Watchmen by Alan Moore
Set in an alternate history where superheroes emerged in the 1940s and 1980s, the story follows a group of retired superheroes who are brought out of retirement after the murder of one of their own. As they investigate, they uncover a plot that could change the course of history and the balance of world power. The book explores complex themes such as the morality of power, the definition of heroism, and the value of human life.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 15th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 20th on 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Complex)
- 21st on The 25 Best Science-Fiction Books of All Time (Spy.com)
- 55th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 79th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)