From: jholstei@scott.skidmore.edu (jeremy holstein)
Subject: Re: Swapthing/Alan Moore
Organization: Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 15:28:34 GMT

andyh@cimage.com (Andy Hore) writes:
> Hi,
> 
>     I'm over from the UK working for 6 months and while I'm here I
> would like to try anf get holg of any original comics that Alan Moore
> has had a hand in, in particular SwampThing. I'm in the Detroit area,
> although I will be going to Dallas and California. 
> 
>     Either Mail order or shop is fine.
> 

=I don't understand. Are you asking what he's done, or where you can
find it?  If you're asking what he's done, are you thinking
purely American releases?  In any case, lets see if I can remember
Alan's career....

Early stories published in Sounds under the name of Curt Vile.
Includes "Stars of my Degradation", the first Axel Pressbutton story.

-Many early stories published in 2000AD.  this includes the famous Dr.
? and Quick (I know, I know.  I can't remember the title, but that's
cause I can't FIND A COPY IN THE STATES!).  Also includes Halo Jones
with Ian Gibson.

-Serialized in Warrior magazine (1980-1984).  Strips published there
include V for Vandetta, Marvelman, Warpsmith, and some more Curt Vile
strips.

-Swamp Thing- Alan wrote issues #20-61, and 63-64.  He also
contributed a plot for Annual #3, and wrote the entirety of Annual #2.
The aearly issues are available in trade paperbacks.

-Watchmen- Miniseries for DC, with Dave Gibbons.  12 issues, also
collected in a trade paperback.  Arguably, the best series Alan's ever
written.

-Miracleman- Published by Eclipse comics, this is a continuation of
Marvelman from Warrior, only the name had to be altered due to the
Marvel comics legal dept.  Alan lasted 16 issues (actually, make that
15, as #8 was a fill-in issue.)  

-V for Vandetta- Again, a continuation of the series in Warrior.  10
issues, DC comics.  Alan wrote the last three issues under force of
contract, so they don't represent some of his better work.  The first
7 are wonderful, though....

-Various comics throughout continuity.  These include:
  -A Superman Swamp thing DC COMICS PRESENTS issue, somewhere in the
#80.
  - The last Superman story published in Action Comics and Superman,
just before Byrne took over.  A great little tale, 'cause Alan was
allowed to kill off major characters, and therefore was able to play
with the legend to an extent not available to others.
  - A superman annual with Dave Gibbons.
  -Various Green Lantern issues.
  - In his only Marvel appearance that I know of, a three page
sequence in Heros for Hope.  This is worth seeking out, for the talent
spread represented is fantastic.
  - AARGH- self published by Alan, an anthology to defeat British
Clause #37.
  - Big Numbers, again self published by Alan, with Bill Sieniewicz.
  _ Taboo # 1-5.  Something in each issue, including From Hell, the
most ambitious thing Alan has ever attempted.
  - Finally, Brought to Light, a graphic novel published by Eclipse
with Bill Sienkiewicz.  
 
  This list is missing alot, but it's all I could think of off the top
of my head.  Recommend you find a copy of Comics Journal #37, which
includes an interview with Alan, as well as a complete chronolgy of
his work....