Supergods

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About the book

In 1938 Action Comics #1 introduced the world to Superman. In a matter of years, the skies of our imaginations were filled with mutants, aliens and vigilantes. Batman, Wonder Woman and the X-Men - in less than a century they've gone from not existing at all to being everywhere we look. But why?

For Grant Morrison, possibly the greatest of contemporary superhero storytellers, these heroes are not simply characters but powerful archetypes whose ongoing story arcs reflect and predict the lives we live. In this exhilarating book, Morrison draws on history, art, mythology, and his own astonishing journey to provide the first true chronicle of the superhero.

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ISBN9780099546672
PublisherPuffin Classics
Publication Date07/26/12
Pages480

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    In a mix of autobiography and chronology Grant Morrison tells about his way from a comic book reader to a well-known writer as well as the different ages of superhero comic books. That includes much information about editorial shifts, politics and trends. Tbh I really started enjoying the book when he reached the 1980s - the era of "The Dark Knight Returns" and "Watchmen". And I wish that there would be more details about his experiences as a writer of JLA and New X-Men. Instead I got to learn about the author's drug days, his visions and his losses. An interesting read overall.

    Aug 17, 2023

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