My first impression of Watchmen has been very good. When I read it, I often forget it's even an assignment, because it's something I just enjoy. As I continue reading, I'm looking forward to gaining a deeper understanding of the characters and their backstories. I'm hoping that there are things I'm not supposed to know yet, like when unfamiliar characters' names are tossed around and I'm left wondering if I've missed something. I'm also looking forward to understanding anything about Dr. Manhattan, because as of now he is just a naked blue guy with some pretty wild powers and I'm sure he has a very interesting backstory.
The thing I'm most confused about is probably the meaning of the smiley face pin shown on the cover. I know it belonged to The Comedian, but that's about all I know. And the blood splatter is frustrating because, on the cover, there's a shadow underneath the blood, as if it's suspended above the smiley face, which makes it seem like its plastic or something.
The biggest thing I notice in Watchmen has to be the insane amount of detail. Every frame has something new and important, and the artwork is astounding. Every time I open the book I can't help but be blown away and overwhelmed with respect for the author and the illustrator for all the work and the careful attention to detail they paid while writing this story. Overall, I'm loving it so far and I can't wait to go deeper into the story.
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