The Invisibles Omnibus

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  myconius

  May 13, 2026

  Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles is a very different type of story from most other comic books. It’s not only told in very nonlinear form but also told in an esoteric manner. Meaning that you have to reread it at least twice through to understand certain aspects.
  That being said, the first time I read it I was quite torn. In some ways I was really getting into bits of the story. But there were parts that I was absolutely lost on. I really had to force myself through the first read. I didn’t pick it up again until over a year later.
  BUT….. once I finally did, it was SO worth it!!! My second read was so much more enjoyable. After reading it the second time I immediately went back and reread it a third time. And it made SO much more s ense.
  
  There are two factions at play here. The Outer Church and their pursuit to enslave, torture and abuse anyone they choose. And a band of resistance fighters called The Invisibles.
  
  The story opens in Egypt with the line-
  “And so we return and begin again.” We get a brief introduction to one of our main characters, King Mob, who is seeking guidance for recruiting The Invisibles “Chosen One”.
  
  Meanwhile in Liverpool we are quickly introduced to a young teenager named Dane, who is (how should I say) very rough around the edges. Dane has had a rough start in life. He lives in an apartment in Liverpool with his mom. He’s got a group of friends, who together get into a lot of….. mischief.
  One night, Dane trying to impress his friends, decides to raise the stakes and set their high school ablaze. In doing so, he and his buddy Gaz are apprehended and are sentenced to serve time in a juvenile detention center, named Harmony House. What they don’t know is Harmony House is a front for the Outer Church. Boys who enter Harmony House are forever changed. Some even become food to be consumed by the Archons. Those that do survive are stripped of their identities and become servant drones.
  So The Outer Church is aware that The Invisibles are seeking Dane and have their own nefarious plans for him. Now that he is in their grasp……
  Well, you’ll just have to read the story to find out what happens.
  
  
  The opening line- “And so we return and begin again” is a play on the idea that this story is built for the reread. To get the most out of it, you really do have to reread the story in its entirety. And the more you do the more you will better understand.
  It’s gotten to the point where I’ve reread this story in its entirety so many times that I’m beginning to lose track of how many times I’ve read it.
  
  If you are thinking about reading The Invisibles, I highly recommend it. Just please keep in mind that the first time reading can be a bit confusing at some parts. But any confusion will clear up upon rereading it. And making those discoveries is half the fun. more

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