Watchmen Paperback – May 13, 2014

"Who watches the watchmen?"

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doc peterson

July 17, 2016

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There is very little I can add to the reviews - stellar or otherwise - about Alan Moore's _the Watchmen_ in terms of plot synopsis and cultural impact. When I was a boy, I loved reading comics, but the larger questions (were one to do away with the suspension of belief) are never asked. In the _Watchmen_ Moore raises some really intriguing questions: what is it that makes a person become a "super hero?" "What happens after all the bad guys are defeated? Where do you go - and who are you now?" And most intriguing of all, "what if there were a superhero of supernatural strength, intelligence or power? How would this change international dynamics?"

The characters and their origin stories are archetypal - a family tragedy, a scientific accident, a wealthy magnate seeking to do good ... the human side of these super-heroes is what made this such an enjoyable and intriguing read for me: how power and fame warped some, how the government sought to manipulate and use these people, and what happens to them when they inevitably get old?

The conclusion was a bit of a let-down - it felt to me as if Moore had written himself into a corner and wasn't sure how to get out of it; that said, the characters remained true to their nature; perhaps given the story arc there was no other way to wrap things up. To his credit, Moore didn't "cheat" readers with a last-minute change of heart of a sudden catharsis that took characters in a different direction in order to provide a happy, tidy ending.

For comic book fans, this is a must read. As a cultural touch-stone and commentary on the nature of power and reflection of 20th century western values and mores, its an interesting commentary. For those seeking a fun and entertaining read, this will be a hit.

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must read (and i rarely say that)

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Nafis

June 18, 2016

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this is by far one of the greatest stories ever written. and i'm not even exaggerating. it's a thought-provoking, superbly detailed, philosophical gem. i would recommend it to any and everyone. this revolutionized comicbook storytelling. and the story? what an amazing one it was. you really have to read it to appreciate it. and i watched the movie before i read the graphic novel. and though i'd enjoyed the movie before, it doesn't even come close to the graphic novel.

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The classic

June 14, 2017

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While I don't read a lot of graphic novels, I was told that this was one that could not be missed. I must say I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. The story is gripping, the characters feel like they are truly real, and the artwork is fantastic. There is definitely a lot to take in, as the book features stories within stories, articles and other information that is not strictly part of the "main plot", but it all helps to develop a cohesive world. I would say that this book would be required reading for anyone trying to get into graphic novels. Skip the movie (the movie changed too much of the plot for my liking, especially the ending), and start here instead, especially as the Watchmen become a part of the overall DC universe.

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Surprising to start reading graphic Noel's again

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Marc W.

June 11, 2016

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I had collected comics since the sixties, owning many originals; over the past eight years I've been giving just about everything away, including my collection of thousands of comics.

Marvel was always my favorite but it was two DC comics; The Watchmen and The Dark Knight series in 1985 that were so well done, I decided to stop.

The Watchmen was extremely well thought out with the storyline and a suburb job with the art, after watching all versions of the movie so many times I thought I'd pick up the graphic novel for a re-read. I'm damn glad I did, it still has held up very well and with the U.S. now in Afghanistan it is even more surreal.

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My son loves it. Perfect Purchase.

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