The Invisibles #10

The Invisibles #10 was published by DC Comics under the Vertigo imprint in 1995, serving as the fourth installment of the 'Bloody Hell in America' story arc. Written by Grant Morrison with interior art by Phil Jimenez and John Stokes, this issue continues the chaotic, conspiracy-laden journey of a cell of anarchist freedom fighters battling against interdimensional oppressors. The series was deeply influenced by Morrison’s own occult interests and counter-cultural philosophy, aiming to challenge the conventions of traditional superhero storytelling while exploring themes of consciousness, reality, and resistance.

The design and visual direction of this issue, particularly Jimenez’s detailed and kinetic linework, were intended to bridge the gap between gritty urban realism and psychedelic surrealism. Within the broader context of 1990s alternative comics, The Invisibles was received as a landmark piece of postmodern literature. Critics and fans alike often cite the series for its dense, demanding narrative structure, which aimed to disorient the reader in a way that mirrored the psychological and metaphysical struggles faced by the protagonists.