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Strange Listicles: The Best Comic Books Written by Alan Moore, Ranked

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Alan Moore is a name that resonates with anyone who’s even remotely familiar with the world of comics. The British writer has redefined storytelling in the medium, shaking up the comic book industry and creating works that are not just comic books but literary masterpieces. Today, I’m taking on the monumental task of ranking the 20 best works of Alan Moore. This is no easy feat, given the sheer brilliance of his portfolio, but I’ll do my best to give you a comprehensive guide to his most iconic creations. So, what do you say, weirdos? Let’s step into the mind of one of the greatest comic book writers of all time. 20. A Small Killing (1991) Synopsis : A Small Killing follows Timothy Hole, a successful advertising executive who begins seeing visions of a strange blue-eyed child following him. As he travels from America back to Britain for an important Cola campaign, these encounters become more frequent and disturbing. The child seems to represent something from Timothy's past—a rem...

Strange Ruminations #4: Our Newsletter of the Weird Drifts Onwards

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In the News: 1. Henry Cavill to Star in Voltron Henry Cavill is set to join the cast of a live-action adaptation of the classic 1980s cartoon series, Voltron , which is currently in development. The film, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, marks a significant revival of the beloved franchise. Cavill, known for his iconic roles as Superman and in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. , will join Daniel Quinn-Toye in this highly anticipated project. Voltron originally debuted in 1984, adapted from the Japanese anime series Beast King Go-Lion . The show captivated audiences with its five lion robots combining to form the mighty Voltron, and its transformation sequences became legendary. The phrase, “And I’ll form... the head!” is still iconic for many fans who grew up in the '80s. The live-action adaptation has been in development for two years, following the success of Netflix's animated series, Voltron: Legendary Defender , which ran for eight seasons. Notably, Joaquim Dos Santos, a key fi...