On this episode of Watchmen Podcast Carolyn, Wendy, Vanessa, and Toni dive into discussion of two Watchmen series characters: Rorschach and the Comedian. Some of the topics will include what led Alan Moore to consider writing the comic series, a look into some of the original Charlton Comics characters that the Watchmen characters are based on and discussion of in-universe character biographies and morality.
Detailed breakdown:
- Background of what led to Watchmen
- Overview of Ditko’s Mr. A and The Question
- Rorschach overview
- Misinterpretation by comics fandom of Moore’s intent
- Speculation on how the show may adapt some themes
- DCU Question overview
- Rorschach character background
- Audience reception of The Comedian
- Comparing The Comedian and The Peacemaker
- Use of existentialism as a theme
- Rorschach vs The Comedian – compare and contrast
- Opinions on “Before Watchmen” comic series & Watchmen movie
(Source: DC Universe, Watchmen Motion Comic)
(Source: DC Universe, Watchmen Motion Comic)LOGLINE: Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, WATCHMEN, from executive producer Damon Lindelof (Emmy® winner for “Lost”; HBO’s “The Leftovers”) embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own. Nicole Kassell directs the pilot from a script written by Lindelof.
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