Watchmen: The Deluxe Edition
Published on 4. June 2013
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-1-4012-3896-4 (ISBN)
Description
In an alternate world where the mere presence of American superheroes
changed history, the US won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the
cold war is in full effect. Watchmen begins as a murder-mystery, but
soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a
head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes - Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk
Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias - have to test the limits of their
convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil.
In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created Watchmen,
changing the course of comics' history and essentially remaking how popular
culture perceived the genre. Popularly cited as the point where comics came of
age, Watchmen's sophisticated take on superheroes has been universally
acclaimed for its psychological depth and realism.
Watchmen is collected here in a deluxe hardcover, with sketches,
extra bonus material, and a new Introduction by series artist Dave
Gibbons.
changed history, the US won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the
cold war is in full effect. Watchmen begins as a murder-mystery, but
soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a
head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes - Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk
Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias - have to test the limits of their
convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil.
In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created Watchmen,
changing the course of comics' history and essentially remaking how popular
culture perceived the genre. Popularly cited as the point where comics came of
age, Watchmen's sophisticated take on superheroes has been universally
acclaimed for its psychological depth and realism.
Watchmen is collected here in a deluxe hardcover, with sketches,
extra bonus material, and a new Introduction by series artist Dave
Gibbons.
Reviews / Votes
"A work of ruthless psychological realism, it's a landmark in the graphic novel medium."-Time Magazine"WATCHMEN is peerless."-Rolling Stone
"Remarkable ... the would-be heroes of WATCHMEN have staggeringly complex psychological profiles."-New York Times Book Review
"Groundbreaking."-USA Today
"A masterwork representing the apex of artistry."-Entertainment Weekly
"The greatest piece of popular fiction ever produced."-LOST co-creator Damon Lindelof
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 16 years
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 183 mm
Width: 283 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
1228 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4012-3896-4 (9781401238964)
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Persons
Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories and Top Ten. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to inspire an ever-growing audience.