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Watchmen: International Edition

By Alan Moore
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Watchmen: International Edition by Alan Moore is a groundbreaking graphic novel set in an alternate 1985 where superheroes have significantly shaped historical events. As society grapples with distrust and fear of these vigilantes, a murder mystery unfolds, threatening to unravel secrets that could alter the world’s future. It's a complex exploration of morality, power, and the human condition within a richly layered narrative.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you appreciate complex narratives with a blend of mystery, politics, and a critique of superhero mythology. Set in an alternate history, it offers a thought-provoking exploration of morality and power through a unique and intricate storyline. Its layered characters and stunning artwork make it a compelling read for fans of mature and sophisticated graphic novels.

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Watchmen: International Edition

A title that begins as a murder-mystery, but soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes - Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr Manhattan and Ozymandias - have to test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil.

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Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' masterpiece, Watchmen, is repackaged with sketches and extra bonus material.

In an alternate world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history, the US won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the cold war is in full effect. Watchmen begins as a murder-mystery, but soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes—Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias—have to test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil.

In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created Watchmen, changing the course of comics' history and essentially remaking how popular culture perceived the genre. Popularly cited as the point where comics came of age, Watchmen's sophisticated take on superheroes has been universally acclaimed for its psychological depth and realism.

Watchmen is collected here with a new cover, sketches, extra bonus material, and a new introduction by series artist Dave Gibbons.

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Watchmen: International Edition by Alan Moore is often praised for its deep narrative layers and rich character development. Critics appreciate its unique exploration of the superhero genre, providing a darker and more complex take on traditional comic books. It is hailed as a groundbreaking work in graphic literature, combining a compelling storyline with striking visual artistry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401248192

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Edition: International edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dave Gibbons

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 692g

Pages: 448

Collections

Alan Moore Fiction Graphic Novels Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, SWAMP THING and Miracleman. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, PROMETHEA, TOM STRONG, TOMORROW STORIES and TOP TEN. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to inspire an ever-growing audience.

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