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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.
In "No Such Thing As a Free Lunch," young Daniel’s discovery of Nite Owl’s identity sets off a chain of events that reshapes the vigilante landscape. As the original Nite Owl steps down, he passes the mantle to Daniel, launching a new era of heroism—and a fateful alliance with Rorschach.
In "The Heart That Fed...!", Ozymandias confronts the Comedian in a brutal clash that echoes through time. Months later, a fateful meeting with Dr. Manhattan sets him on a path that leads to the construction of his Antarctic fortress and a sweeping ambition to reshape the world.
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↩ Reprints Before Watchmen: Comedian #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #1 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #3 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #4 (2012), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #4 (2012), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #2 (2012), Before Watchmen: Minutemen #4 (2012), Before Watchmen: Comedian #4 (2012), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #3 (2013), Before Watchmen: Moloch #1 (2013), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #4 (2013), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #3 (2013), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #4 (2013), Before Watchmen: Moloch #1 (2013), Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #4 (2013), Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #4 (2013), Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #3 (2013), Before Watchmen: Rorschach #3 (2013), Before Watchmen: Moloch #1 (2013)
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