The original Watchmen comics, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, were published by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987. The series of twelve issues was later collected into a single-volume edition, which has become a classic of the graphic novel genre. Set in an alternate version of the United States where superheroes exist, the story explores themes of power, morality, and the human condition.
Origins and Creators: Moore and Gibbons created Watchmen as a response to the traditional superhero genre, which they felt had become formulaic and stagnant. They … Click HERE to Read More. . .