Like most of his more celebrated works it involves intricately described imagined chronology and events, evocative and emotive language and metaphors and twists invisible at the start but delicately planted and nurtured and apparent at the end, rewarding subsequent rereads. Moore's self-written history is a fictional re-imagining of reality, emboldened by all the interviews, articles and biographies that echo it across the world. Unsurprisingly a lot of people support his stance Moore is seen as a deeply principled figurehead for creator’s rights, but the truth is it’s utterly contrived to garner sympathy and support for what is in fact a very personal vendetta, his claims have no basis in fact and his accusations reflect better how Moore himself has always behaved and mistreated his fellow creators. And Moore gives a very good reason for this he's repeatedly stated that he was 'cheated' and 'robbed' of his creations and his creator rights by unscrupulous 'gangster corporations' who never 'valued or respected' the creators producing the work.

But despite the endearing success, wealth and critical acclaim they brought him, he has recently disowned his own work and spent the last few years condemning the medium, its publishers, employees and audience. If you think something needs verifying, let me know and I'll respond in the replies.Īlan Moore is the most famous and respected comic writer in the world today. Everything is based on extensive research, interviews, rare documents and actual quotes by Moore. It's the true story of Alan Moore's rise to super-stardom, his own record on his precious Creator's Rights and answers to all the questions that have never been answered (Why does he hate Marvel and why did he ban them from reprinting Captain Britain, Just how devious was his Watchmen Contract, Why did he fall out with his Closest Co Creator(s) etc. Originally posted this in the Alan Moore Reddit maybe here may have been a better home for it as it addresses the truth around Moore's Watchmen Contract his hatred for DC, his own record on Creator's Rights and whether you should let Moore's feelings influence your own about Watchmen Spinoffs (Spoiler: Absolutely not):īelow is the result of too much free time thanks to the pandemic.

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