Alan Moore's virtual book launch - tonight!

This is tonight! Have fun if you're going!

Courtesy of Paul Gravett...

ALAN MOORE'S VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH AT CENTURY CLUB, LONDON, OCT 18th 2024

Century Club in Soho London announces: 'Join us for a special event on 18 October 2024, 19:00, to celebrate the launch of Alan Moore’s new book, The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic [from Knockabout in the UK]. In an engaging conversation with writer and occult scholar Gary Lachman, Alan Moore will discuss his latest work. 

This book, developed over nearly two decades, is the result of the creative partnership between Alan Moore (From Hell, V for Vendetta) and his mentor Steve Moore (2000AD, Doctor Who). It explores the realms of magic and the occult through a blend of prose, illustration, and sequential art from five talented artists. 

The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic will be available in October 2024. It promises to reveal the secrets of the Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, a storied institution of magic since circa 150 AD. The book includes contributions from the late Kevin O’Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch, and Ben Wickey, offering both practical insights and visual artistry. 

NOTE: Alan Moore will not be physically present, he will join us virtually via Zoom for this in conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two respected figures in the world of magic and the occult.' 

Book tickets here: https://centuryclub.co.uk/moonandserpent/

Alan Moore's virtual book launch

Courtesy of Paul Gravett...

ALAN MOORE'S VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH AT CENTURY CLUB, LONDON, OCT 18th 2024

Century Club in Soho London announces: 'Join us for a special event on 18 October 2024, 19:00, to celebrate the launch of Alan Moore’s new book, The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic [from Knockabout in the UK]. In an engaging conversation with writer and occult scholar Gary Lachman, Alan Moore will discuss his latest work. 

This book, developed over nearly two decades, is the result of the creative partnership between Alan Moore (From Hell, V for Vendetta) and his mentor Steve Moore (2000AD, Doctor Who). It explores the realms of magic and the occult through a blend of prose, illustration, and sequential art from five talented artists. 

The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic will be available in October 2024. It promises to reveal the secrets of the Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, a storied institution of magic since circa 150 AD. The book includes contributions from the late Kevin O’Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch, and Ben Wickey, offering both practical insights and visual artistry. 

NOTE: Alan Moore will not be physically present, he will join us virtually via Zoom for this in conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two respected figures in the world of magic and the occult.' 

Book tickets here: https://centuryclub.co.uk/moonandserpent/

UPDATED: Blue Moon - 1999

Here's a title (from 1999) well worth looking out for - having said that it seems so only come up for sale rarely so you may well be waiting a while for issues to appear.

Anyway, the concept was a kids comic edited by Tim Quinn & Gillian Baverstock (Enid Blyton's eldest daughter) and looking at updating/continuing classic fairy tales. A dozen issues in total, here's all the details I have about all the various (very good!) creators involved...

Details of issue 11 are now to hand and have been updated below and this now completes my covers & contributors guide for Blue Moon.

Blue Moon, issue 1, 30th March-12th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, Joy Allen, Maureen & Gordon Gray, John Lupton

Blue Moon, issue 2, 13th April-26th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mario Capaldi, Joy Allen, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray

Blue Moon, issue 3, 27th April-10th May 1999

contributors include Mario Capaldi, Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray, Charlie Adlard

Blue Moon, issue 4, 11th May-24th May 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Bart Rivers

Blue Moon, issue 5, 25th May-7th June 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 6, 5th July 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 7, 2nd August 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 8, 30th August 1999

Cover art by Francis PhillippsContributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 9, 27th September 1999

Cover art by Francis Phillipps

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 10, 25th October 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, Sputnik, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 11, 23rd November 1999

Two slightly different free gifts available with issue #11

Cover art by Steve Parkhouse

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, John Burns, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, John Lupton, George Sears, Charlie Adlard, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 12 21st December 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Tim Quinn, Mario Capaldi, Francis Phillipps, Malcolm Whittall, Steve Parkhouse, John Burns, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Karl Dixon

UPDATED: Blue Moon - 1999

Here's a title (from 1999) well worth looking out for - having said that it seems so only come up for sale rarely so you may well be waiting a while for issues to appear.

Anyway, the concept was a kids comic edited by Tim Quinn & Gillian Baverstock (Enid Blyton's eldest daughter) and looking at updating/continuing classic fairy tales. A dozen issues in total, here's all the details I have about all the various (very good!) creators involved...

Details of issue 11 are now to hand and have been updated below

Blue Moon, issue 1, 30th March-12th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, Joy Allen, Maureen & Gordon Gray, John Lupton

Blue Moon, issue 2, 13th April-26th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mario Capaldi, Joy Allen, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray

Blue Moon, issue 3, 27th April-10th May 1999

contributors include Mario Capaldi, Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray, Charlie Adlard

Blue Moon, issue 4, 11th May-24th May 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Bart Rivers

Blue Moon, issue 5, 25th May-7th June 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 6, 5th July 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 7, 2nd August 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 8, 30th August 1999

Cover art by Francis PhillippsContributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 9, 27th September 1999

Cover art by Francis Phillipps

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 10, 25th October 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, Sputnik, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 11, 23rd November 1999

Two slightly different free gifts available with issue #11

Cover art by Steve Parkhouse

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, John Burns, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, John Lupton, George Sears, Charlie Adlard, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 12 21st December 1999

issue not to hand - can you help?

It's all lies - 1973

My interest in this 1973 comic stems from an entry in the Mick McMahon stripography (compiled by Patrick Brown) in The Panelhoue issue #4 (March-July 1996) which has as its first entry...

1976 (or earlier?)

Jeff Gint, private detective in 'It's all lies' 

The British Library records 6 issues of the comic 'It's all lies' from 1973. This is the same as is recorded in 'Nasty tales' by David Huxley. So, I'm going to go for that too.

It's all lies, issue #1, 1973

It's all lies, issue #2, 1973

rear cover

It's all lies, issue #3, 1973

It's all lies, issue #4, 1973

It's all lies, issue #5, 1973 - cover art by John Hurford

It's all lies, issue #6, 1973 - cover at by John Bolton

Thanks to Victor Marsillo (check out his great Facebook group "British Underground Comix") I have a contents listing for It's all lies

It's All Lies #1: Matthew Freeth, Jonathan Gems, Antonio Ghura, John Hurford, Justin Ward 

#2: Matthew Freeth, Jonathan Gems, John Hurford, Justin Ward 

#3: Matthew Freeth, Antonio Ghura, John Hurford, Alan Moore (script), Steve Parkhouse, Justin Ward 

#4: Matthew Freeth, Heath, John Hurford, McMahon, Justin Ward #5: Matthew Freeth, Jonathan Gems, Antonio Ghura, John Hurford, McMahon, Justin Ward 

#6: John Bolton, Robert Crumb, Matthew Freeth, Antonio Ghura, Steve Parkhouse, Justin Ward

Interesting to see Steve Parkhouse's name in there - but that's for another day. And Alan Moore as well.

Anyway, it's clear from the listing that "McMahon" is credited as appearing in issues 4 and 5. It doesn't say "Mick McMahon" in the issues just "McMahon".

Victor then sent me this more detailed description of the "McMahon" credited strips...

so, in #4, there's a 6-page strip entitled: Geoffrey Gimp - Special Agent in Nothing for Something. And in #5, there's a 4-page strip entitled: Geoffrey Gimp - Special Agent: Hell-Hound.

Ok, so that's not quite "Jeff Gint" but I can easily see how the names could have been confused.

Victor then sent me these interior pages from It's all lies - in the first image you can see a signature on the bin lid. Even if thse were drawn in 1973 that's still 4 years before 2000AD is published so that gives someone's art style a long time to develop. So, the question is, does these look like really early Mick McMahon artwork to you?

At the Mick McMahon signing at Forbidden Planet yesterday (Saturday 10th December 2022) Eamonn Clarke asked Mick about the strip and whether or not he'd drawn it. Mick confirmed that he HAD drawn it and he was happy to see the strip again - even though he thought the strip was completely terrible!

UPDATED: Blue Moon - 1999

Here's a title (from 1999) well worth looking out for - having said that it seems so only come up for sale rarely so you may well be waiting a while for issues to appear.

Anyway, the concept was a kids comic edited by Tim Quinn & Gillian Baverstock (Enid Blyton's eldest daughter) and looking at updating/continuing classic fairy tales. A dozen issues in total, here's all the details I have about all the various (very good!) creators involved...

Blue Moon, issue 1, 30th March-12th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, Joy Allen, Maureen & Gordon Gray, John Lupton

Blue Moon, issue 2, 13th April-26th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mario Capaldi, Joy Allen, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray

Blue Moon, issue 3, 27th April-10th May 1999

contributors include Mario Capaldi, Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray, Charlie Adlard

Blue Moon, issue 4, 11th May-24th May 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Bart Rivers

Blue Moon, issue 5, 25th May-7th June 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 6, 5th July 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 7, 2nd August 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 8, 30th August 1999

Cover art by Francis PhillippsContributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 9, 27th September 1999

Cover art by Francis Phillipps

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 10 25th October 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, Sputnik, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 11 23rd November 1999

issue not to hand - can you help?

Blue Moon, issue 12 21st December 1999

issue not to hand - can you help?

UPDATED: Blue Moon - 1999

Here's a title (from 1999) well worth looking out for - having said that it seems so only come up for sale rarely so you may well be waiting a while for issues to appear. 

Anyway, the concept was a kids comic edited by Tim Quinn & Gillian Baverstock (Enid Blyton's eldest daughter) and looking at updating/continuing classic fairy tales. A dozen issues in total, here's issues 1-8 with all the various (very good!) creators involved...

Blue Moon, issue 1, 30th March-12th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, Joy Allen, Maureen & Gordon Gray, John Lupton

Blue Moon, issue 2, 13th April-26th April 1999

contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mario Capaldi, Joy Allen, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray

Blue Moon, issue 3, 27th April-10th May 1999

contributors include Mario Capaldi, Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, George Sears, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, John Lupton, Maureen & Gordon Gray, Charlie Adlard

Blue Moon, issue 4, 11th May-24th May 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Bart Rivers

Blue Moon, issue 5, 25th May-7th June 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Sputnik, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, John Lupton, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 6, 5th July 1999

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Art Wetherell, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Mario Capaldi, Malcolm Whittall, 

Blue Moon, issue 7, 2nd August 1999

Cover art by Charlie Adlard

Contributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Mike Hadley, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

Blue Moon, issue 8, 30th August 1999

Cover art by Francis PhillippsContributors include Phil Gascoine, Charlie Adlard, Sputnik, Steve Parkhouse, Francis Phillipps, Mario Capaldi, Bambos Georgiou, John Lupton, George Sears, Malcolm Whittall

More to come!