As one of the most famous comic book writers of all time,Alan Moorehas seen fandom evolve firsthand.

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But this time, he stops short of directly comparing superhero fans with Trump supporters.

Portrait of English comic book writer Alan Moore, taken on September 6, 2013

Alan Moore in 2013.Kevin Nixon/SFX Magazine/Future via Getty

“Quite liking something is OK. You dont need the machete or the megaphone.”

Read Moore’s full column atThe Guardian.