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Mentioned in 29 episodes

Watchmen

Book • 1987
Watchmen is a groundbreaking graphic novel that deconstructs the superhero genre.

Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, with colours by John Higgins, it explores the human failings of superheroes in an alternate timeline where historical events have unfolded differently.

The story delves into themes of power, morality, and the complexities of human nature, set against the backdrop of the Cold War era.

It is known for its layered storytelling, nuanced dialogue, and its impact on the comic book industry by addressing taboo themes such as abuse of power, conspiracy, and social decay.

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Mentioned in 29 episodes

Mencionado por Javier Recuenco como una obra que utiliza para ejemplificar la complejidad de los planes humanos.
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K159. Javier G. Recuenco. La carne en el asador
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Allison Johnson
to clarify that the episode is about the Sony Watchman, not the Alan Moore comic.
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Version History: Sony Watchman
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Tom Luongo
when referencing a quote by Dr. Manhattan about technology always improving.
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Episode #236 - Bob Iaccino and the Reality of Rule by Mob Boss Politics
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Ramiro Castillo
como un cómic que explora temas económicos en el contexto de la expansión del Imperio Romano.
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K54. Ramiro Castillo. Economía en viñetas
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Robert Mays
when drawing a parallel to the Browns defense, using a quote by Rorschach.
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Week 4 preview: Eagles-Buccaneers, Colts-Rams, and a Game of the Week that wasn't
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John Podhoretz
as a revisionist comic book written.
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The Intifada Is Here in America
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Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago
when quoting Alan Moore about the best way to write.
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#148 Creatividad (V): todo es un remix
Mentioned by Rebecca Kuang as a comic book that she recently read and found to be a Cold War work of fiction.
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Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction
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David Eagleman
as a comic and movie unfolding in an alternate 1985.
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Ep131 "What do brains tell us about politics?" Part 2: Rehumanization
Mentioned as another comic book by Alan Moore, who also created V for Vendetta.
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V for Vendetta
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Alexander Macris
as a superhero comic book series comparable to Ascendant Star Spangled Squadron.
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Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write
Mentioned by Hank Green in relation to graphic novels.
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402: Alfred Australia
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Diego Sommer
as a comic book writer who created Watchmen and commented on the porous interface between art and reality.
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EP.158: O que a Inteligência Artificial Quer Afinal?
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Jeff Dudas
as a literary reference in a scene, drawing a parallel to a visual element from the graphic novel.
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Pluribus Episodes 8 & 9 Analysis: It’s Over!
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Van Lathan
, stating the HBO series took the world of the book and created something unique.
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‘Alien: Earth’ First Reactions and an Alien Draft | The Midnight Boys
Mentioned by the host in relation to his works, which are influenced by Crowley.
William Ramsey: The Life & Times of Aleister Crowley, Prophet of Evil
Mentioned by Mike Pesca, who refers to the premise of the original comic book.
Sarah Silverman & Kyle Kinane: Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Conspiracies
Mentionné au début comme une œuvre de fiction où le Docteur Manhattan règle la guerre du Vietnam.
NOTA BENE - L'empereur japonais, le dernier empereur du monde
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Ian Dunt
as part of a crash course in the different approaches taken to the superhero genre since the 80s.
Superheroes: Truth, justice and the outsider way

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