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Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan
Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #2
“Lightning never strikes the same place twice, remember?” And don’t miss the latest sensational chapter of the CRIMSON CORSAIR, from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS.
32 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 2012
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J. Michael Straczynski
1,371 books1,278 followersJoseph Michael Straczynski is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). He is the executor of the estate of Harlan Ellison.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
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January 6, 2017
In this issue, we see the repercussions if Jon Osterman hadn't become Dr. Manhattan. Along the way we also see the possible choices Jon could have made with and the world-changing consequences each choice brings.
An infinite neural network. This is how Dr. Manhattan perceives events across time.
Until now he still doesn't know why the "other" him did not become him. He must have messed up the timeline. This point tells us that Dr. Manhattan, though having godlike powers, is not omniscient. He doesn't have an explanation to all things.
An infinite neural network. This is how Dr. Manhattan perceives events across time.
Until now he still doesn't know why the "other" him did not become him. He must have messed up the timeline. This point tells us that Dr. Manhattan, though having godlike powers, is not omniscient. He doesn't have an explanation to all things.
April 22, 2023
Issue #2: 2stars
delves into the famed Schrödinger's cat theory by asking what is the consequence of observation. Through Mr. Manhattan's omnipresence we can see on real time the effects of paths not taken,decisions not made. I found the writing pretty ok ,if not mediocre but the art by Adam Huges still captivating. Not as excited for the next issue as much hasn't happened but now reluctant to reading it as they are pretty short and somewhat intresting and easy to include in my goodreads challenge.
delves into the famed Schrödinger's cat theory by asking what is the consequence of observation. Through Mr. Manhattan's omnipresence we can see on real time the effects of paths not taken,decisions not made. I found the writing pretty ok ,if not mediocre but the art by Adam Huges still captivating. Not as excited for the next issue as much hasn't happened but now reluctant to reading it as they are pretty short and somewhat intresting and easy to include in my goodreads challenge.
July 25, 2022
I could read stories of Doc Manhattan just fucking about in his own personal multiverse all damn day, so naturally, this was a pleasing read for me.
August 16, 2024
"the first dance..." v "the last dance..." frame broke me
the endless possibilities, how agonizingly exhausting.
the endless possibilities, how agonizingly exhausting.
October 28, 2012
Like Rorschach’s series, Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan is a prequel to the graphic novel Watchmen and a four part arc, as well as a loving study in the titular character. But while Rorschach’s storyline has had little to no familiar cameos (so far), quite a few well known Watchmen faces have flickered by in Dr. Manhattan, whether Manhattan has met them yet or not. This makes perfect sense if you’re at all familiar with America’s favourite blue quantum anomaly: after all, when your perception exists outside of natural reality, you’re bound to see some future flashes every now and then.
Last issue saw Manhattan doing what Manhattan does best: brooding about the mysteries of the universe while sitting on an empty planet in space. He thinks a lot about the different realities that people make for themselves with their decisions, and then I guess he feels up for a challenge, because he decides to try to extend his consciousness to before his own creation.
Complete Review: http://www.paperdroids.com/2012/10/18...
Last issue saw Manhattan doing what Manhattan does best: brooding about the mysteries of the universe while sitting on an empty planet in space. He thinks a lot about the different realities that people make for themselves with their decisions, and then I guess he feels up for a challenge, because he decides to try to extend his consciousness to before his own creation.
Complete Review: http://www.paperdroids.com/2012/10/18...
March 3, 2013
The themes and the way the way they are developed make this a great series that is quite faithful to the original. "What's in the box?" is a great leitmotiv. It's a better experience if you read all four episodes in one sitting.
July 14, 2016
By far the most interesting of the Before Watchmen series.
November 18, 2012
My favorite of the way too many "before watchmen" titles....this one is a keeper. And quite good,
February 17, 2013
The Dr. Manhattan story is my least favourite of the series. However, he was my favourite character in the original :(
May 22, 2013
¡ESTO ES LO PUTO MÁS!
July 28, 2015
This. Was. Epic. It reads like an episode of Doctor Who! I love it!
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