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2.63% of people buy Watchmen (DC Comics US) and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind GOTY Edition ~ PC Games.
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Release date
November 1st, 2004
Author
Brand
Pages
413
Dimensions (mm)
171x267x21
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
Diamond Comic Distributors
ISBN-13
9780930289232
All-time sales rank
Top 2000
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Product ID
2629672
Description
Widely regarded as the finest comic yet created, Moore, renowned for many other of the genre's finest creations first put out Watchmen in 12 issues for DC in 1986-87. Exceptional graphic artwork brings to life the complex & dark story of the Watchmen as they race against time to find a killer, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
Who watches the Watchmen. Someone does. Someone who's trying to kill them all, one by one. Time's running out for the Watchmen…
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.
Reviews
"A work of ruthless psychological realism, it’s a landmark in the graphic novel medium. It would be a masterpiece in any." -TIME, TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to the present.
"Watchmen is peerless." - Rolling Stone
"His sci-fi detective masterpiece Watchmen made [Alan Moore] the comic industry's de facto leader back in 1986." - The Guardian
"A masterwork representing the apex of artistry in its respective medium . . . Trailblazing." - Entertainment Weekly
"A brilliant piece of fiction." - Richard Gehr, The Village Voice
"When first serialized in 1986-7, this extraordinary story took the comics world by storm, and its fresh approach, more mature and realistic than most other mainstream comics of the time, became a template for much of what came later…This remains a pinnacle of comics achievement, and no collection should be without it.." Library Journal
Who watches the Watchmen. Someone does. Someone who's trying to kill them all, one by one. Time's running out for the Watchmen…
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.
Reviews
"A work of ruthless psychological realism, it’s a landmark in the graphic novel medium. It would be a masterpiece in any." -TIME, TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to the present.
"Watchmen is peerless." - Rolling Stone
"His sci-fi detective masterpiece Watchmen made [Alan Moore] the comic industry's de facto leader back in 1986." - The Guardian
"A masterwork representing the apex of artistry in its respective medium . . . Trailblazing." - Entertainment Weekly
"A brilliant piece of fiction." - Richard Gehr, The Village Voice
"When first serialized in 1986-7, this extraordinary story took the comics world by storm, and its fresh approach, more mature and realistic than most other mainstream comics of the time, became a template for much of what came later…This remains a pinnacle of comics achievement, and no collection should be without it.." Library Journal
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"Brilliant"
'Watchmen' is absolutely brilliant. Cannot wait to see the movie adaptation. Would recommend to anyone - if you need assurance, it's on Time's 100 best novel list. Also winner of the Hugo Award, which is a sci-fi achievement of some sort. The writing is spectacular, as is the art, Moore and Gibbons outdid themselves making 'Watchmen', and it shows. If you've never read a graphic novel before, start with Watchmen.
2 out of
2 people found this
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"Brilliant and Awesome"
Watchmen is seriously the greatest graphic novel of all time. You should read this book even if you don't think you like comics. The characters are brilliant. The plot is brilliant. The artwork is brilliant. The writing is brilliant. The storyline is just as relevant as at the time of writing. Don't read the plot summaries. Don't read reviews with spoilers. Just buy this book and read it through, you won't be disappointed!
2 out of
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"Good but a bit overrated"
There is a movie coming out so much more interest is focused on this book. Unfortunately over the years this book has gotten hyped to the extent that a new reader will no doubt find themselves disappointed it is not the greatest thing they have ever read. The pacing is slow by modern standards and the ideas are high concept for a comic book about superheroes. It will take a bit of patience and thought to get the most from this book but the effort is well worth it.
"Quality graphic novel"
A very good novel if your a fan of the movie or if you liked the movie and want a bit more depth.
"Watchman exceeded all expectations"
I'm new to 'graphic novels' and did not know what to expect. Watchman exceeded all expectations and was most enjoyable to read and was complimented exceptionally well by Dave Gibson's graphic work. I'm now hooked and are looking forward to experiencing Alan Moore's other titles. If you're considering watching the movie, I would strongly recommend reading this novel beforehand!!!
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