Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1
In "No Such Thing as a Free Lunch," a young Daniel uncovers the identity of Nite Owl and convinces him to train as a superhero—only to see the original retire and pass the mantle to his eager protégé. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Andy Kubert, with inks by Joe Kubert and colors by Brad Anderson, this issue sets the stage for a new generation of heroes. The cover by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert captures the moment of legacy’s handover, hinting at the path ahead.
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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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