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 enlarge | Author: Alan Moore
Creator: Dave Gibbons
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  613 reviews
Sales Rank: 38
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0930289234
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5941
EAN: 9780930289232
ASIN: 0930289234
Publication Date: April 1, 1995
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 The greatest single comic mini-series in history November 15, 2008
There's not much more one can say about this comic that hasn't already been said. Let me give a warning about this series, at least. It's not for everybody. Some people may think comics are just about mindless action and silly plot. This comic is very captivating. Alan Moore attempts to deconstruct the superhero, laying its soul bare for the reader. Alan himself said the comic was meant to be read very slowly, with the reader constantly referencing previous pages in order to fully understand how the plot will unfold. Readint this requires a lot of effort on the part of the reader.
But if you do put in the effort, you will experience the single greatest comic story ever. Ethics and morality within the superhero universe is put in a new light when the greatest single evil act in comic book history becomes, quite possibly, the greatest good act ever. Only someone with the genius of Alan Moore can do that.
It is easy to go on and on about this comic, but many others have already put it far better than I. Please, give this comic a chance. You will not regret it.
Superheroes for Adults November 14, 2008
There is little to be said about this gem from the mid-80's that isn't already on the back cover or similar reviews...it is astounding, and further proof (if any were needed after V for Vendetta) that Alan Moore is a brilliant writer. This actually transcends any conceived barriers the comic medium has ever faced in the public consciousness, and raises this work to the level of fine literature.
I truly hope the movie adaptation coming out does the job of telling this story at least 70% as well as the print version does.
First graphic novel I've read--was NOT dissappointed! November 14, 2008
I am very impressed with this book. I was a little skeptical, but thought I'd give it a chance on the recommendation of some friends. It has ended up being one of my favorite books of all time. I thought it would be shallow, transparent, cliche characters... I could not have been more wrong. This is a wonderful story, expertly told, through a medium I had never experienced before. Bought it on Sunday, finished it on Thursday. I can't say how impressed I am with it. If you think you have to be a comic-book reader to buy this, you're definately wrong. Now I just need to know another book like this to read!
 10 out of 10,000 people found this review helpful November 13, 2008
I recently reread this novel and was sorely disappointed. Props for the complex plot, for sure, but scratch the surface and all you'll find beneath is some Ayn Rand Lite, complete with a raging hatred of women. Given my previous admiration for the novel, I was truly shocked by its revanchist politics. I guess I was too young (or young enough?) last time I read it. Negative and aggressive comments from fans in 5, 4, 3, 2 . . .
MUST READ for any comic book fan. November 11, 2008
"Watchmen" is not only an incredible graphic novel, but also an incredible piece of literary work. The characters are amazingly multi-faceted, and are developed throughout the story with an unparalleled sense of humanity and realism. This is a story about superheroes, yet after reading this you will question what it is to be a hero at all. An obvious amount of care, thought, and dedication was put into this work, and after reading it you will feel as if you have just realized something profound about our human race as a whole. A thought-provoking masterwork. You will never read anything else like "Watchmen".
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