thecommonswings's review
5.0
Just brilliant. This does actually feel like a commentary on some of Zenith, particularly the final parts of Phase One. Honestly this is Morrison at his most accessible (well, relatively) because he’s bunging out mad ideas but at the same time bothering to unpack them for you as well. And much as I like Michael Moorcock I think in a world where he gives Gaiman and Moore a free pass but he takes umbrage at Gideon Stargrave says a lot more about him demanding a certain deference than anything else
ladydewinter's review
4.0
It probably wasn't that good idea to read that book over a year after reading the second volume, and it probably also wasn't a good idea to read this in the break room at work, because... this is Grant Morrison at his Grant-Morrison-est, and it's really weird, but also really really cool. After I finally remembered where we'd last been and what had happened and who everyone was I found myself completely immersed in the story again, and while I'm still confused by almost everything, whether it's the conspiracy or the world ending, I really enjoy this series with all its trippiness and craziness and the occult stuff. Definitely not something for everyone, but I'm going to continue reading and, once I have all the volumes, I'll read it all in one go and maybe it'll make a bit more sense.
the_graylien's review
5.0
Having read this ends the third volume (of seven) of the graphic novels and the first volume of the entire Invisbles series. (The series as a whole was split into three volumes.)
The series continues to astound me as I read through it and amazes me more each time I come back to it.
This third volume sees Morrison continue to blow our minds with discussion of magick, government conspiracies, world religions, differing concepts of God, and the development of the characters themselves.
This volume also imparts plenty of information on '60s and '70s pop culture, literature and music. It gives us plenty to chew on and plenty to go and seek more info on if we were to be interested enough to go into the background of The Invisibles as a series (and who wouldn't be?).
This volume also marks the first appearance of art work by Phil Jiminez, a wildly talented artist who brings, in my opinion, a certain unmatched flair to the series.
As the series goes on, more volumes can only mean more amazement, and this one was no exception.
The series continues to astound me as I read through it and amazes me more each time I come back to it.
This third volume sees Morrison continue to blow our minds with discussion of magick, government conspiracies, world religions, differing concepts of God, and the development of the characters themselves.
This volume also imparts plenty of information on '60s and '70s pop culture, literature and music. It gives us plenty to chew on and plenty to go and seek more info on if we were to be interested enough to go into the background of The Invisibles as a series (and who wouldn't be?).
This volume also marks the first appearance of art work by Phil Jiminez, a wildly talented artist who brings, in my opinion, a certain unmatched flair to the series.
As the series goes on, more volumes can only mean more amazement, and this one was no exception.
discocrow's review against another edition
4.0
Volume 3 of The Invisibles and the last volume before the new first issue and second installment.
What a blast!
More Jim Crow, a character I seriously adore. The leanings towards Voodoo are something I am particularly fond of in this series, along with the sheer opaque nature of it all. Teasing the reader with switches in time, perspective, and who knows what else - I'm loving it, though I can understand why [a:Grant Morrison|12732|Grant Morrison|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1311378308p2/12732.jpg] is an author that severely polarizes readers in general.
The evolution of Jack Frost is something that I'm terribly interested in. The bits and pieces that fill in the blanks of his time with Tom O'Bedlam are something I'd love to see further explored. While we're on the subject of fleshing out characters further, I am also terribly interested to see more of Ragged Robin. She's one of the characters I particularly love in this series, so imagine my join when she was paired up with Jim Crow during the exploration of the House of Fun. Great stuff there, seriously great.
The Lovecraftian leanings of the Archeons twigged the proper amount of disgust. I was also happy that the final issue in this volume, dealing with Mister 6, brought back the Monster of Glamis in uh.. some sort of form. How bloody disgusting was that tape? The mere thought of that is enough to turn my stomach. Thus: wonderful writing, wonderful plot, and a good gross-out factor that didn't quite overdo it for me.
I am incredibly happy that I picked up this series, and it has certainly gained a place upon my list of favorites. I'll be happy to read just about anything [a:Grant Morrison|12732|Grant Morrison|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1311378308p2/12732.jpg] has put out at this rate, and shall shamelessly stalk [a:David Katzman|793892|David David Katzman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1295747426p2/793892.jpg]'s recommendations for the remainder of my life.
If that isn't appreciation and admiration, then what is?
What a blast!
More Jim Crow, a character I seriously adore. The leanings towards Voodoo are something I am particularly fond of in this series, along with the sheer opaque nature of it all. Teasing the reader with switches in time, perspective, and who knows what else - I'm loving it, though I can understand why [a:Grant Morrison|12732|Grant Morrison|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1311378308p2/12732.jpg] is an author that severely polarizes readers in general.
The evolution of Jack Frost is something that I'm terribly interested in. The bits and pieces that fill in the blanks of his time with Tom O'Bedlam are something I'd love to see further explored. While we're on the subject of fleshing out characters further, I am also terribly interested to see more of Ragged Robin. She's one of the characters I particularly love in this series, so imagine my join when she was paired up with Jim Crow during the exploration of the House of Fun. Great stuff there, seriously great.
The Lovecraftian leanings of the Archeons twigged the proper amount of disgust. I was also happy that the final issue in this volume, dealing with Mister 6, brought back the Monster of Glamis in uh.. some sort of form. How bloody disgusting was that tape? The mere thought of that is enough to turn my stomach. Thus: wonderful writing, wonderful plot, and a good gross-out factor that didn't quite overdo it for me.
I am incredibly happy that I picked up this series, and it has certainly gained a place upon my list of favorites. I'll be happy to read just about anything [a:Grant Morrison|12732|Grant Morrison|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1311378308p2/12732.jpg] has put out at this rate, and shall shamelessly stalk [a:David Katzman|793892|David David Katzman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1295747426p2/793892.jpg]'s recommendations for the remainder of my life.
If that isn't appreciation and admiration, then what is?
jgkeely's review
2.0
In his odd compulsion to combine as many odd and unrelated conspiracy and magical concepts into one story, Morrison develops a peculiar flaw. It made me recall a a humorous article I read some time ago about how ridiculous sci fi explanations seem when placed in a normal situation. Morrison's magical world ends up feeling like another terribly complex sci fi story where all the characters walk around discussing the marvel of what's going on around them in unnatural detail.
I'll be spreading my critiques throughout the series I guess, that's enough for this one.
My Suggested Reading In Comics
I'll be spreading my critiques throughout the series I guess, that's enough for this one.
My Suggested Reading In Comics
samj's review
4.0
Pretty great, though I thought it had a little trouble wrapping up. The climax was confusingly staged and seemed to have lower stakes than earlier episodes. And while I am generally in favor of switching up art styles for dramatic effect, it happened so often and seemingly without purpose in the end that it only served to exacerbate the confusion. Like a lot of Grant Morrison, this was clearly brilliant but a little too dense and scattered to fully enjoy.
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