Dystopian vigilantes grapple with morality and power.
"Watchmen" isn’t just a superhero comic; it's a masterpiece of storytelling with depth that redefines the genre. The complex characters and moral ambiguity will have you questioning the very nature of heroism. As you unravel the conspiracy with Rorschach, you’re in for a graphic novel that’s as thought-provoking as it is groundbreaking. If you're ready to see how superheroes could truly impact the world, this is your must-read.
- Hugo Award for Other Forms (1988)
- Locus Award for Best Non-Fiction/Art (1988)
- Harvey Awards for Best Writer (for Alan Moore), Best Artist or Penciller (for Dave Gibbons), Best Continuing or Limited Series, Best Single Issue ("Watchmen #9"), Best Graphic Album, Best Colorist (for John Higgins) & Special Award for Excellence in Production (1988)
- Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du meilleur album étranger (1989)
- Urhunden Prize for Foreign Album (1992)
- Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Archival Collection/Project–Comic Books (in 2006 awards, for Absolute edition), Best Finite Series, Best Graphic Album, Best Writer (for Alan Moore), Best Writer/Artist (single or team) (for Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons) (1988)
- IGN Award for Best Collection (2005)
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Dystopian vigilantes grapple with morality and power.
"Watchmen" isn’t just a superhero comic; it's a masterpiece of storytelling with depth that redefines the genre. The complex characters and moral ambiguity will have you questioning the very nature of heroism. As you unravel the conspiracy with Rorschach, you’re in for a graphic novel that’s as thought-provoking as it is groundbreaking. If you're ready to see how superheroes could truly impact the world, this is your must-read.
- Hugo Award for Other Forms (1988)
- Locus Award for Best Non-Fiction/Art (1988)
- Harvey Awards for Best Writer (for Alan Moore), Best Artist or Penciller (for Dave Gibbons), Best Continuing or Limited Series, Best Single Issue ("Watchmen #9"), Best Graphic Album, Best Colorist (for John Higgins) & Special Award for Excellence in Production (1988)
- Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du meilleur album étranger (1989)
- Urhunden Prize for Foreign Album (1992)
- Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Archival Collection/Project–Comic Books (in 2006 awards, for Absolute edition), Best Finite Series, Best Graphic Album, Best Writer (for Alan Moore), Best Writer/Artist (single or team) (for Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons) (1988)
- IGN Award for Best Collection (2005)
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