From the most acclaimed writer in comics who revitalized and redefined characters such as Batman and Superman is this insightful and jagged look at the world via his song lyrics. Alan Moore was the man responsible for catapulting the comics industry into thoughtful and provoking stories and this collection of his lyrics features art contributions from some of the biggest names in the industry. Joining Alan are Art Adams, Richard Case, Terry Moore, Dave Gibbons, Colleen Doran, Neil Gaiman and many more. Each song is fully illustrated by one of the top illustrators in this graphic novel.
Colleen Doran is a writer, illustrator, conceptual designer, and outspoken creator rights advocate.
Colleen's most recent works include "Mangaman" with Barry Lyga for Houghton Mifflin (November 2011,) "Gone to Amerikay" with Eisner Award nominated author Derek McCulloch for DC/Vertigo (2012,) and Stealth Tribes with "Red" and "Transmetropolitan" author Warren Ellis (2012). She also signed with Dark Horse Comics for another graphic novel project (to be announced) for release in 2012.
Her credits include "Amazing Spiderman," "Sandman," "Captain America," "Wonder Woman," "The Legion of Superheroes," "The Teen Titans," "Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast," "Anne Rice's The Master of Rampling Gate," "Clive Barker's Hellraiser," "Clive Barker's Nightbreed," "A Distant Soil," "The Silver Surfer," "Lucifer," and many others.
She was Artist in Residence at the Smithsonian Institution, and has exhibited and lectured in galleries, museums and exhibits around the world. Books featuring her work have received the Eisner Award, The International Horror Guild Award, and the Harvey Award. She writes and lectures on behalf of authors and artists, and has lobbied in Washington DC on behalf of creator rights.
Colleen lives on a farm in rural Appalachia. She likes to draw. A lot.
