Alan Moore books in order
British comic book author
- Born
- 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 67
- Also writes as
- Kurt Vile
Alan Moore has published 33 novels, 13 novellas, 10 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books, beginning with Watchmen (1986). The latest is I Hear a New World (2026).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Alan Moore
Start here
Watchmen
Alan Moore's most-read book, rated by 240 Open Library readers.
Shortest way in
Superman
One of the most-read, at about 126 pages.
Newest
I Hear a New World
Published 2026.
Standalone novels in order
Miracleman, Book Three (1991)
Lost Girls (1995)
Voice of the Fire (1996)
Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths (1997)
WildC.A.T.S (1998)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (1999)
Top 10 (2000)
America's Best Comics (2001)
Promethea (Book 1) (2001)
Top Ten (Book 1) (2001)
Supreme (2002)
Tom Strong (2002)
Judgment Day (2003)
Tomorrow Stories Book 2 (Tomorrow Stories) (2004)
Absolute Watchmen (2005)
Disease of Language (2006)
Absolute Promethea (2009)
Saga of the Swamp Thing (2009)
Alan Moore (2011)
Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Five (2011)
DC Universe (2012)
Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Two (2012)
Fashion Beast (2013)
Terra Obscura (2014)
Jerusalem (2016)
Watchmen Noir (2016)
Providence Act 2 (2017)
Absolute Swamp Thing (2019)
League of Extraordinary Gentleman - the Tempest (2019)
Providence Compendium (2021)
The White Wolf (2022)
The Great When (2024)
I Hear a New World (2026)
Novellas in order
The Ballad of Halo Jones (1986)
The Ballad of Halo Jones, Book One (1987)
a Small Killing (1991)
Skizz (2000ad Presents) (2003)
Writing for Comics (2003)
Smax (2004)
Hypothetical Lizard (2007)
Shiny Beasts (2007)
Superman (2008)
Nemo: Heart of Ice (2013)
The Bojeffries Saga (2014)
Nemo (2015)
Batman Noir the Killing Joke (2016)
Short story collections in order
Watchmen (Sep 1986), with Dave Gibbons
V for Vendetta (1988)
From Hell (1989)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume One (2001)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume II (2002)
Tomorrow Stories (2002)
Tom Strong's Terrific Tales (2004)
Neonomicon (2011)
Providence (2015)
Illuminations (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Alan Moore on His Work and Career (2008)
25,000 Years of Erotic Freedom (2009)
Unearthing (2013)
Children's books in order
Zero Girl (2001)
Another Suburban Romance (2003)
Poetry in order
The Mirror of Love (2003)
Other books in order
The Ballad of Halo Jones, Book Two (1986)
DR & Quinch (1991)
Songbook (1998)
The Worm (2000)
AOS of LONDON (2024)
Film and TV adaptations
- Watchmen: Motion Comic (2008)TV · from Watchmen
- Watchmen (2009)Film · from Watchmen
- WatchmenTV · from Watchmen
- Before WatchmenTV · from Watchmen
- V for Vendetta (2005)Film · from V for Vendetta
- From Hell (2001)Film · from From Hell
About Alan Moore
Alan Moore is an English author known primarily for his work in comics including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The Ballad of Halo Jones, Swamp Thing, Batman: The Killing Joke, Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? and From Hell. He is widely recognised among his peers and critics as one of the best comic book writers in the English language. Moore has occasionally used such pseudonyms as Curt Vile, Jill de Ray, Brilburn Logue and Translucia Baboon; also, reprints of some of his work have been credited to The Original Writer when Moore requested that his name be removed.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alan Moore FAQ
- How many books has Alan Moore written?
- Alan Moore has published 33 novels, 13 novellas, 10 short story collections, 3 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alan Moore's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Watchmen.
- What is Alan Moore's latest book?
- I Hear a New World (2026).
- What is Alan Moore's most famous book?
- Watchmen (1986) is Alan Moore's most widely read book.
- Does Alan Moore write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alan Moore has also published as Kurt Vile.
- Which Alan Moore books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Watchmen (as Watchmen: Motion Comic, TV, 2008), V for Vendetta (film, 2005) and From Hell (film, 2001).
Authors like Alan Moore
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.