These characters and others made Watchmen into a beloved yet dour story that brought to life the idea of superheroes and ...

from the Charlton Comics character that inspired The Comedian, "Watchmen" is constructed as a murder mystery. Yet the plot is merely a vehicle to show the personal and moral struggles of the ...

"I felt like we wouldn't be deconstructing the superhero myth because all the characters in Watchmen are just humans who play dress up," Lindelof continued. "It would be more interesting to ask ...