So I have finally finished reading the Holy Grail of graphic novels. To be honest, I was not very optimistic about this one. I never really got the “holier than thou” masked crusader concept; but Watchmen is so different. This book is not just about fancy costumes and superpowers; it’s about ethical dilemmas and complex morality. The alternate history approach was pretty amazing too.

The “comic inside a comic” idea was innovative but I have to admit that its significance was totally lost on me. (I am not very good at picking up metaphors and symbolism).The only reason I rated this one 4 and not 5 is that I was pretty disappointed with the way Alan Moore has handled the female characters in the book. Laurie’s character did not have any depth to it and I felt she was used a sex symbol.

It’s one of those books which leave you with more questions than answers .It is not an effortless read like few other graphic novels(Maus,Persepolis) but in the end ,it’s worth the time and endeavor.