A complete guide to the comics work of the writer Alan Moore, this book helps readers explore one of the genre's most important, compelling and subversive writers.
In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers:
· Moore's comics career – from his early work in 2000AD to his breakthrough graphic novels and his later battles with the industry
· Moore's major works – including
Watchmen
,
V for Vendetta
Saga of the Swamp Thing
and
Promethea
· Key themes and contexts – from Moore's subversion of the superhero genre and metafictional techniques to his creative collaborations and battles with the industry for creator control
· Critical approaches to Moore's work
The book includes a bibliography of critical work on Moore and discussion questions for classroom use.