Before Watchmen #1A

Name: Before Watchmen #1A
Brand: Urban Comics

Jan 2013 · Urban Comics · 5,60 EUR

“Huit Minutes”

"Huit Minutes" presents a pivotal moment in the Watchmen universe, exploring the origins of a new Nite Owl through the eyes of a young protégé named Daniel. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Doug Headline, with art by Andy Kubert and inks by Joe Kubert, this story captures the weight of legacy and the quiet transition of heroism. The cover by Darwyn Cooke adds a striking visual tone to a tale that bridges past and future in the Watchmen saga.

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writer J. Michael Straczynski · writer Doug Headline · artist Andy Kubert · inker Joe Kubert · colorist Brad Anderson · letterer Laurence Hingray · letterer Christophe Semal · cover Darwyn Cooke Darwyn Cooke

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Full credits

writer J. Michael Straczynski

writer Doug Headline

artist Andy Kubert

inker Joe Kubert

colorist Brad Anderson

letterer Laurence Hingray

letterer Christophe Semal

cover pencils Darwyn Cooke

cover inks Darwyn Cooke

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Young Daniel figures out who Nite Owl is and makes him train to be a superhero. Before Daniel can become his sidekick, the Nite Owl retires, handing over the cowl to his young protegé. In the years that follow, the new Nite Owl meets other heroes and teams up with Rorschach.

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