GhostFactory

February 1, 2012 3:38 pm Bahaha did Allan Moore just compare Watchmen to Moby Dick?! Jesus Christ... One is a novel known world over as one of the greatest works of fiction defining modern storytelling and prose which is recognized by most of the world's populace... The other (albeit a brilliant work) is known by comic nerds like us and generally ignored by most people not involved in the niche market that is the comics industry. So you're right Mr. Moore, they haven't made a prequel to Moby Dick. How that in any way compares to the wonderful funny book you made a few years ago escapes me however. Watchmen is one of my favorite comics as the depth, structure, existential themes and delivery are dare i say it, perfect. However the existence of the movie or comic prequels do not in any way trivialize, cheapen or act as a detriment to the original source material. I hated the Watchmen movie, but it didn't alter my opinion one iota in regards to the book. They're both completely separate entities and should be judged as such. In regards to the argument that DC is dependent on ideas he conceived years ago, he is absolutely correct. However... DC is also pretty dependent on ideas by Joe Schuster and Jerry Siegel don't you think? Bob Kane would agree. Does that make current Superman and Batman stories superfluous and innane?! Also what was that character Allan Moore developed into his own? Oh yeah... Swamp Thing. Also EVERY CHARACTER IN THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN.... Frankly the only surprise about this whole thing is that DC didn't do this sooner. The whole "it just seemed like the right time" thing should simply say "hey, now that we have your attention because of the New 52 here is another thing you should buy!" Its 100% a money grab but in no way does that nullify it's merit as a story. Also DC is a major corporation... so OF COURSE its a money grab! Thats what corporations do! Im just saying no one should be upset or shocked about this. Great writers telling great stories with great characters is why we all read comics. Right?

September 15, 2011 11:29 am This book has been one of the strongest of the #1s so far. Excellent prose and complex deconstruction of characters that until now have been pretty one-dimensional. Atrocitus' geneology is the most gruesome and bloody of all the emotional spectrum and I'm glad they gave it's exploration to some one as capable as Milligan. I've always been a fan and this book plays to his strengths well. The interiors by Benes are great throughout and I can't wait for more.

September 7, 2011 8:11 pm This was my most anticipated release of the new 52 next to Action comics and it delivered on every level. I was expecting greatness from the mind of Jeff Lemire as a huge Sweet Tooth and Essex County fan and this not only lived up to my expectations but exceeded them. The last panel of the book left me astounded and excited to the point of actual giddy laughter. With perfect execution on the part of Travel Foreman who's gritty, creepy style sets the tone incredibly and Lemire's increasingly brilliant creative mind at work I'm sure this series will continue to be great.

August 3, 2011 8:07 pm Spectacular from start to finish. Issues like this are exactly why this is my favorite ongoing series.