One of the oldest debates surrounding american comic books is the issue of creator ownership and rights. Alan moore s tenure in the swamps changed a lot of. The police procedural crime and intrigue continue in this new series based on concepts and characters created by legendary writer alan moore watchmen, v for vendetta. After spending about 10 relativistic decades writing about alan moore s best of, im here to give you the deep truth about garth ennis top 10 books friends, i. The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time creative bloq. Top 10 is surprisingly hilarious as moores sense of humor. Top shelf productions is proud to present the highbury working, alan moore s startling new performance cd from steven severins re. Oct 19, 2016 alan moore has been one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers working in the comic book industry in the last 30 years. Top ten by alan moore, gene ha, and zander cannon if you want to buy your friends a comic book for christmas, theres one comic i can always recommend. This is alan moore at his absolute funniest and cleverest. His eminent works include watchmen, from hell, v for vendetta, miracleman, tom strong, promethea, and.
The one thing i cant recommend anywhere near enough is top ten, the story of a police precinct in a city called neopolis, which is full of superheroes. For decades, writers and artists either worked on a forhire basis or sold their work. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read top 10. Looking at his career, what should we designate as the capitalb best of the best. In a city where everyone is blessed with powers, it takes a unique and powerful police force to protect and serve. Aug 15, 2019 im sticking with the alan moore canon from last week, looking back at some of his projects that have never been brought to the screen. Alan moores 10 greatest comic books fandom factory.
This reading list contains the most recommended comic series written by alan moore. By nathanael hood on september 14, 2011 arts, comic books share52 pin25. If you had told me when i began the great alan moore reread that top 10, alan moore. Top 10 is a superhero comic book limited series published by the americas best comics imprint of wildstorm, itself an imprint of dc comics. The 10 greatest comic book writers of all time culture. Nov 18, 2019 5 alan moore comics ready for the watchmen treatment the hbo series dazzling treatment of its source material suggests the world might be ready for fresh takes on from hell, top 10, and more. Aug 31, 2018 first of all, do not judge moore s stuff from the movies which have been based on his books. We have shorlisted some of the best alan moore comics.
Alan moore a concu top 10 comme une serie televisee et ce tome avec le. After watchmen, nobody was really expecting alan moore to revisit the superhero genre but in top 10, moore returns to this familiar territory. The fortyniners top ten 9781563897573 by alan moore and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Alan moore is an english writer born in 1953 in the midlands town of northampton. This week im focusing on top 10, a comic he did with gene ha and zander cannon about the police force. Alan moore is a british comic book writer, one of the most prominent and acclaimed in history.
Moore is a different creator at the beginning than he is at the end. Top 10 follows the lives of the officers of precinct 10, top ten, as they patrol the streets of neopolis. Was there a hidden comic book homage in the true detective. Top 10 alan moore comics every fan should read geek insider. Before deciding who is the best comicbook author, lets revisit the most interesting works from miller and moore. The colorized from hell, by alan moore and eddie campbell. Interested in writing for 2000ad, one of britains most prominent comic magazines, alan moore then submitted a script for their long running and successful series judge dredd. Of course, as anyone familiar with his comic writing will have guessed, this isnt a straightforward superhero yarn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This story is a book to be read by quiet summer moonlight. In all my years of reading comics, ive tried getting friends and acquaintances alike to at least appreciate the medium i love so much. Top 10 refers to the police force whose job it is to protect precinct 10 from super powered criminals, aliens and various gods. Alan moore comics made into movies show list info alan moore is an english writer primarily known for his work in comic books and is frequently described as. His work on superhero comics such as superman and batman have made him a favorite among regular comic readers, but his experimental and more complex work has earned him a reputation among critics as an artist who elevates the medium.
Penned by legendary writer alan moore, the book explores the jokers origin and is often held as the most controversial batman story. Now, with the help of our expert panel, weve curated a list. He had a knack for taking anything old and tired and making it feel new. Smax takes a different approach than top 10 pure parody instead of pastiche plus satirebut smax is the better comic allaround. A police procedural comic book with a twist, written by alan moore, drawn by zander cannon and gene ha, and published by americas best comics. He would always find a new unexplored point of view to tell his stories from. Heres the alltime alan moore top 10, as determined by me, the guy who has reread all of the alan moore comics and written about 100,000 words on the topic. The rights to his early work were owned by the comics companies, who sold them to moviemakers against moore s will, and he has disavowed any connection t. Damon lindelof responds to alan moores watchmen criticism. Jan 21, 20 tim callahan would like to thank everyone who has been reading the great alan moore reread each week, and hes curious to see what your alltime alan moore top 10 list would look like. Alan moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as watchmen, v for vendetta, swamp thing and miracleman. First of all, do not judge moore s stuff from the movies which have been based on his books.
Jul 26, 2018 marvelman is alan moores book of changes. Alan moore welcome to the another installment of our countdown of the top 10 most influential writers of all time. Theres a lot to commend top 10, the 12 book series of graphic novels by alan moore. My first alan moore comic was tom strong, five stars, loved it. Alan moores tenure in the swamps changed a lot of things in alec hollands life, but also introduced a character that has lasted the test of. Alan moore born 18 november 1953 is an english writer known primarily for his work in comic books including watchmen, v for vendetta, the ballad of halo jones, swamp thing, batman.
In honour of the special occasion, we look at his 10 best ever works captain britain. Perhaps no comic book writer has been more influential and highly venerated as british author alan moore. Alan moores best comics, in complete chronological order. Now, we shouldnt be surprised to know that seminal comic book author alan moore is not happy with hbos decision to make a series based on watchmen. Finale of true detective and alan moore and gene has top ten posted on march 10, 2014 by rich johnston alan moore s writing has influenced many a writer. He is also the mastermind behind the americas best comics line, through which he has created along with many talented illustrators the league of extraordinary gentlemen, promethea, tom strong, tomorrow stories. To learn more about how to write a successful comic book script, he asked advice from his friend steve moore. Alan moore reveals david bowie wanted to play rorschach in. Widely considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comic book authors in history, moore has redefined the limits and expectations of the medium. Oct 26, 2018 thats essentially what happened this year when top shelf comics announced that, in honor of the 20 th anniversary of the alan moores and eddie campbells landmark comic from hell, the book. Art by gene ha and zander cannon this is the tale of neopolis, a modern metropolis with a citizentry made up exclusively of super beings. Alan moore, gene ha, and zander cannons top 10 is a superhero police procedural details the lives and work of the police force of neopolis, a city in which almost everyone, from the police and criminals to civilians, children and even pets, has superpowers and colorful costumes.
These comics are solid, gently read, collectible copies unless specified otherwise in the description below. Alan moore is truly one of the greatest writers in comic book history and top 10 proves it once again. Alan moore, frank miller and a group of some of the best comic book artists, including neil gaiman, scott mccloud, mike mignola, the hernandez brothers, and howard chaykin, paved the way to the emergence of new comic book publishers such as eclipse, fantagraphics books, dark horse and image comics. Written by alan moore and illustrated by gene ha and zander cannon, the series details the lives and work of the police force of neopolis, a city in which almost everyone, from the police and criminals to civilians, children and even pets, has super powers and colourful costumes. Zander cannon brings humor and humanity to this slapstick fantasy quest, and though alan moore isnt known for his hilarity. I thought these two books would be the same, but no. Feb 14, 2015 top 10 times comic book creators were screwed over subscribe for new videos every day. From watchmen to swamp thing, 7 essential stories you must read by the brilliant and prolific comic book writer. I would go so far as to say that alan moore is the funniest comic book writer i. Though he is usually thought of as a dc man, moore worked for marvel in the early part of his career most notably in his run on captain britain. Top shelf productions is proud to present the highbury working, alan moores startling new performance cd from steven severins re. The stories of alan moore in the 80s i eagerly sought out anything that was written by moore and rarely was i ever disappointed. Top 10 by alan moore hawkeye, volume 1 by matt fraction ten grand, vol. Alan moore is one of the greatest comic book writers fo all time, and we ranked his 10 all time best works.
Alan moore comics made into movies list challenges. The alltime top 10 best comics written by alan moore by tim. Oct 11, 2019 however, moore is still open to talking about the history of his comic and even recently revealed to bleeding cool that david bowie wanted to play rorschach at one point. And top 10 is moores treatise on scifi and superheroes. The first book of neil gaimans sandman is heavily influenced by alan moore read it and compare it with book one of swamp thing. The top 20 nods, cameos and easter eggs in alan moores top.
Americas best comics top ten gph by moore, alan, cannon, zander, ha, gene isbn. Apr 21, 2015 alan moore is truly one of the greatest writers in comic book history and top 10 proves it once again. Top 10 is surprisingly hilarious as moores sense of humor is super biting and dives deep into the jokes of beat cops everywhere. Even the most casual comic book connoisseur is familiar with alan moore s watchmen and v for vendetta. Yes, the bad movies are really bad, but the good adaptations rank among the best in comic book cinema and television history. Heres a list of the top 10 comics every alan moore fan should read if you havent already. Today is legendary comic book creator alan moore s 63rd birthday. Top 10 comic read top 10 comic online in high quality.
The 10 best alan moore comics of all time paste paste magazine. Lets talk about the best of alan moores comic book work. We follow the detectives daily trials and travails as they investigate a jack the ripperesque serial killer. Top 10 best alan moore books alan moore written works. Top 10 is surprisingly hilarious as moore s sense of humor is super biting and dives deep into the jokes of beat cops everywhere. However, while alan moore hates the adaptations, not all of them are bad, and some of them are really good movies. In the case of top 10 alan moore has made my job difficult because i have not a. Written by alan moore and illustrated by gene ha and zander cannon, the. Jan 15, 2018 the 10 best comics written by alan moore. Written by alan moore and illustrated by gene ha and zander cannon, the series details the lives and work of the police force of neopolis, a city in which almost everyone, from the police and criminals to civilians, children and even pets, has super powers. Even the most casual comic book connoisseur is familiar with alan moores watchmen and v for vendetta. Regarded by some as the best comics writer in the english language, he is widely recognized among his peers and critics. May 29, 2019 the top 10 swamp thing stories you should read. But if youre just getting into comics or were done with alan moore after reading the watchmen because its kind of hard to top watchmen, here are some other essential alan moore stories.
The story follows a police precinct in neopolis consisting of superpowered beings. Buy top ten reprint by moore, alan, ha, gene, cannon, zander isbn. The reason i picked up this book was because it was an alan moore story, and it was an abc comic. The 7 essential alan moore stories syfy wire youtube. Here is a look at the films and shows based on alan moore s works, ranked according to rotten tomatoes. Alan moore absolutely cuts loose in this series where every one in the world possesses a super power, costume and heroic or villainous name. Top 10 times comic book creators were screwed over.
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