Press

Here is a selection of recent press, from television and radio shows to magazine and newspaper interviews and online articles.

TELEVISION

MSNBC
28TH JULY 2011
THE DYLAN RATIGAN SHOW
Grant discusses the Supergods book and 'how superheroes can teach others to become better people'.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/43934375#43934375


RADIO

89.3 KPCC
28th JULY 2011
AirTalk: Hosted by Larry Mantle

Comic book writer Grant Morrison on 'Supergods,' his history & philosophy of superheroes
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2011/07/28/20061/grant-morrisson/


NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE - INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES

ROLLING STONE

ISSUE 1138, Cover Date 1st September 2011

The Psychedelic Superhero by Brian Hiatt, Profile piece and portrait in print edition with additional articles online including a Best of and a web exclusive outtakes piece.

http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/grant-morrison-psychedelic-superhero-20110822

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
26th July 2011
In the print edition with an expanded conversation piece online

Comic Book Heroes: A conversation between Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison by Keith Staskiewicz
http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/07/26/neil-gaiman-grant-morrison-talk/

FINANCIAL TIMES
15th JULY 2011
Hero worship by Tim Martin
Knockabout fun or antidote to human powerlessness in an age of technology? Two narratives consider the changing face of superhero comics
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/f598e770-ad57-11e0-a24e-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1TkXdGVeH

THE GUARDIAN
23rd JULY 2011
Grant Morrison: my Supergods from the age of the superhero
From frying God's brain to escorting Thatcher from office, the Scots writer chooses his favourite superhero moments
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/jul/23/grant-morrison-supergods-superheroes 21st July 2011

Supergods: Our World in the Age of the Superhero by Grant Morrison – review
This history of US comics by a pivotal writer in the genre is big on ideas, ambition and length, writes Jonathan Ross
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/jul/21/supergods-grant-morrison-review-jonathan-ross?INTCMP=SRCH

LA WEEKLY
28th JULY 2011
Grant Morrison's Supergods: Comic Book Writer Chats About Why We Need Superheroes by Casey Burchby
http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/07/grant_morrison_supergods_comic.php

THE LIST
21st JUNE 2011
Supergods - Grant Morrison interview
Grant Morrison describes his journey to become one of the world’s leading comics writers
http://www.list.co.uk/article/35132-supergods-grant-morrison-interview/

THE METRO
12th JULY 2011
60 Second Interview: Superman writer Grant Morrison: I taught Robbie Williams magic
Comics writer Grant Morrison speaks to Metro about experimenting with voodoo, being visited by aliens and teaching magic to Take That's Robbie Williams.
http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/869082-superman-writer-grant-morrison-i-taught-robbie-williams-magic

THE NEW STATESMAN
7th JULY 2011
"Superman is a socialist superhero" by Helen Lewis-Hasteley
The graphic novelist Grant Morrison on the evolution of secular gods, his love of happy endings . . . and the problem with Watchmen.
http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/helen-lewis-hasteley/2011/07/superheroes-superman-graphic

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
21st July 2011
Grant Morrison on His Supergods, Reinventing Superman, and His Problem With X-Men
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/07/grant_morrison.html

Supergods included on the Approval Matrix for w/c 1st August 2011.
http://nymag.com/arts/all/approvalmatrix/approval-matrix-2011-8-1/

PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY
9th MAY 2011
Starred review and Book of the Week for Supergods.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4000-6912-5

THE SCOTSMAN/SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY
26th JULY 2011
Interview: Grant Morrison, comic book writer by Peter Ross
http://living.scotsman.com/interviews/Interview-Grant-Morrison-comic-book.6806801.jp

24TH JULY 2011
Book review: Supergods: Our World in the Age of the Superhero By Martin Gray
Grant Morrison's comic book odyssey is a triumph, in several dimensions
http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Book-review--Supergods-Our.6806027.jp

USA TODAY
21st JULY 2011
Comic-Con showcases average heroes by Brian Truitt
http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2011-07-19-comic-con-preview_n.htm

20th JULY 2011
Grant Morrison chronicles 'Supergods' of comics by Brian Truitt
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-07-20-Grant-Morrison-teaches-the-history-of-superheroes-in-Supergods_n.htm

18th JULY 2011
Superman flying solo in DC Comics relaunch by Brian Truitt
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-07-18-superman-a-bachelor-in-comics-relaunch_n.htm



ONLINE PRESS

CNN
26th JULY 2011
What’s next for Superman?
http://whatsnext.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/26/whats-next-for-superman/

LA WEEKLY
29th JULY 2011
Grant Morrison and Gerard Way Cure our San Diego Comic-Con Withdrawals at Meltdown Comics By Liz Ohanesian
http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/07/grant_morrison_gerard_way_melt.php

And accompanying photos
http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/grant-morrison-and-gerard-way-meltdown-comics-33892144/

MAXIM
18th JULY 2011
Comic Book Superstars: Grant Morrison by Savas Abadsidis
http://www.maxim.com/amg/HUMOR/Articles/Comic+Book+Superstars:+Grant+Morrison

MTV GEEK
27th JULY 2011
SDCC 2011: Grant Morrison

On 'Action Comics'
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/670541/sdcc-2011-grant-morrison-on-action-comics.jhtml
Talks 'Batman: Leviathan'
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/670542/sdcc-2011-grant-morrison-talks-batman-leviathan.jhtml#id=1668043
Is Provoking Fans
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/670543/sdcc-2011-grant-morrison-is-provoking-fans.jhtml#id=1668043
Grant Morrison's 'Supergods'
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/670544/sdcc-2011-grant-morrisons-supergods.jhtml#id=1668043
Explains 'Multiversity'
http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/670545/sdcc-2011-grant-morrison-explains-mutliveristy.jhtml#id=1668043

WIRED
27th JULY 2011
Grant Morrison's Theory on the Modern Superhero

Comic book legend, Grant Morrison, stopped by the Wired Cafe at this year's Comic-Con to discuss (at length) his theorys on the modern superhero and what the future may hold for DC Comics.
http://www.wired.com/video/culture/culture/194079288001

19th JULY 2011
In Supergods, Grant Morrison Probes Superhero Myths By Scott Thill
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/07/grant-morrison-supergods/