Grant Morrison, the acclaimed creator behind the iconic All-Star Superman series, and the talented artist Frank Quitely seem poised to reignite their creative partnership for a mysterious new comic project – at least, that’s the tantalizing hint dropped by Morrison himself.
In a recent dispatch via their Substack newsletter, Morrison shared a suggestive teaser image bearing the cryptic inscription “Morrison/Quitely.” Accompanying this enigmatic duo credit were a series of sketches resembling potential panel layouts, accompanied by snippets of dialogue lifted from what appears to be a comic script, albeit with crucial lines left incomplete.
Among the fragmented excerpts are phrases like “Todd is resolved. BY GOD I’L,” “OKAY OKAY, BUT ONLY BECA,” and “WON’T WIN,” offering mere glimpses into the narrative tapestry being woven. One snippet references a scene involving a father’s hand holding an envelope adorned with a SpaceX logo, suggesting potential thematic threads.
Deciphering these fragments yields only fleeting insights into the story’s essence, leaving fans to speculate wildly about its direction. Adding to the intrigue is the newsletter’s header, boldly proclaiming “Xanaduum Presents,” hinting that the forthcoming comic might find its digital home within Morrison’s Substack platform, aptly dubbed Xanaduum.
The dynamic creative duo of Morrison and Quitely boasts a storied history of collaboration, most notably on the groundbreaking All-Star Superman series, which continues to influence Superman’s cinematic legacy, including the upcoming Superman: Legacy film. Their partnership also yielded the critically acclaimed New X-Men run, which revitalized Marvel’s mutant mythos in the wake of the 2000 X-Men film’s success.
Their collaborative efforts extend beyond the realms of caped crusaders and superpowered beings, encompassing diverse projects like We3, a poignant tale of genetically enhanced animal protagonists, and Batman & Robin, which introduced Dick Grayson as Batman and Damian Wayne as Robin for the first time.
The duo’s most recent collaboration dates back to 2015 with the release of the Multiversity issue Pax Americana, a thought-provoking exploration of superhero tropes set within an alternate DC Multiverse timeline, serving as a spiritual successor to the seminal Watchmen series.
With Morrison and Quitely once again joining forces, fans eagerly await the unveiling of their latest creation, brimming with anticipation for the narrative magic that this legendary partnership never fails to deliver.