In addition, Morris's story relies too much on swearing. Constant swearing. I understand that a bit of swearing can go a long way (it can build a character, set the mood, or it can even be funny at times), but you know there's problem when for almost every single thing said an explicitive simply has to be thrown in. This must be where the "mature" part kicks in. A questionable maturity indeed, when a story must rely on heavy, unrealistic doses of gore and blatant abuse of the four letter word to entertain its readers. A pity, really. The Invisibles are a great concept, and Phil Jimenez's art is truly wonderful. If only the story were set to match.


Kind of an action-movie version of the series, but cool.   May 8, 1999
 5 out of 7 found this review helpful

This collection is meant as a jumping-on point for new readers, and considering how esoteric, deep, and complex 'The Invisibles' usually is, this book is a nice change of pace. The amazing thing is that Morrison slows down the merry-go-round without derailing it. He *wants* you to get on, but he also wants people who've been on it for a while to stay -- no mean feat. He pulls is off very well, somehow. Check this out, then dive in to the rest of this amazing, brilliant series.


The Comic Book for the End of the Millennium   April 19, 1999
 4 out of 6 found this review helpful

Somewhere along the line in "Bloody Hell in America," you realize you're in over your head, that whatever well-worn turns you may have been used to in comic book storytelling have been turned completely around, and this ride is jumping the tracks.

How writer Grant Morrison manages to spin the end of time, the crash at Roswell, the Hindu god Ganesh, Aztec magic, and Quentin Tarantino movies into one story is a secret he'll probably take to his grave. But it all works, and the threads crackle and hum so intensely with pop-zeitgeist electricity you'll love getting sucked into the web.

Translation: It's really, REALLY cool. And one hell of a mind ride.

And honestly, if you can't get past the "swearing and blood," you should stick to the JLA. Or Bil Keane's Family Circus.


Literately foul-mouthed   March 14, 2000
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

IF you dont want violence or object to a little bad language or drug use, DONT READ THIS BOOK. If you want what is a great jumping on point to one of the best series comics has to offer, then put your petty language concerns away and read a book that may even change the way you think about the workd around you.


Great   September 15, 1998
 2 out of 5 found this review helpful

If your a big fan of comics, do yourself a favor and pick this book up. The story pushes the limits of story telling to the edge and the art shocks you sane. Grant Morrison and Phil Jimenez do it for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!