The Invisibles #2

The Invisibles #2, published in 1994, serves as a pivotal installment in Grant Morrison’s seminal comic book series for DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. Conceived as a psychedelic, counter-cultural manifesto, the series was designed to function as a piece of 'hypersigil'—a work of art intended to alter reality for the creator and the reader alike. This issue deepens the introduction of the occult guerrilla cell at the heart of the narrative, establishing the series' signature blend of conspiracy theory, high-concept philosophy, and abrasive punk aesthetics.

The visual identity of this issue was heavily influenced by the distinct artistic style of Jill Thompson, whose pencil work helped anchor the series' increasingly surreal trajectory. Morrison sought to challenge traditional comic book narrative structures, utilizing the medium to explore themes of transhumanism and rebellion against societal control systems. Upon its release, the series was received by critics as a challenging, sophisticated departure from mainstream superhero tropes, ultimately earning a devoted cult following that persists in contemporary graphic literature studies.