When you think of comics, what do you think of? If you were to ask your parents, they'd probably say Superman or Spiderman, maybe even Batman or Wonder Woman. Some might mention something more, something that resembles a comic book, but which, when opened, reveals itself to be a work of literary genius; a comic like Watchmen, or maybe even V for Vendetta. A recognized and admired author and artist wrote both masterpieces. Alan Moore initially began his career as an artist for a detective novel called Roscoe Moscow in 1979. (Camper, 1997-2008) He drew under the name Curt Vile, but eventually gave it up because he considered himself like a poor artist (Camper, 1997-2008). From there, he focused more on writing. Moore began writing for DC Comics to begin his career as an author. There he started Marvelman (known as Miracleman in the United States) and V for Vendetta. In 1986, the greatest comic book of all time, Watchmen, was created. This is the first graphic novel to receive the Hugo Award, which is a fantastic honor. During his time at DC, he also wrote stories for Batman, The Green Lantern, and redefined the character of Swamp Thing. Shortly after the completion of Swamp Thing and the V for Vendetta storyline, Alan Moore left DC because he liked not owning the rights to his Watchmen comic book. Additionally, when he began his career as an artist, he used many pen names. His first name was used in the 1970s, when he was still working as a designer. He used the name Curt Vile, which is a play on words for the name of Kurt Weill, a well-known German composer from the 1920s until his death in the 1950s. After that, he became Jill de Ray, which, according to Wapedia, "is an alternate spelling of the serial killer 'Gilles de Rais.' It you...... middle of paper ......earticles.com/?V-For-Vendetta,-A-Totalitarian-Theme&id=392874Khoury, G. (1995-2003). The supreme writer: Alan Moore. Retrieved February 18, 2010 from twomorrows.com: http://www.twomorrows.com/kirby/articles/30moore.htmlMéalóid, P. Ó. (May 6, 2009). Talking to an Extraordinary Gentleman in Letters, Part 1 – Pádraig chats with Alan Moore. Retrieved February 18, 2010 from prohibitiveplanet.co.uk: http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/2009/talking-to-an-extraordinary-gentleman-of-letters-part-one-padraig-chats-with - alan-moore/Pappu, S. (October 18, 2000). We need another hero. Accessed February 18, 2010 from dir.salon.com: http://dir.salon.com/people/feature/2000/10/18/moore/index.html Skidmore, M., Whitaker, S. and Gerome, F. (1988, March). JohnCoulthart.com. Retrieved February 18, 2010 from Watchmen: http://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2006/06/24/watchmen/