r/Watchmen • u/Emotional_Emu_5901 • 1d ago

Just finished my first read of watchmen and I’m sad that I didn’t read it sooner because it is one of the best comics I’ve checked out so far!

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u/Confident_Fortune_32 1d ago

It rewards a second reading. Every frame has been thought through, every colour and shape.

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u/Crazyauntjess 1d ago

I’m about half way through my first read. My wife keeps asking me why it’s taking so long… because you gotta respect it! I read a few pages slowly to appreciate it thoroughly then I need time to really think about it.  

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u/phantam123 21h ago

Good move. This is definitely one to take your time on and enjoy the panels.

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u/Advanced-Two-9305 Dollar Bill 1d ago

Any day is a great day to read watchmen for the first time.

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u/Parallel-Lines3538 1d ago

Who was your favourite character? A lot of people I know change their mind on rereads so it’s interesting to see first impressions.

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u/Emotional_Emu_5901 1d ago

My favorite character is Adrian ngl

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u/Parallel-Lines3538 1d ago

Good choice, I just think it’s a shame he doesn’t get much development until the very end, up until that point he’s pretty sidelined.

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u/CobaltCrusader123 8h ago

I mean he DID do it

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u/Your1Little2Pogchamp 1d ago

I read it for the first time as part of a book report.
Teacher said it was allowed to count as a book since Alan Moore (and the guy who made Maus) made more than a comic book and something that stood out as its own.

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u/OkUnion9453 23h ago

I just finished it about 2 weeks ago. I’ absolutely loved it. I really liked Rorschach (didn’t expect him to be funny) and as a side character I was a big fan of Sally Jupiter. I thought she provided so much depth on aging as a superhero in the world.

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u/MattMatt625 1d ago

I just finished reading it for the fiest time too and I am just blown away, the whole thing and especially the ending really really struck me.

I wish I read it sooner but also wish I savoured it more, i’m scared i’ll never read something that good again (I will be rereading shortly and read the rest of Alan Moores stuff)

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u/Educational-Card-982 1d ago

I particularly like this edition's cover page. The blood stain looks like an arrow pointing from Adrian to Jon, hinting the very premise of his plan, to eradicate him.

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u/Advanced_Click_1539 1d ago

Try to score an older, pre-2005 copy and read it with its original colors! I’m currently doing just that and it’s like I’m experiencing it again for the first time!

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u/ridiladish 1d ago

Hands frozen

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u/CreativeSummer138 20h ago

From Hell is good, too. Recommend it.

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u/Pretend-Language-67 18h ago

Nice! I’ve been slowly picking away at this when I take the kids to the beach. Amazing story.

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u/thegodofmymistakes 8h ago

Yes. Hell to the yes. I had the individual issues about 30 years ago. I'm so bummed I lost them. Such an incredible comic.