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1. I just picked up an Avengers that you are a writer, but not artist. I don't recall you ever being just the writer, is this new to you? If so, why and what encouraged the change? I haven't written a lot for other pencillers but there have been a few occasions. Full scripts for Excalibur 51 and 52,...

Glad you enjoyed the story. The opportunity to write and draw the Hulk story was an unexpected gift. It’s no secret that I have a passion for nostalgia, not just for the characters and costumes but also the morality and values of what is often termed ‘a more innocent time’. I thought the scenes with...

I’d love to do more ClanDestine too but, despite four outings, they never achieved a viable audience. I accept responsibility for that. Various editors advised on how I could, should, revise my approach to attract more readers, all valid, but I chose not to compromise the core ideas. There were comp...

Many thanks for your kind words, ajimendez.
I imagined Cyclops' blast would work as a high power 'nerve pinch' rather than penetrating the Abomination's skin/flesh. The force of the blast compressing the muscle and sinew around the nerve to temporarily numb it.

Hi Manuel
Perry King isn't an actor I know well and, while I can see the connection you are making, I based my version of Bruce Wayne (and Batman) on Jim Aparo's.

I’ve had a few enquiries in regard of the Nail TPB cover. The original inked artwork was mislaid/lost or stolen and never returned to me or Mark Farmer. Because of a problem with the quality of artboard, I had traced the original pencils onto a more suitable paper stock and had retained the original...

I don't recall the year but the conversation I had with Chris Claremont took place at the Bristol Convention, in the UK-- so checking guest lists may provide a date. During a general chat Chris asked me if I had any interest in revisiting Excalibur. I told him I would be delighted. Time passed, I di...

I haven't been asked but as I'm writing and pencilling the Savage Hulk arc I doubt I'd have time.

Alex Strath (http://www.facebook.com/alex.strath) asks: "Hello, my dad worked with Alan in the early 80's and he drew the hulk for us and my dad was a character in a story but can't for the life of me remember it story name or comic, just wondering if any may know the comic ,the story was in space ...

I never intended to criticise Moebius in any way. The simple fact is I didn’t see any significant amount of Moebius’ work until I was introduced to it by Paul Neary sometime after I first worked for Marvel UK. I was in my mid twenties, with some pretty set views I suppose, and confronted with a dazz...

XIII, you have actually placed me in a dilemma. My initial response would have been to close the site ASAP, no hesitation. The problem is, you also posted queries from the FB site on the Forum so I am no longer ignorant of their existence and feel obliged to reply. I have already begun to consider r...

Thank you, XIII. I could ask for no more. Your Facebook post directing folk to this site is both thoughtful and gracious.

Alan

Your apology sounds entirely false in light of the declaration that you stand by your decision to edit a post that might divert Facebook followers to this Forum. Why would you be frightened of the competition if your true goal was to support open and easy communication? Perhaps your motives are more...

I'm having a lot of fun and so seem to be hundreds of your fans, so I plan to continue doing this for the foreseeable future, unless of course you have any objections. It wouldn't make any sense to keep this going against your will, or even without at least your merest acquiescence. Xiii, I made it...

I’ll be happy to answer any questions posted on this Forum. I don’t need a go-between to anyone who isn’t prepared to seek out, join and/or contribute to this Forum.
Alan