We3

Author: Grant Morrison

Grant Morrison is a massive figure in the world of comics. So much so that he has been consistantly named one of the top comics creators for more than twenty years. In We3, he has envision a governmental project which gives a dog, a cat, and a rabbit weaponized robotic exoskeletons, as well as implants that allow them to speak. The story then goes off into directions you'd expect them to, with escapes, violent encounters, and questions of morality, responsibility, and ethical treatment for those around us. The deep topics also don't detract from the impressive writing, or the phenomenal art of Frank Quietly. The story might be the most powerful Morrison has ever tackled. The characters come across as so thoroughly human, even though our heroes aren't. They have motivations that we can relate to, and the scenario that they encounter isn't one that feels motivated by animal instincts, but by human greed and averace. In short, it is one of those graphic novels that takes us somewhere new, while never abandoning the human condition. Why it's on the list: Grant Morrison came up with a brilliant piece of science fiction that challenges even the toughest reader.