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Alan Moore

The incident happened at one of the old Westminster comic marts in the early 80's if i remember right. Moore used to frequently attend marts and conventions (he was a regular at Glasgow marts and i remember having loads of long chats with him in the pub) until the infamous UKCAC incident in 1987.

For those who don't know, Moore was one of the main guests at UKCAC (the main UK comic convention at the time) in London. During the weekend he nipped to the loo to have a piss, however he'd been getting annoyed by fanboys following him everywhere. This was the height of his fame with Watchmen and he had broken into the mainstream as well, so a lot of people had come just to see Moore.

Anyhow, Moore had nipped for a slash and was followed by several fanboys. He was pestered while standing at the urinal even though he said he talk and sign things afterwards. This never stopped them from carrying on their questions while Moore tried to have a quiet five minutes.

After that year Moore decided to give up attending conventions. I think he did a few signings in 1988 (i know he did one in Glasgow and London) and since then he's been absent from such things.
 
Hell some fanboys would probably very happy to get a bit of splashback from Alan Moore's tinkle.
 
He does seem to be easing himself into doing more public events such as the recent talk with Stewart Lee. I know he's been asked to attend UK conventions several times (apparently he considered coming to one of the early Bristol events) but he just won't go.

Warren Ellis just won't go to British conventions because he's a grumpy snob.
 
Mob1138 said:
He does seem to be easing himself into doing more public events such as the recent talk with Stewart Lee. I know he's been asked to attend UK conventions several times (apparently he considered coming to one of the early Bristol events) but he just won't go.

His elusveness is part of his mystique although he does seem to be making more public statements. Possibly as he does more indie work/porn or perhaps as he has mellowed with age.

I'd imagine things are also a bit better organised these days - everyone of note seems to have someone at hand to guide them to a signing (and possibly to make sure no one passes books for signing under cubicle doors).

Mob1138 said:
Warren Ellis just won't go to British conventions because he's a grumpy snob.

And:

I’ve never yet had an idea that led to fame, fortune or the accolades of those who matter. I think I’ve been given one award in the last five years, and it wasn’t even from the comics field. Hell, I don’t even get to go to gatherings of like-minded people in the comics field. The last time I tried, I got nailed by a crazy “fan” who demanded I review his art portfolio at 11.30pm while I was trying to watch a band, turned out to be too drunk to understand a word I was saying, and got nasty fast. His drunk buddy had to stop me from standing up and knocking him down, while accidentally kicking me three times because he was too shitfaced to control his legs, and I just left.

He also writes 16 hours a day and can't even fit in washing his smalls, apparently.

http://blog.newsarama.com/2006/10/16/wr ... ren-ellis/
 
Mighty_Emperor said:
I’ve never yet had an idea that led to fame, fortune or the accolades of those who matter. I think I’ve been given one award in the last five years, and it wasn’t even from the comics field. Hell, I don’t even get to go to gatherings of like-minded people in the comics field. The last time I tried, I got nailed by a crazy “fan” who demanded I review his art portfolio at 11.30pm while I was trying to watch a band, turned out to be too drunk to understand a word I was saying, and got nasty fast. His drunk buddy had to stop me from standing up and knocking him down, while accidentally kicking me three times because he was too shitfaced to control his legs, and I just left.

He also writes 16 hours a day and can't even fit in washing his smalls, apparently.

http://blog.newsarama.com/2006/10/16/wr ... ren-ellis/
Not so much a grumpy snob then? Thanks for the clarity, Emps.
 
Oh he might still be (I've had no direct dealings with him) - he is certianly a rum cove ;)
 
Seems things have been resolved amicably. Top Cow have not admitted copyright infringement but have signed an agreement not to publish in the UK until GOSH's copyright runs out at the end of 2007:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=88979

So we have a year to wait until the tabloids can start a kiddie porn witch hunt.
 
Lost Girls gets a mention in Private Eye this week.
 
Mighty_Emperor said:
Seems things have been resolved amicably. Top Cow have not admitted copyright infringement but have signed an agreement not to publish in the UK until GOSH's copyright runs out at the end of 2007:

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=88979

So we have a year to wait until the tabloids can start a kiddie porn witch hunt.

Ahh, i'm sure they'll start it before then.
 
Maybe I'd have been better off posting this here:

Strange thing, I was reading Alan Moore's mid to late 1990s comic book "Supreme" and at one point the superhero goes into the future where he meets his twenty-first century equivalents, who are battling terrorists called the Fezbollah (Arabic villains wearing fezzes) and one of the heroes says, and I quote: "Need any Nine'leven with these Fezbollah terrorists?"

So was the text altered for this 2003 reprint that I have, or does Moore have clairvoyant powers (which wouldn't surprise me)?
 
gncxx said:
Maybe I'd have been better off posting this here:

Strange thing, I was reading Alan Moore's mid to late 1990s comic book "Supreme" and at one point the superhero goes into the future where he meets his twenty-first century equivalents, who are battling terrorists called the Fezbollah (Arabic villains wearing fezzes) and one of the heroes says, and I quote: "Need any Nine'leven with these Fezbollah terrorists?"

So was the text altered for this 2003 reprint that I have, or does Moore have clairvoyant powers (which wouldn't surprise me)?

Is that in volume two "The Return"? I've only read the first one and, while clever and all, I am not a big fan of the "X is really just a version of Y" kind of thing unless it is used to good effect and all it seems to be be winking nods to "comics of yore". So it didn't move me enough to get volume 2 as there other things out there asking to take my money ;)

Can you scan the relevant panels in?

I did a quick Google and found nothing.
 
I felt that it was a heck of a lot more than just about "X is really just a version of Y". I absolutely loved the unsettling feeling that Moore wasn't sparing comment on the artist who was actually drawing it. Well deserved '97 Eisner. It's meta commentary was one of the most expertly woven in any of his work. Self aware clichés, over statement; all delivered with purposeful intent. An antithesis to deconstruction which had up to that point been Moore's trademark.

The "Nine'leven" is actually talking about the emergency number 911. So it's coincidental.
 
ghostdog19 said:
t's meta commentary was one of the most expertly woven in any of his work. Self aware clichés, over statement;

That is sort of my problem with such things - its a bit difficult to describe but reworking of old characters and cliches that doesn't open the medium up to the casual reader and seems targetted at fanboys and/or folks nostalgic for "comics of yore".

It is all done really well and it just down to me being solidly put off by such things.
 
ghostdog19 said:
The "Nine'leven" is actually talking about the emergency number 911. So it's coincidental.

Right, that makes sense, thanks. Helluva coincidence considering the context.

Don't forget that as well as being very clever and knowing, it's also one of Moore's funniest series once it gets going, especially the wonder hound's sex spree.
 
So was the text altered for this 2003 reprint that I have, or does Moore have clairvoyant powers (which wouldn't surprise me)?

Reminds me of a photo Mr. Moore sent in to FT a long time ago: it was a picture of him doing some sort of ritual magic/stage art/theatre performance type thing, which was overlaid with an anomalous, ghostly artefact. Anyone remember that?
 
I wonder, is this true? From a comic thread at another forum:

Just read in my local paper that Alan Moore is going to be in a future Simpsons episode

The article says that whilst Melinda Gebbie was promoting Lost Girls in the US the producers of the show, who are big fans of Alan, asked her if he would be in the show. She told them to give him a ring as he is very approachable. Alan says in the article that "I was happy to do it. I'm a big fan of the Simpsons."

This is straight out the paper;

"He features in a sub plot which sees a new "cool" comic shop opening in Springfield in competition with The Android's Dungeon.

The new shop has persuaded Moore to make a public appearance. In reality, Mr Moore rarely makes public appearances, preferring to concentrate on his prolific output of work.

This has earned him a reputation as a recluse although in Northampton he has a wide network of long-time friends and family."

I can second that as he is very approachable to talk to and has plenty of time to chat to you

Can't wait to see this show!!!

Oh, and he recorded his lines at "The Lodge" studios in town where the local bands practice!!! Keepin' it real
 
It's very true. I'm now holding out that Grant Morrison does a guest shot on Family Guy.
 
Great essay on erotica by Alan Moore in Arthur mag, reprinted in part here:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=9157

In this month's issue of "Arthur Magazine," comics writer Alan Moore has authored a 12,000 word essay on 25,000 years of pornography, profusely illustrated with appropriately bawdy imagery. Following the release of the controversial and wildly successful "Lost Girls" earlier this year, Moore is perfectly suited to talk on this subject.

"Arthur Magazine's" co-owner/editor Jay Babcock has provided CBR News with a 1,000 word except from the essay. If this essay piques your interest, then head on over to the Arthur Web site and order yourself up a copy of the magazine or download a PDF.
 
Mob1138 said:
It's very true. I'm now holding out that Grant Morrison does a guest shot on Family Guy.
What next? Warren Ellis on Futurama?
Garth Ennis on American Dad?
Howard Chaykin on The Powerpuff Girls?
 
Anome_ said:
Mob1138 said:
It's very true. I'm now holding out that Grant Morrison does a guest shot on Family Guy.
What next? Warren Ellis on Futurama?
Garth Ennis on American Dad?
Howard Chaykin on The Powerpuff Girls?

I was going to keep going, but I ran out of shows for Frank Miller, Brian Michael Bendis, et al to appear in.
 
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