Watchmen

:For the Canadian band, see The Watchmen.

Introduction

Set in an alternative history in which superheroes are real, Watchmen is an adventure and crime drama that incorporates moral philosophy, popular culture, history, art, and science.

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The core plot is the unfolding of a conspiracy revealed by the investigation of a superhero's murder. Around this the story weaves many related strands exploring human nature and different ethical approaches to the conflict between good and evil, via the personal histories and relationships of the main characters and the broader history of costumed adventurers and comic books.

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Moral accountability is a major theme, and the title Watchmen refers to the Latin "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes", often translated as "Who watches the watchmen?", from Juvenal's Satire VI Against Women.

Related Topics:
Latin - Juvenal - Satire VI

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