16 June 2008
We received a petition asking:
"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to award Alan Moore with an honour."
Details of Petition:
"Alan Moore has lead the world in the creation of high quality graphic novels. He has represented the UK in becoming the leading writer of graphic novels in the English language. He has dominated the industry, exporting British writing to the US and the world. Showing Britain to be leader in the field and spearheading a trend of British writers leading the US scene, including bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Mark Millar, author of the hugely influential Civil War. His creations Watchmen, V For Vendetta and Swamp Thing are heralded as some of the greatest works ever in the medium, for that reason I propose the British government recognise his achievements officially."
Read the Government’s response
Thank you for taking the trouble to sign this e-petition.
The Prime Minister recognises the achievements of Alan Moore and the widespread regard in which he is held.
This is highlighted by the hundreds of people who have signed the e-petition on the No 10 website calling for him to be honoured.
You may wish to know that the Cabinet Office is actively seeking nominations for honours from the public. Please go to http://www.honours.gov.uk/