Bahaha did Allan Moore just compare Watchmen to Moby Dick?!
Jesus Christ… One is a novel known world over as one of the greatest works of fiction defining modern storytelling and prose which is recognized by most of the world’s populace… The other (albeit a brilliant work) is known by comic nerds like us and generally ignored by most people not involved in the niche market that is the comics industry. So you’re right Mr. Moore, they haven’t made a prequel to Moby Dick. How that in any way compares to the wonderful funny book you made a few years ago escapes me however.

Watchmen is one of my favorite comics as the depth, structure, existential themes and delivery are dare i say it, perfect. However the existence of the movie or comic prequels do not in any way trivialize, cheapen or act as a detriment to the original source material. I hated the Watchmen movie, but it didn’t alter my opinion one iota in regards to the book. They’re both completely separate entities and should be judged as such.

In regards to the argument that DC is dependent on ideas he conceived years ago, he is absolutely correct. However… DC is also pretty dependent on ideas by Joe Schuster and Jerry Siegel don’t you think? Bob Kane would agree. Does that make current Superman and Batman stories superfluous and innane?! Also what was that character Allan Moore developed into his own? Oh yeah… Swamp Thing. Also EVERY CHARACTER IN THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN….

Frankly the only surprise about this whole thing is that DC didn’t do this sooner.
The whole “it just seemed like the right time” thing should simply say “hey, now that we have your attention because of the New 52 here is another thing you should buy!” Its 100% a money grab but in no way does that nullify it’s merit as a story. Also DC is a major corporation… so OF COURSE its a money grab! Thats what corporations do!
Im just saying no one should be upset or shocked about this. Great writers telling great stories with great characters is why we all read comics. Right?

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