The exploits of the secret society of anarchists continue. This collection includes the groundbreaking stories "Time Machine Go," "Sensitive Crimin...
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Nov 28, 2007
Keely
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I would enjoy Neal Gaiman more if he were a madman. Unfortunately, unless he starts making bookplates in the Blakean style, I don't think this will ever be remedied. He is a competent writer, and interesting, but rarely pushes the limits. Perhaps this shows that he is wise enough to recognize his own limitations, which is more than I can say for Morrison, especially in 'The Invisibles'.
Morrison never fails to push the boundaries, but this only makes it more and more apparent that he More...
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Jan 20, 2011
RØB
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I think THE INVISIBLES would be more enjoyable on the whole if it didn't make QUITE as many pop culture references. I guess I have a distaste, by and large, for over-reference to popular culture. I mean just look at the cover of this thing, it's a tribute to a Beatles album for cryin' out loud. This is also why Y: THE LAST MAN failed to be as great as it coulda been, cuz every other page had the main character talking about a David Lynch movie or some crap. Come to think of it, this is a str
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Apr 18, 2011
Lloyd
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Here we are: the fifth graphic novel of the series and the second foray into Volume Two of the series. This book keeps up the "blockbuster" feel of the second volume while almost completely morphing back into Volume One of the series in the "Sensitive Criminals" story arc (issues 8-10).
The ultra-violent scenes and explicit (but tastefully drawn) sex which have become hallmarks of Volume Two continue to permeate this book. There's even some double agent action in More...
The ultra-violent scenes and explicit (but tastefully drawn) sex which have become hallmarks of Volume Two continue to permeate this book. There's even some double agent action in More...
Oct 24, 2010
Amy
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Oct 02, 2011
Aaron
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Full-on return to form in this volume. Morrison's honed his chaos-speak to a level that evokes meaning from phrases that would otherwise appear nonsensical. The plot moves forward at a rapid pace, moving deeper into this world where science and magic coexist. Whereas older Morrison books (such as Doom Patrol) can sometimes fall back on insanity as an excuse for why nothing makes sense, the Invisibles never hides behind any of that. It's a series that genuinely makes you question the solidity of
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Oct 12, 2011
cras
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after years of procrastinating, i thought i'd give reading a recomended (by a friend) graphic novel a try. it should be a no-brainer for me right? i love words/a solid story and great illustrations...yet i couldn't hardly make it through page 50 on this one. just saying, perhaps graphic novels aren't for me, i'm too old fashioned or something i suppose.
Aug 07, 2011
Steve
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Really liked the time travel elements of this volume, but could have done without the Hand of Glory stuff. In the end I'm not disliking this series as a whole as much as I thought I might.
Feb 27, 2008
Kirsten
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As the final(?) showdown between the Invisbles and the forces of evil careens ever closer, the pressure mounts. King Mob is beginning to feel the weight of the body count, and to wonder about the consequences of being a murderer for the forces of good. Ragged Robin, who is now leading this cell of Invisibles, is revealed to be a time-traveller from the not-so-distant future, sent back to make sure that time travel is invented. And a powerful tool, the Hand of Glory, must be recovered. Even upon
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Sep 25, 2011
Matt
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This one has two of my favorite Invisibles stories, Sensitive Criminals and American Death Camp. I love the narrative twirling of ADC, and Sensitive Criminals has some great moments. I love the various plot points that slowly begin to get knocked down in this story. Just great stuff.
Aug 11, 2011
Chris
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Another typically mystifying volume, more complex and wide-ranging than the succinct novelette that was "Bloody Hell in America." I feel like the story has finally stopped expanding outward, and is finally starting to contract a bit in the interest of reaching some sort of conclusion. That said, some nagging loose ends remain. Are we ever going to get back to the Marquis de Sade and his adventures is modern-day San Francisco?? This volume ends on an especially perplexing/non-sequituria
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Jun 07, 2011
Ahimaaz
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The most rewarding volume so far in the series. It's silly, quotable, funny, and profound. It uncovers truths like triple-u and more such.
Morrison isn't one nano-bit afraid pushing the envelope. It shouldn't matter much if he comes off incoherent more often than he should in the end for there's always the middle and the beginning to go back to.
Morrison isn't one nano-bit afraid pushing the envelope. It shouldn't matter much if he comes off incoherent more often than he should in the end for there's always the middle and the beginning to go back to.
Jul 30, 2011
Brendan
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if you like comic books and have not read the invisibles, you're an idiot.
May 07, 2009
Robert
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Continues to be quite a ride. The whole hyper-sigul aspect to it is quite fascinating.
Apr 17, 2010
Gaelen
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The storyline seems very interesting, but getting a little too confusing to follow by casual reading. I feel like I'd need all the volumes sitting in front of me and constantly flip around to understand it. Still interesting, though, even though I don't totally understand what's going on.
Nov 25, 2011
Keith
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"The most pernicious image of all is the anarchist-hero figure. A creation of commodity culture, he allows us to buy into an inauthentic simulation of revolutionary praxis. The hero encourages passive spectating and revolt becomes another product to be consumed."
Oct 11, 2008
Michael
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Again, I love Grant Morrison. There's something to be said about an author that can push the limits of psycho-babble as well as create lovable characters.
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