Watchmen

Watchmen book cover

This graphic novel is written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. The story follows a group of superheroes, the next generation of the "Watchmen". It tells the first generation's story as flashbacks, with the adventures of the new "Watchmen". The story begins after an anti-vigilante act is passed. Some heroes are retired like Nite Owl, Rorschach is still active, Dr. Manhattan (with Silk Spectre as his companion) and The Comedian now work for the government. Ozymandias on the other side, revealed his true identity and currently runs his own companies. The Comedian was attacked and killed, Rorschach is investigating who is attacking the previous members of the Watchmen and the rest you will have to read because it is complicated to summarize without spoilers.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It is a really crude story about superheroes that shows how things are in reality. I specially loved how throughout the book, the quote "who watches the watchmen" appeared as graffiti all over town. Also, the tough decisions the group had to make were surprising. I will not say who but a character dies so that the master plan can be completed. This plot-twist was amazing and just left me wanting for more which I didn't get. The ending was particularly shocking, I recommend this book as it is considered the best graphic novel ever. It won't disappoint the reader but you have to be ready for anything as it is quite crude.
I give it 5/5 stars.