Watchmen
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Moore, Alan
Illustrator:
Gibbons, Dave
Series:
Watchmen (1986)
Published:
DC Comics 2011
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Edition:
International, Collected
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This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.

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Street Date:
11/15/2011
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781401235680

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APA Citation (style guide)

Alan Moore. (2011). Watchmen. International, Collected DC Comics.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Alan Moore. 2011. Watchmen. DC Comics.

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Alan Moore, Watchmen. DC Comics, 2011.

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Alan Moore. Watchmen. International, Collected DC Comics, 2011.

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