Watchmen by Alan Moore

Watchmen

Watchmen #1-12

Alan Moore with Dave Gibbons, John Higgins

424 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction crime graphic novel mystery science fiction adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

 "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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20,878 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 58%
tense 54%
adventurous 49%
challenging 40%
reflective 35%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
funny 8%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 24%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 39% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.26

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