SPOILER ALERT: The following article contains spoilers from the final episode of Watchmen and the final issue of Doomsday Clock.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: The Commercial
To support the launch of BEFORE WATCHMEN, DC Entertainment has created a dynamic commercial featuring artwork from the highly anticipated comic book prequels.
Before Watchmen - The Checklist
June
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN
Every day this week we’ll be teasing one of the June releases of the BEFORE WATCHMEN titles. These are some of the most talked about comic books since the launch of DC COMICS–THE NEW 52.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN
Every day this week we’ll be teasing one of the June releases of the BEFORE WATCHMEN titles.
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE
Every day this week we’ll be teasing one of the June releases of the BEFORE WATCHMEN titles. These are some of the most talked about comic books since the launch of DC COMICS–THE NEW 52.
“Before Watchmen” Cover Reveals
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BEFORE WATCHMEN Group Solicits
BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #2Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKIBackup story written by LEN WEINArt and cover by ANDY KUBERT and JOE KUBERTBackup story art by JOHN HIGGINS
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #3Written by DARWYN COOKE and AMANDA CONNERBackup story written by LEN WEINArt and cover by AMANDA CONNERBackup story art by JOHN HIGGINS
BEFORE WATCHMEN Group Solicits
BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #4Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKIBackup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINSArt and cover by ANDY KUBERT and JOE KUBERT1:25 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
Before Watchmen Graphic Novels
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #1
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #2Written by BRIAN AZZARELLOBackup story written by LEN WEINArt and cover by LEE BERMEJOBackup story art by JOHN HIGGINS1:25 Variant cover by JOCK
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BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #5Written by BRIAN AZZARELLOArt and cover by J.G. JONESBackup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINS1:25 Variant cover by GARY FRANK
BEFORE WATCHMEN Group Solicits
BEFORE WATCHMEN: DOLLAR BILL #1Written by LEN WEINArt and cover by STEVE RUDE1:25 Variant cover by DARWYN COOKE1:200 Variant cover by JIM LEE
BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL
Every day this week we’ll be teasing one of the June releases of the BEFORE WATCHMEN titles. These are some of the most talked about comic books since the launch of DC COMICS–THE NEW 52.
BEFORE WATCHMEN Group Solicits
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #5Written by DARWYN COOKEArt and cover by DARWYN COOKEBackup story written and illustrated by JOHN HIGGINS1:25 Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO
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Characters
Characters
Watchmen
Rorshach. The Comedian. Dr. Manhattan. Silk Spectre. Nite Owl. Ozymandias.Who watches the Watchmen?
"A masterwork representing the apex of artistry in its respective medium . . . Trailblazing." — Entertainment Weekly
WATCHMEN
It all begins with the paranoid delusions of a half-insane hero called Rorschach. But is Rorschach really insane or has he in fact uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians? On the run from the law,...
WATCHMEN NOIR
Now presented in stark black and white, highlighting Dave Gibbons dark, moody artwork, experience the greatest graphic novel of all time as never before!
WATCHMEN COMPANION
The Watchmen Companion collects for the first time long-out-of-print, rarely seen material based on the landmark comic book series! The Watchmen Companion includes the Watchmen: Watching the Watchmen and Watchmen: Taking out the Trash game modules,...
WATCHMEN (2019 EDITION)
A hit HBO original series, Watchmen, the groundbreaking series from award-winning author Alan Moore, presents a world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history--the U.S.
WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of WATCHMEN — the classic 12-issue miniseries by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons — with WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, the first hardcover of this classic work in more than a decade!This oversized hardcover collection,...
WATCHMEN DELUXE EDITION
• In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created WATCHMEN, changing the course of comics' history and essentially remaking how popular culture perceived the genre.
WATCHMEN: THE ANNOTATED EDITION
The best-selling graphic novel of all time returns in a new edition featuring copious annotations by Leslie S. Klinger, who previously annotated THE SANDMAN!
WATCHMEN NEW EDITION
Don't miss this new edition of WATCHMEN! The story begins as a murder-mystery and quickly unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy as these unlikely heroes – Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr.
WATCHMEN: INTERNATIONAL EDITION
DC Comics presents a special, new edition of the WATCHMEN TP, complete with recolored cover art by artist extraordinaire Dave GibbonsThe WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP is created especially for the international market, and is also available in...
BEFORE WATCHMEN OMNIBUS
Dive deeper into the world of WATCHMEN by following the famous characters around in their own solo stories, now collected in a new Omnibus edition. Learn how Rorschach started down his dark path.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN/RORSCHACH
Writer Brian Azzarello brings his gritty, nuanced storytelling to these two unforgettable characters. COMEDIAN, featuring art by J.G.
WATCHMEN COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOX SET
The best selling graphic novel of all time is back in a new, 12-volume box set collector's edition at DC's Deluxe Edition trim size, just in time for the series' 30th anniversary!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS/CRIMSON CORS
Writer Len Wein and artist Jae Lee delve into the mind of the smartest man in the world: Ozymandias. How does one grow up to become the world's smartest man?
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS/CRIMSON CORS
Writer Len Wein and artist Jae Lee delve into the mind of the smartest man in the world: Ozymandias. How does one grow up to become the world's smartest man?
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN/SILK SPECTRE
Darwyn Cooke tells the tragic tale of the Minutemen, assembled to fight against evil in a world spinning out of control. Can these heroes from completely different backgrounds and with completely different attitudes on crime come together?
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN/SILK SPECTRE
Darwyn Cooke tells the tragic tale of the Minutemen, assembled to fight evil in a world spinning out of control. Can these heroes from completely different backgrounds and with completely different attitudes on crime come together?
WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION NEW EDITI
WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION! The story begins as a murder-mystery and quickly unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy as these unlikely heroes – Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr.
WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION - NEW PRI
Now back in print! This oversized hardcover collection features recolored art and an extensive section of rarely seen artwork and other material.
WATCHMEN (DC MODERN CLASSICS EDITION)
DC introduces DC Modern Classics, collecting groundbreaking, genre-defining works in new hardcover editions, presented in a beautifully designed slipcase.
“I'm a funny guy...”
Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #3
“I am a blood brother.” Plus: The latest chapter in the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup adventure from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #6
“...has been shot. Is that possible? Is that possible? It's... is it possible, ladies and gentlemen? It is possible, he has...!”
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #5
“Well...things got out of hand.”
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MOLOCH #2
“We are doing great things here, Edgar. Amazing things.”And don't miss the final chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #4
“You tell them, Hollis. Tell them all what they did to us!” And don't miss the latest sensational chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR, from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #5
“Why is mommy crying, Uncle Hollis?”And don't miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #4
“It was somebody tidying up loose ends...”Plus, writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS brings you the latest chapter in saga of the CRIMSON CORSAIR!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #2
“Look over your shoulder. Someone is following.” And don't miss the latest sensational chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR, from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #6
“Remember that island I mentioned buying a few years back?”
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #3
“I'm not here to bust you, I'm here to recruit you. How'd you like to work for your Uncle Sam, Eddie?” And don't miss the latest chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup epic from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #1
“What made you this way?” And don't miss the latest chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup epic from writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #6
“You'll do what I say or I'll burn this place to the ground and kill every person you know.”
BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #4
“You all got what you deserved...”
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #2
"This isn't a book. It's a bloody confession!" Plus, a new CRIMSON CORSAIR backup feature from writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #3
“Brothers, this town is ours...”Plus, writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS brings you the latest chapter in saga of the CRIMSON CORSAIR!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #5
“Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #1
“Little did we know that poor boy would lead to the end of us all.”
Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #4
“All I could see was red. Then I saw the white and the blue. And the pinko.” And don't miss the latest sensational chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR, from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #2
"It's something I'm good at. It's war." Plus, a new CRIMSON CORSAIR backup feature from writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!
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Comic Series
Comic Series
WATCHMEN 1986
BEFORE WATCHMEN 2012
DOLLAR COMICS: WATCHMEN 2019
Games
Games
Watchmen: The End is Nigh (2009)
The lines between good and evil have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops, and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs.
TV
TV
Watchmen (2019)
Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, Watchmen, from executive producer Damon Lindelof, embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new g
Movies
Movies
Watchmen (2009)
Someone’s killing our super heroes. The year is 1985 and super heroes have banded together to respond to the murder of one of their own. They soon uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
Watchmen: Under the Hood (2009)
Who's watching the watchmen?A tale layered within the complex story of (Watchmen) comes to the screen in Watchmen: Under The Hood.
Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
From executive producer of Watchmen and 300 comes this daring story-within-a-story contained in the celebrated graphic novel upon which the hit film is based--Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter.