This is the first comic that I've ever read, so I don't really have much to compare it with, but I have to say that this is one of the most beautifully drawn comics I've ever seen. It is a joy to go through it and it's the kind of thing that is *so* well done that it compels you to appreciate every page. It's so good that it doesn't make you want to stop reading until your done.

As for the story itself, it was quite a ride! Every character was interesting under their own light, no matter how bright or dim. The plot is well constructed and it was fascinating to see everything unravel. There's a lot of detail, so it keeps you on your toes and overall it is very original; the aesthetic and the style of writing is flawless.

My only problem is the whole "the end justifies the means" premise, which will always rub me the wrong way.

*Spoilers ahead*

The ending was great, and the climax was very well put together. I found Veidt's plan to be very clever; the Cthulhu-like alien was the perfect choice, even if it's very far-fetched (but hey, this is a comic), for what he wanted to accomplish. No matter how evil I think someone is, I can always appreciate the intelligence. In the sense that intelligent villains are always more interesting to read than villains who are just evil for the sake of it or for the lowest reasons. And Veidt was evil allright! After all he did kill thousands of people and mess up their minds for what he considered to be the greater good, AND he actually used Hitler as a reference along the way. But I have to admit that the beauty of intelligence could be found inside his madness.

This comic definitely begins a discussion of morality, and I always find that to be a good thing. For me, the end doesn't justify the means, even if the context of the comic is a very complicated one, and I would've stopped Veidt if I could have. I appreciate that they tried. What I don't appreciate is that, in the end, they decided to perpetuate what Veidt did.

I respect Rorschach for walking away and attempting to tell the truth, even if he knew his life was on the line. My thought is: how long can world peace last if it's based on a terrible secret? Terrible secrets and lies always find a way to reach the surface. That much is clear in the end, when Roscharch's diary is picked up and the future of its information is left hanging.

What would've happened if it's known that it was all Veidt?
What would've happened if it was never known? Would he have been right? Would peace prevail forever as he hoped or would war find its way back to the world eventually? Is that worth all of those lives?

The comic book can go on in your mind as long as you think about those questions and any other question that might pop up in your head. That's the beauty of cliffhangers, and of clever stories that put your mind to work.