
Writing
Alan Grant
Born — Died
1942-02-09 — 2022-07-20
Place of birth
Dundee, Scotland, UK
Known for
Writing
Credits
7 titles
Alan Grant (born 1949) is a Scottish comic book writer known for writing Judge Dredd in 2000 AD as well as various Batman titles from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. He is the creator of the characters Anarky, Victor Zsasz, and the Ventriloquist. Most famous for his work on 2000AD and the Megazine (1979–2008): Durham Red, Judge Dredd, Sam Slade: Robo-Hunter, Samantha Slade: Robo Hunter, Strontium Dog, and Anderson, PSI. While at DC (1987–2003) he also scripted Lobo and Demon. Grant first entered the comics industry in 1967 when he became an editor for DC Thompson before moving to London from Dundee in 1970. After going back to college Grant found himself back in Dundee and living on soci…
Known for
NRLife and work of the Argentine cartoonist Enrique "Quique Alcatena". An in-depth look at this creator of fantastic worlds and beings, with the testimonial contribution of co-workers, friends and family.
Alcatena
2015
NRA documentary exploring the multiple facets of sexuality, the film took over five years of preparation and two years' filming. From the United States to Japan, via Brazil, Raphaël Sibilla delves into the world of the staging and fulfilment of fantasies, from the most straightforward – swinging soirées and SM bars – to the most extreme, fetishism and scarification. Although the notion of sexual pleasure is always present, the filmmaker gradually enlarges upon his subject and moves away from the simple, raw representation of sexual practices. He raises more general issues, without ever being judgemental, about his interviewees’ relationship to their bodies, seeking to understand the secret motivations and aspirations of men and women who are sometimes ready to go as far as mutilation to experience more intense pleasure.
No Body Is Perfect
2006
NRComics Britannia is a three-part documentary series from BBC Four which started on 10 September 2007. It was then repeated on BBC Two starting on 19 July 2008. The series looks at the history of the British comic and is also the centre of a Comics Britannia season.
Comics Britannia
2007
3.2After a civil war in Hell, Lucifer has been defeated and the Key to Hell is in Lord Desecrater's grasp. However, the rebellious Dominator has his own thoughts and keeps the Key to Hell away from Lord Desecrater and is forced to fight off his forces including three other demons - Decimator, Extricator and Lady Violator.
Dominator
2003
6.8A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000AD, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture.
Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD
2014
6.1Action Man and his team have to stop the combined forces of Dr. X and No-Face, who have unleashed a large number of X Robots on the world and framed Action Man for the kidnapping of a professor.
Action Man: Robot ATAK
2004
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
NRLife and work of the Argentine cartoonist Enrique "Quique Alcatena". An in-depth look at this creator of fantastic worlds and beings, with the testimonial contribution of co-workers, friends and family.
Alcatena
2015
6.8A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000AD, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture.
Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD
2014
Series credits
Behind the camera
3.2After a civil war in Hell, Lucifer has been defeated and the Key to Hell is in Lord Desecrater's grasp. However, the rebellious Dominator has his own thoughts and keeps the Key to Hell away from Lord Desecrater and is forced to fight off his forces including three other demons - Decimator, Extricator and Lady Violator.
Dominator
2003
6.1Action Man and his team have to stop the combined forces of Dr. X and No-Face, who have unleashed a large number of X Robots on the world and framed Action Man for the kidnapping of a professor.
Action Man: Robot ATAK
2004
7.0A bizarre live-action/stop motion hybrid television film following Dr. Churchill and his resistance force's last desperate attempt to stop an invading army of ancient extra-terrestrial demons.
Archangel Thunderbird
1998
