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Watchmen

Watchmen (1986)

by Alan Moore Writer Dave Gibbons Artist +6 more

1986–1987 12 issues Completed

Limited Series

5.0 (1) In 1 list

Overview Discussion

Watchmen is a 12-issue limited series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, published by DC Comics from 1986 to 1987. Set in an alternate history where superheroes changed world events, it follows a murder investigation across generations of heroes.

Title

Watchmen

Publisher

DC Comics

Issues

Published

1986–1987

Status

Completed

Genre

Superhero

Publication Type

Limited Series

Format

Standard

Medium

Comic

Awards

Squiddy Award - Eighties Awards - Favorite Limited Series, Harvey Award - Best Continuing or Limited Series (1988), Eisner Awards - Best Finite Series (1988), Harvey Award - Best Graphic Album (1988), Hugo Award - Other Forms (1988), Harvey Award - Special Award for Excellence in Production (1988), Squiddy Award - Favorite Limited Series (1987), Kirby Award - Best New Series (1987), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Direct-Sales Only Title (Phil Seuling Award) (1986)

Decade

1980s

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

Alan Moore

Writer

Barbara Randall Kesel

Editor

Dave Gibbons

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Letterer, Cover Artist

Dick Giordano

Editor, Other

Joe Orlando

Penciller, Inker

John Higgins

Colorist

Len Wein

Editor

Todd Klein

Letterer

Issues

At Midnight, All The Agents...

Watchmen (1986)

Aug 31, 1986

★ 5.0

Lists

Cover from Essential Reading Orders for New Comic Readers

Essential Reading Orders for New Comic Readers

Ranked

versedb Staff

Landmark series and self-contained runs you can start cold, no decades of continuity required. Widely acclaimed jumping-on points across major publishers.

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