Grant Morrison is my favorite comic book writer of all time. I loved their work on Batman a lot, making me think about the endless chaos that are superhero stories, and how you should never aspire to be like Batman.
the best way I have to describe Grant Morrison is how Jeff describes christmas in an episode of Community: "to me, [christmas] Grant Morrison is like Paul Rudd, I see the appeal, and I would never take it from anyone. but I would also never stand in line for it."
This literally came at the perfect time i just finished reading morrisons animal man, planning on reading final crisis (after i read jack kirbys forth world) keep up the great quality!!!
Right on brother. Great first video! I’ve been recently on a Grant Morrison binge and finally read Animal Man. The entire freedom beast arc was maybe my favourite part of the entire thing? Morrison is such a bizarre character, like I love listening to him speak about his perspective on all these different characters, especially in relation to Superman and his relationship to the fear of the bomb when he was a kid. It’s a shame those interviews on Kevin Smiths podcast aren’t readily available anymore. Looking forward to more long form videos!
I’m happy to see that you had a UA-cam channel. My favorite thing from your TikTok is your soundtracks for characters. If you’ve read Morrison’s Supergods, could you please make a review or explanation video of it? Much love!
There's a little correction that must be made. Morrison wasn't the one ruining Talia but he solidified the character assassination that she went through. Greg Rucka wrote "Death and the Maidens" where Nyssa tortured and brainwashed Talia into abandoning her love for Bruce. This happened before Morrison started his Batman's run. So i agree that he helped ruining her but he wasn't the one starting the trend. As for Morrison as a whole i say he can be really hit or miss: you can go to Flex Mentallo, to Animal Man or Doom Patrol to some of his long runs where he did more damage than anything else (like the creation of the Bat-God or the whole Zur-En-Arrh second persona). I would simply say he's a great writer but certainly he's not untouchable and some comic book writers and fans should start to analyze better his work instead of just copying (for the former) or praise unconditionally (the latter) what he does.
Crazy how while getting into comics Morrison is a name you start hearing highly like few others and then we you start living the comic world their name becomes also one of the most controversial
Great Vid! To anyone reading this, I really recommend the Black Casebook for further listening on Morrison. It's a Batman podcast only, but the host has a really interesting perspective on the comics and his episode on the Morrison run was really good. Also he's not a big TK fan if that's a selling point for you.
This is a great first video. Very well edited, I was wondering how the translation from short form content to longer UA-cam videos would affect the content in any form but this is incredibly entertaining!
First video I’ve seen from this channel, but this video is really cool. Morrison might be my favorite writer and this video is a great exploration of them. Also as a non-binary person who uses they/them pronouns, thank you for using Grants correct pronouns.
Wait wait..I swear people been saying that Grant Morrisons apologize for writing Talia assaulting Bruce because they mis-remember how Damian was conceived.
First, thanks for th video. Very informative. Second, 5:45, In Vol 2 of Batman Inc, issue 2 to be precise, where the conception of Damian was rewritten to some extent by Morrison themself, while Bruce and Talia slept together willingly, with Bruce seeming quite happy to have made love to Talia, she still drugged Bruce's drink to conceive Damian without his consent or knowledge. That still feels like a violation to me. Or maybe i have misinterpreted the book and what you meant in that segment.
Funny enough the “they” thing came about after Morrison answered a stupid interview question with a joke Then every comicbook website and UA-camr and even Wikipedia started referring to HIM as a “They”🤣 The greatest magic trick of all!
I recently picked up and read their Wonder Woman Earth One volumes and to be fair I wasnt the biggest fan of it, the story order and the constant flashbacks felt weird to me and took me out of the book. However I enjoyed this video, and I think I'm going to check out the Animal Man comic and at least one of their Superman stories. Keep up the good work!!
I really enjoy a lot of Morrisons work a lot of what they have to offer is striking and poetic. But that also treads the line because some of it is bat(Man) shit bonkers that as someone who also enjoys to say they have a semi complete encylopeida of DC and Marvel thats constantly being expanded. I just cant get into some of their stuff. Their Batman run that starts with the black hand and 3 batmans is interesting. But could've been so much better. Certain story beats bog down the run. And certain charaterizations of characters I just don't agree with even if its some of the best we've ever gotten from things like Dick Damian and Bruce. I feel like if they reigned themselves in they'd be able to apply much better and even higher fictional concepts into their works and have it actually flow because they have an editor or partner saying "Maybe dont have Darkseid Ramble for 14 pages" They really are one of the most influential people in Comics. Comics are literature. They deserve to be treated with the same brevity and reverence the likes of Tolkien or High Concept fiction. Its just a shame that much like cartoons, anime manga that are usually so 'general audience' or 'So niche that only 15 people read it' hurts it. While also elevating it to the levels of, and beyond those previous fictions I've mentioned. Also Sorry I am one of those that compares manga and comics...But only cuz both are graphic novels and both can learn tremendously from one another. Also great vid! Seen a lot of your stuff on TikTok and didn't say anything. Also dope MyHouse.Wad ref in your recent vids over there with like the wind.
This was very well written and presented, really solid work
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Peak, what are you doing here?
im gonna get you
You should incorporate some comic dub segments into your videos like Mullet-man comic dose
You do good work btw
ITS HIM!
“Morrison’s Clark Kent is a lightning bolt that works at a cubicle” that is an absolute brilliant decryption!!
BRAVO!!!
Grant Morrison is my favorite comic book writer of all time. I loved their work on Batman a lot, making me think about the endless chaos that are superhero stories, and how you should never aspire to be like Batman.
A well-written and well presented take on Grant Morrison?
Of course I'm gonna hit the like button.
Fantastic thoughtful first video. You cooked
Dang, I really appreciate how respectful and scholarly you approach comics, thank you for this. and I hope to see more of your work.
Final Crisis IS a slam dunk and your grandchildren will agree with me. Great and succinct video!
Would love to hear you elaborate on the same subject. Morrison's JLA, Doom Patrol, etc.
The Beef has arrived, cooked well done and flawlessly prepared! This video helped me understand what sort of grand cosmic being Morrison truly is.
the best way I have to describe Grant Morrison is how Jeff describes christmas in an episode of Community: "to me, [christmas] Grant Morrison is like Paul Rudd, I see the appeal, and I would never take it from anyone. but I would also never stand in line for it."
So glad to see you make the jump from tik tok to youtube loved the video😎👍
This is legit amazing, Beef! This is everything I hope my videos can be. Morrison is the perfect place to start. Well done, my friend ❤❤
Great work, loved the way you talk about comics, almost like we're studying the subject
I really need the Final Crisis video!
You cannot convince me that Morrison isn’t some 5th dimensional imp. Their books are CRAZY. (Loving the longer vid!)
Animal Man is one of my favorite comics ever, so I am always happy to see more people talk about it.
Good stuff my dude. I subscribed.
A new challenger enters the arena
This literally came at the perfect time i just finished reading morrisons animal man, planning on reading final crisis (after i read jack kirbys forth world) keep up the great quality!!!
so fantastic to have a longform beef video. start of a new era
Right on brother. Great first video! I’ve been recently on a Grant Morrison binge and finally read Animal Man. The entire freedom beast arc was maybe my favourite part of the entire thing? Morrison is such a bizarre character, like I love listening to him speak about his perspective on all these different characters, especially in relation to Superman and his relationship to the fear of the bomb when he was a kid. It’s a shame those interviews on Kevin Smiths podcast aren’t readily available anymore. Looking forward to more long form videos!
TikTok brought me here, dope video dude
its here finally ive been following you for more than a year on tik tok its amazing to see where you're at now with content!
This video is presented in a 4:3 format to preserve the integrity of Travel Beef's creative vision
Bro finally posted on UA-cam 😭🙏
Let’s goooOooOo The Beef is here!!!!!!
Digging the longer format!
I’m happy to see that you had a UA-cam channel. My favorite thing from your TikTok is your soundtracks for characters. If you’ve read Morrison’s Supergods, could you please make a review or explanation video of it? Much love!
Make a recolorisation vid, would love to see more on those topics
Let the TravelBeef YT era begin 🎉
Pretty great youtube debut! Looking forward to more longform content from you!
Love to see some animal man acknowledgement. Great vid Beef. Can’t wait to watch more
There's a little correction that must be made.
Morrison wasn't the one ruining Talia but he solidified the character assassination that she went through.
Greg Rucka wrote "Death and the Maidens" where Nyssa tortured and brainwashed Talia into abandoning her love for Bruce.
This happened before Morrison started his Batman's run.
So i agree that he helped ruining her but he wasn't the one starting the trend.
As for Morrison as a whole i say he can be really hit or miss: you can go to Flex Mentallo, to Animal Man or Doom Patrol to some of his long runs where he did more damage than anything else (like the creation of the Bat-God or the whole Zur-En-Arrh second persona).
I would simply say he's a great writer but certainly he's not untouchable and some comic book writers and fans should start to analyze better his work instead of just copying (for the former) or praise unconditionally (the latter) what he does.
I wish Chip Zdarsky agreed with you.
Crazy how while getting into comics Morrison is a name you start hearing highly like few others and then we you start living the comic world their name becomes also one of the most controversial
Great analysis of Grant and I love how you broke down his mistrestment of Talia
Might have to read animal man now, that sounds incredible 🤯
Great Vid! To anyone reading this, I really recommend the Black Casebook for further listening on Morrison. It's a Batman podcast only, but the host has a really interesting perspective on the comics and his episode on the Morrison run was really good. Also he's not a big TK fan if that's a selling point for you.
I AM COMMENTING IN THE HOPES THAT THE ONLY REASON I STILL HAVE TIKTOK GETS SOME ENGAGEMENT FROM THE MERCILESS UA-cam GODS
really awesome first video!
This is a great first video. Very well edited, I was wondering how the translation from short form content to longer UA-cam videos would affect the content in any form but this is incredibly entertaining!
My 1st introduction to mainstream DC was Grant Morrison's JLA
excellent first video
First video I’ve seen from this channel, but this video is really cool. Morrison might be my favorite writer and this video is a great exploration of them.
Also as a non-binary person who uses they/them pronouns, thank you for using Grants correct pronouns.
God PLEEEEAAAAASE go into final crisis.
Yes
Isn't manga just the Japanese word for comics?
Martian manhunter and green lantern are my favorites dc superheroes ❤❤
Great video
The coyote gospel is still one of the greatest pieces of fiction ever written literally life changing comic
Travel beef first youtube video, let's go
Wait wait..I swear people been saying that Grant Morrisons apologize for writing Talia assaulting Bruce because they mis-remember how Damian was conceived.
Grant Morrisons New X-Men is (mostly) really good😩and I like a lot of their Batman stuff
I do not know who you are, but I now know who you are.
Yes. Good. More.
Travel Beef what are you doing on my UA-cam homepage?
Great vid btw!
Morrison didn’t ruin Talia. He took her to her natural progression.
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First, thanks for th video. Very informative.
Second, 5:45, In Vol 2 of Batman Inc, issue 2 to be precise, where the conception of Damian was rewritten to some extent by Morrison themself, while Bruce and Talia slept together willingly, with Bruce seeming quite happy to have made love to Talia, she still drugged Bruce's drink to conceive Damian without his consent or knowledge.
That still feels like a violation to me.
Or maybe i have misinterpreted the book and what you meant in that segment.
LET THE TRAVELBEEF UA-cam ERA COMMENCE
great video btw (you shouldve included the meme about the kathmandu aliens)
Wait, ain't no way this is your first UA-cam video
Where that Patreon link tho 👀?
Should be in my about section
Funny enough the “they” thing came about after Morrison answered a stupid interview question with a joke
Then every comicbook website and UA-camr and even Wikipedia started referring to HIM as a “They”🤣
The greatest magic trick of all!
No fucking way
Travelbeef UA-cam Era Begun
I recently picked up and read their Wonder Woman Earth One volumes and to be fair I wasnt the biggest fan of it, the story order and the constant flashbacks felt weird to me and took me out of the book. However I enjoyed this video, and I think I'm going to check out the Animal Man comic and at least one of their Superman stories. Keep up the good work!!
You gotcherself a subscriber in me.
First travelbeef youtube video🎉
You have a yt channel??
nice video, subscribed
Dope
I really enjoy a lot of Morrisons work a lot of what they have to offer is striking and poetic. But that also treads the line because some of it is bat(Man) shit bonkers that as someone who also enjoys to say they have a semi complete encylopeida of DC and Marvel thats constantly being expanded. I just cant get into some of their stuff.
Their Batman run that starts with the black hand and 3 batmans is interesting. But could've been so much better. Certain story beats bog down the run. And certain charaterizations of characters I just don't agree with even if its some of the best we've ever gotten from things like Dick Damian and Bruce.
I feel like if they reigned themselves in they'd be able to apply much better and even higher fictional concepts into their works and have it actually flow because they have an editor or partner saying "Maybe dont have Darkseid Ramble for 14 pages"
They really are one of the most influential people in Comics. Comics are literature. They deserve to be treated with the same brevity and reverence the likes of Tolkien or High Concept fiction. Its just a shame that much like cartoons, anime manga that are usually so 'general audience' or 'So niche that only 15 people read it' hurts it. While also elevating it to the levels of, and beyond those previous fictions I've mentioned.
Also Sorry I am one of those that compares manga and comics...But only cuz both are graphic novels and both can learn tremendously from one another.
Also great vid! Seen a lot of your stuff on TikTok and didn't say anything. Also dope MyHouse.Wad ref in your recent vids over there with like the wind.
Travel beef posted
:D Cool Vid
I heard the whole non binary thing was just like a misinterpretation that had been taken out of context, and that he doesnt use pronouns or anything
I liked all star Superman but I really hate how everybody glazes his animal man even tho Jeff Lemire's animal man is leagues better
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great video