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Someone recommended reading THE WATCHMEN to me because I was told it was one of the best out there. After reading the first issue, I now know why.The illustrations were a bit outdated, but I didn't really mind. I'm more curious as to what happened to the Comedian and why this person thinks someone was out there, killing these retired masked heroes. From the first page, you immediately know that this series would have a dark theme. I've only read the first issue, but I could already tell, I would...
This is one of the best comic book series I've read. The story is well written and intriguing just what you expect from Alan Moore works. I also loved the graphic. Amazing.
Great start, the story is compelling from the very first page and the archaic art-style is beautifully congruent to the story line.I enjoyed my first meeting and impression of the main characters. The different watchmen and masked heroes are solid figures with distinguished features from the very first issues.I am especially impressed by the formatting and scenography, which are often overlooked in this media, that add depth to the narration. Especially how the opening and closing page are cycli...
I think it's obvious that the starting point is: the comedian is dead.
Finally getting to the most acclaimed and famous graphic novel of all time.The first issue pulls you right into the story and this strange, decadent superhero world.
the beginning of another great work by the great alan moore
You can't judge a comic by the same standards as a novel but what if it cheats and half of it is a novel?
I'm gonna read and review the series one at a time, so that I can focus on each issue more carefully. I think it's so far one of the best. It caught my attention from the first page, the dark theme wrapping all the story space is really great. There was a 6 page story from "Hollis Mason's autobiography, UNDER THE HOOD" which was absolutely brilliant. I could categorize this section as one of the best short stories ever! I guess it's not a common thing they do in comic books, but it was surprisin...
Am I............. just not smart enough to fully get this? I liked the characters and the plot had promising aspects so I can see that as this series goes on, I might enjoy it even more, however I honestly felt like I was missing something completely ??????
Owlman is a hoot
"Why does one death matter against so many? Because there is good and there is evil, and evil must be punished. Even in the face of armageddon I shall not compromise in this. But there are so many deserving of retribution . . . and there is so little time." (Page 24)
Solid introduction. Rorschach is already a mysterious but very intriguing character and I can already tell that I'm not going to like Dr. Manhattan. Seems a bit smug like he's better than everyone else. Hmm...
Ah yes, finally got to read this iconic issue and the iconic lines: <<(...) will look up and shout “Save us!”... and I’ll look down, and whisper “No.”>>.
Ever since I have seen the movie, I have been obsessed with the series. I know it's a wrong order for me but this masterwork was not known to me because graphic novels were not big buzz words for me till then. Now its different. So this kicks off the 12 part series Watchmen. May be I would be able to watch Ultimate Edition of movie. This starts with the murder of Comedian and start of Night owl. Let's see what do we have in the future.I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always lov...
Until now, I hadn't understood how much detail these pictures would add to the story. If this book DIDN'T have graphics, it would have had to be REALLY long to describe so much detail. And I love the autobiography excerpts at the end. I didn't expect that format in this book.Full review HERE.
The one that started it all ... the comedian is dead ... Rorschach is alive ... "They will look up and shout, 'save me'. And I'll whisper, '..No..'" ... Who watches the Watchmen?
Set in an alternate history where costumed heroes have helped shape society since the beginning of time, the controversial yet prolific costumed hero Edward Blake (more commonly known by his alias The Comedian) is found dead and the perpetrator is nowhere to be found. Unable to solve such a bizarre murder by conventional means, the masked vigilante Rorschach who once served as a costumed hero alongside Comedian and four others takes matters into his own bloodstained hands to track down a mysteri...
Interesting beginning. I am curious to see why this comic book radically revolutionized the comic book industry.
Why does one death matter against so many?
From Rorschach’s journal: “They had a choice, all of them. They could have followed the footsteps of good men... instead they followed the droppings of leechers and communists and didn’t realise that the trail led over a precipice until it was too late. Don’t tell me they didn’t have a choice.”Great start.
