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  comic Color background:#8080ff
  publisher DC Comics
  title Watchmen
  format Limited Series
  date September 1986October 1987
  issues Twelve
  schedule Monthly
  past Current Color background:#ff9275
  main Char Team Nite Owl II<BR> Dr Manhattan <BR> Rorschach <BR> Silk Spectre I and II<BR> Ozymandias <BR> The Comedian
  writers Alan Moore
  artists Dave Gibbons


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References in other works


''Watchmen'' was parodied by The Simpsons '' Radioactive Man '' Comic Book series in "Radioactive Man #679" ( September 1994 ), entitled "Who Washes The Washmen's Infinite Secrets Of Legendary Crossover Knight Wars?"; it was written by Steve Vance . A single issue black and white comic entitled "Watchcats" also appeared around the time the series was in print.

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In an issue of the late-eighties DC series ''The Question'', by Dennis O'Neil and Denys Cowan , the Question reads a ''Watchmen'' trade paperback and then contemplates Rorschach's crimefighting ideas and their relationship to his own. This is especially significant because Rorschach's character is partly based on the Charlton Comics' version of The Question.

In the third issue of Marvels , by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross , Nite Owl and his ship make a cameo appearance.


MERCHANDISING


In 1987, ' release of Watchmen' related material.

entry where fans discuss Alan Moore Although neither party has stated the exact reason for the withdrawal of the figures, DC Comics did say this in a press release:



EDITIONS

Originally published as twelve individual issues (with the last nearly a year after the others), ''Watchmen'' was later printed as a graphic novel (ISBN 0930289234).

A special hardcover edition was produced by Graphitti Designs in 1987 , containing 48 pages of bonus material, including the original proposal and concept art. DC did not distribute the book in quantity as planned, but a small quantity were printed and can still be found for sale occasionally.

On 5 October 2005 , DC released ''Absolute Watchmen'' (ISBN 1401207138), a hardcover edition of ''Watchmen'' to celebrate its upcoming 20th anniversary. The book features a slipcase as well as restored and recolored art by John Higgins at Wildstorm FX , under the direction of Dave Gibbons. The new book also includes the bonus material from the Graphitti edition, marking the first time this material has been widely available.


Film Adaptation

:Main article: '' Watchmen ''

A film adaptation is currently in pre-production. The film will not be endorsed by 's decision to leave DC Comics (retrieved 15 April 2006)


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