Watchmen – Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons

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Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is a landmark graphic novel that redefined the superhero genre and remains one of the most influential works in modern comics. Set in an alternate history where the emergence of costumed vigilantes has altered the course of world events — including a U.S. victory in the Vietnam War and Richard Nixon’s extended presidency — this dark, politically charged story examines power, morality, and the fragility of civilisation. Firmly rooted in the science fiction and dystopian genres, Watchmen combines a gripping murder mystery with profound philosophical commentary.

Winner of the prestigious Hugo Award and named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels since 1923, Watchmen chronicles the troubled lives of a group of former superheroes, each grappling with personal demons and the consequences of their actions. When one of their own is murdered, a shadowy conspiracy unfolds, forcing the remaining heroes out of retirement to uncover the truth. Through layered storytelling, intricate artwork, and a multi-threaded narrative, Moore and Gibbons deconstruct the very notion of heroism, exposing the flawed humanity beneath the masks.

A must-read for fans of graphic novels, speculative fiction, and subversive storytelling, Watchmen is a powerful, unsettling, and brilliantly crafted work that continues to resonate with new generations of readers.