Annihilator #2
Written by: Grant Morrison
Art by: Frazer Irving
I'm a fan of this comic and I'm actually bummed it's a limited run because it could easily be extended to a full franchise. I mean, there are obvious limitations to the story, as were introduced in this issue. Ray is given seven days to write the situation that lead to Max showing up in the real world. This is serious speculation, but I am assuming that the inoperable brain tumor that Ray has will kill him when the seven days is up. Again, just speculation, but if the last page is any indication of things, it will be an adventurous ride for Ray and everyone else in Hollywood.
Morrison is the man. His articulation of screenwriting is so on point. I found myself fascinated at how close he was writing while Ray was writing alongside. It was almost a forced metaphor of a writer writing about writing while what is being written about takes physical form and exists. Like I said though, ALMOST. It is great and it's done beautifully. Anyone who says otherwise isn't reading it right. I'm starting to think this entire comic may be about Morrison himself. In which case, bravo.
Irving should be given an award for his art in this comic so far. Really great facial expressions and fluidity in the movements. I'm constantly in awe of the amazing artwork that is in this comic. And don't even get me started on the setting. I grew up in Hollywood and between this and The Fade Out, I'm literally reliving my childhood with every panel that is drawn. It takes a special artist to be able to capture the essence of a non-fictional/fictional place and I feel like even Irving's space setting is comfy to walk through. The guy can draw...
Another great issue and I'm stoked for the next!
Art by: Frazer Irving
I'm a fan of this comic and I'm actually bummed it's a limited run because it could easily be extended to a full franchise. I mean, there are obvious limitations to the story, as were introduced in this issue. Ray is given seven days to write the situation that lead to Max showing up in the real world. This is serious speculation, but I am assuming that the inoperable brain tumor that Ray has will kill him when the seven days is up. Again, just speculation, but if the last page is any indication of things, it will be an adventurous ride for Ray and everyone else in Hollywood.
Morrison is the man. His articulation of screenwriting is so on point. I found myself fascinated at how close he was writing while Ray was writing alongside. It was almost a forced metaphor of a writer writing about writing while what is being written about takes physical form and exists. Like I said though, ALMOST. It is great and it's done beautifully. Anyone who says otherwise isn't reading it right. I'm starting to think this entire comic may be about Morrison himself. In which case, bravo.
Irving should be given an award for his art in this comic so far. Really great facial expressions and fluidity in the movements. I'm constantly in awe of the amazing artwork that is in this comic. And don't even get me started on the setting. I grew up in Hollywood and between this and The Fade Out, I'm literally reliving my childhood with every panel that is drawn. It takes a special artist to be able to capture the essence of a non-fictional/fictional place and I feel like even Irving's space setting is comfy to walk through. The guy can draw...
Another great issue and I'm stoked for the next!
A Look Inside
