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Watchmen Series

12 primary works • 23 total works
When a Comedian dies, it sets into motion a series of events that forever changes the world! This groundbreaking 12-issue maxi-series by legendary creator Alan Moore and acclaimed artist Dave Gibbons redefined the comic book medium.

Watchmen series:
Watchmen (1986-1987)
Before Watchmen (2012-2013)
Doomsday Clock (2017-2019)

Book 1

Watchmen #1: At Midnight, All The Agents…
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4.33 · 186155 Ratings · 359 Reviews · published 1986 · 26 editions
Watchmen Chapter 1 of 12: At Midnight, All The Age…

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    Book 2

    Watchmen #2: Absent Friends
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    4.28     · 1268 Ratings · 75 Reviews · published 1986 · 12 editions
    Watchmen, issue 2 of 12.

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    Book 3

    Watchmen #3: The Judge Of All The Earth
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    4.26     · 1093 Ratings · 65 Reviews · published 1986 · 14 editions
    Nite Owl and Silk Spectre continue to grow closer …

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    Book 4

    Watchmen #4: Watchmaker
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    4.54     · 1048 Ratings · 82 Reviews · published 1986 · 13 editions
    Watchmen, 4 of 12: Watchmaker.
    Dr. Manhattan sits o…

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    Book 5

    Watchmen #5: Fearful Symmetry
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    4.21     · 935 Ratings · 50 Reviews · published 1986 · 14 editions
    Book 5 of 12.

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    Book 6

    Watchmen #6: The Abyss Gazes Also
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    4.55     · 924 Ratings · 74 Reviews · published 1986 · 12 editions
    Watchmen #6: The Abyss Gazes Also.

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    Book 7

    Watchmen #7: A Brother To Dragons
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    4.03     · 859 Ratings · 48 Reviews · published 1987 · 11 editions
    Watchmen, Chapter VII: A Brother To Dragons.

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    Book 8

    Watchmen #8: Old Ghosts
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    4.24     · 827 Ratings · 43 Reviews · published 1987 · 12 editions
    Watchmen, Chapter VIII: Old Ghosts.

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    Book 9

    Watchmen #9: The Darkness of Mere Being
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    4.34     · 817 Ratings · 49 Reviews · published 1987 · 13 editions
    Watchmen, Chapter IX: The Darkness of Mere Being.

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    Book 10

    Watchmen #10: Two Riders Were Approaching
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    4.19     · 790 Ratings · 46 Reviews · published 1987 · 10 editions
    Watchmen, Chapter X: Two Riders Were Approaching.

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    Book 11

    Watchmen #11: Look upon my works, Ye mighty...
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    4.31     · 779 Ratings · 51 Reviews · published 1987 · 9 editions
    Watchmen, Chapter XI: Look upon my works, Ye might…

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    Book 12

    Watchmen #12: A Stronger Loving World
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    4.46     · 793 Ratings · 59 Reviews · published 1987 · 11 editions
    Watchmen, Chapter XII: A Stronger Loving World.

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    Book 1-12

    Watchmen
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    4.39     · 592639 Ratings · 19071 Reviews · published 1987 · 14 editions
    Watchmen, the groundbreaking series from award-win…

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    Book companion

    Watchmen Companion
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    3.67     · 72 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 2019 · 2 editions
    (W) Ray Winninger, Daniel Greenberg, Others, Denni…

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    Book art

    Watching the Watchmen: The Definitive Companion to the Ultimate Graphic Novel
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    4.07     · 1129 Ratings · 90 Reviews · published 2008 · 20 editions
    This art book is the ultimate companion to the com…

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    Book 1-6

    Watchmen #1 de 2
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    4.51     · 302 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 1987 · 8 editions
    Edición española. Reentapado que incluye WATCHMEN …

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    Book 7-12

    Watchmen #2 de 2
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    4.37     · 43 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 7 editions
    Edición española. Reentapado que incluye WATCHMEN …

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    Book 1-2

    Watchmen Vol.1 - El Comediante
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    4.00     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 3 editions
    "Douze minutes avant l'apocalypse nucléaire. Les …

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    Book 3-4

    Watchmen Deel 2
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    3.00     · 1 Ratings · 2 editions
    3. De rechter van de hele aarde
    4. De klokkenmaker

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    Book 5-6

    Watchmen Deel 3
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    4.00     · 2 Ratings · 2 editions
    5. Beangstigende symmetrie
    6. De afgrond staart ter…

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    Book 7-8

    Watchmen Deel 4
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    3.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 edition
    7. Een broeder van draken
    8. Oude geesten

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    Book 9-10

    Watchmen Deel 5
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    3.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 edition
    9. De duisternis van het pure zijn
    10. De nadering …

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    Book 11-12

    Watchmen Deel 6
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    4.00     · 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · 2 editions
    Translates Watchmen 11 & 12.

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