{"product_id":"absolute-watchmen-new-edition-9781779524492","title":"Absolute Watchmen (New Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eHUGO AWARD WINNER A \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an alternate America, a murder mystery evolves into an ominous, planet-wide conspiracy in a world where superheroes shifted the course of history as we know it \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Absolute edition of the groundbreaking masterpiece from comics legends Alan Moore \u0026amp; Dave Gibbons that took apart the infallible superhero archetype, forever changing graphic storytelling \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's the 1980s--The United States has emerged victorious in the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon remains in office, and the Cold War rages on. Superheroes have been outlawed, with some going into retirement, some becoming government agents, and still others turning to vigilantism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd an unknown assassin is stalking a group of heroes who've fallen from grace, plagued by all-too-human failings. After this scattered team--Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias--comes together to mourn a friend, they discover that the murder is part of a larger plot to upend the fragile geo-political balance and spread calamity across the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eAbsolute Edition\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for collectors. It presents all 12 issues in a beautiful, oversized volume with a slipcase and a ribbon bookmark. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach page of art has been restored and recolored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins and approved by Gibbons to appear as originally intended. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso included are \u003cb\u003e48 pages of supplemental material\u003c\/b\u003e produced exclusively for the Graphitti Designs \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e hardcover edition and not seen since their original publication. You'll find a cornucopia of rare and historically valuable treasures, including samples of Moore's \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e scripts, the original \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e proposal, Gibbons' conceptual art, cover roughs, and much, much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A landmark in the graphic novel medium.\"--\u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e is peerless.\"--\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as \u003ci\u003eWatchmen, V For Vendetta, From Hell, Miracleman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the mastermind behind the \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Best Comics\u003c\/i\u003e line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) \u003ci\u003eThe League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTop 10\u003c\/i\u003e. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to inspire an ever-growing audience. Moore resides in central England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645249294610,"sku":"9781779524492","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8d8e692d-2c90-4caf-9af4-9e1a4109f0a2.jpg?v=1733145350","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/absolute-watchmen-new-edition-9781779524492","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}