That's how it ends. He has gained knowledge without letting go of unrealistic expectations. That's pretty much the definition of a cynic, no?
Well, Morrison has always placed his "Faith" in the animal kingdom. The Filth is Morrison's completely uncynical rejection of "sacred cows". Greg/Ned (not to mention Max--a lifelong member of Greenpeace) has to learn not to tie pink-ribbons upon the heads of his mammalian friends. Tony isn't a saint, he's a normal (and hungry!) cat. Dmitri is a motherfucker (that's why "is there a Hell for monkeys, dad?" is more than just a funny line--it's a very poignant moment of self-interrogation on Morrison's part.) And what about those psychopathic dolphins? "Don't patronize me!" yells the one in the "aqua-tank" as he trains his blasters on Max Thunderstone. What do you think Morrison was doing in Animal Man #15?
We don't get any closer to "God" by loving people or animals, we just get closer to ourselves--and each other.
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Article comments
1 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
David, just an overdue congrats on this pair of the old "pseudo-reviews". Thought-provoking stuff, and incredibly well-written.
Good work. I enjoyed both of these pieces.
Shit, man, i meant to comment on this ages ago, and there you go. Oh well.
2 - David Fiore
thanks man!
Dave