Creators: Alan Moore

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Alan Moore

I like this guy, he's weird.  He's the oddball who cut his name out of the movie adaptations of his works and refused to accept the money for it.  He has weird religious beliefs (more on that Friday), a bizarre dress code, and he thinks comics are the best kind of art (can you guess what I think of him?). Alan Moore is one of my favorite comic writers because he consistantly challenges himself and the medium with complex characters, morally ambiguous stories, and vivid visual storytelling. To keep things brief, I will list off a few of my favorite works by him.

 Swamp Thing

 Though he didn't create it, Alan Moore left a mark on the comics industry with his tales of a green deity.  What was just a monster title before, it soon became a series of meditations on world events, politics, and philosophy.  If you want to see some great 80s art, be sure to look into it.
This is the first example of Moore disassociating himself with the movie version.

V for Vendetta

 I know, I know!  You saw the movie and you liked it... most likely.  Well I say this right now: The comic and the movie are very different.  They are both good for what they are individually.  But after reading the comic, it may be hard to look at the man in the Guy Fawkes mask the same way.  Pick up the comic if you're a fan of the movie.
Yet another movie Moore wanted nothing to do with.

The League of Extraordinary Gentleman

I know, I know!  You saw the movie and you hated it.  Well I'm here to tell you, that you need to forget the movie.  This comic has the daunting task of creating a shared universe for victorian era literary characters.  Much like the Marvel superheroes live in the same world, so do Alan Quartermain, the Invisible man, and Captain Nemo among others.  There are multiple volumes and sequels to this comic, and they are all drawn by the fascinating and grotesquely good Kevin O'Neill. 
Again... He had nothing to do with the movie.

The Killing Joke

This is a killer Joker story.  Many consider it to be THE Joker story.  Moore, in just a few pages, accentuates the character's brutality, intellect, and yet mysteriously tragic nature.  Definitely one of the best.

Promethea

This gorgeous series is filled with Moore's ideas about myth, magic, and personal fulfillment.  And like all of his other collaborations, he has aligned himself with an amazing artist in JH Williams III.  This series is a mind bender, and that's what makes it so interesting.

Watchmen

Finally, we have the comic that could be considered the most acclaimed funny-book ever written.  In it, we see Moore use his literary sensibilities to their fullest extent, crafting a tale with sophisticated complexities and genre bending examinations of the superhero.  You may have seen the movie, but trust me when I say that you need to read the comic.
No involvement in the movie... yet again.
I could go on about this guy, but I think I'll let him explain himself...

There's more to this, and you should check it out.  He was also on an episode of the Simpsons with Dan Clowes and Art Spiegelman. 

And, I 'm pretty sure he's a wizard.