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Beginning his career writing strips for publications such as Doctor Who Monthly (or Weekly as it was then), Moore went on to work on influential UK comics such as 2000 AD (including strips such as The Ballad of Halo Jones, Skizz , D.R. and Quinch and Time Twisters ) and Warrior (including Marvelman (known as Miracleman in the US) and V for Vendetta). Moore wrote a series of Captain Britain stories for the UK imprint of Marvel Comics that re-defined the character. Having achieved a reputation for producing ground-breaking material in a largely formulaic medium, Moore was later hired by DC ComicsDC Comics is one of the largest companies in comic book and related media publishing. DC is responsible for such famous characters as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman. For decades, DC Comics has been one of the two largest American comic to work on the fairly unknown comic book Saga of the Swamp Thing, in which he laid the groundwork for what was to become the Vertigo UniverseVertigo is an imprint of comic book and graphic novel publisher DC Comics. It operates under the "Vertigo" name in order to separate itself from the more mainstream, family-friendly DC Comics image. Vertigo publishes stories aimed at a more mature or adul. In 1986 he wrote the dark superhero miniseries Watchmen (illustrated by Dave GibbonsDave Gibbons (born April 14, 1949) is a British artist of comic books. Gibbons is best known for collaborating with Alan Moore on the comics series Watchmen''. He is also known for illustrating stories in the comics anthology 2000 AD and as the co-creator), which, together with Frank MillerThis article is about Frank Miller, the comic book writer and artist. There is a separate article about Frank Miller, the Premier of Ontario. Frank Miller (born 1957 in Olmie, Maryland) is an American writer and artist best known for his film noir-style c's The Dark Knight ReturnsThe Dark Knight Returns (known as DKR by fans) is a superhero comic book story published by DC Comics between 1985 and 1986, starring Batman. The story's creator, Frank Miller, sought to create a fitting "end" for the character of Batman: just as the Nors, redefined the medium of the comic book and raised it to a new level of graphic literatureA graphic novel is a novel or novella done in the medium of comics. It is typically a long-form work rather than a short publication such as an individual comic book, analogous to a novel rather than a short story. A graphic novel need not be a complete w.
Moore's style of writing stretched the boundaries of the comic book medium, putting it to use in ways that are quite unlike other forms of storytelling. His stories often contained adult themes and touched on subjects that had never been approached in mainstream comic books before (issue #9 of Miracleman included a graphic depiction of a natural childbirth, something that had been strictly taboo in comics before then). He experimented with symbolism in the medium through placement of comic strip panels and text, an increased emphasis on backgrounds and detail, while attempting to cut down and eventually eliminate the use of "sound effects", thought balloons, and captions; he worked in the same way that film editorsEditor has four major senses: # a person who obtains or improves material for a publication; # a film editor, a person responsible for the flow of a motion picture or television program from scene to scene # a sound editor, a person responsible for the fl use the medium of motion pictures to manipulate the audience.
Moore stated that he wanted to expand the medium of the comic book, so that readers could experience more than endless rehashes of costume-clad superhero battles. To this end, he began such projects as Lost Girls (an adults-only comics reinvention of Victorian era characters), From Hell (a story about Jack the Ripper), and Big Numbers . He spent the early 1990s attempting to finish these projects, but only From Hell reached completion, with the final chapter of the novel published in 1999. However, after several years work, Lost Girls is soon to be released by Top Shelf, probably aided by the fact that Mr Moore's artist on this work is Melinda Gebbie, now his partner.
Moore converted to Gnosticism in the mid-1990s. His later writings reflect his renewed interest in consciousness, mysticism, and magick.
Moore returned to 'superhero' comics in the late 1990s, founding the ABC ( America's Best Comics) titles The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories, and Top 10. These are more lighthearted than his earlier work. In part they are an attempt at a Pulp revival, but both League and Promethea explore serious dimensions as well.
From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have both been made into Hollywood movies.
A tribute and in depth biography of Alan Moore in his Fiftieth Year entitled Alan Moore: Portrait of an Extraordinary Gentleman is available from most comics stores. All proceeds of this publication will go to charity.
Alan Moore is blind in one eye, and deaf in one ear.
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