Watchmen, 1987, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, reflected contemporary anxieties and deconstructed the superhero concept. The series features morally ambiguous heroes, shady government interference, and the personal struggles of the protagonists. The Watchmen series is “the moment comic books grew up”.
In this mashup of panels from the series, the all-powerful hero of the Watchmen, Dr Manhattan, expresses his removal from the planet he was once a part of. It certainly reflects how this artist saw the world reflected in the news and social media in his COVID lockdown bubble.
- Created: 2021