They watch US... but who watches THEM?

[War]

So my mom decided we should go to the movies today. I went and saw "Yes, Man" and "Seven Pounds". Surprisingly, they were both pretty good! Yes, Man was funnier than I expected, although Jim Carrey gets a little annoying after a while. It's not that I don't like him, it's just that he always acts so crazy... it's like he's trying TOO hard.

Seven Pounds was just amazing. Although the first 3/4's of the movie had me in "wtf" mode, it wrapped up very nicely and explained itself. (For the most part)

Anyway, as I was leaving the theater, I decided to make a quick stop by the book store... and OMG, GUESS WHAT I FOUND:

I'm so happy! Ever since I saw the movie trailer a couple months ago, I always really wanted to read the comics... the movie looks spectacular. Also, my buddy Xcalibur (

) told me it was a really good series, so I'm glad I found this book. I think it's a compilation of all the comics into one book. They also had a huge book titled 'Watchmen: Complete'. Not sure what it was cause it was just a black casing with the smiling face, but it cost 75 bucks... so whatever it was, it must have been good.

 

[Orc]

Absolute Watchmen is something like the "Special Edition DVD with Extras" of the compiled edition. Also the colors are fuck amazing. I'm glad I has its.

 

[shadowboy]

Yes, that is the whole series.
It rocks

For real, especially the surprise ending.
I want the 75 buck one

Prolly has interviews and stuff.

 

[War]

Hm... I guess it was something like that then? Sounds awesome though. I'm reading my book right now and so far it's great.

 

[Hooya]

Just finished my last book (Children of Dune) yesterday and started on this one today. I got this edition, as apparently it has higher quality images or whatever. Plus it's hardcover, which is nice.

http://www.amazon.com/Watchmen-Alan-Moore/...id=LWGR663IMUX7

 

[Prophet]

One of the greatest novels of the last century, graphic or otherwise.

 

[raulpica]

I can't wait for the movie.

I read the comics some months ago, after seeing the first trailer for the movie... Just awesome.

I'm not a big western comics reader, but this one simply rocks. Highly recommended

 

[Lazycus]

I have the original series around here somewhere. Even my old Comedian smiley button. Movies never live up to the comics they are based on but I hope this one is different.

 

[xcalibur]

I really enjoyed reading this comic though I did skip the middle chapter things on my first read through because I wanted to get on with the story. The whole universe is so consistent and without plotholes that it makes it totally believable and I found the character developement impressive.

Rorshach is my favourite character and the joker somewhat enigmatic and suprisingly deep. The ending left me scratching my head for a few moments but it was completely fitting and leaves you with a lot to talk about. Fat boy had better come through with the filler content!

^^minor spoiler but you won't get it till the very last page anyway.