Alan Moore A Critical Guide

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