Favourite books: Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
Being a man isn't what it used to be: one only has to look at their progression in comic books to see how the male has changed.
by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
DC Comics
Being a man isn't what it used to be: one only has to look at their progression in comic books to see how the male has changed. The strong, silent, post-war Superman type is long gone, replaced with the modern Batman's brooding ways, Spider-Man's sensitive nature and Iron Man's geeky confidence.
This transition can be traced back to one source: Watchmen, often considered the greatest comic book of all time. It won acclaim not for its brilliant artwork, daring characters or sublime storytelling - even though it has all of that. It's considered a timeless masterpiece for one reason: its modern take on the superhero genre. It's a comic book for men.
Set in a universe not that much different from our own, Watchmen revolves around a dying breed: superheroes who once fought crime and saved mankind, but were tossed aside when they were no longer needed. However, the murder of one of their own brings the Watchmen out of retirement, first to discover the killer and then unravel a mystery that threatens the planet.