 | "The Watchmen" is set in a unique universe where superheroes have been banned and the world is on the brink of nuclear war. The story starts off as a murder mystery and grows into a tale of truly epic proportions. Alan Moore paints a largely dark picture of humanity and weaves a story that is so intricate it absolutely demands your full attention. The characters are far from stereotypical or shallow. Everyone from the heroes to a street vendor seems real and three-dimensional.
At the same time, what was very edgy and groundbreaking in the 80's isn't quite as revolutionary today. It's thought provoking and an excellent story that runs much deeper than almost anything else you can find in comics today. Just don't buy it thinking this is the ultimate thing you could ever read... it's "only" excellent. (from Amazon review)
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The Watchmen by Alan Moore
