A review by mjd3jaggy
Watchmen by Alan Moore

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I remember liking the movie a lot when I watched it, but this was so much better. This might be the best comic of all time. The slow build and reveal is so well done. The parallel story of the pirate guy is one of the most interesting parts. Veidt’s reveal that his plan had already been completed might be one of the best lines in fiction. Doctor Manhattan and Rorshach’s backstory chapters might be some of the best I’ve ever read. I cannot recommend this enough. 

I’m not sure what I’m gonna read next, but it will be hard to come close to this.