Before Watchmen: Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan

Before Watchmen: Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan | J Michael Straczynski

As the title says the events of this are a bit like origin stories for Nite Owl/Dr Manhattan. Nite Owl is a bit of a poor man's Batman. What is interesting in this volume is how he grows as a character with his interactions with Rorschach & others. The second half of this was absolutely fantastic, easily one of the best graphic novels I have read this year. Dealing with quantum realities, pocket universes, etc. There are times where you (CONT)

vivastory have to turn the book sideways/upside down (House of Leave style-minus the pages of footnotes). This was an immensely satisfying origin story on Dr. Manhattan. 1d

RamsFan1963 I've read the Before Watchman volume with The Comedian and Rorschach, I need to get around to reading the rest of them. 20h

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Betty

Before Watchmen: Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan | J Michael Straczynski

I don't know who was more excited about the box open, my pup or me. Today is his birthday, age one, and he wanted to grab the Sherpa socks (his ancestors herded sheep). Three graphic novels thrill me. Coffee and tea and a library case. Books are magical, @CatLass007 , thanks for adding magic to my life. Thanks too, @Mommamanzi for creating #dystopianblues Question: which do I read first Watchmen or Before Watchmen?

CatLass007 I‘d read Watchmen first. I‘m so glad you like everything. 7y

LibrarianRyan Nice haul. Read Watchmen first. It was written first. And if I remember correctly I thing before watchmen came out offer the dismal movie. 7y

Betty @LibrarianRyan thanks for warning me the movie was dismal. I won't watch it then. 7y

LibrarianRyan @Betty it was okay, but there is a VERY uncomfortable sex scene. I think most of the audience was cringing. Just NO! 7y

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