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Watchmen

by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

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ISBN13: 9780930289232
ISBN10: 0930289234
Condition: Standard
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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 superheroes — 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.

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"Watchmen is peerless." Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone

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"A brilliant piece of fiction." The Village Voice

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"Who watches the Watchmen?" The question is answered in this popular trade paperback collection of the groundbreaking maxiseries written by Alan Moore (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Swamp Thing) with art by Dave Gibbons (The Dome: Ground Zero, Martha Washington Goes to War).

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A group of superheroes plagued by all too human failings fall from grace while the concept of the super hero is dissected and inverted as strangely realistic characters are stalked by an unknown assassin.

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SOON TO BE A FEATURE FILM

This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin.

One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.

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Lucy Black, August 28, 2009 (view all comments by Lucy Black)
This was my first graphic novel, and while I’m not really into the genre, I think it is a very good example of the medium. If nothing else, Watchmen gets points for presenting some intelligent philosophical arguments as well as for quoting Blake. Kinda makes me want to read V for Vendetta now. We’ll see.
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Chris Horne, March 10, 2009 (view all comments by Chris Horne)
If you don't already know, the other reviews will fill you in on the Watchmen's story and it's significance to the comic medium. I'm here to tell you about this edition of the book, which is basically an oversized version of the long out of print Graphitti Designs hardcover version complete with all of that edition's exclusive extras (which is fantastic since that out of print volume goes for major bucks on Ebay when it does rarely surface). Until now, that Graphitti Designs edition was the one to own...This tops it due to it's oversized pages and superior quality printing.
Want to see how this story was originally about about Captain Atom, Blue Beetle, and the Question (along with other Charlton characters) and how it changed to what it is? There is a very indepth look at the original proposal included here.
Want to see early Gibbon's art? it's here. How about rarely seen teaser strips published long before the first issue? Again included. Alan Moore's script samples? You got it.
Bottom line, I can't think of anything that could possibly be done or included that would make a superior edition to this.
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cmiller1195, January 3, 2009 (view all comments by cmiller1195)
This has to be my all time favorite graphic novel, this was in fact the first graphic novel that I have ever read and I must say it has kept me reading them for many many years. The drawings, the story-line, and the characters are all amazing, The best character in this book is by far Rorschach (ror shack) with his dark personality and crooked view on life. If you are thinking of getting into graphic novels or want to see the movie, this is a must buy.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780930289232
Author:
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
Publisher:
DC Comics
Editor:
Marx, Barry
Author:
Moore, Alan
Author:
Gibbons, Dave
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Comic books, strips, etc.
Subject:
Graphic Novels
Subject:
Graphic Novels - General
Copyright:
1995
Publication Date:
April 1, 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
10.24x6.68x.84 in. 1.37 lbs.
Notes:

carton = 18

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