Grant Morrison and the Superhero Renaissance

<p> Superheroes are enjoying a cultural resurgence dominating the box office and breaking out of specialty comics stores onto the shelves of mainstream retailers. A leading figure behind the superhero Renaissance is Grant Morrison long-time architect of the DC Comics' universe and author of many of the most successful comic books in recent years. Renowned for his anarchic original creations--<I>Zenith The Invisibles The Filth We3</I>--as well as for his acclaimed serialized comics--<I>JLA Superman Batman New X-Men</I>--Grant Morrison has radically redefined the superhero archetype.</p><p> Known for his eccentric lifestyle and as a practitioner of pop magic Morrison sees the superhero as not merely fantasy but a medium for imagining a better humanity. Drawing on a variety of analytical approaches this first-ever collection of critical essays on his work explores his rejuvenation of the figure of the superhero as a means to address the challenges of modern life.</p>