DC Comics to publish controversial \u2018Watchmen\u2019 prequels. Will you buy them? An EXCLUSIVE first look at artwork, creative details | EW.com<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeekdom, get ready to rumble with excitement\u2026 or grumble with outrage. Or both. In an announcement sure to ignite a firestorm of fanboy passion and…\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On the one hand, I'm unhappy for a variety of reasons with the idea of prequels to Alan Moore's "Watchmen" maxiseries from the 80s. On the other hand, some of the writing talent they have involved — Brian Azzarello and Joe Straczynski, among others — is … promising. Oh, who am I kidding? 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