Watchmen

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Summary: WOW
Review: I was blown away by this book. A must read for anyone even slightly intrested in graphic novels.

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Summary: By Far the Best Comic Book of All Time
Review: Alan Moore is jut brilliant. If you like good reading, good literature and love plot twists, then read this book. This book is ranked as the best comic of all time, and can do nothing less than agree.

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Summary: Dated
Review: I'm sorry I would like to add a gushing review for this book, but I can't. The plot, with its echoes of the cold war, is dated. The cinematic layout IS wonderful, but the illustrations themselves are crude. The characters are not remotely likeable and are in no way compelling. The plot resolution is ridiculous. As comic books go, I can see why it was such a sensation; but anyone who thinks this is serious literature is fooling themselves.

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Summary: Who watches the watchmen indeed
Review: There is much that has been and said about Alan Moore's Watchmen in both classic and the net press over the 17 years since its release. So much so that there is little that I can add to further its status as one of the best examples the comic medium has to offer. Nor would I be able to convincingly attack it as a over hyped spectacle.

I would have to resign my self to say that yes its a beautifully told story that captivates and engages the reader. Its lovingly crafted characters intertwine and weave a colorful past that drapes its present in rich and full bodied history. Its dystrophic vision of the present is sneering and full of sinicism and it certainly makes bold statements about right, wrong and all the shades of grey that separate these extremes. Not to mention the art work that is fitting and cinematic in its rendition.

Begrudgingly on the other other hand, it is certainly is not for everyone. Its content matter and violence should be kept from younger readers. Older readers may have an issue reconciling their preconceived notions of what a comic should be to what this tile actually is. The setup and ultimate conclusion is let down by an ambiguous anti-climax that most people brought up on Hollywood storytelling will be left shaking their heads, saying "the good guys aren't supposed to die".

However the title on a whole despite one or two moments of pure comic fun, is a fantastic read, riveting and honestly a real page turner. Word heavy enough that it
will certainly be to big for one sitting for most readers. When you finally read the final frame, you will be tempted to read though it again to fill in the story. As there a many plot points you will discard as trivial in the first read through.

Still the question as to weather this title really is as good as they say remains. I can honestly say, yes it is.

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Summary: THE "CITIZEN KANE" OF THE COMICS MEDIUM
Review: Although not very similar to Kane in plot it has one thing innovative like it:layouts and camera angles. The layouts are complex beyond belief by their simplicity andthe formula they followed. Also I must point out that if [money] sounds high then don't think about the price. I've read my copy to the point were the corners are rounded and the cover is bent horribly. And every reading reveals something new about it. This is the best comics has to offer and blows the competition away. Dark Knight Returns and Kingdom Come don't hold a candle to it despite the overall quality of those books. Do yourself a favor:Buy this. Maybe not now. Maybe not for a while. But don't deprive yourself of this thought provoking story no matter what. Another quality comic-Pineappleman can be obtained through e-mailing [website] for more information.

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Summary: A steady story, a complex morality and good art
Review: This graphic novel has everything you could ever want. The characters are well-developed, if a little morose and deeply in need of therapy. The plot is complicated, with a lot of twists and turns. The morality is more complex than a four-colour comic, adding an extra dimension. The art has sometimes been mocked for being a little to realistic, but I thought it was quite good and I liked that the artist was obviously enjoying what he was drawing.

So, why not five stars? Because it's not Eisner's "Into the Storm." That's all.

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Summary: The best comic-book ever?
Review: Alan Moore narrates this history as only a master can do. Every little detail is perfectly planned, and all conducts inevitably to a so surprising and shocking ending that will leave you without breath.

Critic and readers can't be mistaken. This is possibly the best comic-book ever.

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Summary: Pretty impressive
Review: I was told by a few people that this was the book to read to change my mind about comics (I am not a fan). While I can definately say that the book is very well done, I have not had an epiphany by any means. The story is solid and quite interesting. Alan Moore is clearly incredibly gifted as a comic book writer. But this just doesn't measure up to the better novel writers around today. If you are into comics, I can't see how you couldn't love this book. If you're not, give it a shot. It didn't change my mind, but it got closer than anything else I've read.

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Summary: A self-contained world
Review: Watchmen was something I picked up indirectly. I had read Dark Knight Returns and was reading reviews of it, and I constantly saw it being compared to Alan Moore's Watchmen. Having placed Dark Knight as my favorite graphic novel, I had to get Watchmen to see if it deserved that position.

I love Watchmen. Moore introduces characters that are deep and have actual reasons for donning a mask and fighting crime. They are real people, not aliens gifted with super strength. Rorshach will always remain one of my favorite characters, after Batman. His story alone is worth it. I wish there was more written about all the characters in Watchmen, but that's what makes it truly a masterpiece.

Moore's talent is truly seen in how he can let readers know almost everything about a character without any prior knowledge. Watchmen is a self-contained world with no ties to any other comics. Where DKR is a magnificent tale about one man's struggles and his last battle, Watchmen tells the LIFE stories of several characters and the world's final battle.

I can't decide if DKR or Watchmen is better. I love them both for different reasons. The scope of Watchmen will blow your mind, and it all started with a smile. :)

Have a nice day

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Summary: First Alan Moore I've read and I wasn't disappointed
Review: I didn't expect Alan Moore to be good. Too much popularity. I was surprised to like him, as I am not into superhero comics (except for Will Eisner also). It concerns the history of a real life superhero team, their rise and downfall. Flashbacks run into current times repeatedly but Moore pulls off and doesn't let the reader feel confused. The book was done so well, I actually thought the "Tales of the Black Freighter" was real and looked it up on the net only to feel like an idiot later.