Watchmen

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Dave Gibbons

Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Dave Gibbons DC Comics presents this special edition of the WATCHMEN TP, complete with re-colored cover art by artist extraordinaire Dave Gibbons. Created especially for the international market, this edition is also available to retailers in the U.S. and Canada exclusively through Diamond. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has only grown in stature since its original publication. Along with the new cover, this volume features the high-quality, recolored pages from WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, restored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins. It all begins with the paranoid delusions of a half-insane hero called Rorschach. But is Rorschach really insane or has he in fact uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians? On the run from the law, Rorschach reunites with his former teammates in a desperate attempt to save the world and their lives, but what they uncover will shock them to their very core and change the face of the planet! Following two generations of masked superheroes from the close of World War II to the icy shadow of the Cold War comes this groundbreaking comic story - the story of The Watchmen. Retailers: Please see this month's Previews order form for information on the WATCHMEN FLOOR DISPLAY. On sale December 3 - 334 pg, FC, $19.99 US

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Author

Alan Moore

Pages

334

Publisher

DC Comics

Published Date

2008

ISBN

1401222668 9781401222666

Ratings

Google: 4

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"I'm not a comic person, but a friend loaned me his copy. I figured I'd give it a shot. It was slow for me to get into, but I got absolutely hooked in the 4th chapter. I understand the significance of this comic series far more and have a deeper appreciation for it. Gritty through and through, it shows the darker side of superheroes and humanity. All of the characters are dynamic and flawed, which makes following their journey through the story far more interesting. What The Watchmen achieved can only be done through the comic/graphic novel medium. I'm glad I experienced it. "

Haley Reads

"An absolute classic."

Emily Tancredi

"I can see why The Watchmen was so groundbreaking when it was released - especially since it came out prior to DC's Vertigo imprint, which is really where it needs to go - but I am not sure it has aged well. As I am used to comics from today, the garish coloring immediately threw me out of the story. Also, I quickly got frustrated with the characters who were unable to see what was really going on. And the ending was on par with It."

Ricki Marking-Camuto

"2/1/09-I am very impressed by this book. It is interesting. The Comedian's (Eddie Blake) been killed and <b>everybody</b> thinks it's Hollis Mason, the original Nite-owl, well Rorshach does anyway. Dan Dreidberg thinks that the killing was a political killing. But Rorshach thinks otherwise, he thinks that, "maybe someone's picking off costumed heroes." So he goes to the heroes to warn them. First he saw Veidt, he thought the Comedian was practically a Nazi. So Rorshach goes to warn Dr. Manhattan and his friend Ms. Jupiter. Ms. Jupiter thinks that Blake deserved to be killed, because he tried to rape her mother."

Finn Hughes

"An absolute must for any graphic novel fan. Alan Moore twists your sense of time and your sense of right from wrong."

Alex Flood

"It’s fantastic honestly"

Nate James

"Some starkly disturbing imagery and upsetting plot but the underlying ideas and character dynamics were so intriguing, and that’s what stays with me most and what matters. Dark but ponderous."

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"I would have added “From Hell” as well, but I think the art can make that one pretty challenging (but well worth it). This book is not an easy read but you’ll be glad you out in the effort when you’re done (and then go watch the HBO series because it’s *amazing*)."