Yeowell’s striking black and white artwork gave the strip a vitality and rawness that still shines through today.
A very cynical British take on superheroes, Zenith showcases themes and ideas found throughout Morrison’s later work for Marvel and DC, and demonstrates his remarkable depth and maturity as a writer. Starting in 1987, Zenith heralded the arrival of a talent who has since gone on to become one of the biggest names in comic books. Yet he does not realise that there are mighty forces at work which seek to enslave the Earth - and use him to do it! Never collected in its entirety before, this is a unique opportunity to own the whole of Morrison’s first superhero series in a never-to-be-repeated format.Zenith is the world’s first “Superbrat” - a vain, self-obsessed, egotistical pop singer whose only interests are girls, partying, and where he is in the charts.
Restricted in 1,000 copies, it will be available for pre-order from 1 July and will be published on 1 December. The limited edition hardback book will only be available from the 2000 AD online shop. But, will he be any the wiser?įor pre-orders jump on here for the UK and here for the US of A.2000 AD is to publish a complete collection of Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell’s ground-breaking superhero series Zenith for the first time. Plus, as you’ve already read in the headline, the return of Grant Morrison and Steve Yowell’s much lamented superhero, Zenith, who looks a little bit older from the promo art that accompanied this announcement. There’s also a special one-off Rogue Trooper story from Starman and Scarlet Witch writer James Robinsonwith art by Hellblazer and Wacky Raceland artist Leonardo Manco! P rog 2050 is a bumper-sized 48pp jumping-on issue, featuring a whole new roster of stories – perfect if you want to jump on board with 2000 AD or are looking to rekindle your devotion to the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!įrom Celtic barbarian Sláine to transdimensional troubleshooters Indigo Prime, from future lawman Judge Dredd to mercenary marksmen Sinister Dexter, and from the origin of the Dark Judges in Fall of Deadworld to interplanetary immigration in Grey Area, there’s something for all in this special bumper edition!
Here’s what you’ll get in this bumper sized 48 page special issue: Out on September 27th here in the UK, but later in the US of A, Prog 2050 of the galaxy’s greatest comic is another jumping on point for any new or lapsed readers.
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