 2008-08-21 - Amazing
Like most recent buyers, I bought the graphic novel after seeing the trailer for the movie. I thought the trailer looked good, but I was not prepared for how amazing the novel is. Never have I seen superheroes be so likable and so unlikeable at the same time which is a testament to Moore's writing. So much of Watchmen is still applicable to today's society, despite it being set in 1985. This novel really has everything - humor, romance, intricate plots, a strong message, and definitely action. If you like graphic novels, there's a great chance you'll love Watchmen. If you don't like graphic novels, there's a good chance you'll love Watchmen, too.
2008-08-21 - There is nothing quite like Watchmen.
Cerebral and entertaining at the same time. Watchmen is a book that will invariably be over-hyped thanks to the upcoming film; however this is a book that requires every single frame to be breathed in and pondered over.
Alan Moore has never since written anything quite so extraordinary (though he came very close with The Killing Joke) and I have a feeling Gibbons will want a quote from Watchmen inscribed on his tombstone. It's *that* good.
Moral ambiguity is the real star of this colossal masterpiece.
2008-08-20 - Even if you usually don't like comics, this is a must read
There is a reason Time magazine named it one of the best novels of the 20th century - Watchmen transcends all other comics (with the possible exception of Frank Miller's epic The Dark Knight Returns) in its art, depth and believability. If you have never read a comic before, you don't have to worry: unlike Superman, X-men or any of the other established comics, Watchmen is entirely self-contained.
2008-08-20 - Who watches the watchmen?
Don't let the fact that this is a graphic novel (e.g., "comic book") fool you. Watchmen is a fantastic piece of fiction, and was well-written, fantastically illustrated, fast-paced, and thought provoking. The geo-political issues felt a little dated, but one doesn't have to think to hard to extrapolate the issues to modern times. This is a "must read"!
 2008-08-20 - Good, but not the best!
I thought it was a very very good book...for it's time! Don't get me wrong, yes, it was a great book! Everyone should read this!! I just thought it was a long long long long read, for such a so so ending. If you haven't read this, please give it a try, I just didn't think it lived up to the "Best Graphic Novel"
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