Well, I've got this blog now, but I have a problem: I have absolutely nothing to put on it.I've just finished reading Watchmen, a 384-page graphic novel back from 1986-87. It's the greatest super-hero story ever, in my opinion, and I can't wait to read it again. The heroes are really some of the only heroes in comics that are realistic. They're not like Super-man, who shows up, beats the living crap out of normal humans, then leaves while people admire him. In fact, most of these heroes except two don't even have powers!These heroes quickly begin to suffer from their brightly-clad career choices. The police quit their jobs because they believe the super-heroes, or 'Masks', have made them obsolete. With no police, New York City falls into total chaos as mobs and fires spread. And from the viewpoints of the few people with sense left, it's the super-heroes' fault.
Most of the characters are extremely realistic, heroes and civilians alike. The heroes suffer severe problems, because in real life, beating guys up while wearing neon tights sure would screw some people up. Also, the writer wasn't afraid to kill off heroes. If you're a guy who makes a living out of throwing people in jail, you're gonna make some very bad enemies; the likelihood of your death begins to grow.
Of course, Watchmen isn't without its flaws. A few of the characters, the female heroes in particular, seem to be there just to reveal plot points, and don't really have notable personalities.
Monkeyfarm Judgement:
4.5 out of 5.
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