Alan Moore

Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton, England) is a British writer most famous for his work in comics. He is the co-creator of some of the most acclaimed comic books in history, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell.

Partial bibliography

Comics

• 1963, 6 issues (1993), Image Comics; with Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch and others,
• Alan Moore's Shocking Futures (1986), Titan Books; reprints a selection of short strips originally published in 2000 AD between 1981 and 1983, with various artists
• Alan Moore's Twisted Times (1987), Titan Books; reprints a selection of short strips originally published in 2000 AD between 1980 and 1983, with various artists
• Albion, 6 issues (2005), Wildstorm (plotted by Alan Moore, written by Leah Moore & John Reppion)
• The Ballad of Halo Jones, with Ian Gibson, 2000 AD progs 376-385, 405-415, 451-466, (1984-1986); collected in several editions by Titan Books
• ' (1988), DC Comics; with Brian Bolland
• "Batman: Mortal Clay", Batman Annual #11 (1987), DC Comics; with George Freeman,
• Big Numbers, 2 issues of a projected 12 (1990), Mad Love; with Bill Sienkiewicz,
• The Bojeffries Saga: Warrior #12, 13, 19 & 20 (1983-1984), Quality Communications; Dalgoda #8 (1986), Fantagraphics Books; A1 #1-4, A1 True Life Bikini Confidential (1989-1990), Atomeka Press; collected edition (1992) Tundra; with Steve Parkhouse
• Captain Britain (2002), Marvel Comics; reprinted from various Marvel UK Publications ca. 1983-1984; with Alan Davis
• D.R. and Quinch, 2000 AD progs 317, 350-359, 363-367 (1983-1984); collected in several editions by Titan Books; with Alan Davis
• From Hell: first 6 installments in Taboo #2-7 (1989-1992), SpiderBaby Graphics; 11 volumes (1991-1998), Mad Love/Tundra/Kitchen Sink Press; collected edition (1999) Eddie Campbell Comics; with Eddie Campbell
• The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 1, 6 issues (1999-2000), collected hardback edition (2001), paperback (2002), DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Kevin O'Neill
• The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume 2, 6 issues (2002-2003), collected hardback edition (2003), paperback (2004), DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Kevin O'Neill
• Lost Girls: Taboo #5-7 (1991-1992), SpiderBaby Graphics; 2 issues (1995-1996) Kitchen Sink Press; with Melinda Gebbie
• Marvelman: Warrior #1-21 (1982-1984), Quality Communications; Miracleman #1-16 (1985-1989), Eclipse Comics; collected in 3 volumes; with Garry Leach, Alan Davis, John Totleben and others
• Maxwell the Magic Cat, 4 volumes (1986-1987), Acme Press; reprints weekly strip from Northants Post, originally published 1979-1986
• Meatcake #9 (1999), Fantagraphics Books; with Dame Darcy
• Promethea, 32 issues (1999-2005), collected in 5 volumes, DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with J.H. Williams III and others
• "Shadowplay: the Secret Team", Brought to Light (1989), Eclipse Comics; with Bill Sienkiewicz
• Skizz, 2000 AD progs 308-330 (1983); collected in several editions by Titan Books; with Jim Baikie
• A Small Killing (1991), Victor Gollancz Ltd; republished (2003), Avatar Press; with Oscar Zarate
• Smax, 5 issues (2003-2004), hardback and paperback collected editions (2004), DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Zander Cannon
• "Superman: For the Man who has Everything", Superman Annual #11 (1985) DC Comics; with Dave Gibbons
• "Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tormorrow", Superman #423 and Action Comics #583 (1986) DC Comics; with Curt Swan
• Supreme #41-56 (1996-1998), Image Comics/Awesome Entertainment; with Joe Bennett, Rick Veitch, Keith Giffen, Dan Jurgens, Stephen Platt, Chris Sprouse and others
• Supreme: the Return #1-6 (1999-2000), Awesome Entertainment; with Chris Sprouse, Rick Veitch and others, Supreme work collected in 2 volumes by Checker Books.
• Swamp Thing #20-58, 59-61, 63-64, Annual #2 (1983-1987), DC Comics; with Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch and others; collected in 6 volumes as:
• Saga of the Swamp Thing (1987)
• Swamp Thing: Love and Death (1990)
• Swamp Thing: The Curse (2000)
• Swamp Thing: A Murder of Crows (2001)
• Swamp Thing: Earth to Earth (2002)
• Swamp Thing: Reunion (2003)
• Terra Obscura Volume 1, 6 issues (2003-2004), collected edition 2004, DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Peter Hogan and Yanick Paquette
• Terra Obscura Volume 2, 6 issues (2004-2005), collected edition 2005, DC Comics/Wilsdstorm/ABC; with Peter Hogan and Yanick Paquette
• "This is Information", 9/11: Artists Respond Volume 1 (2002) DC Comics; with Melinda Gebbie
• Tomorrow Stories, 12 issues (1999-2002), collected in 2 volumes in hardback and paperback, DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with various artists
• Tom Strong, 32 issues (to date) (1999-present), collected in 5 volumes (to date), DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Chris Sprouse and others
• Tom Strong's Terrific Tales, 12 issues (2002-2005), collected in 2 volumes, DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Steve Moore, Arthur Adams and others
• Top 10, 12 issues (1999-2001), collected in 2 volumes, DC Comics/Wildstorm/ABC; with Gene Ha and Zander Cannon
• V for Vendetta: first two books serialised in Warrior #1-26 (1982-1985), Quality Communications; 10 issues (1988-1989) DC Comics; collected edition (1995), DC Comics; with David Lloyd
• Watchmen, 12 issues (1986-1987), collected edition (1987), DC Comics; with Dave Gibbons
• Wildcats #21-34, 50 (1995-1998), Image Comics; with Travis Charest and others
• Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths, 3 issues (2003), Avatar Press; short pieces by Moore and various artists

Comics adaptations of Moore works in other media

• Alan Moore's The Courtyard, 2 issues (2003), Avatar Press; story by Moore, adapted for comics by Antony Johnson with artwork by Jacen Burrows. Collected into softcover and hardcover editions by Avatar Press (2004).
• Alan Moore's The Courtyard Companion (2004), Avatar Press; reprints Antony Johnson's script for Alan Moore's The Courtyard with annotations by NGChristakos, Moore's original short story (from which the series was adapted), new pinups/art by Jacen Burrows, and a new essay by Antony Johnson.
• Alan Moore's Hypothetical Lizard, 4 issues (2005), Avatar Press.
• Alan Moore's Magic Words (2002), Avatar Press; song lyrics, poems and other writings by Moore, adapted for comics by various artists, with a cover by Juan José Ryp
• Another Suburban Romance (2003), Avatar Press; play by Moore, adapted for comics by Antony Johnston and Juan José Ryp
• The Birth Caul (1999), Eddie Campbell Comics; performance art piece adapted for comics by Eddie Campbell
• Snakes and Ladders (2001), Eddie Campbell Comics; performance art piece adapted for comics by Eddie Campbell

Novels

• Voice of the Fire, 1996, Victor Gollancz; 1997, Orion Books; republished 2003, Top Shelf Productions. This new editon features a dust jacket designed by Chip Kidd, and introduction by Neil Gaiman and thirteen color plates by José Villarrubia.
• He is currently working on the novel Jerusalem. His previous planned prose work A Grimoire has been put on hold.

Recorded works

• March of the Sinister Ducks (Single recorded by The Sinister Ducks, 1983)
• The Birth Caul, 1996, D.O.R.; adapted for comics by Eddie Campbell, 1999, Eddie Campbell Comics
• The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, 1996, Cleopatra
• Brought to Light, 1998, Codex Books
• The Highbury Working, 2000, RE
• Angel Passage, 2002, RE
• Snakes and Ladders, 2003, RE; adapted for comics by Eddie Campbell, 2001, Eddie Campbell Comics

Films

• From Hell, 2001, adaptation directed by the Hughes Brothers
• The Mindscape of Alan Moore, 2003, Shadowsnake Films
• The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, 2003, adaptation directed by Stephen Norrington
• Constantine, 2005, based on the character John Constantine, created by Moore in Swamp Thing
• V for Vendetta (in production)
• Watchmen (in production)

Moore has publicly asked for his name to be taken off the credits of the Constantine, V for Vendetta and Watchmen films, as he wishes to have nothing to do with any film adaptations of his work where he does not own sole copyright and cannot prevent the films' production. In each case, Moore had his option money given to the artists involved.

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