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Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths (Alan Moore’s…)

    (Avatar, 2003-2004, 2007)
™ and © 2003 Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot
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Alan Moore inspired by H.P. Lovecraft? That always sounds cool, and it most certainly lives up to expectation. This three–issue limited series was inspired by the poetry of H.P. Lovecraft. Moore provides readers with sumptuous tidbits of his creative thinking processes, brought to life by various artists in a trilogy of 40–page installments. Yuggoth Cultures was originally planned as a collection of short stories many years ago, until Moore shelved it.

True to form, Moore’s humor and drama juxtapose morality and mortality in–depth, especially in “Nativity on Ice,” “Recognition,” and arguably the funniest story in the three issues, “Leviticus—Chapter 20” (think “Sergio Aragonés Baptizes the Bible”).

One downside that’s not uncommon for short story collections: having tasted some of these wonderful tidbits, readers might yearn to see more of the various characters or settings (especially from “Nightjar”).

Nonetheless, Alan Moore’s Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths unveils small doses of consistently wicked humor and solid writing from Moore. It’s a must for Moore fans and a worthwhile time investment for other comic readers. Perhaps Moore will someday offer fans more gems like this.


— Ray Sidman
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  • 1
    #1
    Regular Cover by Juan José Ryp
    Sep 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Bryan Talbot, Juan José Ryp
    1 copy for $5.25
  • 1/A
    #1 Variation A
    Wrap Cover A by Juan José Ryp
    Sep 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Bryan Talbot, Juan José Ryp
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  • 1/B
    #1 Variation B
    Sep 2003
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Bryan Talbot, Juan José Ryp
    1 copy for $13.00
  • 2
    #2
    Regular Cover by Juan José Ryp
    Oct 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore, Antony Johnston  ·  A: Mike Wolfer, Val Semeiks, Bryan Talbot, Jacen Burrows
    1 copy for $3.00
  • 2/A
    #2 Variation A
    Wrap Cover A by Juan José Ryp
    Oct 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore, Antony Johnston  ·  A: Mike Wolfer, Val Semeiks, Bryan Talbot, Jacen Burrows
    Wraparound
    1 copy for $4.75
  • 2/B
    #2 Variation B
    Platinum Edition with Cover B by Juan José Ryp
    Oct 2003
    W: Alan Moore, Antony Johnston  ·  A: Mike Wolfer, Val Semeiks, Bryan Talbot, Jacen Burrows
    Limited to 750
    No copies available
  • 3
    #3
    Regular Cover by Juan José Ryp
    Nov 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Hunt Emerson, Oscar Zarate, Marat Mychaels
    1 copy for $5.00
  • 3/A
    #3 Variation A
    Wraparound Cover A by Juan José Ryp
    Nov 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Hunt Emerson, Oscar Zarate, Marat Mychaels
    No copies available
  • 3/B
    #3 Variation B
    Nov 2003
    Cover: $3.95
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Bryan Talbot, Juan José Ryp
    No copies available
  • Bk 1
    Book #1
    Sep 2007
    Cover: $29.99
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Bryan Talbot, Juan José Ryp
    No copies available
  • CS 1
    Collector's Set #1
    Mar 2004
    Cover: $15.80
    W: Alan Moore  ·  A: Bryan Talbot, Juan José Ryp
    2004 Silver Seal Convention Set
    No copies available
  • Dlx 1
    Deluxe Set #1
    Includes Yuggoth Cultures NecroComicon #1, Yuggoth Cultures and Other Growths (Alan Moore’s…) #1-3 regular, wrap and platinum covers, Yuggoth Creatures #1-3 regular, wrap and planitum foil covers, and #1-3 connecting cover set
    Cover: $99.99
    W: Mike Wolfer, Brian Pulido  ·  A: Gabriel Andrade
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