"Watchmen" redefined superhero conventions and re-introduced comics to an adult audience with a gripping, labyrinthine piece of comic art. Rorschach, a half-psychotic vigilante must convince his ex team-mates, now middle-aged and retired, that he has uncovered a plot to murder the remaining superheroes - along with millions of innocent civilians...Even reunited, will the remnants of the 'Watchmen' be enough to avert a global apocalypse? With a powerful storyline masterfully told by comics supremo Alan Moore and beautifully rendered artwork by the talented Dave Gibbons - this is the one that started the graphic novel revolution and is definitely not one to miss!
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The aesthetics are beautiful and the colors hypnotizing. Honestly, I could have spent hours flicking through the pages and enjoying the artworks. It's worth picking up the graphic novel for that alone.
Looks aside, the story is hands down amazing. It could scarcely put the thing down, I was so entranced and wanted to find out more. This alternate universe is fascinating and (dancing around spoilers here) the entire premise is a unique take.
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