cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20662627
Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows have collaborated on notable comic series that delve into the works of H.P. Lovecraft, particularly through Neonomicon and Providence.
Neonomicon is a four-issue comic series published from 2010 to 2011, which serves as a sequel to Moore’s earlier work, The Courtyard. The story follows FBI agents who uncover a cult linked to Lovecraft’s writings.
Providence Following Neonomicon, Providence was published between 2015 and 2017. This twelve-issue series acts as both a prequel and sequel to Moore’s previous works. Critics have described Providence as “the Watchmen of horror,” highlighting its depth and complexity
https://factsprovidence.wordpress.com/moore-lovecraft-comics-annotation-index/ : A list of all the of Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows H.P. Lovecraft comics issue by issue, including covers – as well other Moore/Lovecraftian works in collaboration with other artists, and related items.
I have Yuggoth Cultures which is a real mixed bag but interesting for Moore nerds.
I liked The Courtyard but the monster rape in Neonomicon was hard to stomach, and Providence just felt like a remix of Lovecraft’s greatest hits so left me a bit cold.