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i can see why this book gets such high praise. it seems that it was revolutionary for its time. however, to a person not living in the eighties, i think that it is less powerful than it used to be. the biggest theme that it discusses is the Cold War, which obviously ended two decades ago. now, if i had read this book DURING the Cold War, i'm sure that i'd give it 5 stars.
to me, i think i just like V for Vendetta better than this.
there were a lot of things that i did like in this novel, though. a ...more
to me, i think i just like V for Vendetta better than this.
there were a lot of things that i did like in this novel, though. a ...more
This is the first time I have read Watchmen since it was originally released as a 12 issue mini-series in the mid-80s. Watchmen is a great graphic novel that reads more like a 'novel' than a comic book -- even non-comic book fans will enjoy it. The story is set in an alternate earth/histroy where America has won the Vietnam war, Nixon is still the President, US and USSR are edging close to WWIII and superheroes have been outlaw. Unlike heroes of Marvel and DC, the superheroes of this Earth do no
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Dec 26, 2007
Eric
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"a milestone in comic book history (but not for everyone)"
when i read watchmen, it was an interesting experience. i was initially drawn in by its constant heralds as the epitomy of graphic novels, which it fits to a tee. if one takes the phrase "graphic novel" literally, word for word, that is just what moore has given us. watchmen is no lightweight reading. it is very moore, in that it is "heavy" in its style and story.
personally, it felt like overcoming a hurdle when it was done, and i was ab ...more
when i read watchmen, it was an interesting experience. i was initially drawn in by its constant heralds as the epitomy of graphic novels, which it fits to a tee. if one takes the phrase "graphic novel" literally, word for word, that is just what moore has given us. watchmen is no lightweight reading. it is very moore, in that it is "heavy" in its style and story.
personally, it felt like overcoming a hurdle when it was done, and i was ab ...more
Nevermind that it's about "super-heroes", it's a greatly and tightly woven and violent tale about power, greed, and lost love.
A must read that puts the "Novel" in "Graphic Novel". ...more
A must read that puts the "Novel" in "Graphic Novel". ...more
One of the greatest graphic novels I've ever read. Alan Moore has a tremendous imagination.
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The most brilliant comic book ever created.
Belongs to the comics canon.
Dec 28, 2007
bränt barn
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it was amazing
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Jan 11, 2008
Dr. Barrett Dylan Brown, Phd
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it was amazing
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Feb 27, 2008
John Michael
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it was amazing
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Mar 12, 2008
Betty
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it was amazing
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