Watchmen (Hugo [B0520]

1990 (?) PB in excellent condition; a 13th printing of the 1987 original. Soon to be an HBO original series - and considered the greatest graphic novel in the history of the medium, Watchmen won both the HUGO and LOCUS awards in 1988. This groundbreaking comic book limited series by the British creative team of writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins, was published monthly by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987 before being collected in this single-volume edition in 1987.

Watchmen presents a world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history--the U.S. won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the Cold War is in full effect. The award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the superhero is dissected as an unknown assassin stalks the erstwhile heroes.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Such a great breakdown of violence, everything radical on both ends, and humanity. To me one of the most important cornerstones of comics and literature. I say that graphic novels like these are a testament to why they deserve to stand next to great pieces of literature."; "Best comic ever? I think so."; "Make no mistake: This is, in its purest form, a graphic novel. A meticulously concise one, at that."; "Picking up and finishing Watchmen was probably my best decision of the month, a journey packed with action, dilemmas, and a heavy exploration of morality. Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons are a legendary duo, creating a story that still feels relevant today. Every panel feels so intentional, and the transitions between frames are beautifully done. After being deep in my manga era for so long, i feel the sparks for American comics again."