Watchmen books in order

Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is the Hugo Award-winning graphic novel that redefined comics, often cited as the greatest graphic novel ever written.

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1 Watchmen Companion 2019 Alan Moore Buy

Watchmen, written by Alan Moore with art by Dave Gibbons, was published by DC Comics in 1986-87 as a twelve-issue limited series. It’s widely considered the greatest graphic novel ever created and helped establish comics as a serious literary form.

Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are real, Watchmen follows a group of retired heroes investigating the murder of one of their own. The story is a meditation on power, morality, and the superhero concept itself. Time magazine included it on their list of the 100 best English-language novels.

The Watchmen Companion collects supplementary material and behind-the-scenes content from the original series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watchmen about?

Watchmen is set in an alternate 1985 where superheroes exist and the US won Vietnam. When a former hero is murdered, the investigation uncovers a conspiracy that could destroy the world. It deconstructs the superhero genre while telling a complex thriller.

What awards did Watchmen win?

Watchmen won the 1988 Hugo Award for Best Other Form, making Alan Moore the first comics writer to win a Hugo. It’s the only graphic novel on Time magazine’s list of the 100 best English-language novels.

Was Watchmen adapted to other media?

Yes. Zack Snyder directed a film adaptation in 2009. HBO produced a sequel TV series in 2019 that won multiple Emmy Awards. Alan Moore has distanced himself from all adaptations.

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