Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen is the graphic novel that changed superhero comics forever, deconstructing the genre through a murder mystery set in an alternate 1985 where costumed heroes are real. Through complex narrative structure, moral ambiguity, and stunning artwork, Moore and Gibbons created a work that asks what superheroes would actually be like and whether they'd make the world better or worse. This deluxe edition becomes both definitive version and cultural landmark, proving that comics can be literature and that some stories redefine entire mediums.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Watchmen proved that superhero comics could be as sophisticated as any novel, asking hard questions about power, morality, and heroism. This deluxe edition reminds us that Moore's deconstruction changed comics forever, that "who watches the watchmen" remains relevant, and that Rorschach's journal is unforgettable.

DETAILS: • Writer: Alan Moore • Artist: Dave Gibbons • Publisher: DC Comics • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: June 4, 2013 • ISBN: 9781401238964 • Edition: Deluxe Edition • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days