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First comics author to win the prestigious Hugo Award (1988) for "Watchmen" (though he was not the only one; comic writer Neil Gaiman won the Hugo in 2002, albeit for a novel, and not a graphic work). The day after he was awarded it, they changed the rules so that comics can no longer be considered.

Admits he was going through a period of depression when he wrote ''Watchmen''.

Is known for writing definitive stories for Superman, Batman, and other popular comic superheroes. Also widely considered to be the best current comic writer with "Watchmen" being his magnum opus.

Notoriously despises movie adaptations of his work, especially after the adaptations of his works, From Hell (2001) and La Ligue des gentlemen extraordinaires (2003). Since then, Moore has refused both official credits or any licensing fees for any film adaptations of his works on principle. The sole exception is the animated adaptation of his Superman story, For the Man Who Has Everything (2004), because the producers asked his permission before production and he was pleased at the reasonable changes done to the story.

Asked that his name be taken off the credit for V pour Vendetta (2005).

In addition to his socio-political themes and well-developed characters, his most (in)famous aspect is his painstaking attention to detail. He is famous for writing entire pages of description for the images in his comics, and has been known to send pieces of fabric to the artists so that they can use them as reference for wallpapers in the backgrounds of his comics.

His graphic novel ''Watchmen'' is listed on Time Magazine's list of ''The 100 greatest novels''.

Rorschach of ''Watchmen'', possibly his most popular original character, was based on elements taken from Steve Ditko's creations The Question and Mr A, who held a strict Black and white ideology that Moore despised. He also took elements from Batman and Travis Bickle, Robert De Niro's character in ''Taxi Driver (1976)''. Despite the intent of the character's creation, Ditko praised the character as being faithful to his Mr. A, only with the only major difference of him being insane.

He has said that he is pleased that the mask worn by arguably his most famous character, V from ''V For Vendetta'' has become a popular symbol in protest groups.

Created the character "John Constantine", who was adapted into the movie, Constantine (2005), starring Keanu Reeves.

He has had long hair since his teenage years and his trademark beard since early adulthood.

Has said that he feels that there is no real difference between comic books and graphic novels.

Stated that he was pleased with Watchmen : Les Gardiens (2009)'s lackluster reception at the box-office, due to his belief that the graphic novel is incapable of being adapted into a live-action motion picture feature. Despite the fact that he refuses to watch the film.

Has his own publishing company, America's Best Comics (ABC). He publishes: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories and Top 10 among others.

Refuses to work with Marvel comics on the grounds that his British comic series "Miracle Man" had to have its title changed from the original "Marvel Man" due to copyright problems.

Close friends with Neil Gaiman.

Worked on a screenplay, called "Fashion Beast", with Sex Pistols' manager, Malcolm McLaren, but it never was completed.

Lived in an 'experimental' relationship for several years with his wife Phyllis and their girlfriend Debbie. When his relationship ended, Phyllis and Debbie moved away with the children. He now has a long term relationship with comic-book artist Melinda Gebbie.

His daughter Leah Moore has now followed in her fathers footsteps with her first comic book "Wild Girl", co-written with John Reppion.

Married in 1974. Has two daughters, Amber and Leah Moore.

When he created Rorschach, Moore never intended him to be the hero of Watchmen. However, fans of the graphic novel have gone to Moore and told him that Rorschach is there favorite character of there's, much to Moore's puzzlement and frustration.

Won the British Eagle Awards for Best Comics Writer in 1982 and 1983 for his work on Marvelman (known in the United States as Miracleman) and V For Vendetta.

Often uses bookends in his comic layouts.

He is a vocal supporter of the ''Occupy Wall Street'' movement.

Alan Moore lives in Northampton, England; The same town in which he was born.

Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, vol. 138, pages 326-332. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.

He has often been said to bear a striking similarity to Russian monk and Romanov family consultant Grigori Rasputin.

He doesn't vote as a matter of principle.

Writing the 3rd volume of "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" graphic novel series, entitled "LXG: Dark Dossier." (February 2005)

The oldest son of brewery worker Ernest Moore and printer Sylvia Doreen.

Has credited a wide range of influences on his work from William S. Burroughs, William Blake, Thomas Pynchon, Iain Sinclair, Michael Moorcock, Clive Barker, Will Eisner, Steve Ditko, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby, and Bryan Talbot.

He was inducted into the Will Eisner Comics Hall of Fame in 2014.