Sooo...Watchmen

[weewarrior]

I've finally started reading the graphic novel, because somebody (and another somebody) urged me to do so, and it's totally depressing, yet awesomely compelling, and I can't stop reading it and now there are only 4 issues left, and.... erm. Help?

Also, somewhat cryptically: the Lost producers have read this, too, right? Some elements seemed *really* familiar.

ETA: There are now spoilers in the comments.

Comments

Re: I, the first

[snopes-faith.livejournal.com]

Gosh, I can't believe how appalling my typing is! So sorry for skipping the proofreading in the last reply.

the fact that Adrian uses this to press his personal mark even more on the world and get even more incredibly and marvellously rich while doing so doesn't piss you off the least? This isn't just a peaceful new world, it's one sponsored by Veidt.

It pisses me off hugely, believe me! And yes, it's maddening that he seems to be profiting so successfully. (I take commfort that his sould gets eaten from the inside, Black Freighter style) But for me, the thing is that the crime is a fait accompli. So the choice isn't stopping it, it's whether the new world is, on balance worth a try given that 3 million people have just lost their lives. Beacuse no punishment could be bad enough for Vedit to balance those scales. Plus, I presume that uncovering the deception would be the last straw for the Russians. I had always believed that uncovering Veidt's plan would lead to nuclear destruction.

I had a look at the last few pages - you are spot on about the imagery of the 1000 year reich in the perfume poster. Hmmn. so now I have to choose between death and Nazis?? Tough call.

I was wondering if the inability to voice criticism against the new allies only goes for the radical right, or if it is a general suppression of more diverse opinions, probably in the name of "keeping up the morale," Do you know, I never though about that. I assumed it was akin to the banning of Hate Speech but it is a lot more ambiguous. I'm loving talking to you - so mnay things I never really thought about and now seem so obvious!