Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore's final comics will be published in October - in a grimoire
Feb. 19, 2024The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic has been in development for almost two decades
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As well as being a legendary writer and one of the all-time great comic creators, Alan Moore is also a practicing occultist. It was announced almost two decades ago that he would be distilling his knowledge in this esoteric area into a single accessible volume called The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic, made in collaboration with his friend and co-author, the late Steve Moore (no relation). Now the book finally has a release date.
Designed as “a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences,” as well as a pictorial biography of many notable magicians, the 352 page hardback book will be published this October. It’s a unique mix of writing, illustration, comics - including what seems to be Alan Moore’s last works in sequential art following his retirement from the medium - and advice on how to perform rituals and cast spells.
It also contains work by a host of comics talent includingthe late Kevin O’Neill, Melinda Gebbie,José Villarrubia, Steve Parkhouse, John Coulthart, Rick Veitch, and Ben Wickey.
“One of the great honors of my publishing career has been to work with Alan Moore on so many monumental projects, like From Hell and Lost Girls,” said Top Shelf editor-in-chief Chris Staros. “The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic represents an amazing capstone, created by Alan and Steve, and brilliantly brought to life by five unforgettable artists. It’s been a privilege to watch those magical minds spend years building this grimoire, and I’m proud to join Knockabout in finally sharing it with the world.”
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic will be co-published by Top Shelf Productions & Knockabout LTD (UK) in October.
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