Before Watchmen: Comedian / Rorschach

Before Watchmen: Comedian / Rorschach, a 2014 one-shot from DC, pairs two of the original Watchmen's most volatile figures in a single issue. Written by Brian Azzarello with art by J. G. Jones, this installment offers a dual perspective on the grim prequel era, exploring the shared darkness between the cynical government operative and the uncompromising vigilante. It stands as a focused, character-driven piece within the larger Before Watchmen initiative, digging into the motivations that shape two of the story's most brutal players.