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My Take
Alan Moore is, for my money, the writer who proved comics could be literature. Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and The Killing Joke didn't just elevate the form; they redefined what it could hold. The stack of Eisner Awards confirms what readers already knew about his craft. But what I admire most is his refusal to play the Hollywood game, disowning adaptations and guarding his principles with stubborn integrity. The long beard, the magic, the contrarian streak all read as genuine rather than performance. He is the rare creator who answers to no market, only to his own vision, and that earns my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan Moore
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・ムーア
- Reading
- あらん・むーあ
- Born
- November 18, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comics writer / novelist / science fiction writer / opinion journalist / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame
- 1985 Inkpot Award
- 1989 Sproing Award
- 1988 Eisner Award for Best Writer
- 1989 Eisner Award for Best Writer
- 1995 Eisner Award for Best Writer
- 1996 Eisner Award for Best Writer
- 1997 Eisner Award for Best Writer
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Batman: The Killing Joke | — | |
| Notable work | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen | — | |
| Notable work | Lost Girls | — | |
| Notable work | V for Vendetta | — | |
| Notable work | Voice of the Fire | — | |
| Notable work | Watchmen | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.dodgemlogic.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A2
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Moore born?
Born November 18, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Alan Moore from?
Alan Moore is from Northampton, United Kingdom.
What does Alan Moore do?
Alan Moore works as comics writer, novelist, science fiction writer, opinion journalist, writer.
What is Alan Moore known for?
Notable works include Batman: The Killing Joke, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Lost Girls.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.