Grant Morrison’s Potential Return to Comics

The Comic Legend’s Teasing Return

Looks like Image Comics is having a bit of fun. Just yesterday, they dropped a hint stimulating rumors that Grant Morrison could make a return to the world of comics.

Since 2021, Morrison has taken a break from his comic exploits. At 64, the Member of the Order of the British Empire decided to pivot back to screenwriting. And, as he confessed in 2016, he no longer harbored any comic dream projects. Nevertheless, Morrison stimulated intrigue by sharing snippets of past work on Substack.

The recent teaser from Image Comics has left fans guessing and wondering if there’s something that could lure Morrison back. The answer? Ice cream. But the mystery doesn’t end there.

Joining Hands with Ice Cream Man?

Some speculate that Morrison might collaborate with the beloved anthology series, the Ice Cream Man. Analysis of the font in the teaser led to this theory. Written by W. Maxwell Prince and illustrated by Martin Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran, this comic series is celebrated for its Twilight Zone-like stories of suffering and redemption.

Hollywood has a keen eye on Ice Cream Man, known for its unique storytelling that echoes the magic of comic books. The series had initially been tagged by the ill-fated Quibi for an adaptation, which didn’t come to fruition. However, recently, the buzz is that the comic series is being revived for a movie adaptation by Sony’s Screen Gems, with Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Miller at the helm.

Combine the forces of Grant Morrison, a wizard of imagination, with a high-concept comic like Ice Cream Man? That’s a collaboration that fans would savor with relish.

An Alternate Interpretation

But here’s another twist. Is it simply that our beloved Grant Morrison has a weakness for ice cream? If so, what would be his go-to flavor—Rocky Road, the offbeat Activated Charcoal, or something sweet and exotic like Badam Carnival and Chikoo from Indian treat powerhouse Vadilal?

It’s all in good fun. No doubt, fans eagerly anticipate his return to comics, however brief. After all, his knack for storytelling is as enticing as a big bowl of ice cream. And like Morrison himself, this piece of news is more than just a good tease.