More on the Watchmen
Posted by tom | Apr 25, 2009You may remember my mention of The Watchmen in Who is your Savior? HT to my friend Kevin who passed along Making superheroes bad. Below's the conclusion, any avoid comic book fans have thoughts to share about the film or the graphic novel in relationship to the development of the craft of the comic superhero genre?
Mr. Moore is one of the best-known comic book writers of our time. But he has also forgotten the responsibility his own craft carries and has misused his power. He has corrupted the comic book, destroying the heart and soul of the classic superhero. The antiheroes he portrays leave little to the imagination and even less to aspire to. Moviegoers have taken notice — and rightly so.
