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 enlarge | Author: Alan Moore
Creator: Dave Gibbons
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
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Rating:  610 reviews
Sales Rank: 33
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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 10 out of 10,000 people found this review helpful November 13, 2008
3 out of 16 found this review helpful
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".
This is the most amazing Graphic Novel I ever read! November 10, 2008
The characters are remarkable, the story lines are unforgettable, the artwork and images are iconic and the overwhelming message that is so relivent even today is something that will be burned into your mind long after you read it. I like picking it up every once in a while and rereading certain pages. Its inspiring.
I'm Watching The Watchmen November 10, 2008
This book is just all around amazing. It has so many real life issues that many people can relate to all tied to a plot taking place in 85 where Nixon is still president and the Russians are trying to invade its surrounding enemies. Not to mention the "Watchmen". Ordinary people dressing up in costumes to bash "evil". There is one super-hero in this book and it is by accident. If you love graphic novels or you are considering picking one up for the first time this one is a great start.
Not to mention they are making a movie based on the Watchmen that comes out 03/06/09. There are twists at every turn of the page and the writing is brilliant. The images are iconic for its time. Pick this up and delve right into Watchmen.
Don't Mess with Rorschach November 9, 2008
I have read folks ranging from Shusako Endo to Graham Greene, Tolstoy to Shakespeare, Dostoevsky to Palahniuk, Homer to Walker Percy. Alan Moore, I know, large grand sweeping claim coming, ranks up there with the best. Just because someone illustrates your words does not mean it is somehow beneath others. This is simply a classic piece of work that you need to read. Especially with the film coming out, and who knows how that will be, devour this book.
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