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Before Watchmen Omnibus #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive omnibus collects all seven prequel series from the 2012 Before Watchmen initiative, exploring the backstories of the original Watchmen characters. Written by a roster of top-tier talent including Brian Azzarello, J. Michael Straczynski, Darwyn Cooke, and Len Wein, with art by Lee Bermejo, Amanda Conner, and others, it delves into the lives of Rorschach, Doctor Manhattan, Ozymandias, the Comedian, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, and the Minutemen. Spanning the decades before the events of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' classic, this collection sheds light on the origins and motivations of the iconic heroes and villains of the Watchmen universe.
In "The Minute of Truth, Chapter One: Eight Minutes," a young Daniel uncovers Nite Owl’s secret identity and convinces him to train as a hero—only for the original Nite Owl to retire, passing the mantle to his protégé. Years later, the new Nite Owl steps into a world of legacy and duty, forging alliances with other heroes and joining forces with Rorschach in a story that redefines what it means to wear the mask. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Andy Kubert with inks by Joe Kubert, color by Brad Anderson, and letters by Nick Napolitano, the cover by Adam Hughes captures the weight of this pivotal moment.
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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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