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Book Synopsis: What began with Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' landmark graphic novel, Watchmen (1987) is no longer a single story, but rather a cross-platform, multi-media franchise, including a role-playing game and video game, a motion comic, a Zack Snyder movie, and a series of comic book prequels and sequels, as well as a prestige HBO TV series. Will Brooker explores the way that Watchmen expanded over time from the mid-1980s to the present day, drawing on theories of adaptation, intertextuality and deconstruction to argue that each addition subtly changes our understanding of the original. Does it matter whether these adaptations are 'faithful'? Can they ever be, as they cross over into another medium? How does each version enter a dialogue with the others? And as Damon Lindelof's series ran parallel to an entirely distinct comic book Watchmen sequel, Doomsday Clock, how do readers and viewers make sense of these conflicting narratives? Can we relate the unstable, shifting stories of Watchmen to our contemporary climate of post-truth, where we have to weigh up contradictory versions of the facts and decide which we believe?
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Are you a fan of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' groundbreaking graphic novel, Watchmen? Then you won't want to miss out on "Never-Ending Watchmen: Adaptations, Sequels, Prequels and Remixes"! This must-read book takes you on a journey through the evolution of Watchmen, from its humble beginnings to its status as a cross-platform, multi-media franchise.
With a motion comic, a video game, a blockbuster movie directed by Zack Snyder, and a series of comic book prequels and sequels, Watchmen has taken on a life of its own. Author Will Brooker delves into the theory of adaptation, intertextuality, and deconstruction to explore how each addition to the Watchmen universe subtly transforms our understanding of the original story.
But here's the question: do these adaptations need to be 'faithful' to the original? Can they ever truly capture the essence of Watchmen as they transition into another medium? Brooker examines the intricate dialogue that occurs between each version and uncovers the fascinating ways in which they differ from one another. As Damon Lindelof's HBO series ran parallel to an entirely distinct comic book Watchmen sequel, "Doomsday Clock," readers and viewers are left to make sense of these conflicting narratives.
"Never-Ending Watchmen" goes beyond analyzing the franchise and dares to explore how the unstable and shifting stories of Watchmen reflect our contemporary climate of post-truth. In a world where contradictory versions of the facts are presented, readers and viewers must navigate through a maze of narratives and decide which ones they believe. Will you be able to unravel the complexities of Watchmen?
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and enlightening journey into the Watchmen universe. Order your copy of "Never-Ending Watchmen: Adaptations, Sequels, Prequels and Remixes" today and unlock the secrets behind one of the most influential and enduring franchises in popular culture. Order now.
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