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A King-Sized Death Wish: Rorschach’s Existentialism
In Alan Moore’s Watchmen, Walter Kovacs, AKA Rorschach, is a character considered by a lot of readers to be a deontologist—and no, this is not some kind of creepy doctor. A deontologist is someone who believes that the morality of actions should be based on whether they are right or wrong according to whatever specific set […] More
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Watchmen’s Dr. Manhattan is Kind of Blue
Perhaps the only thing that’s worse for mankind than an evil Superman is an apathetic one. We’ve seen many dark versions over the years, from Nuclear Man in Superman 4 all the way up to this year’s Brightburn but Dr. Manhattan is one of the few that just doesn’t seem to care about humanity. This […] More
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Adrian Veidt as Ozymandias: Watchmen’s Obscure Villain
Adrian Veidt, or Ozymandias, of Watchmen is as imperial and hubristic as his chosen name would suggest. Over the course of the series, this dubious hero amasses more power, clout, and fame than any other Watchmen character. He is closely associated with the Comedian, his true nemesis, through both their indomitable physical prowess and their […] More
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Nite Owl: Watchmen’s New Romantic
Everyone at one time or another has wished that they were a Superhero. Most of those people have also wished they were Batman. However, even if someone was as skilled and intelligent as him, it would be a profession that in reality, would have a myriad of unforeseen occupational hazards, both physical and psychological. This […] More
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Watchmen’s Rorschach: “Go on, Tell Me What You Really See”
Rorschach, born Walter Joseph Kovacs, is the main protagonist of the original Watchmen series. Rorschach is…damaged, to say the least. He believes in absolutism, that there is only Good and Evil, and evil must be punished. His iconic mask, from which he gets his name, is a representation of this and reflects his beliefs. Biography […] More
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Hey Jupiter: The Spectacular and Sordid Times of the Original Silk Spectre
Thought we both could use a friend To run to And I wouldn’t have to be with you As something new –“Hey Jupiter,” Tori Amos With the arrival of HBO’s continuation of Alan Moore’s and Dave Gibbons’ groundbreaking comic Watchmen, it felt like the perfect time for a look back at one of my favorite […] More
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Watchmen’s Comedian: A Real Scream
The first thing that you should know about Watchmen’s Comedian—if you don’t already—is that he’s not such a funny guy. In fact, he’s pretty much a bummer. The Comedian is steeped in cynical views and engages in deliberate acts of amorality. His philosophy? Humanity is inherently depraved, so he might as well sit back and […] More
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HBO’s Watchmen Can Only be Helped by Superhero Fatigue & Political Cynicism, Same as the First Time
Let’s face it: most of us are getting tired of the superheroes. I’m not saying the current batch of superhero movies are not well-made; far from it. The movies are still highly entertaining. The characters themselves are compelling. Production quality is almost always fantastic. And of course, the movies still bring in the bank […] More
