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“I won’t wear one of those damnfool spandex body-condom things. I don’t have the bust for it”: Superhero Costume in the WildStorm Comics of Warren Ellis, Part 3

David Sweeney — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 11:26:36 +0000

In How To Read Superhero Comics and Why, Klock applies Harold Bloom’s concept of the ‘agon’ to Ellis’s treatment of superheroes in his work for WildStorm. For Bloom, poets can only escape the ‘anxiety of… [more]

Alan Moore’s Marvelman, Part 2: Welcome to the Real World

James Kelly — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:00:59 +0000

What if Marvelman woke up in the real world? That was the simple and enticing high-concept that Alan Moore wished to explore when he began to write his graphic novel Marvelman. In the hands of a great writer something as simple as “Superman landing in the Soviet Union” can be developed into something profound and thought-provoking. On the surface, Moore’s premise can sound simple and a desire to bring more realism into the superhero genre. [more]

Neil Gaiman Defines the Spawnverse: Writers Writing Spawn, Part 2

James Kelly — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:00:15 +0000

Spawn, Part 2" title="Neil Gaiman Defines the Spawnverse: Writers Writing Spawn, Part 2" style="float:left;" />Neil Gaiman decided to write an issue of Spawn. This single issue created plot-threads, new characters and a legal battle that none could ever believe. [more]

The Art of Miracleman: Olympus—Praising John Totleben

James Kelly — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:00:22 +0000

Miracleman: Olympus—Praising John Totleben" title="The Art of Miracleman: Olympus—Praising John Totleben" style="float:left;" />John Totleben's artwork on Miracleman: Olympus is the single most influential art on superheroes since Neal Adams. It is also a rare case of art being "better" than Alan Moore's writing. [more]

Smorgasbord #10: Whisker Monsters Improve Everything

Tom Shapira — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 16:00:59 +0000

After a week off Shawn and Tom are back at comics-talk game, starting with the huge news backlog — including the possibility of Spider-Man hopping to the Marvel Cinematic universe (and why it’s a bad… [more]

On All-New Miracleman Annual #1

Julian Darius — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:00:34 +0000

All-New Miracleman Annual #1" title="On All-New Miracleman Annual #1" style="float:left;" />One of the oddities of Marvel finally reprinting Miracleman is the relative lack of interest it’s generated. We’re talking about a work regarded as being as important as Watchmen in super-hero comics history (and arguably even more… [more]

The Super-Heroics of Frank Miller and Alan Moore, Part 5

James Kelly — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:00:22 +0000

Optimism Ultimately, there are two types of stories: tragedies and comedies. There are no inherent requirements for tragedies or comedies. In the days of Shakespeare tragedies ended with death and comedies ended with weddings. But… [more]

The Super-Heroics of Frank Miller and Alan Moore, Part 1

James Kelly — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:00:20 +0000

Introduction— Frank Miller and Alan Moore defined modern comics. While they were not the first writers to bring darkness, contemporary political issues or realism to comics, they helped shape the modern comics industry. For better… [more]

Don’t Ignore the Art: Reviewing and Commenting on Comics, Part 2

Forrest Helvie — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:00:36 +0000

Line Work (Pencils / Brushwork) One of the first things I look at when opening up a comic is the style that’s being used. Is it more lifelike (realistic) or cartoonish (iconic)? Scott McCloud discusses… [more]

On Canons, Critics, Consensus, and Comics, Part 2

Greg Carpenter — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:00:35 +0000

As I explained in last week’s column, I recently asked my fellow Sequart contributors to answer the following question: “What are the 10 greatest works in the history of the comics medium, and who are the… [more]

What Marvel’s Miracleman #1 Preview Pages Indicate

Julian Darius — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:30:55 +0000

Miracleman #1 Preview Pages Indicate" title="What Marvel’s Miracleman #1 Preview Pages Indicate" style="float:left;" />A few days ago, Marvel released a five-page preview of its Miracleman #1, scheduled for 15 January publication. Having opined on what Marvel should do editorially with the series (and as the author of the… [more]

Fitting Young Miracleman’s “Quiet Desperation” into Miracleman, Book Two

Julian Darius — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:00:42 +0000

Miracleman, Book Two" title="Fitting Young Miracleman’s “Quiet Desperation” into Miracleman, Book Two" style="float:left;" />We’ve discussed the silent Young Miracleman story (parts one and two) originally printed in Warrior #12. Today, we discuss how to understand that story as part of Book Two. (If you’re new, hop to the introduction,… [more]

Sex and Nuclear Armageddon in Young Miracleman’s “Quiet Desperation”

Julian Darius — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:00:20 +0000

We’ve begun discussing the silent Young Miracleman story originally printed in Warrior #12. Today, we continue that discussion. (If you’re new, hop to the introduction, to the beginning of Book One, or to the interlude… [more]

Miracleman, Book Two: “Quiet Desperation”

Julian Darius — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:00:19 +0000

Miracleman, Book Two: “Quiet Desperation”" title="Miracleman, Book Two: “Quiet Desperation”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed all ten chapters of Book One (starting here), along with the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit,” which were originally published in Warrior #1-11. We now begin Book Two… with the… [more]

Editing Miracleman: How Marvel Can Do It Right

Julian Darius — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:00:21 +0000

Miracleman: How Marvel Can Do It Right" title="Editing Miracleman: How Marvel Can Do It Right" style="float:left;" />The long-awaited news has broken, over the weekend, that Marvel plans to finally move forward on its reprinting of Miracleman, beginning with Alan Moore’s issues, moving through Neil Gaiman’s, and culminating by allowing Gaiman and… [more]

Miracleman, Book One Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:00:30 +0000

Miracleman, Book One Concludes" title="Miracleman, Book One Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing the conclusion of Book One (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of this historic… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Epilogue

Julian Darius — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:00:57 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Epilogue" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Epilogue" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing the conclusion of Book One (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of this historic chapter.… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Rage of Miracleman

Julian Darius — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:00:09 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Rage of Miracleman" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Rage of Miracleman" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing the conclusion of Book One (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of this historic chapter. (If… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:00:45 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman Concludes" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing the conclusion of Book One (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of this historic chapter. (If you’re… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Big Ben, Part 2

Julian Darius — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:00:38 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Big Ben, Part 2" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Big Ben, Part 2" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing the conclusion of Book One (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of this chapter. (If you’re new, start… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Big Ben

Julian Darius — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 11:00:36 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Big Ben" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Big Ben" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing the conclusion of Book One (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of this chapter. (If you’re new, start with… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman, Part 3

Julian Darius — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 11:00:21 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman, Part 3" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman, Part 3" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter ten, the conclusion of Book One (parts one, two, three, and four), of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman, Part 2

Julian Darius — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:00:47 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman, Part 2" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman, Part 2" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter ten, the conclusion of Book One (parts one, two, and three), of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman

Julian Darius — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:00:34 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: The Secret Origin of Miracleman" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter ten, the conclusion of Book One (parts one and two), of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10 as a Mystery Story

Julian Darius — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:00:03 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10 as a Mystery Story" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10 as a Mystery Story" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter ten, the conclusion of Book One, of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 10: “Zarathustra”

Julian Darius — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:00:02 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 10: “Zarathustra”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 10: “Zarathustra”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed all but the final chapter of Book One. We now continue this critical examination with chapter ten (written by Alan Moore, illustrated by Alan Davis) of this celebrated but long-unavailable series that… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 9 Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:00:08 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9 Concludes" title="Miracleman, Chapter 9 Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter nine of Alan Moore’s Miracleman (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6), illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Masculinity of Miracleman

Julian Darius — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:00:06 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Masculinity of Miracleman" title="Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Masculinity of Miracleman" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter nine of Alan Moore’s Miracleman (parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Avoidance of Liz Moran

Julian Darius — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:00:01 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Avoidance of Liz Moran" title="Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Avoidance of Liz Moran" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter nine of Alan Moore’s Miracleman (parts 1, 2, 3, and 4), illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and… [more]

Zack Snyder’s Revisionist The Man of Steel

Julian Darius — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:10 +0000

The Man of Steel" title="Zack Snyder’s Revisionist The Man of Steel" style="float:left;" />The Man of Steel is very much Zack Snyder’s. But that doesn’t mean what we thought it did. (As usual, here there be spoilers.) Prior to the film’s release, super-hero fans had a lot of… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Mentality of Big Ben

Julian Darius — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:05:27 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Mentality of Big Ben" title="Miracleman, Chapter 9: The Mentality of Big Ben" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter nine of Alan Moore’s Miracleman (parts 1, 2, and 3), illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and… [more]

Sequart Announces Two New Books

Mike Phillips — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:27 +0000

Sequart is proud to announce two new books: Logan Ludwig’s Moving Panels: Translating Comics to Film and Julian Darius’s This Lightning, This Madness: Understanding Alan Moore’s Miracleman, Book One. Moving Panels explores the differences between… [more]

Ancestral Jungles and Voodoo Fears: Evelyn Cream and Race in Miracleman, Chapter 9 (Part 2)

Julian Darius — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:21 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9 (Part 2)" title="Ancestral Jungles and Voodoo Fears: Evelyn Cream and Race in Miracleman, Chapter 9 (Part 2)" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter nine of Alan Moore’s Miracleman (parts one and two), illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and eight,… [more]

Evelyn Cream and Race in Miracleman, Chapter 9

Julian Darius — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:50:53 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9" title="Evelyn Cream and Race in Miracleman, Chapter 9" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter nine of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and eight, as well as the… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 9: “Inside Story”

Julian Darius — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:26 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 9: “Inside Story”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 9: “Inside Story”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and eight, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit.” We now continue this critical examination with chapter nine (written by Alan Moore, illustrated by Alan Davis) of this celebrated but… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 8 Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:53 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 8 Concludes" title="Miracleman, Chapter 8 Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter eight (parts one, two, three, four, and five) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we conclude our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 8: The Flashback Pages

Julian Darius — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:52 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 8: The Flashback Pages" title="Miracleman, Chapter 8: The Flashback Pages" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter eight (parts one, two, three, and four) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven, as… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 8: Introducing Big Ben

Julian Darius — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 8: Introducing Big Ben" title="Miracleman, Chapter 8: Introducing Big Ben" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter eight (parts one, two, and three) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve also previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven, as well… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 8: Rocket Launchers, Flamethrowers, and Racism

Julian Darius — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 8: Rocket Launchers, Flamethrowers, and Racism" title="Miracleman, Chapter 8: Rocket Launchers, Flamethrowers, and Racism" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter eight (parts one and two) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven, as well as… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 8: Two Ninja Vs. Superman

Julian Darius — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:40:41 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 8: Two Ninja Vs. Superman" title="Miracleman, Chapter 8: Two Ninja Vs. Superman" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter eight of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven, as well as the interlude “The… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 8: “Out of the Dark”

Julian Darius — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:00:23 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 8: “Out of the Dark”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 8: “Out of the Dark”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit.” We now continue our examination with chapter eight of this celebrated but long-unavailable series, written by Alan Moore and… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 7 Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:00:40 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 7 Concludes" title="Miracleman, Chapter 7 Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter seven (parts one, two, and three) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we conclude our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, and… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 7, and British Politics

Julian Darius — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:00:54 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 7, and British Politics" title="Miracleman, Chapter 7, and British Politics" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter seven (in two parts) of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, and six,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 7: The Mike / Liz / Miracleman Love Triangle

Julian Darius — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:00:15 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 7: The Mike / Liz / Miracleman Love Triangle" title="Miracleman, Chapter 7: The Mike / Liz / Miracleman Love Triangle" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun discussing chapter seven of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, illustrated by Alan Davis. Today, we continue our exploration of that chapter. (We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, and six, plus the… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 7: “Blue Murder”

Julian Darius — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:00:55 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 7: “Blue Murder”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 7: “Blue Murder”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, five, and six, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit.” We now continue our examination with chapter seven of this celebrated but long-unavailable series,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 6 Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:00:14 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 6 Concludes" title="Miracleman, Chapter 6 Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously begun discussion of chapter six of Alan Moore’s Miracleman and continued through page five. We now conclude discussion of this pivotal chapter. (Earlier, we introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, and five, as well… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 6: “Investigation” and “Deduction”

Julian Darius — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 6: “Investigation” and “Deduction”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 6: “Investigation” and “Deduction”" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously begun discussion of chapter six of Alan Moore’s Miracleman and gotten through page three. We now continue discussion of this pivotal chapter. (Earlier, we introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, and five, as well… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 6, Page 3: “Reflections” of Kid Miracleman

Julian Darius — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:24 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 6, Page 3: “Reflections” of Kid Miracleman" title="Miracleman, Chapter 6, Page 3: “Reflections” of Kid Miracleman" style="float:left;" />We’ve previously begun discussion of chapter six of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, which originally appeared in the classic British magazine Warrior. We continue that discussion today. (Earlier, we introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, and five,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 6: “Secret Identity”

Julian Darius — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:09:15 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 6: “Secret Identity”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 6: “Secret Identity”" style="float:left;" />Having introduced Miracleman and discussed chapters one, two, three, four, and five, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit,” we now turn to chapter six of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, which originally appeared in the classic… [more]

Alan Moore’s Miracleman and the Influence of Chris Claremont’s Dark Phoenix Saga

Julian Darius — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:53 +0000

Miracleman and the Influence of Chris Claremont’s Dark Phoenix Saga" title="Alan Moore’s Miracleman and the Influence of Chris Claremont’s Dark Phoenix Saga" style="float:left;" />Having reached the halfway point of Book One, let’s pause and consider the influence of Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s Dark Phoenix saga on the way Moore presents his own hero-turned-villain, Kid Miracleman. (We’ve previously… [more]

The Conclusion of Miracleman, Chapter 5

Julian Darius — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:00:14 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 5" title="The Conclusion of Miracleman, Chapter 5" style="float:left;" />We’ve looked at chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, examined it in the context of the 1981 Brixton riots, and carried through to Kid Miracleman’s defeat. We now conclude our look at this chapter, originally printed… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 5 (Cont.)

Julian Darius — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 5 (Cont.)" title="Miracleman, Chapter 5 (Cont.)" style="float:left;" />We’ve begun looking at chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman and examined its reference to the 1981 Brixton riots. We now continue our look at this story, originally printed in Warrior #6 (Oct 1982), which concludes Miracleman’s… [more]

Becoming Alan Moore

Colin Smith — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:06:32 +0000

1. When did Alan Moore become ALAN MOORE? When did the promising prospect become the master Bardly craftsman? If his work for Marvel UK in the early 1980s is to be trusted, the graduation occurred… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 5, and the Brixton Riots

Julian Darius — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:08 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 5, and the Brixton Riots" title="Miracleman, Chapter 5, and the Brixton Riots" style="float:left;" />Last time, we began our examination of chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman. Originally printed in Warrior #6 (Oct 1982), it concludes Miracleman’s fight with Kid Miracleman and marks the midpoint of Book One. As… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 5: “Fallen Angels, Forgotten Thunder”

Julian Darius — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:00:07 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 5: “Fallen Angels, Forgotten Thunder”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 5: “Fallen Angels, Forgotten Thunder”" style="float:left;" />Having introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, third, and fourth chapters, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit,” we now turn to chapter five of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, which concludes the hero’s first… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons” (Cont.)

Julian Darius — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:12 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons” (Cont.)" title="Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons” (Cont.)" style="float:left;" />Last time, we began discussing the fourth chapter of Alan Moore’s Miracleman. This time, we conclude our look at that chapter. (We’ve previously introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, and third chapters, as well… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons”

Julian Darius — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:45:13 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 4: “Dragons”" style="float:left;" />Having introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, and third chapters, as well as the interlude “The Yesterday Gambit,” we now turn to chapter four of Alan Moore’s Miracleman, in which the hero has his… [more]

“The Yesterday Gambit,” Part 4

Julian Darius — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:18 +0000

We’ve introduced Alan Moore’s Miracleman interlude from Warrior #4, “The Yesterday Gambit,” and examined its first, second, and third segments. We now turn to its final segment, illustrated by Steve Dillon, in which Miracleman and Warpsmith return… [more]

“The Yesterday Gambit,” Part 3

Julian Darius — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:11 +0000

We’ve introduced Alan Moore’s Miracleman interlude from Warrior #4, “The Yesterday Gambit,” and examined its first and second segments. We now turn to its third segment, illustrated by Alan Davis, in which Miracleman and Warpsmith revisit… [more]

“The Yesterday Gambit,” Part 2

Julian Darius — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

We’ve introduced Alan Moore’s Miracleman interlude from Warrior #4, “The Yesterday Gambit”, and examined its first segment. We now turn to its second segment, illustrated by Paul Neary, in which Miracleman and Warpsmith revisit the 1963… [more]

“The Yesterday Gambit,” Part 1

Julian Darius — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:16 +0000

We began discussion of “The Yesterday Gambit” last time, having previously introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, and third chapters. We now turn to the story of Alan Moore’s “The Yesterday Gambit,” from Warrior #4.… [more]

“The Yesterday Gambit” (A Miracleman Interlude)

Julian Darius — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:04 +0000

Miracleman Interlude)" title="“The Yesterday Gambit” (A Miracleman Interlude)" style="float:left;" />We’ve introduced Miracleman and discussed its first, second, and third chapters. We now turn to the famous “The Yesterday Gambit,” from Warrior #4. Interlude: “The Yesterday Gambit” Writer: Alan Moore. Artists: Steve Dillon, Paul Neary,… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 3 Concludes

Julian Darius — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:10 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 3 Concludes" title="Miracleman, Chapter 3 Concludes" style="float:left;" />We’ve introduced Miracleman and discussed its first and second chapters, plus most of the third (part one, part two). We now conclude our look at this third chapter of Alan Moore and Garry Leach’s Miracleman… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 3: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”

Julian Darius — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:55 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 3: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 3: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”" style="float:left;" />We’ve introduced Miracleman and discussed its first and second episodes, plus the first page of chapter three. We now continue our look at that third chapter of Alan Moore and Garry Leach’s Miracleman stories, which… [more]

Sex and the Super-Hero in Miracleman, Chapter 3

Julian Darius — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:30:40 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 3" title="Sex and the Super-Hero in Miracleman, Chapter 3" style="float:left;" />Having briefly introduced Miracleman and discussed its first and second episodes, let’s turn to the third of Alan Moore and Garry Leach’s Miracleman stories, which appeared in the legendary British magazine Warrior. Chapter 3: “When… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 2: “Legend”

Julian Darius — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:08 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 2: “Legend”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 2: “Legend”" style="float:left;" />Having briefly introduced Miracleman and discussed its first episode, let’s turn to the second of Alan Moore and Garry Leach’s earliest stories, which appeared in the legendary British magazine Warrior. Chapter 2: “Legend” (6 pages)… [more]

Miracleman, Chapter 1: “A Dream of Flying”

Julian Darius — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Miracleman, Chapter 1: “A Dream of Flying”" title="Miracleman, Chapter 1: “A Dream of Flying”" style="float:left;" />Having briefly introduced Miracleman, let’s begin looking at Alan Moore and Garry Leach’s earliest stories, which appeared in the legendary British magazine Warrior. Chapter 1: “A Dream of Flying” (8 pages) Writer: Alan Moore. Artist: … [more]

Why Miracleman Matters

Julian Darius — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:29 +0000

Miracleman Matters" title="Why Miracleman Matters" style="float:left;" />Everybody talks about Miracleman, but few have read it. Far more people know of Miracleman’s importance than understand why it occupies such a crucial role in the history of super-hero comics. This article endeavors to… [more]