A deep dive into the unexpected success of the Batman/Deadpool crossover, focusing on Grant Morrison's return of 'The Writer' and the story's innovative exploration of reality, fiction, and comic book canon.
The recent crossover event between DC and Marvel has proven to be a resounding success, with the initial pairing of Batman and Deadpool leading the charge. Each publisher incorporated numerous backup stories into their respective issues, but it was Marvel who initiated the cross-promotional venture. The core narrative, masterfully crafted by DC's Grant Morrison with stunning visuals from Dan Mora, elevates the entire experience.
The main story alone eclipses the Marvel counterpart in terms of sheer storytelling brilliance, especially when one considers the supporting narratives. This crossover brought together both heroes and creators to weave a unique tale, one that could only be realized through this unprecedented collaboration. The primary plotline features two compelling antagonists, both conceived by Morrison, including the ingenious inclusion of Morrison themselves. This is a triumphant return of The Writer, a character that resonates with a level of meta-commentary seldom seen in the medium. For those unfamiliar with The Writer, it's time for a brief journey into the history of this peculiar DC villain, a character steeped in the fabric of comic book reality. Grant Morrison, a Scottish writer who entered the DC Comics scene, began their journey with a narrative that explored the boundaries of reality and fiction. The single issue, #5, titled “The Coyote Gospel,” acted as a microcosm of Morrison's overarching vision, a story about a fictional character escaping into the 'real world' to protest the treatment of himself and his fellow fictional beings within the stories that tormented them. Morrison revealed their story would be about how fiction and reality interact with each other. The final issue of that run was particularly poignant, with Morrison engaging in a dialogue with Animal Man, discussing the character's evolution and the motivations behind the creative choices. It was essentially Morrison conversing with the audience about the themes, environmental messages, and the human impulse to create, and how we interact with and potentially misuse these fictional creations. Morrison's appearance within a DC comic took on an additional layer of meaning, transforming them into a character within the DC Universe, and, by extension, a villain due to their torment of Animal Man. John Ostrander, the writer, incorporated The Writer into a Suicide Squad mission, equipping them with a reality-altering Quantum Keyboard. The Writer met their demise during the mission. The fictional version of Grant Morrison faded from the comics scene (except for a brief visual appearance), but the character’s legacy endures. The main story in the new crossover revolves around Cassandra Nova's pursuit of The Writer's Quantum Keyboard, with Deadpool dispatched by the TVA to thwart her, and Batman enlisted by The Writer to ensure their safety. The meeting between Deadpool and The Writer marks one of the most meta moments in comic history. As characters who are aware of the real world, their interaction is inspired. It's a story that only Grant Morrison could produce, and the conclusion closes the loop, with The Writer departing the DC Multiverse, assuring Batman and Deadpool that they won’t alter canon again. The reappearance of The Writer was unexpected, but it forms the core of the success of this project. The narrative diverges sharply from the expected crossover tropes, offering a truly memorable experience. The story of The Writer in DC is one of the most fascinating in comics. It ties into one of the greatest comics of all time in #1, a comic that will go down as one of the best inter-company crossovers ever. New releases, movies, shows, comics, anime, games and more are all getting covered
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