Today on Transcending Comics, we're joined by the legendary Grant Morrison as we return to our Invisible Community College Book Club series of episodes. Our conversation explores Morrison's experiences with The Invisibles, their approach to writing trans characters in the 80s and 90s, and the ways they've incorporated magick into their writing. For those our there that haven't read The Invisibles, there's plenty to enjoy here as the series is only a springboard for a discussion that takes us into the world of Morrison's creative process, and an opportunity to hear their views on life, consciousness, and the nature of reality.

Be sure to check out Grant's latest work on their newsletter, Xanaduum, at https://grantmorrison.substack.com/

Special thanks to Lisa Cralwey and the folks at the Imperius Rex YouTube channel for allowing us to use their theme song, "Become Invisible," as today's outro. Check out more of their work at: https://lisacrawley.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/imperiusrex

Our intro song is "A Little Soul" by Carlsin, check out more of his music on https://www.carlsin.com/.

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We’re mixing things up this week on Transcending Comics, in one of our annual solo-episodes. I’ll be discussing reflections on V for Vendetta (the graphic novel and the film) alongside other dystopian media, and what these mean to me as a trans creator in a state increasingly hostile to trans folk.

If you enjoyed our episode, “It’s Morphin Time,” then this one’s for you! We’re once again mixing music and spoken word, this time we even have a few original pieces from some incredibly talented musicians who contributed their work for this episode!

For those interested in seeing the film “I Am My Own Woman” that I mentioned in this episode, here’s a link where you can watch it for free (legally) online: https://rarefilmm.com/2022/03/ich-bin-meine-eigene-frau-1992/

If you would like to support the artists featured in this episode, here’s a few links to where you can find them online:

Amdrag (Guitar Backtracks):

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amdrag

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/76S4ZY9sup5zteAMpEBMp6?si=m-u15YgNRgG_4TJMeQO2jQ

A Small Bird:

Personal Site: https://www.asmallbird.com/

Bandcamp: https://asmallbird.bandcamp.com/track/posh-polish

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oogY16zvQ1pSEVhaGQsle?si=KLn2en8jRf6FyBfmVwUQ_w

Ancient Summer:

Bandcamp: https://ancientsummer.bandcamp.com/album/vision-in-the-void

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7p0LIoi2tmjGvtBJvARGG8?si=6qPDvY4-QVyotEiwK5X2NQ

Be sure to read more of Elizabeth Sandifer’s work at: https://www.eruditorumpress.com/

This week on Transcending Comics, we're chatting with Algy from Lifeline Comics about his debut full-length comic, Ozma: The Trans Witch of Oz, now live on Kickstarter (last day to back: September 18).

We talk about magic-as-HRT, Ozma’s role in trans-fiction, tasteful NSFW storytelling, the Ever Afterverse, Oz adaptations from to Wicked and Return to Oz, and the leap from editing to writing. If you love queer retellings and lush fantasy with heart, you’ll want to check this out!

Be sure to check out the first seven preview pages on the Kickstarter and back the book before September 18th! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicuno/ozma

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Our intro song is "A Little Soul" and our outro is "You've Been Starring" both by Carlsin. Check out more of his music at Carlsin.com