Watchmen

There is little to be said about this gem from the mid-80's that isn't already on the back cover or similar reviews...it is astounding, and further proof (if any were needed after V for Vendetta) that Alan Moore is a brilliant writer. This actually transcends any conceived barriers the comic medium has ever faced in the public consciousness, and raises this work to the level of fine literature.
I truly hope the movie adaptation coming out does the job of telling this story at least 70% as well as the print version does.

I am very impressed with this book. I was a little skeptical, but thought I'd give it a chance on the recommendation of some friends. It has ended up being one of my favorite books of all time. I thought it would be shallow, transparent, cliche characters... I could not have been more wrong. This is a wonderful story, expertly told, through a medium I had never experienced before. Bought it on Sunday, finished it on Thursday. I can't say how impressed I am with it. If you think you have to be a comic-book reader to buy this, you're definately wrong. Now I just need to know another book like this to read!

I recently reread this novel and was sorely disappointed. Props for the complex plot, for sure, but scratch the surface and all you'll find beneath is some Ayn Rand Lite, complete with a raging hatred of women. Given my previous admiration for the novel, I was truly shocked by its revanchist politics. I guess I was too young (or young enough?) last time I read it. Negative and aggressive comments from fans in 5, 4, 3, 2 . . .

"Watchmen" is not only an incredible graphic novel, but also an incredible piece of literary work. The characters are amazingly multi-faceted, and are developed throughout the story with an unparalleled sense of humanity and realism. This is a story about superheroes, yet after reading this you will question what it is to be a hero at all. An obvious amount of care, thought, and dedication was put into this work, and after reading it you will feel as if you have just realized something profound about our human race as a whole. A thought-provoking masterwork. You will never read anything else like "Watchmen".

The characters are remarkable, the story lines are unforgettable, the artwork and images are iconic and the overwhelming message that is so relivent even today is something that will be burned into your mind long after you read it. I like picking it up every once in a while and rereading certain pages. Its inspiring.