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#DoomsdayClock #8: Focusing on the #ManOfSteel, “DC #8” felt more like a “#Superman” comic than anything else - but I’m not complaining. Superman’s earnest atempt at quelling the tension of the worlds’ nations was great - but the highlight was definitely the *intense* ending. 4/5 — Feb. 3rd #DoomsdayClock #9: The wait has been a long one, but it has def. proven to be worth it. A battle a year (
As we reach the halfway point of Doomsday Clock we’re gifted the opportunity to spend some time with some more familiar faces of the DC Universe, as the villains of Gotham (and other cities) gather to discuss the “Supermen Theory” and the effect it’s having on the supervillain community. In addition to that, this chapter serves to provide us with some much needed insight on the origins for the hei
Geoff Johns made it clear that everything would change once we reached the seventh issue of DoomsdayClock, and he definitely followed through with that promise. This issue was a game changer in a plethora of ways - not the least of which was the fact that we were finally reintroduced to Doctor Manhattan, as he confronted the “New Watchmen.” The first half of the Doomsday Clock series has, without
The fifth issue of Doomsday Clock takes the story into new territory as our story yet again splits into several subplots as the “Supermen Theory” continues to effect world relations and the search for Doctor Manhattan continues. Let’s start by dissecting the so-called “Supermen Theory,” which claims that, due to the fact that so many meta-humans originate from the United States, they have been en
"Could he really have done it?" the first man asks, as he leans in, taking a moment to wrap his index finger and thumb around his cleanly shaved chin. The man beside him, a portly gentleman in a designer suit, responded immediately, "If anyone could do it, it would be him." "Could he really have done it?" the first man leans in, taking a moment to wrap his index finger and thumb around his fre
It's been two long months since our last venture into the world - or worlds - of DC's latest event series, "Doomsday Clock." Having shifted to a bi-monthly schedule, the interim between issues has become practically unbearable; in fact, just the thought of waiting another sixty days for half as many pages of content has me terribly frustrated, especially when things are getting so good. Spoilers
Following the death of one of their own, a disbanded group of former vigilantes must come together to uncover the true reason their former comrade was murdered. It only just dawned on me yesterday, as I wrote my review on the movie, that Watchmen was the first comic book that I had ever purchased. I can remember my fourteen year old self reveling in the action & plot twists; so satisfied with s
A direct adaptation of the 1986-87 #graphicnovel, Watchmen tells the story of a disbanded group of former vigilantes who must come together after one of their former members is murdered. Since I’ve spent practically all month reviewing all things Watchmen, it seems appropriate that I close out the month by reviewing both the movie & the original comic. So, let’s dive into it. I actually hadn’t h
In the 1940’s, years before the arrival of the Watchmen, the city of New York had a different set of masked heroes protecting it - the Minutemen! I want to start this review off differently, by immediately giving praise to Darwyn Cooke for not only writing this excellent tale, but for also providing the illustrations. It’s rare to find an individual who’s able (& willing) to do both the writing &
A few months ago rumblings began about the possibility of a Watchmen series in development at HBO. While the series hasn’t been officially ordered as of yet, I’ve continued to see news suggesting that it‘s only a matter of time. Since I’ve been doing so many posts about the Watchmen as of late, I decided it would be appropriate to include my thoughts on the development of this new series. When I
In the third Issue of "Doomsday Clock" the story diverges into several subplots - a reunion, a meeting of masks, an evening on the town, & a movie night - each of which will, likely, have significant ramifications on the future of the story. Let’s start first with the reunion between The Comedian & Ozymandias. This issue gives us an explanation as to “how” Blake ended up in this universe, however
Tired of living under the roof of her overbearing, manipulative mother, teenage Laurie Juspeczyk runs away from home with the hope that she’ll find a place where she can, finally, be herself. While Laurie was a pivotal part of the original Watchmen series, I always felt that her character lacked any substantial depth. Yes, we saw that she closed herself off from her past memories - not wanting to
