marriage, all while strange symbols tied to the Great Machine start appearing across New York City. The story quietly builds tension as civic leadership and mysterious forces begin to intersect.
In "Chapter Three" of Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #1, Mayor Hundred faces a new threat as the FBI reveals details about the subway killer, while Mitchell navigates the tender tension of his first date with Suzanne and prepares to preside over New York’s historic first gay marriage ceremony. The story balances political pressure with personal moments, grounding its superhero scope in real emotional stakes.
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↩ Reprints Ex Machina #1 (2004), Ex Machina #2 (2004), Ex Machina #3 (2004), Ex Machina #4 (2004), Ex Machina #5 (2004), Ex Machina #6 (2005), Ex Machina #7 (2005), Ex Machina #8 (2005), Ex Machina #9 (2005), Ex Machina #10 (2005), Ex Machina #11 (2005)
Reprinted in Ex Machina: The Deluxe Edition #5 (2011), Ex Machina #1 (2014), Ex Machina #5 (2015), Ex-Machina: The Complete Series Omnibus #[nn] (2018)
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