I had a wonderful opportunity over the bank holiday to meet two legends in the field of comic books - an encounter never likely to take place back home! Gosh! Comics, a reputable little store opposite the British Museum, had writer Alan Moore (AKA God) and artist Kevin O'Neill in the shop for a signing of their latest creation, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 1910.
Despite arriving nice and early, there was a considerable queue, which just happened to move at a snail's pace thanks to the generous amount of time the duo put into each visitor. What a swell pair of gents!
Here they are - Alan of course hiding behind the tremendous beard. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect from Mr Moore. Famously outspoken about the villainous side of the comics industry, I thought perhaps he would be quite an intimidating fellow. But I was thrilled to find that he is an absolutely splendid fellow - very polite, engaging and friendly. I enjoyed chatting with the pair for a little while, and getting signed copies of League, Watchmen and From Hell (my personal favourite, and probable pick for best comic book of all time).
The coolest thing about this picture, other than the fact Alan was munching on chocolate biscuits at the time, is that it was taken by Hayley Campbell - daughter of Eddie Campbell, artist on the aforementioned From Hell!It's also not hard to smile for the camera when she's behind it. ;)
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