Grant Morrison

Grant Morrison (January 31,1960 - ) is a Scottish comic book writer and cartoonist best-known for his non-linear narratives and counter-cultural leanings. He is often credited as being one of the most creative writers ever to work in mainstream comics. He is also a practicing Chaos magician.

Current works

In 2005 DC Comics is publishing what was dubbed the first ever "megaseries". The Grant Morrison-scripted Seven Soldiers of Victory is a reboot of an old DC Comics staple. Morrison's Seven Soldiers feature new/updated versions of old characters Guardian, Mister Miracle, Klarion the Witch Boy, Bulleteer, Spawn of Frankenstein, Zatanna and Shining Knight. The megaseries consists of seven interlinked four-issue miniseries with two "bookend" (introductory and conclusive) volumes - thirty issues in all.

Related Topics:
Seven Soldiers of Victory - Guardian - Mister Miracle - Klarion the Witch Boy - Bulleteer - Frankenstein - Zatanna - Shining Knight - Miniseries

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In late 2005 DC will release a new Superman maxi-series by Morrison and Frank Quitely. To be called All Star Superman, the series will not so much revamp or reboot Superman, but present an "iconic" Superman for new readers.

Related Topics:
Superman - Frank Quitely - All Star Superman - Reboot

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In the process of selling his Seven Soldiers of Victory project to DC, Morrison presented a series of ideas for revamped characters, any of which would have worked in the context of the fictional DC Universe as a living entity (a concept he has been proposing, based on the concept of Hypertime introduced during the "DC 1 Million" event). Dan DiDio, current President of DC Comics, was impressed with his idea, giving him the unofficial title of "rewrite guy", and has asked him to assist in sorting out the DCU in the wake of the Infinite Crisis.

Related Topics:
Hypertime - Dan DiDio - Infinite Crisis

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