Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Morrison's Concluding New X-Men Hardcover, 27 Oct 2004
This oversized hardcover collects the paperback editions of Assault on Weapon Plus, Planet X and Here Comes Tomorrow. (New X-Men Issues #142 - #154). These are the last issues of the title (well ignoring #155 and 156 which were written by Chuck Austen and thankfully are collected with the rest of his dross in the Uncanny X-Men trades, Bright New Mourning I think. Seriously, you won't be missing much) and allow Morrison to provide nice closure to his entire X run. He establishes himself as a true master plotter, revealing two good surprises which really do make such sense and will make you go back and look previous volumes as if your eyes were open for the first time. Of course, I won't reveal those here. Unfortunately, the artwork brings down the side a bit, not because it's particularly bad, but because it's once again a hodgepodge of contrasting styles. The, ahem, "stylised" Chris Bachelo is followed by artists of a more realistic approach (one that I personally much prefer), such as Jimenez and Image founder Marc Silvestri (not seen on an X-book since the "80's Outback era" of Uncanny X-Men).
Anyone who considers themself to be a real X-Fan shoud own this book (or the paperback versions) and probably already does. Readers returning after a hiatus from the X-universe and especially new readers would do well to get the first two New X-Men hardcovers before this, as well as Joe Casey's Poptopia tpb from Uncanny X-Men that runs concurrent with the first NXM hardcover (If only because it's a very under-appreciated book.)

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Morrison's Concluding New X-Men Hardcover, 27 Oct 2004
This oversized hardcover collects the paperback editions of Assault on Weapon Plus, Planet X and Here Comes Tomorrow. (New X-Men Issues #142 - #154). These are the last issues of the title (well ignoring #155 and 156 which were written by Chuck Austen and thankfully are collected with the rest of his dross in the Uncanny X-Men trades, Bright New Mourning I think. Seriously, you won't be missing much) and allow Morrison to provide nice closure to his entire X run. He establishes himself as a true master plotter, revealing two good surprises which really do make such sense and will make you go back and look previous volumes as if your eyes were open for the first time. Of course, I won't reveal those here. Unfortunately, the artwork brings down the side a bit, not because it's particularly bad, but because it's once again a hodgepodge of contrasting styles. The, ahem, "stylised" Chris Bachelo is followed by artists of a more realistic approach (one that I personally much prefer), such as Jimenez and Image founder Marc Silvestri (not seen on an X-book since the "80's Outback era" of Uncanny X-Men).
Anyone who considers themself to be a real X-Fan shoud own this book (or the paperback versions) and probably already does. Readers returning after a hiatus from the X-universe and especially new readers would do well to get the first two New X-Men hardcovers before this, as well as Joe Casey's Poptopia tpb from Uncanny X-Men that runs concurrent with the first NXM hardcover (If only because it's a very under-appreciated book.)

Daring, 22 Nov 2006
Grant Morisson's 'The Filth' represents a daring vision of human insights and hidden characters. Through a dirty - and yet classic - story telling, the author is provocative and pleases fans of science fiction as well as pornographic plots. It's sexy, crazy, complex and surreal. Morrison is the Salvador Dalí of comic writing. Brilliant and unique!

Odd, Unique And Brillient, 25 Jul 2005
I really enjoyed the original story and superb artwork in this book. Very different to any of the other graphic novels that I've recently read and a very welcome addition to my collection.

The main character lives a strange dual life, you (and he) are never quite sure which is real, which is fantasy, in a world that again, you and the character are never sure exists. Either way you'll enjoy trying to work it out.

Confusing at times but much more than that a really great ride. Highly recommended for a challenging but really enjoyable read.

Must we endure this filth? Yes,we must!!, 13 Jun 2004
In Britain ," Filth " is a word which can mean pornography,grime and dirt, or (in the expression "The Filth") can be slang for the police force. Grant Morrison,surrealistic graphic novelist supreme, plays with all three meanings,and combines them with his usual interest in the nature of reality,personality and the power of fiction to create new realities....the result?
A graphic novel which is confusing,stimulating,terrifying. hilarious and uplifting.

Through a sad sack loner who is obsessed with his cat(autobiographical echoes of Morrison's own life here!), the reader is introduced to "the Hand" a reality police force,clearing up threats to existence itself....but what do they really represent? And what is reality?

Readers familiar with Morrison's wonderful "Doom Patrol"," Animal Man" and "The Invisibles" will be on home territory here,while the casual reader may find themselves thoroughly confused. This work is dense,allusive and mind-expanding and is nowhere near as easy to follow as Morrison himself thinks..But,by God,it's thought-provoking,beautifully drawn by the magnificent Chris Weston and will resonate for weeks after reading. This work,perhaps more than any other,repays careful rereading and consideration.
Ignore the grudging response of much of the comics community. This is a challenging and complex work,but it is very worthwhile.The sexual and violent content,whilst disturbing in many ways,is neither gratuitous nor pointless,and the message of the work is empowering and positive.
Another meaning of "Filth" is the manure that makes flowers grow, and this compelling and difficult graphic novel makes the flowering of new concepts and ideas possible.
Recommended to all open-minded readers, willing to work hard to explore the limits of reality.
And that should include YOU!!

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Morrison's Concluding New X-Men Hardcover, 27 Oct 2004
This oversized hardcover collects the paperback editions of Assault on Weapon Plus, Planet X and Here Comes Tomorrow. (New X-Men Issues #142 - #154). These are the last issues of the title (well ignoring #155 and 156 which were written by Chuck Austen and thankfully are collected with the rest of his dross in the Uncanny X-Men trades, Bright New Mourning I think. Seriously, you won't be missing much) and allow Morrison to provide nice closure to his entire X run. He establishes himself as a true master plotter, revealing two good surprises which really do make such sense and will make you go back and look previous volumes as if your eyes were open for the first time. Of course, I won't reveal those here. Unfortunately, the artwork brings down the side a bit, not because it's particularly bad, but because it's once again a hodgepodge of contrasting styles. The, ahem, "stylised" Chris Bachelo is followed by artists of a more realistic approach (one that I personally much prefer), such as Jimenez and Image founder Marc Silvestri (not seen on an X-book since the "80's Outback era" of Uncanny X-Men).
Anyone who considers themself to be a real X-Fan shoud own this book (or the paperback versions) and probably already does. Readers returning after a hiatus from the X-universe and especially new readers would do well to get the first two New X-Men hardcovers before this, as well as Joe Casey's Poptopia tpb from Uncanny X-Men that runs concurrent with the first NXM hardcover (If only because it's a very under-appreciated book.)

Daring, 22 Nov 2006
Grant Morisson's 'The Filth' represents a daring vision of human insights and hidden characters. Through a dirty - and yet classic - story telling, the author is provocative and pleases fans of science fiction as well as pornographic plots. It's sexy, crazy, complex and surreal. Morrison is the Salvador Dalí of comic writing. Brilliant and unique!

Odd, Unique And Brillient, 25 Jul 2005
I really enjoyed the original story and superb artwork in this book. Very different to any of the other graphic novels that I've recently read and a very welcome addition to my collection.

The main character lives a strange dual life, you (and he) are never quite sure which is real, which is fantasy, in a world that again, you and the character are never sure exists. Either way you'll enjoy trying to work it out.

Confusing at times but much more than that a really great ride. Highly recommended for a challenging but really enjoyable read.

Must we endure this filth? Yes,we must!!, 13 Jun 2004
In Britain ," Filth " is a word which can mean pornography,grime and dirt, or (in the expression "The Filth") can be slang for the police force. Grant Morrison,surrealistic graphic novelist supreme, plays with all three meanings,and combines them with his usual interest in the nature of reality,personality and the power of fiction to create new realities....the result?
A graphic novel which is confusing,stimulating,terrifying. hilarious and uplifting.

Through a sad sack loner who is obsessed with his cat(autobiographical echoes of Morrison's own life here!), the reader is introduced to "the Hand" a reality police force,clearing up threats to existence itself....but what do they really represent? And what is reality?

Readers familiar with Morrison's wonderful "Doom Patrol"," Animal Man" and "The Invisibles" will be on home territory here,while the casual reader may find themselves thoroughly confused. This work is dense,allusive and mind-expanding and is nowhere near as easy to follow as Morrison himself thinks..But,by God,it's thought-provoking,beautifully drawn by the magnificent Chris Weston and will resonate for weeks after reading. This work,perhaps more than any other,repays careful rereading and consideration.
Ignore the grudging response of much of the comics community. This is a challenging and complex work,but it is very worthwhile.The sexual and violent content,whilst disturbing in many ways,is neither gratuitous nor pointless,and the message of the work is empowering and positive.
Another meaning of "Filth" is the manure that makes flowers grow, and this compelling and difficult graphic novel makes the flowering of new concepts and ideas possible.
Recommended to all open-minded readers, willing to work hard to explore the limits of reality.
And that should include YOU!!

52 gets better & better, 15 Apr 2008
This is the third volume of DC's weekly comic event and contains week twenty-seven to thirty-nine. All the various plotlines continue apace with, among other things, Ralf Dibny's investigations into the nature of death and magic continuing apace, the labours of the mad scientists on Oolong Island bear fruit, the identity of Supernova is reviled and Natasha Irons discovers the true reason for Luthor's Everyman project.

Throughout its run the 52 has been nothing but spectacular and exciting but this volume is also one of the most emotional of the series so far, especially with reference to the scenes between Renee Montoya and the Question. The scripting for the series is great and the artwork spectacular leading to this series becoming my favourite storyline that I have read to date.

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Morrison's Concluding New X-Men Hardcover, 27 Oct 2004
This oversized hardcover collects the paperback editions of Assault on Weapon Plus, Planet X and Here Comes Tomorrow. (New X-Men Issues #142 - #154). These are the last issues of the title (well ignoring #155 and 156 which were written by Chuck Austen and thankfully are collected with the rest of his dross in the Uncanny X-Men trades, Bright New Mourning I think. Seriously, you won't be missing much) and allow Morrison to provide nice closure to his entire X run. He establishes himself as a true master plotter, revealing two good surprises which really do make such sense and will make you go back and look previous volumes as if your eyes were open for the first time. Of course, I won't reveal those here. Unfortunately, the artwork brings down the side a bit, not because it's particularly bad, but because it's once again a hodgepodge of contrasting styles. The, ahem, "stylised" Chris Bachelo is followed by artists of a more realistic approach (one that I personally much prefer), such as Jimenez and Image founder Marc Silvestri (not seen on an X-book since the "80's Outback era" of Uncanny X-Men).
Anyone who considers themself to be a real X-Fan shoud own this book (or the paperback versions) and probably already does. Readers returning after a hiatus from the X-universe and especially new readers would do well to get the first two New X-Men hardcovers before this, as well as Joe Casey's Poptopia tpb from Uncanny X-Men that runs concurrent with the first NXM hardcover (If only because it's a very under-appreciated book.)

Daring, 22 Nov 2006
Grant Morisson's 'The Filth' represents a daring vision of human insights and hidden characters. Through a dirty - and yet classic - story telling, the author is provocative and pleases fans of science fiction as well as pornographic plots. It's sexy, crazy, complex and surreal. Morrison is the Salvador Dalí of comic writing. Brilliant and unique!

Odd, Unique And Brillient, 25 Jul 2005
I really enjoyed the original story and superb artwork in this book. Very different to any of the other graphic novels that I've recently read and a very welcome addition to my collection.

The main character lives a strange dual life, you (and he) are never quite sure which is real, which is fantasy, in a world that again, you and the character are never sure exists. Either way you'll enjoy trying to work it out.

Confusing at times but much more than that a really great ride. Highly recommended for a challenging but really enjoyable read.

Must we endure this filth? Yes,we must!!, 13 Jun 2004
In Britain ," Filth " is a word which can mean pornography,grime and dirt, or (in the expression "The Filth") can be slang for the police force. Grant Morrison,surrealistic graphic novelist supreme, plays with all three meanings,and combines them with his usual interest in the nature of reality,personality and the power of fiction to create new realities....the result?
A graphic novel which is confusing,stimulating,terrifying. hilarious and uplifting.

Through a sad sack loner who is obsessed with his cat(autobiographical echoes of Morrison's own life here!), the reader is introduced to "the Hand" a reality police force,clearing up threats to existence itself....but what do they really represent? And what is reality?

Readers familiar with Morrison's wonderful "Doom Patrol"," Animal Man" and "The Invisibles" will be on home territory here,while the casual reader may find themselves thoroughly confused. This work is dense,allusive and mind-expanding and is nowhere near as easy to follow as Morrison himself thinks..But,by God,it's thought-provoking,beautifully drawn by the magnificent Chris Weston and will resonate for weeks after reading. This work,perhaps more than any other,repays careful rereading and consideration.
Ignore the grudging response of much of the comics community. This is a challenging and complex work,but it is very worthwhile.The sexual and violent content,whilst disturbing in many ways,is neither gratuitous nor pointless,and the message of the work is empowering and positive.
Another meaning of "Filth" is the manure that makes flowers grow, and this compelling and difficult graphic novel makes the flowering of new concepts and ideas possible.
Recommended to all open-minded readers, willing to work hard to explore the limits of reality.
And that should include YOU!!

52 gets better & better, 15 Apr 2008
This is the third volume of DC's weekly comic event and contains week twenty-seven to thirty-nine. All the various plotlines continue apace with, among other things, Ralf Dibny's investigations into the nature of death and magic continuing apace, the labours of the mad scientists on Oolong Island bear fruit, the identity of Supernova is reviled and Natasha Irons discovers the true reason for Luthor's Everyman project.

Throughout its run the 52 has been nothing but spectacular and exciting but this volume is also one of the most emotional of the series so far, especially with reference to the scenes between Renee Montoya and the Question. The scripting for the series is great and the artwork spectacular leading to this series becoming my favourite storyline that I have read to date.

52 continues to impress, 09 Apr 2008
DC's impressive 52 series continues with this second volume detailing week fourteen to twenty-six of the year long story. In this volume the various storylines continue to entwine and expand in interesting ways and the artwork is remains impressive throughout. In this volume Renee Montoya and the Question travel to Kahndaq, Black Adams family continues to grow, Adam Strange, Starfire and Animal Man continue their journey home, Luthor's Everyman program continues with deadly results and Ralf Dibny is asked to investigate Dr Fate's helm.

52 is a truly addictive story that has been brilliantly made and plotted. This volume sees more cameos by other DC characters including the Teen Titans, Lobo and Ambush Bug, among others. Of the various storylines running through the story, the Black Adam one remains my favourite but Adam Strange, Animal Man and Starfire's odyssey is also somewhat fun. 52 is in equal parts exciting, funny, action packed and absorbing, and is turning into one of the best comic series that I have read.

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Morrison's Concluding New X-Men Hardcover, 27 Oct 2004
This oversized hardcover collects the paperback editions of Assault on Weapon Plus, Planet X and Here Comes Tomorrow. (New X-Men Issues #142 - #154). These are the last issues of the title (well ignoring #155 and 156 which were written by Chuck Austen and thankfully are collected with the rest of his dross in the Uncanny X-Men trades, Bright New Mourning I think. Seriously, you won't be missing much) and allow Morrison to provide nice closure to his entire X run. He establishes himself as a true master plotter, revealing two good surprises which really do make such sense and will make you go back and look previous volumes as if your eyes were open for the first time. Of course, I won't reveal those here. Unfortunately, the artwork brings down the side a bit, not because it's particularly bad, but because it's once again a hodgepodge of contrasting styles. The, ahem, "stylised" Chris Bachelo is followed by artists of a more realistic approach (one that I personally much prefer), such as Jimenez and Image founder Marc Silvestri (not seen on an X-book since the "80's Outback era" of Uncanny X-Men).
Anyone who considers themself to be a real X-Fan shoud own this book (or the paperback versions) and probably already does. Readers returning after a hiatus from the X-universe and especially new readers would do well to get the first two New X-Men hardcovers before this, as well as Joe Casey's Poptopia tpb from Uncanny X-Men that runs concurrent with the first NXM hardcover (If only because it's a very under-appreciated book.)

Daring, 22 Nov 2006
Grant Morisson's 'The Filth' represents a daring vision of human insights and hidden characters. Through a dirty - and yet classic - story telling, the author is provocative and pleases fans of science fiction as well as pornographic plots. It's sexy, crazy, complex and surreal. Morrison is the Salvador Dalí of comic writing. Brilliant and unique!

Odd, Unique And Brillient, 25 Jul 2005
I really enjoyed the original story and superb artwork in this book. Very different to any of the other graphic novels that I've recently read and a very welcome addition to my collection.

The main character lives a strange dual life, you (and he) are never quite sure which is real, which is fantasy, in a world that again, you and the character are never sure exists. Either way you'll enjoy trying to work it out.

Confusing at times but much more than that a really great ride. Highly recommended for a challenging but really enjoyable read.

Must we endure this filth? Yes,we must!!, 13 Jun 2004
In Britain ," Filth " is a word which can mean pornography,grime and dirt, or (in the expression "The Filth") can be slang for the police force. Grant Morrison,surrealistic graphic novelist supreme, plays with all three meanings,and combines them with his usual interest in the nature of reality,personality and the power of fiction to create new realities....the result?
A graphic novel which is confusing,stimulating,terrifying. hilarious and uplifting.

Through a sad sack loner who is obsessed with his cat(autobiographical echoes of Morrison's own life here!), the reader is introduced to "the Hand" a reality police force,clearing up threats to existence itself....but what do they really represent? And what is reality?

Readers familiar with Morrison's wonderful "Doom Patrol"," Animal Man" and "The Invisibles" will be on home territory here,while the casual reader may find themselves thoroughly confused. This work is dense,allusive and mind-expanding and is nowhere near as easy to follow as Morrison himself thinks..But,by God,it's thought-provoking,beautifully drawn by the magnificent Chris Weston and will resonate for weeks after reading. This work,perhaps more than any other,repays careful rereading and consideration.
Ignore the grudging response of much of the comics community. This is a challenging and complex work,but it is very worthwhile.The sexual and violent content,whilst disturbing in many ways,is neither gratuitous nor pointless,and the message of the work is empowering and positive.
Another meaning of "Filth" is the manure that makes flowers grow, and this compelling and difficult graphic novel makes the flowering of new concepts and ideas possible.
Recommended to all open-minded readers, willing to work hard to explore the limits of reality.
And that should include YOU!!

52 gets better & better, 15 Apr 2008
This is the third volume of DC's weekly comic event and contains week twenty-seven to thirty-nine. All the various plotlines continue apace with, among other things, Ralf Dibny's investigations into the nature of death and magic continuing apace, the labours of the mad scientists on Oolong Island bear fruit, the identity of Supernova is reviled and Natasha Irons discovers the true reason for Luthor's Everyman project.

Throughout its run the 52 has been nothing but spectacular and exciting but this volume is also one of the most emotional of the series so far, especially with reference to the scenes between Renee Montoya and the Question. The scripting for the series is great and the artwork spectacular leading to this series becoming my favourite storyline that I have read to date.

52 continues to impress, 09 Apr 2008
DC's impressive 52 series continues with this second volume detailing week fourteen to twenty-six of the year long story. In this volume the various storylines continue to entwine and expand in interesting ways and the artwork is remains impressive throughout. In this volume Renee Montoya and the Question travel to Kahndaq, Black Adams family continues to grow, Adam Strange, Starfire and Animal Man continue their journey home, Luthor's Everyman program continues with deadly results and Ralf Dibny is asked to investigate Dr Fate's helm.

52 is a truly addictive story that has been brilliantly made and plotted. This volume sees more cameos by other DC characters including the Teen Titans, Lobo and Ambush Bug, among others. Of the various storylines running through the story, the Black Adam one remains my favourite but Adam Strange, Animal Man and Starfire's odyssey is also somewhat fun. 52 is in equal parts exciting, funny, action packed and absorbing, and is turning into one of the best comic series that I have read.

Why all the fuss?, 19 Feb 2007
My friends were very strongly divided about this series. I am surprised that any of them managed to get worked up about it either way. Dane McGowan, high-school drop-out from Liverpool, is recruited by the Invisibles, a motley group of eccentrics with super-powers working (presumably for the forces of Good) behind the scenes of world politics. There is a storyline set in a hidden London reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. There is then another storyline set in the French Revolution with the Marquis de Sade playing a key role, but this got a bit self-indulgent and had a peculiar sub-plot involving Percy and Mary Shelley which didn't seem to fit in with the rest. Perhaps it is all revealed in subsequent volumes, but I won't rush to buy them.

Awesome counter culture graphic novel, 22 Feb 2000
Just an amazing piece of work - so many ideas, so many great thoughts, complex and fascinating throughout. Slow to start, but stick with it - the detail rewards all efforts.

typically brilliant and cryptic,, 06 Dec 1999
counting to the mock millennium, read Morrison for the unreality of the world we don t live in...

Well, do you?, 06 Jul 1999
Grant Morrison is THE man when it comes to writing comics and The Invisibles are probably his finest creation to date. Taking in everything from conspiracy theories to chaos magick, the Illuminati, Discordianism, gnosticism, and saying, what if it were all true? By the end of the series Grant promises to explain why the universe exists. This collection of the first eight issues introduces the main characters of the first series, tearaway Dane and the mysterious Jack Frost, supercool King Mob, gorgeous transvestite Lord Fanny, ex-cop Boy and the flame-haired and magical Ragged Robin. The first half of the book consists of Dane's intitiation into the Invisibles, a group of freethinkers and anarchists pledged to overthrow the forces of Order that oppress the world. Unsure of who to trust and who to fear, Dane is taught by the strange beggar known only as Tom O'Bedlam, who lets him see the world through a pidgeons eyes and introduces him to terror. The second half of the book, 'Arcadia', sees the Invisibles cast back to revolutionary France as they seek to rescue an Invisible from the past, only to get caught up in an attack by the forces of Order and the works of the Marquis de Sade. If you want to see what comics can and should be about, look no further!

Proof Pictures Really Are Worth 1,000 Words, 29 Oct 2008
The plot, fast paced if a little predictable, is delivered with some of the best comic book art.

Mixing regular panels with full pages, double pages, multi-screen CCTV and even fragmented, almost 3-D panels, the artist has delivered something most Hollywood blockbuster directors fail to - stunning eye candy that amazes while progressing the action and the storyline.

The art is so good it carries the story like a racehorse galloping to the finish, but immediately rewards a second, third and repeated appraisal at much slower, more appreciative pace. One to enjoy quickly, share with friends and then revisit.


one of the best....ever, 25 Aug 2008
When you mix the combination of morrison and quietly you get 5 star quality....every time and this is no exception. I suppose being someone who likes cats and dogs (not forgetting the rabbit) you can't fail to enjoy this short but heartwarming tale. A dog, cat and rabbit are modified by the government to become killing machines though the animals still retain their own instincts and impulses. Rather than hve the project shut down from the men in suits, the doctor in charge of the project sets them free. The military sets off in pursuit of the three confused and frightened animals with the intent of seek and destroy. Morrison continues with his top quality work in capturing the simplicity of the tale which has the reader hoping the animals can survive the onslaught from the government. The art of Quietly is stunning as always and his use of panels and visual style capture the set pieces perfectly. Its a 5 star blockbuster on paper and i cannot recommend this book enought. The third and final chapter is absolutely fantastic as the animals work as a team to thwart the military and you realise just how cunning and loyal family pets can be. This is a must buy! Probably my all time favourite graphic novel.

Absolutely Brilliant, 16 Jan 2008
It's a rare piece of fiction that you can't shake from your brain after reading it, certainly a rarer comic that does so (although I am a big fan of the medium, they usually aren't so affecting as say, the Regeneration trilogy by Pat Barker).
The plot has been outlined before so there's no need for me to do so, only to say that Grant Morrison has been a favourite of mine for years through his work on 2000AD and Batman: Arkham Asylum.
This collection is well worth your money because although it is short it manages to pack in action, pathos and philosophical and moral quandries to keep you thinking for days. Any writer who can convey such meaning with the limited dialogue WE3 are capable of is deserving of much respect (not forgetting Quitely's fantastic artwork, of course).
I can't recommend this highly enough.

read this then hug your pets!, 01 Jun 2006
This is an astonishing comic book with the most stunning art i have ever seen! There is an almost contradictory beauty in such savage images (eyeball, you'll understand when you see). The story itself is almost a cross between "the incredible journey" and "terminator 2" although it seems crass to decribe it as such. It is ,without question, the most moving comic book i have ever read. PLEASE READ

A Rarity Amongst Comics, 29 Oct 2005
As I always have said (well, to myself anyway) the best comics are always random, the ones you pick up off the shelf and realise they are spectacularly different to what you had imagined. At first I thought this comic was a comedy piece, but as I flicked through the pages I realised it was a gritty, violent and quite sad story.

It features 3 domestic semi-sentient animals which have been augmented/cyborgised (rather tragically) for a military experiment. But when their usefulness is at an end, the 3 (a Dog, Cat and Rabbit) who only have each other as family, a bare understanding of speech, humanity or the world around them, try to escape and find 'home', with virtually everyone on their trail.

This very adult and tragic tale a rarity amongst comics. Whether you're a animal lover or a mech fan, It'll leave a bad taste in your mouth, it'll make you think "should I be upset by a comic?", and it'll make you wonder why you can't get it out of your head.

I promise you, you'll flick the last page and just think "...damn".

One of the best Ra's Al Ghul stories, 04 Oct 2008
I approached this with some trepidation having been unimpressed with 'Batman and Son'- Grant Morrison's last effort at a Batman comic - but I needn't have worried. This is an excellent story.

Ra's Al Ghul has always been one of my favourite villains and this is one of the better stories featuring 'the Demon's Head'. It is well written by Dini, Morrison et al, and the artwork is consistently very good. Even Damian (Batman's son) is less irritating this time, although I still don't like the character and still don't see that he adds anything to the Batman world.

This classy package tells the story of Ra's Al Ghul's attempt to find a suitable host body for his ancient spirit, with Damian being his preferred candidate. Batman, Robin and Nightwing attempt to stop him, even working with Talia at times, although the daughter of the demon has her own agenda.

I would recommend this book to any serious Batman fan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are all well drawn and written by a top quality team of writers and artists, and even the new characters are interesting and worthwhile. This is certainly worth the extra money for the hardback edition.

Morrison's Concluding New X-Men Hardcover, 27 Oct 2004
This oversized hardcover collects the paperback editions of Assault on Weapon Plus, Planet X and Here Comes Tomorrow. (New X-Men Issues #142 - #154). These are the last issues of the title (well ignoring #155 and 156 which were written by Chuck Austen and thankfully are collected with the rest of his dross in the Uncanny X-Men trades, Bright New Mourning I think. Seriously, you won't be missing much) and allow Morrison to provide nice closure to his entire X run. He establishes himself as a true master plotter, revealing two good surprises which really do make such sense and will make you go back and look previous volumes as if your eyes were open for the first time. Of course, I won't reveal those here. Unfortunately, the artwork brings down the side a bit, not because it's particularly bad, but because it's once again a hodgepodge of contrasting styles. The, ahem, "stylised" Chris Bachelo is followed by artists of a more realistic approach (one that I personally much prefer), such as Jimenez and Image founder Marc Silvestri (not seen on an X-book since the "80's Outback era" of Uncanny X-Men).
Anyone who considers themself to be a real X-Fan shoud own this book (or the paperback versions) and probably already does. Readers returning after a hiatus from the X-universe and especially new readers would do well to get the first two New X-Men hardcovers before this, as well as Joe Casey's Poptopia tpb from Uncanny X-Men that runs concurrent with the first NXM hardcover (If only because it's a very under-appreciated book.)

Daring, 22 Nov 2006
Grant Morisson's 'The Filth' represents a daring vision of human insights and hidden characters. Through a dirty - and yet classic - story telling, the author is provocative and pleases fans of science fiction as well as pornographic plots. It's sexy, crazy, complex and surreal. Morrison is the Salvador Dalí of comic writing. Brilliant and unique!

Odd, Unique And Brillient, 25 Jul 2005
I really enjoyed the original story and superb artwork in this book. Very different to any of the other graphic novels that I've recently read and a very welcome addition to my collection.

The main character lives a strange dual life, you (and he) are never quite sure which is real, which is fantasy, in a world that again, you and the character are never sure exists. Either way you'll enjoy trying to work it out.

Confusing at times but much more than that a really great ride. Highly recommended for a challenging but really enjoyable read.

Must we endure this filth? Yes,we must!!, 13 Jun 2004
In Britain ," Filth " is a word which can mean pornography,grime and dirt, or (in the expression "The Filth") can be slang for the police force. Grant Morrison,surrealistic graphic novelist supreme, plays with all three meanings,and combines them with his usual interest in the nature of reality,personality and the power of fiction to create new realities....the result?
A graphic novel which is confusing,stimulating,terrifying. hilarious and uplifting.

Through a sad sack loner who is obsessed with his cat(autobiographical echoes of Morrison's own life here!), the reader is introduced to "the Hand" a reality police force,clearing up threats to existence itself....but what do they really represent? And what is reality?

Readers familiar with Morrison's wonderful "Doom Patrol"," Animal Man" and "The Invisibles" will be on home territory here,while the casual reader may find themselves thoroughly confused. This work is dense,allusive and mind-expanding and is nowhere near as easy to follow as Morrison himself thinks..But,by God,it's thought-provoking,beautifully drawn by the magnificent Chris Weston and will resonate for weeks after reading. This work,perhaps more than any other,repays careful rereading and consideration.
Ignore the grudging response of much of the comics community. This is a challenging and complex work,but it is very worthwhile.The sexual and violent content,whilst disturbing in many ways,is neither gratuitous nor pointless,and the message of the work is empowering and positive.
Another meaning of "Filth" is the manure that makes flowers grow, and this compelling and difficult graphic novel makes the flowering of new concepts and ideas possible.
Recommended to all open-minded readers, willing to work hard to explore the limits of reality.
And that should include YOU!!

52 gets better & better, 15 Apr 2008
This is the third volume of DC's weekly comic event and contains week twenty-seven to thirty-nine. All the various plotlines continue apace with, among other things, Ralf Dibny's investigations into the nature of death and magic continuing apace, the labours of the mad scientists on Oolong Island bear fruit, the identity of Supernova is reviled and Natasha Irons discovers the true reason for Luthor's Everyman project.

Throughout its run the 52 has been nothing but spectacular and exciting but this volume is also one of the most emotional of the series so far, especially with reference to the scenes between Renee Montoya and the Question. The scripting for the series is great and the artwork spectacular leading to this series becoming my favourite storyline that I have read to date.

52 continues to impress, 09 Apr 2008
DC's impressive 52 series continues with this second volume detailing week fourteen to twenty-six of the year long story. In this volume the various storylines continue to entwine and expand in interesting ways and the artwork is remains impressive throughout. In this volume Renee Montoya and the Question travel to Kahndaq, Black Adams family continues to grow, Adam Strange, Starfire and Animal Man continue their journey home, Luthor's Everyman program continues with deadly results and Ralf Dibny is asked to investigate Dr Fate's helm.

52 is a truly addictive story that has been brilliantly made and plotted. This volume sees more cameos by other DC characters including the Teen Titans, Lobo and Ambush Bug, among others. Of the various storylines running through the story, the Black Adam one remains my favourite but Adam Strange, Animal Man and Starfire's odyssey is also somewhat fun. 52 is in equal parts exciting, funny, action packed and absorbing, and is turning into one of the best comic series that I have read.

Why all the fuss?, 19 Feb 2007
My friends were very strongly divided about this series. I am surprised that any of them managed to get worked up about it either way. Dane McGowan, high-school drop-out from Liverpool, is recruited by the Invisibles, a motley group of eccentrics with super-powers working (presumably for the forces of Good) behind the scenes of world politics. There is a storyline set in a hidden London reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. There is then another storyline set in the French Revolution with the Marquis de Sade playing a key role, but this got a bit self-indulgent and had a peculiar sub-plot involving Percy and Mary Shelley which didn't seem to fit in with the rest. Perhaps it is all revealed in subsequent volumes, but I won't rush to buy them.

Awesome counter culture graphic novel, 22 Feb 2000
Just an amazing piece of work - so many ideas, so many great thoughts, complex and fascinating throughout. Slow to start, but stick with it - the detail rewards all efforts.

typically brilliant and cryptic,, 06 Dec 1999
counting to the mock millennium, read Morrison for the unreality of the world we don t live in...

Well, do you?, 06 Jul 1999
Grant Morrison is THE man when it comes to writing comics and The Invisibles are probably his finest creation to date. Taking in everything from conspiracy theories to chaos magick, the Illuminati, Discordianism, gnosticism, and saying, what if it were all true? By the end of the series Grant promises to explain why the universe exists. This collection of the first eight issues introduces the main characters of the first series, tearaway Dane and the mysterious Jack Frost, supercool King Mob, gorgeous transvestite Lord Fanny, ex-cop Boy and the flame-haired and magical Ragged Robin. The first half of the book consists of Dane's intitiation into the Invisibles, a group of freethinkers and anarchists pledged to overthrow the forces of Order that oppress the world. Unsure of who to trust and who to fear, Dane is taught by the strange beggar known only as Tom O'Bedlam, who lets him see the world through a pidgeons eyes and introduces him to terror. The second half of the book, 'Arcadia', sees the Invisibles cast back to revolutionary France as they seek to rescue an Invisible from the past, only to get caught up in an attack by the forces of Order and the works of the Marquis de Sade. If you want to see what comics can and should be about, look no further!

A highly addictive story, 08 Apr 2008
52 was an ambitious series that would attempt to tell the story of what happened during the DC Universes missing year following the events of `Infinite Crisis' an real time. With Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman taking a year out following the Crisis, heroes new and old attempt to fill the void left by their absence. Add to this Booster Gold's quest for corporate endorsements, a Kryptonian resurrection cult and Black Adam's attempts to bring peace to the world in his own way, you get a story that is gripping, addictive brilliantly made.

This volume of 52 includes the first thirteen weeks of this truly ambitious series and despite the number of plot threads, cameos and characters, the story is easy to read and understand. The artwork is universally great throughout the entire series and it is true that this does have the feel of a weekly TV show more than any other comic I have read. The characters that are the main focus of the story are all very well realised, especially Black Adam who is quickly becoming one of my favourite DC characters. 52 is a truly compulsive read that any fan of the DC Universe would be happy with.

A TV show on the printed page, 21 Mar 2008
52 was the follow up to Infinite Crisis, designed to plug the gap between crisis and the one year later stories that were published right after. A year without Superman, Batman and Wonderwoman. What you actually get is the start of several running stories featuring characters who at the beginning of the title at least are 2nd string characters. One thread regarding Gotham cop Rene Montoya and the Question, another about Black Adam, a third showing Adam Strange, Animal Man and Starfire lost in space, another featuring Steel investigating Lex Luthor's latest enterprise, the personal journey of Ralph Dibney and another story showing Booster Gold's attempt to fill Superman's place as hero of Metropolis. That's a lot of stories, but 52 is written like a TV show. Set over a single year, the pacing and multiple story arcs are hard to follow, till you look at it like a TV show. The characters are written with depth and charm. The first volume starts off all the main stories and in that it does a good job, but this is only the beginning. The only complaint is that the art team changes almost chapter to chapter, but the writing team stays constant and in this title, it's the writing that makes it work. It's a long journey, a 52 part story, but if you stick with it's rewarding. By the end, everyone'll have a favourite story and character. The DC universe may have missed Superman, Batman and Wonderwoman, but while reading this, I didn't.


Brilliant Book-even without the "big three"!, 03 Jul 2007
52 follows on from the events of "Infinite Crisis" and shows how the heroes cope in a world without Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman(the big three!). Even though the story focuses on numerous characters it is very easy to follow and keeps you interested throughout.
I particularly enjoyed the parts of the story that feature Black Adam as his character traits are well explored (from his ruthless side to his very human side).
The artwork is also excellent throughout and each character looks as good as they do in their individual books.
My only slight gripe is that "the question" features a fair bit in it as I do find him a bit boring.
However overall this book is fantastic and I even preferred it to Infinite Crisis.