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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:graphic_novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:brand
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:Watchmen_(TV_series)
gptkb:Watchmen_(film)
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Alan_Moore
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:award
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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critically acclaimed
adapted into a television series
influential in comic book storytelling
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gptkbp:first_published
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gptkb:1986
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gptkbp:format
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gptkb:book
hardcover
digital
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:superhero
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Dave_Gibbons
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gptkbp:influenced
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postmodern literature
superhero genre
comic book adaptations
cinematic storytelling
graphic novel format
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns
gptkb:Silver_Age_of_Comic_Books
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-1401245252
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Dr._Manhattan
gptkb:Rorschach
gptkb:Ozymandias
gptkb:Nite_Owl
gptkb:Silk_Spectre
gptkb:The_Comedian
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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multiple perspectives
non-linear
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ The most important thing is to be true to yourself.”
“ We’re all puppets, Laurie. I’m just a puppet who can see the strings.”
“ Nothing ever ends.”
“ Who watches the watchmen?”
“ There is no such thing as a perfect hero.”
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gptkbp:page_count
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400
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:DC_Comics
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:2008
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:Before_Watchmen
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gptkbp:setting
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alternate history
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:superhero
morality
vigilantism
the nature of heroism
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