And it was there that I happened to discover Alan Moore's graphic novel, V FOR VENDETTA. The impact of that one book was responsible for getting me into the comics business. Alan made me realize the potential of comics, and also inspired me to make my most dreaded and obsessive internal statement: "I could do this!" -- and thus, a new obsession was born. It's hard to believe that ten years later I'm actually working with Alan -- comics' all-time greatest creator -- by representing him and Eddie Campbell on FROM HELL and THE BIRTH CAUL, and actually publishing his and Melinda Gebbie's LOST GIRLS starting later this year. I'm truly a fan for life." When I flew to England to meet Alan From left to right: Chris Staros, Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie and Melinda for the first time in person on April 20th, 2000, we spent the entire day together, with both of them treating me like a long lost friend. It was any fan's "dream day" for sure. From looking over Melinda's new "Lost" pages --- stunning! -- to listening to Alan explain the motivations for each scene and chapter, it was truly an amazing experience. Alan Moore turned the comics world on its ear with Watchmen, Swamp Thing, V for Vendetta, Miracleman, From Hell, Big Numbers and Lost Girls, and I for one can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve next. Chris Staros - [July 2001]