Miracleman

Miracleman (single issues) #1

by Alan Moore, Alan Davis, Garry Leach

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Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics

71 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Alan Moore is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. He has also written a novel, Voice of the Fire, and performs "workings" (one-off performance art/spoken word pieces) with The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, some of which have been released on CD.

As a comics writer, Moore is notable for being one of the first writers to apply literary and formalist sensibilities to the mainstream of the medium. As well as including challenging subject matter and adult themes, he brings a wide range of influences to his work, from the literary–authors such as William S. Burroughs, Thomas Pynchon, Robert Anton Wilson and Iain Sinclair; New Wave science fiction writers such as Michael Moorcock; horror writers such as Clive Barker; to the cinematic–filmmakers such as Nicolas Roeg. Influences within comics include Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby and Bryan Talbot.

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably one of the most awaited reprints ever. Prices of the original back issues and collected editions fetch a pretty penny because of what was its former uncertainty to the rights situation. Marvel seems to have solved that with the caveat that Alan Moore not be named in the credits and promotional materials, and is acknowledged as "The Original Writer" which is kind of silly really.

This was a six dollar book when it was released and probably cost a bit more since its a desirable and collectible Skottie Young baby variant cover. I got this for a dollar which eased the disappointment a little seeing that this only had around 16 pages of the original Miracleman material.

The art looks glorious with the new computer coloring and on better paper. Still, I could do without the backmatter and Mick Anglos Marvelman reprints.

This was one of Moore's earliest works and it shows. The ambition to create something that transcends the medium is there but it isn't as polished as his future work.

[itchy · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was unexpected.

[Frahorus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interessante presentazione di un supereroe creato negli anni 50 e che somiglia al celebre Superman, con una sfortunata storia di battaglie legali tra DC e Marvel.

[Malum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good start to an interesting series.

[Darkmiller87 · Rating 4 out of 5]

#1-16

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of Moore's finest work - on a par with the Watchmen or Swamp Thing.