

AEWCH 300: GRANT MORRISON or WHO ARE YOU IN THE MAGICAL APOCALYPSE?!
7 snips Sep 2, 2025
Grant Morrison, a rebel artist and spiritual visionary known for his groundbreaking work in comics, joins for a captivating discussion. They delve into the tactile intimacy of comics versus the emotional engagement of film. Morrison explains how stories can transform consciousness and even save lives. The conversation shifts to the waning authority of books in a networked world and the potential pitfalls of chaos magic. Finally, he shares insights on disciplined magical practices and the transformative power of personal illness.
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Sigil Manifestation To Meet Grant Morrison
- Conner used a sigil (inspired by Grant) to manifest meeting Grant and it worked within a month.
- He attended Omega Institute and found a lasting mentor network including Douglas Rushkoff.
Audience Exists Across Time
- Grant feels art is always addressed to a distributed audience across time and space.
- He treats characters as existing on a continuum that readers can access nonlinearly.
Comics Create A Holographic Experience
- Comics engage readers through tactile intimacy and combined images-plus-words.
- That holographic overlap between creator, art, and reader makes comics uniquely magical.