Helpful Score: 1
My husband recommended that I should read this book before we go see the movie. It's been a while since I've picked up a comic or graphic novel, so it took a little bit to get used to the reading/ picture viewing, but it's like riding a bike and came back quickly. All in all, this story left me breathless. Each character is so multi-layered, having their own reasons for becoming costumed heroes (note- not superheroes, only one character technically fits that bill if it refers to special powers). Some do it as a result of childhood situations, others do it to genuinely fight crime & make the world a better place, some do it to further their careers & become famous. Each hero is flawed in some way, and any of the villains that are actually fleshed out are in some way good or trying to live a normal life upon retirement. The line between "good" and "evil" is truly blurred with this book, especially at the end. Each panel deserves some time, don't just read the text. There are clues in background graffiti, newspaper headlines, etc... which makes reading this book a treat. There are references that only make sense at the end. In a way, it's a bit like watching the show LOST in the sense that nothing is insignificant & everything ties together at the end, but not beforehand. At first, the ending left me feeling a bit let down & thinking "WTF," but after sleeping on it and thinking over a few references from the story, it started to come together & really showed how magnificent it really was. It's hard to explain without ruining it, so I recommend reading it! :-) I read a reader's review on another website saying that their only complaint was the portrayal of the female characters as being weak & not as fleshed out as the male characters, and I have to agree with that. There is so much more that could have been brought to the table in that sense. Other than that, go read "Watchmen" knowing that it is going to stick with you after you finish it!
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