#45: Alan Moore and David Gibbons, The Watchmen
Before I even continue typing up my little review for this one, a confession is in order. The only other graphic novel I have ever read is Satrapi’sPersepolis. I have heard of the wonders of graphic novel classics many times over, but since I pride myself on my faster than average reading speed and thorough comprehension of the reading material, getting used to the format of graphic novels is somewhat of a daunting task. Even after finishingThe Watchmen, I am not confident in my graphic novel reading abilities.
My reluctance to get through the unfamiliar format was coupled with my general conviction that in order for superheroes of any kind to exist, some cliched words regarding the inefficiency and general uselessness of police forces have to be uttered. Then there is the other cliche of a post-apocalyptic world, wherein chaos rules and the general public needs rescuing.The Watchmen, while guilty of the aforementioned cliches, does not dwell on them extensively.
Enter our affable group of superheroes.They range from the super powerful to the super intelligent and the super insane. Besides finding favorites in this group and admiring their qualities, I enjoyed the narrative construction of the novel. Moore’s non-linear narrative allows the readers to go back and forth in the storyline, to follow the unfolding events while learning of the origins and past activities of the protagonists.
Overall, the dynamic pace of the story made me I enjoy it more than I thought I would.

#45: Alan Moore and David Gibbons, The Watchmen

Before I even continue typing up my little review for this one, a confession is in order. The only other graphic novel I have ever read is Satrapi’sPersepolis. I have heard of the wonders of graphic novel classics many times over, but since I pride myself on my faster than average reading speed and thorough comprehension of the reading material, getting used to the format of graphic novels is somewhat of a daunting task. Even after finishingThe Watchmen, I am not confident in my graphic novel reading abilities.

My reluctance to get through the unfamiliar format was coupled with my general conviction that in order for superheroes of any kind to exist, some cliched words regarding the inefficiency and general uselessness of police forces have to be uttered. Then there is the other cliche of a post-apocalyptic world, wherein chaos rules and the general public needs rescuing.The Watchmen, while guilty of the aforementioned cliches, does not dwell on them extensively.

Enter our affable group of superheroes.They range from the super powerful to the super intelligent and the super insane. Besides finding favorites in this group and admiring their qualities, I enjoyed the narrative construction of the novel. Moore’s non-linear narrative allows the readers to go back and forth in the storyline, to follow the unfolding events while learning of the origins and past activities of the protagonists.

Overall, the dynamic pace of the story made me I enjoy it more than I thought I would.