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Watchmen

Alan Moore,

Dave Gibbons (Illustrator)

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Aug 26, 2008 Emma rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: anarchists_revolutionaries, comics-graphic_novels-illustrated, pulpy, sci-fi_speculative

It might well have changed comic books forever, but it's still about superheroes. ...more

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Mar 05, 2009 Adam rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2009, comix

It was hard for me to get started on it. The first 4 chapters didn't really wow me. Then I got into it... and man! Great book. Not the best ever, but darn good. I look forward to comparing it to the movie. ...more

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Aug 26, 2008 Matt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I'm not a comic book reader by default, but this graphic novel speaks volumes on a humanist level. By successfully threading elements of fear and loneliness with a story about looming nuclear war and necessary sacrifices in the name of peace, Alan Moore weaves a masterpiece. The artistic talent of Dave Gibbons and the use of secondary colors sets The Watchmen apart from any of its peers. ...more

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Oct 03, 2008 Caro rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: kick-ass-comics

1) Alan Moore must be one sick bastard.
2) Modern-day superheroes minus the love, admiration, and respect from their peers.
3) The Comedian is a goddamn chauvinist pig.
4) ONE OF THE BEST FREAKIN' BOOKS EVER!!! PERIOD. ...more

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Aug 04, 2008 Jennica rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

One of the first graphic novels I ever read... might as well start at the top, eh? A fantastic, complex story. Read it before the movie comes out, please!

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