Watchmen – 22nd Printing (1986, DC Comics) VF+ Condition
Watchmen – 22nd Printing (1986, DC Comics) VF+ Condition
This is the 22nd printing of Watchmen, the groundbreaking 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Watchmen redefined the superhero genre with its dark, complex storytelling and remains a Hugo Award winner and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Novels. Set in an alternate-history New York City during the Cold War, Watchmen is a dystopian story about power, morality, and identity. This printing offers collectors and readers a high-quality edition of a legendary comic.
Key Characters:
• Rorschach (Walter Kovacs) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #6, #12 (1987), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1 (2012). Played by Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009) and by various actors in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Dr. Manhattan (Jon Osterman) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #4, #12 (1987), Doomsday Clock #12 (2019). Portrayed by Billy Crudup in Watchmen (2009) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Nite Owl II (Dan Dreiberg) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #7, #11 (1987), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 (2012). Played by Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009).
• Silk Spectre II (Laurie Juspeczyk) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #9, #12 (1987), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 (2012). Portrayed by Malin Akerman in Watchmen (2009), Jean Smart (Laurie Blake) in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Ozymandias (Adrian Veidt) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #11, #12 (1987), Doomsday Clock #1 (2017). Played by Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009) and Jeremy Irons in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
Creators:
• Alan Moore
• Known For: Watchmen #1-12 (1986-87), V for Vendetta (1988-89), Swamp Thing (1984-87)
• Notable Characters: Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, John Constantine
• Latest Work: The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic (2024)
• Dave Gibbons
• Known For: Watchmen #1-12 (1986-87), Green Lantern Corps (1986-88), The Originals (2004)
• Notable Characters: Nite Owl II, Silk Spectre II, Martha Washington
• Latest Work: Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography (2023)
Graded VF+ (Very Fine Plus), this high-quality, collectible printing is perfect for both readers and collectors of Watchmen, offering a cornerstone of comic history. Additional photos are available upon request. Combine shipping with other listings!
Watchmen – 22nd Printing (1986, DC Comics) VF+ Condition
This is the 22nd printing of Watchmen, the groundbreaking 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Watchmen redefined the superhero genre with its dark, complex storytelling and remains a Hugo Award winner and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Novels. Set in an alternate-history New York City during the Cold War, Watchmen is a dystopian story about power, morality, and identity. This printing offers collectors and readers a high-quality edition of a legendary comic.
Key Characters:
• Rorschach (Walter Kovacs) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #6, #12 (1987), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1 (2012). Played by Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009) and by various actors in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Dr. Manhattan (Jon Osterman) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #4, #12 (1987), Doomsday Clock #12 (2019). Portrayed by Billy Crudup in Watchmen (2009) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Nite Owl II (Dan Dreiberg) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #7, #11 (1987), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 (2012). Played by Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009).
• Silk Spectre II (Laurie Juspeczyk) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #9, #12 (1987), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 (2012). Portrayed by Malin Akerman in Watchmen (2009), Jean Smart (Laurie Blake) in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Ozymandias (Adrian Veidt) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #11, #12 (1987), Doomsday Clock #1 (2017). Played by Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009) and Jeremy Irons in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
Creators:
• Alan Moore
• Known For: Watchmen #1-12 (1986-87), V for Vendetta (1988-89), Swamp Thing (1984-87)
• Notable Characters: Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, John Constantine
• Latest Work: The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic (2024)
• Dave Gibbons
• Known For: Watchmen #1-12 (1986-87), Green Lantern Corps (1986-88), The Originals (2004)
• Notable Characters: Nite Owl II, Silk Spectre II, Martha Washington
• Latest Work: Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography (2023)
Graded VF+ (Very Fine Plus), this high-quality, collectible printing is perfect for both readers and collectors of Watchmen, offering a cornerstone of comic history. Additional photos are available upon request. Combine shipping with other listings!
Watchmen – 22nd Printing (1986, DC Comics) VF+ Condition
This is the 22nd printing of Watchmen, the groundbreaking 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Watchmen redefined the superhero genre with its dark, complex storytelling and remains a Hugo Award winner and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Novels. Set in an alternate-history New York City during the Cold War, Watchmen is a dystopian story about power, morality, and identity. This printing offers collectors and readers a high-quality edition of a legendary comic.
Key Characters:
• Rorschach (Walter Kovacs) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #6, #12 (1987), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1 (2012). Played by Jackie Earle Haley in Watchmen (2009) and by various actors in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Dr. Manhattan (Jon Osterman) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #4, #12 (1987), Doomsday Clock #12 (2019). Portrayed by Billy Crudup in Watchmen (2009) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Nite Owl II (Dan Dreiberg) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #7, #11 (1987), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 (2012). Played by Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009).
• Silk Spectre II (Laurie Juspeczyk) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #9, #12 (1987), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 (2012). Portrayed by Malin Akerman in Watchmen (2009), Jean Smart (Laurie Blake) in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
• Ozymandias (Adrian Veidt) – First Appearance: Watchmen #1 (1986). Key Issues: Watchmen #11, #12 (1987), Doomsday Clock #1 (2017). Played by Matthew Goode in Watchmen (2009) and Jeremy Irons in Watchmen (2019, HBO).
Creators:
• Alan Moore
• Known For: Watchmen #1-12 (1986-87), V for Vendetta (1988-89), Swamp Thing (1984-87)
• Notable Characters: Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, John Constantine
• Latest Work: The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic (2024)
• Dave Gibbons
• Known For: Watchmen #1-12 (1986-87), Green Lantern Corps (1986-88), The Originals (2004)
• Notable Characters: Nite Owl II, Silk Spectre II, Martha Washington
• Latest Work: Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography (2023)
Graded VF+ (Very Fine Plus), this high-quality, collectible printing is perfect for both readers and collectors of Watchmen, offering a cornerstone of comic history. Additional photos are available upon request. Combine shipping with other listings!
