This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.
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ALAN MOORE is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, From Hell, Miracleman and SWAMP THING. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, PROMETHEA, TOM STRONG, TOMORROW STORIES and TOP TEN. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work DAVE GIBBONS is an English comic book artist and writer whose career has spanned over 3 decades. Along with writer Alan Moore, Gibbons created perhaps the most lauded and acclaimed comic book work of all time, DC Comics� WATCHMEN. Gibbons has also worked on several other DC Comics titles, most notably GREEN LANTERN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS and RANN-THANAGAR WAR.
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Jim Kopp
Brilliant This is truly an amazing read. Cannot recommend it enough.
Peter Bell
An all-time classic! This book shouldn't be missed by anyone.
Tamara Efthimiou
Spiders are my thing sometimes. Love the movies so much haven't read this yet . Looking forward to it . :)
Dr. Sancheese
Amazing Truly timeless
Christopher Prichard
The best for a reason. Beyond a comic, a magnum opus using the comic medium. Leagues better than any spin-off or adaptation.
Steven Maes
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Brilliant This is truly an amazing read. Cannot recommend it enough.
An all-time classic! This book shouldn't be missed by anyone.
Spiders are my thing sometimes. Love the movies so much haven't read this yet . Looking forward to it . :)
The best for a reason. Beyond a comic, a magnum opus using the comic medium. Leagues better than any spin-off or adaptation.
Dark and Complex Dark and serious tone, meaningful (if not at times trippy) visuals and storytelling are only a few of the reasons Watchmen is fantastic. Watchmen is a graphic novel that cannot be explained with words alone. The plot is so complex that a summary is next to impossible, but straightforward enough so you're not left scratching your head. Just keep it away from children. This graphic novel is for adults and adults only.
Watchmen is my new favorite comic I have the deluxe hardcover copy and it's fantastic.
One of Greatest If you are a comic reader and haven't read this well then you're probably crazy. Do yourself a favor and read it
Amazing This truly is a work of art. Read it, now. Stop reading this review and just read it !
Good art changes the way you see the world... ...great art changes the way you see _yourself_.
Brilliant I normally don't great books before this I had to say it it was the best comic book I've ever read
This book was not the first graphic novel (technically it's a trade paperback) but it changed comics forever. What would our world be like if there really was a superman how would he interact with normal humans? What if costumed vigilantes was the norm? What would happen when they age? Would they become consumed with their power and place in the world? This novel centers around the death of a costumed vigilante murdered and how a madman's quest to find his killer uncovers a conspiracy that will change a world that has chosen to cast it's super heroes aside. Not for kids this no punches pulled look at a society gone to extremes proved comic books can be serious and well written pieces of fiction and paved the way for series such as Sandman, Hellblazer and Preacher. Well written and masterfully drawn this is a must have for any fan of comics or science fiction or just outstanding fiction.
The Best This comic is very deep and deserves to be a top role model for what comics are supposed to be.
ecellent this is an incredible piece of work. from the artwork to the writing
Love it I love it because I have seen the movie and read the book
Slam Dunk One of the best stories I've ever read. Very well done.
Classic Too good to pass, a must have. These works are still exemplary today. Genius ability to create mood and emotion
Every Moment Suspensful Watchmen exceeded my expectation by a very far number of miles. This is not a superhero genre it is a crime drama. This book has solid dialogue given from Alan Moore's exceptional writing. If you have not read this book make sure to and if you don't read comics watch the movie from visionary director Zach Snyder. (300, Sucker Punch, Batman v Superman, etc)
Best Comic Ever Mature, deep, and exactly what you'd want in an original story. The movie does not do this book justice.
Too bad if you watched the movie If you read this with patience and understanding then you will be rewarded greatly with deep, realistic characters with defined personalities and you will see the reality reflected in your everyday life. You do not need to hype yourself up and expect something that you have already experienced. This is new, never matched, relevant, and most of all the greatest story of all graphic novel history. Alan Moore will never achieve greater. And I doubt any other human being in this medium's future will either.
Perfect Characters were great, starts out slow, keep reading and the story becomes more intriguing every page that you pass
Sets the bar for comic books The only superhero comic worth reading. Period.
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