Alan Moore — the creator of Watchmen, Miracleman, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and more — shares his thoughts on the craft of writing comics! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since. Now Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows. Alan Moore also provides a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. For fans of Moore's work, new writers, or anyone interested in comics, this book is an indispensable and fascinating peek into the thoughts of one of the masters of comic book writing.

"Alan Moore was one of the first comics authors to write extensively and intelligently about the underpinnings of the craft. I know people who've been waiting fifteen years to see this reprinted. It goes right there next to Eisner and McCloud on the smart reader's shelf." Warren Ellis, creator of The Authority and Scars

The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top-notch script! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since.