Alan Moore accidentally mistaken for smelly hobo

At a recent Podunk, Indiana, Comic-Con, there occurred a most peculiar incident. Amidst the sea of capes and cowls, there emerged an old, white, bearded homeless guy, who looked like a walking dumpster and smelled like a bag of farts. He boldly walked into the convention hall clutching a worn-out issue of "Watchmen" like it was the Holy Grail. With a twinkle in his eye and a cloud of stench trailing behind him, the homeless man embarked on a rant of epic proportions, waxing poetic about the brilliance of "Watchmen," "V for Vendetta," "The Killing Joke," and "Swamp Thing." He preached about the importance of good storytelling and railed against the evils of Hollywood.

"Superheroes shouldn't be pandering to the masses!" he declared. "They should be challenging our perceptions of reality and pushing the boundaries of the medium! The comics industry and all of the stuff attached to it is wicked. So, repent and turn from your evil ways.”

But the local nerds weren't buying what the smelly prophet was selling. With foul language, they dismissed him, telling him to get a job and to take a bath. However, as the convention came to a close and the crowds began to disperse, a shocking revelation rocked the comic book community to its core: the smelly hobo was none other than Alan Moore himself, the genius behind the very stories he had been championing.

The nerds were left with eggs on their faces and shameful regret as they realized they had mocked a legend in their midst. The lesson was clear: never judge a book by its cover, even if that cover is dirty and smells like farts. For in the world of comics, as in life, the most extraordinary tales often come from the most unexpected sources. And who knows, the next time you encounter a seemingly eccentric stranger at a comic convention, it might just be a literary legend in disguise, ready to challenge your perceptions and leave you smelling like humility.

But what do our readers think? Have you ever met a smelly hobo who imparted much-needed wisdom? Sound off in the comments below.

In other news, James Gunn has reversed course and signed on Dwayne Johnson to star in Black Adam 2. Rumors suggest he will fight Henry Cavill’s Superman, as the end of the first film promised. It seems that Mr. Gunn caught wind of a viral Facebook post from this very group, and realized that love for Black Adam is stronger than he had originally thought. Small world! Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

Scoop by Walter Whoreschach