Watchmen, based on the popular graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, opens this Friday, March 6. Zack Snyder (300) directs this story set in an alternate 1980s America in which costumed heroes are commonplace. A team of retired vigilantes are called back into action when they discover a plot to discredit and destroy every superhero.
Key related books are:
- Watchmen by Alan Moore, illustrated by Dave Gibbons (DC Comics, hardcover $39.99, 9781401219260/1401219268; paperback $19.99, 9780930289232/0930289234)
- Watchmen: The Absolute Edition by Alan Moore, illustrated by Dave Gibbons (DC Comics, $75, 9781401207137/1401207138)
- Watchmen: The Film Companion by Peter Aperlo (Titan Books, hardcover, $29.95, 9781848561595/1848561598; paperback, $19.95, 9781848560673/1848560672)
- Watchmen: The Art of the Film by Peter Aperlo (Titan Books, $40, 9781848560680/1848560680)
- Watchmen: Portraits by Clay Enos (Titan Books, $50, 9781848560697/1848560699)
In other Watchmen news, the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art at 594 Broadway in New York City has an exhibition called "the Art of Watchmen" through May 2 that includes photographs of the cast take by Clay Enos (and appearing in Watchmen: Portraits), photos from director Snyder's "war room" and original artwork from the graphic novel. This Thursday, the Museum is holding an advance screening of the movie. Afterwards Enos will sign copies of his book. Tickets are $100; $75 for MoCCA members. Call 212-254-3511 for more information.