Swamp Thing, in Hell: "Demon...How...could God...allow such a place? Etrigan: Think you God built this place, wishing man ill and not lusts uncontrolled or swords unsheathed? Not God, my friend. The truth's more hideous still: These halls were carved by men while yet they breathed. God is no parent or policeman grim dispensing treats or punishments to all. Each soul climbs or descends by its own whim. He mourns, but He cannot prevent their fall. We suffer as we choose. Nothing's amiss. All torments are deserved...

Pancras Panda a parody of Paddington Bear for the Oxford-based Back Street Bugle. Alan Moore (born 18 November 1953) is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books a medium where he has produced series including Watchmen V for Vendetta and From Hell. Moore along with artists Stephen R.

Moore has also been referenced in popular culture and has been recognised as an influence on a variety of literary and television figures including Neil GaimanJoss Whedon and Damon Lindelof. Moore is an occultist ceremonial magician and anarchist and has featured such themes in works including Promethea From Hell and V for Vendetta as well as performing avant-garde spoken word occult "workings" with The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels some of which have been released on CD.