The Invisibles Vol. 1: Say You Want a Revolution
by Grant Morrison
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Author: Grant MorrisonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-06-01
ISBN: 1563892677
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Vertigo
Book Reviews of The Invisibles Vol. 1: Say You Want a Revolution
Book Review: BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING. BECOME INVISIBLE!
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start by saying that The Invisibles is by far my favorite comic book of all time. It is such a demanding and rewarding experience. I read the entire series at least once a year and not once have I grown tired or bored by a single page or panel.
Grant Morrison is the finest talent working in the comic medium, bar none. His imagination knows no bounds, be it writing super hero fare like New X-Men or his current All-Star Superman, or more intelligent, cerebral stuff like The Filth or The Invisibles. All of his comic work shines like a diamond in a dark mine, lighting one's way to an eternal salvation of enlightenment and bliss. In short, GM Rocks!
Volume 1 of The Invisibles is a good introduction to the main characters and concepts of the series, but rest assured, this is only the first section of a further 6 volumes that need to be read in order to fully understand and appreciate the significance of what Grant Morrison is attempting to convey.
A lot of people seem to have disliked the second half of this first volume, ARCADIA, dismissing it almost outright as incomprehensible and far too strange and disorientating to be worthwhile, but make no mistake, ARCADIA is a key storyline in the overall narrative of the Invisibles. It defines a lot of the core philosophical concepts of the Invisible saga.
The inclusion of the Marquis de Sade into the mix is a particularly inspired choice. In particular, when he is transported forward to our time only to be faced with a world whose standards and choices mirror his own beliefs and writings. Not that I side with de Sade; I simply find it an interesting insight that what was once considered damnable and deplorable is now embraced as cool and thrilling. Down and Out in Heaven and Hell, indeed!
On the art side, I favour Steve Yeowell over Jill Thompson, however, Thompson's art is still quite impressive and suits the seedy nature of the overall ARCADIA story. I particularly like her depiction of Ragged Robin.
And while a lot has been said about the Invisibles/Matrix connection, I'll just let the fact of the Matrix films' declining quality and narrative inventiveness/cohesiveness speak for themselves. Besides, Neo is no Dane McGowan and Morpheus is certainly no King Mob!
Viva la Invisibles!
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