I'm not sure whom to properly credit with creating a graphic novel, so I put the writhe, artist, then colorist all up there. I first read the Watchmen when the movie came out (2009). I did read it before I saw it and I was totally blown away. I had never much gotten into comic books - not that there is anything wrong with that.. some of my best friends are comic book people..
I was surprised at first to see this on the list here, but I got over it is in instant. "Of COURSE the Watchmen!! Why shouldn't it be in the top 100??"
I don't know if this actually exists or not, but I feel that there may be some bias against comics and graphic novels as "books". Some might look down their nose at those picture books and say, "that's not real reading.." If that ever is the case for anyone you know, throw this one at them. Aim for the head (which is probably too big anyway).
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