
Watchmen
The Comics Collective | Comic Book Podcast
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Superman - I'm Not Going to Give Anyone Away Cancer
Dr. Manhattan's story is really interesting because that's exactly where Aussie Mandius wanted to put him. I liked so much that the plot beat that got hit here was, what if I just take away that little last bit of humanity he has left? What is the all powerful walking talking Superman when he does not give a shit? He goes to Mars and makes his little dream castle. And it's perfect. And he's happy. Like we don't want him. Take him back. It's the sense of nihilism that runs through Dr. Manhattan’s story.
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