The graphic novel Watchmen by by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is probably the best example of this kind of work of all time. It IS as smart as everyone says it is. And you should buy it on Amazon and read it. Is it a comic book? Yes. Is it a really frigging GOOD comic book? Oh yeah.
It is actually structured like a novel, and you will probably have to read it more than once to get everything out of it. And it’s worth it. Every word.
Why am I kissing its ass so much? Because it is being made into a movie (after 20 odd years). Here’s the trailer below. Believe me. There are a LOT of people who will be watching this over an over like a drooling fanboy. Not me though. I am way too cool for that. I will probably post it and not even watch it. Nope. Not me.
So have YOU read it? What did you think? And what do you think of the trailer whether you have watched it or not?
I have never read a comic book in my life.
No movie is ever as good as the novel.
I am very interested in seeing this adaptation,
but my expectations are low.
This “graphic novel” was as good as any “novel” I have read, and I am sure they can never recreate the pure creative genius behind the story in any live action production.
Though, I am hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
This is one they better get right. This isn’t like Batman or Spiderman where some license can be taken but if they don’t nail this on fans will derail it before it has a chance.
I have read it many, many times. A copy of it used to be in my bathroom on top of a stack of Playboys and Hustlers. It’s great, and should be required reading for anyone who has even limited brain function. I am very excited after seeing this trailer! It SEEMS like they might have come pretty close, but it’s anyone’s guess when watching a trailer. Let’s hope they got it right and didn’t ruin it for everybody. We’ll find out, guys!