I don’t know how we could continue this theme of famous comic book guns without at least a mention of Spider Jerusalem’s bowel disruptor from one of my favorite series, Transmetropolitan. This is the weapon that brought a president to his knees…literally.

Since Spider Jerusalem is basically a thinly veiled homage to Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, it comes as little surprise that he shares his love of illegal firearms with his real-life counterpart. The bowel disruptor’s settings range from simple diarrhea, to what Jerusalem calls “fatal intestinal maelstrom.” Obviously this is not a journalist you want to cross considering the weaponry he’s packing. Spider is typically “never unarmed” but considers the BD a favorite since despite being illegal, it is non-lethal and untraceable which is a plus considering his line of work. Spider even went as far as to arm his “filthy assistants” with their very own disruptors once it was apparent that the president (yes, the president) was out to get them.

On another note, you would not want to cross Spider when he is wielding the “chair leg of truth” which may not be a firearm, but is still “wise and terrible” nonetheless. Although Spider has a pretty wide arsenal of weapons, none are more trustworthy or ever present than his bowel disruptor… except maybe the chair leg of truth.

-Jim

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