Before Watchmen: Comedian / Rorschach

In 2013, DC Comics published this single-issue chapter of the Before Watchmen prequel line, pairing writer Brian Azzarello with artist J. G. Jones. The story doubles down on the grim, morally compromised worlds of the Comedian and Rorschach, exploring the violent philosophies that set them apart before the events of the original Watchmen. It stands as a focused, standalone glimpse into two of the series' most unflinching characters.