Watchmen

Summary

Watchmen is a graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. It is a complex and multi-layered story that explores themes such as power, politics, morality, and the nature of humanity.

The book is set in an alternate version of the United States where superheroes exist, but their presence has affected the course of history, leading to a world on the brink of nuclear war. The plot follows a group of retired superheroes who come out of retirement to investigate the murder of one of their own, and in doing so uncover a conspiracy that threatens the world as they know it.

Published by DC Comics, the book is recommended by the publisher for mature readers.

Location

Removed on August 28, 2022 in Response to Missouri Senate Bill 775

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