Whoever thinks comic books are solely a teenager's game has never read Watchmen. Penned by Alan Moore and inked by Dave Gibbons in the '80s, this is a work of beauty. It's also the only graphic novel on Time Magazine's 100 best novels list.
Watchmen is set in an alternate 1980s universe. Alternate, but with many familiar themes: a Cold War that's quickly heating; a world in tension. And, in that world, a handful of ex-superheroes- banned years earlier by congressional law, each have their own worldviews and struggles, and wrestle with past demons and overpowering doubts about, and questions concerning, the point of man.
The focus here is not on action. It's on society, the quest for meaning and man's value, and pursuing justice- or peace- at all costs. It's thought-provoking, insightful, and leaves you wanting more. It's presented expertly, with a nonlinear narrative, parallel stories, and background information presented in refreshing, unique formats.
Rating: A+
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