If it's crap... We'll tell you
Watchmen: Great Moments from The Graphic Novel
Well since the movie has now come out here in the U.S. today, i am wondering for those of you have read the book what your favorite moments are that made you laugh, sad, shock, or just plain awesome in your eyes.
My favorite moment is Chapter 6 when Rorschach is being evaluated by Dr. Malcolm Long after being arrest for being framed of a murder. This whole chapter delves into a mind that truly is sadistic while at the same time has some logic to it that really makes you think twice of how you see the character for the rest of the story.
My favorite moment is Chapter 6 when Rorschach is being evaluated by Dr. Malcolm Long after being arrest for being framed of a murder. This whole chapter delves into a mind that truly is sadistic while at the same time has some logic to it that really makes you think twice of how you see the character for the rest of the story.
Tags: 6, book, chapter, dr., graphic, long, malcolm, novel, rorschach, watchmen
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Costa_K on -
It's a comic book, not a graphic novel. Graphic novels are singe stories exclusively released in a big bound format, comic books are multiple single issues. "Watchmen" was single issues before being bound into a single trade volume.
-
Permalink Reply by Rawshark on -
Are you serious?
How about we just call them all funny books from now on. That stops all the confusion right there.
-
Permalink Reply by Costa_K on
-
You bet your poser ass I'm serious. The quest for mainstream conglomerates to keep "comic books" as a term for kids and "graphic novels" as a term for adults is serious business. Comics aren't for kids, you shouldn't let the medium get disrespected like that.
-
Permalink Reply by Rawshark on
-
Well, the name comic book originates from the idea of a collection of comic strips. The original name was intended for childish comedic purposes. Do I agree with you? Yes. But I see the reason why people want to replace "comic books" with the phrase "graphic novel."
It just seems like your arguing about genre specifics. Will Eisner's A Contract with God was considered the first graphic novel, but told several seperate stories that weren't connected except for the New York setting. Does that work really count as a graphic novel? It's like saying a comedy can't be dramatic or a drama can't be funny.
Whatever Watchmen is, whether it be a graphic novel, a limited series, a miniseries, a maxi series, a comic book, a book, or a graphic novel, just accept it as a piece of art. I see no reason to attack a person for it.
-
Permalink Reply by Costa_K on
-
You're missing my point.
I'm saying that it's important that people don't feel uncomfortable saying "comic book".
-
Permalink Reply by Rawshark on
-
I'd have to agree. Chapter Six is the highlight of the book. That final page when Dr. Long looks at the inkblot is so depressingly beautiful. Wish it had made it into the movie.
-
Permalink Reply by Jovenza on -
My favorite part of the book. Doctor Manhattan recalling his life moments of past, future, and present.
-
Permalink Reply by Brock on -
My top 3 favorite moments in the graphic novel
1) Rorschach escaping from the police in Monolch's apartment, using only a hairspray flame thrower and pepper shaker. To bad he didn't get away.
2) Rorschach breaking the drunk guys fingers in the bar for information
3) Comedian and Nite Owl talking in the streets about how the world is in a masive amount of choas, and the so called "Americain Dream"
-
Permalink Reply by Randy Flagg on -
Bernie and Bernie dying. I liked those guys.....
Follow Spill on Twitter!
Latest Activity
Yeah ok, so maybe I haven't exactly been doing these "weekly" recently but please understand that my end of year exams had to be dealt with (good news, I kicked their asses). Christmas has rolled around in the meantime and most of the Seth Macfarle…
Even the most effective Home Burglar Alarm systems will fail if they're not properly installed as they ought to be. It's never enough to easily get the system and haphazardly install it. Installation then should be a significant point of thought for…
The inability to do much of anything else at work drove me to do this review of E.T. for the Atari. Yes, I know there are a glut of video game reviews on the interwebs but there's a glut of movie reviews too and this won't be a regular thing, mainly…
So I have a new co-host, I won't reveal who so sit back and enjoy
Videos of the episode
and what happend to the inter who we sent to review a shot at love (RIP)
______________________________________________________________________________
Photos
Music
© 2009 Created by The Spill Crew
