New Releases by Alan Moore

Tegneserie. Government agent Al Simmons is resurrected from the depths of hell and returns to earth as a warrior guarding the people of New York City while attempting to learn about his own past and battling creatures such as Malebolgia and the Violator

With each new technological advance, pornography has proliferated and degraded in quality. Today, porn is everywhere, but where is it art? 25,000 Years of Erotic Freedom surveys the history of pornography and argues that the success and vibrancy of a society relates to its permissiveness in sexual matters. This history of erotic art showcases the evolution of pornography over diverse cultures from prehistoric to modern times. Beginning with the Venus of Willendorf, created between 24,000-22,000 bce, it also contains a timeline covering major erotic works in several cultures. 25,000 Years of Erotic Freedom ably captures the ancient and insuppressible creative drive of the sexual spirit, making this book a treatise on erotic art.

A Practical Guide to SysML: The Systems Modeling Language is a comprehensive guide to SysML for systems and software engineers. It provides an advanced and practical resource for modeling systems with SysML. The source describes the modeling language and offers information about employing SysML in transitioning an organization or project to model-based systems engineering. The book also presents various examples to help readers understand the OMG Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Certification Program. The text is organized into four parts. The first part provides an overview of systems engineering. It explains the model-based approach by comparing it with the document-based approach and providing the modeling principles. The overview of SYsML is also discussed. The second part of the book covers a comprehensive description of the language. It discusses the main concepts of model organization, parametrics, blocks, use cases, interactions, requirements, allocations, and profiles. The third part presents examples that illustrate how SysML supports different model-based procedures. The last part discusses how to transition and deploy SysML into an organization or project. It explains the integration of SysML into a systems development environment. Furthermore, it describes the category of data that are exchanged between a SysML tool and other types of tools, and the types of exchange mechanisms that can be used. It also covers the criteria that must be considered when selecting a SysML. Software and systems engineers, programmers, IT practitioners, experts, and non-experts will find this book useful. *The authoritative guide for understanding and applying SysML *Authored by the foremost experts on the language *Language description, examples, and quick reference guide included

An unforgettable collection of WATCHMEN writer Alan Moore''s definitive Superman tales that is sure to appeal of readers of his BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE graphic novel. Moore teams with Curt Swan, the definitive Superman artist from the 1950''s through the 1970''s, to tell the final adventure of the Man of Steel featuring his last stand against Lex Luthor, Brainiac and his other foes in "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW?" This volume also includes Moore''s classic early collaboration with WATCHMEN illustrator Dave Gibbons, "FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING", in which Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman find Superman held captive by the villain Mongul in the Fortress of Solitude and dreaming of an idyllic life on Krypton courtesy of a wish-fulfilling parasitic plant known as the Black Mercy. Both tales are considered two of the top five all-time best Superman stories among fans. The rare first team-up adventure between the Man of Tomorrow and Swamp Thing, the character that first brought Moore to notoriety in the United States, is included as an additional bonus. This volume collects the two-part “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” from SUPERMAN #423 and ACTION COMICS #583, as well as “The Jungle Line” from DC.

Featuring the stories and artwork by Spawn creator, Todd McFarlane, that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published. Spawn Origins Volume 2 includes classic Spawn stories written by Alan Moore and Frank Miller, as well as the introduction of memorable characters into the Spawn universe. Collects Spawn #7-9 & #11-14.

Collects the 1986 conclusion of the "Silver Age" Superman storyline, providing one possible ending for the life of Krypton''s hero.

Moore reflects on his life and work in an insightful and candid fashion through an extensive series of interviews about his entire legendary career, including new interviews covering his career since the original edition of this book was published in 2003. From Swamp Thing, V For Vendetta, and Watchmen, to the future of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and beyond - all of his most important works and major themes are discussed. Within this tome, readers will find rare strips, scripts, artwork, and photographs of the author, most never published elsewhere. Also, best-selling author Neil Gaiman headlines a series of tribute comic strips featuring many of Moore''s closest collaborators elaborating on their relationship with the great writer!

Written by Alan Moore Art by Travis Charest, Mat Broome, Ryan Benjamin and others Cover by Charest Alan Moore is considered by many to be the finest comics writer of the last quarter century. His standout achievements in the medium include WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, and From Hell. Now Moore''s defining run on WildC.A.T.s is collected into a single volume, collecting WILDC.A.T.S. #21-34, plus a story from issue #50, featuring the impressive art of Travis Charest and other fine artists who provide breathtaking visuals. Alan Moore took the WILDC.A.T.S back to their roots and stirred up the WildStorm Universe considerably, creating a perfect starting point for catching up the flagship WildStorm superhero team. It''s a tale filled with unsettling revelations and gripping drama - and the introduction of one of WildStorm''s great villains: Tao! On sale January 2

The final volume of PROMETHEA, collecting issues #26-32! This is the story of the end of the world, of the last days before the Apocalypse, with guest stars from around the America''s Best globe who try to do what they always do: save the day!

The newly-built city of Neopolis is tough place to be... especially when it''s populated with superheroes and supervillains, not to mention organised criminal vampire gangs, rogue war criminals and anti-robot demonstrators! Steven "Jetlad" Traynor is a recent arrival who must not only find his place amongst the city''s police force, but also find himself. Featuring a cast of characters both new and familiar, this touching story explores the origins of the fantastic city of Neopolis. The Eisner award-winning creators behind Top Ten - writer Alan Moore (Watchmen) and artist Gene Ha (Global Frequency) - reunite for an original graphic novel that is a must for any serious comics fan!

Written by Alan Moore Art by Jim Aparo, Jim Baikie, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Kevin O''Neill, Joe Orlando, George P�rez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Rick Veitch, Al Williamson and Bill Willingham Cover by Brian Bolland Don''t miss this exhaustive collection featuring the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes as interpreted by one of the most acclaimed authors in comics! The work of Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) in the DCU during the 1980s is considered a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters. Collected in this volume are all of Moore''s Superman and Batman stories, including the long out-of-print "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" as well as, for the first time in trade paperback, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE (illustrated by Brian Bolland, who provides a new cover). This volume - which no comics fan should be without - collects stories from ACTION COMICS #584, BATMAN ANNUAL #11, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, DC COMICS PRESENTS #85, DETECTIVE COMICS #549-550, GREEN LANTERN #188, THE OMEGA MEN #26-27, SECRET ORIGINS #10, SUPERMAN #423, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 & 3, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11 and VIGILANTE #17-18. On sale January 2

Alan Moore is one of the most widely respected comic book writers, having produced such modern classics as ''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'', ''V for Vendetta'' and ''Swamp Thing''. This text is a treasury of early stories from Alan Moore.

A graphic novel in which Rorschach, an aging superhero, digs up the past in his search for answers about the death of one of his former colleagues.

Following the huge success of From Hell, Knockabout presents a stunning volume comprising a new story by Alan Moore, Snakes and Ladders, based on a performance given on Red Lion Square in Holborn. The other story, originally a performance piece by Alan Moore and Tim Perkins, was adapted as a comic by Eddie Campbell. It is a shamanism of childhood, a journey from the present to the past, back into the womb and beyond. The last part of this volume is an extensive interview of Alan Moore he gave Eddie Campbell for his self-published magazine, Egomania.

From the awesome imagination of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen creator Alan Moore comes Jeff Smax, blue-skinned hero cop with a poetry-spouting sword

The Streetwise Investor is no ordinary personal finance guide. It fills the reader with the confidence to make sensible, profitable investment decisions based on common sense. It helps investors understand the problems they''re facing and deal with them, and gives them the guidance they need to earn better returns without risking it all.

An illustrated prose poem offers a history of same-sex love from prehistory to the present day.

Featuring the first half of a cosmic road trip, this volume finds Promethea and Barbara traveling an unlikely path. Their wanderings take them through the many realms of Heaven and Hell, visiting manifestations of great visions and visionaries. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Stacia is the acting Promethea ã protecting and serving the people of New York while Promethea is away. Is she up to the task? Collects issues #13-18

Collects stories written by Moore during the 1980s featuring superheroes in the DC universe, including Superman, Batman, the Vigilante, Swamp Thing, and Green Arrow.

Travel guide to hotels, restaurants, shopping sights and activities.

"A sharp-witted gloss on the scientific and sexual obsessions of Victorian society."- TIME London, 1898. The Victorian Era draws to a close and the twentieth century approaches. It is a time of great change and an age of stagnation, a period of chaste order and ignoble chaos. It is an era in need of champions. In this amazingly imaginative tale, literary figures from throughout time and various bodies of work are brought together to face any and all threats to Britain. Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man, form a remarkable legion of intellectual aptitude and physical prowess: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

The acclaimed Alan Moore run of Supreme collected in paperback at last! This is the first of two volumes, and contains Moore''s groundbreaking ''The Story of the Year'' arc in its entirety. Featuring a never-before-published Alex Ross cover to create the supreme graphic novel of the season, this is a brilliant showcase of one of the universally acknowledged best writers in comics. Illustrated in full-colour throughout.

Sophie Bangs was a just an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York when a simple assignment changed her life forever. While researching Promethea, a mythical warrior woman, Sophie receives a cryptic warning to cease her investigations. Ignoring the cautionary notice, she continues her studies and is almost killed by a shadowy creature when she learns the secret of Promethea. Surviving the encounter, Sophie soon finds herself transformed into Promethea, the living embodiment of the imagination. Her trials have only begun as she must master the secrets of her predecessors before she is destroyed by Promethea''s ancient enemy. Collects issues #1-6.

Billy Kincaid, killed by Spawn, finds himself in Hell with other new arrivals. As they travel toward the Tower, they fall one by one to the horrors of the demonic realm. When only Billy and a small child remain, Billy promptly attacks. The child sloughs off her skin, revealing the Vindicator. The Vindicator helps Billy bond with a Myrlu symbiote, creating a new Spawn.

Batman and Robin must hunt down the most unexpected menace of all as it stalks the city by night! Plus, the conclusion of the Green Arrow/Black Canary backup tale by the legendary Alan Moore.

Alan Moore (V DE VENDETTA), Gene Ha y Zander Cannon son las tres mentes criminales que han agitado las bases del cómic con el objetivo de cambiar el mundo de los superhéroes y las novelas policíacas. Adéntrate en el Distrito 10, la zona más chunga de Neópolis. Allí te puedes encontrar con los casos más extraordinarios en la ciudad más sorprendente, con los criminales más alucinantes y los agentes menos convencionales. ¡Descubre TOP 10!

The epic maxiseries by legendary comics creator Alan Moore and acclaimed artist Dave Gibbons comes to its stunning conclusion! What is the final fate of Rorschach, Nite Owl, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre and the world itself? Find out here as the Doomsday Clock finally strikes midnight!