The Invisibles book 4 by Grant Morrison, Phil Jimenez and John Stokes (graphic novel review).
When the fourth book of ‘The Invisibles’ arrived, I thought there was a mistake and it was one of its individual issues because it was so thin. It wasn’t. Once I read book 3, it became apparent from the afterword that the novel was essentially supposed to be an origin book for the readers. At least, on the opening page, most of the characters are named, although the lady with the eye patch isn’t there. Nor is Tom O’Bedlam for that matter.
Some of it consists of early scenes from previous issues or the last graphic novel volume, along with the entire Roswell adventure. If anything, we do get to see more of their individual powers. Just don’t get Raggedly Robin to ask you who Donald Duck’s nephews are, as it’s her way to get inside your head.
If anything, it’s more about defining their powers and what they can do. I’m still no wiser that Robin has the clown make-up on or why King Mob wears the long hair and gas mask. I’m still puzzled why they are called the Invisibles, as they often get involved in things in public.
What you do get here is a lot of Brian Bolland covers, which should attract some of you to have a look.
GF Willmetts
October 2025
(pub: DC Comics/Vertigo, 1998. 103 page softcover graphic novel. Price: varies. ISBN: 1-56389-444-0).
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