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In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger. [more inside]
posted by Halloween Jack on Mar 3, 2025 - 32 comments

1986! (Again!) Against the looming shadow of nuclear conflict, retired superheroes Nite Owl and Silk Spectre alone try to figure out how to save the world, their one-time compatriots all dead, exiled, or otherwise occupied with chasing glory.
posted by kittens for breakfast on Mar 2, 2025 - 7 comments

In an alternate universe New York 1985, a CIA-sponsored former superhero is murdered by an unknown assassin, setting in motion an investigation into his death that unfolds against the spectre of looming global nuclear annihilation.
posted by kittens for breakfast on Nov 20, 2024 - 5 comments

Everything ends. For real this time. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Dec 15, 2019 - 146 comments

Angela's mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed.
posted by DirtyOldTown on Dec 8, 2019 - 171 comments

Under Lady Trieu's care, Angela undergoes an unconventional treatment while Agent Blake chases down a lead; the Smartest Man in the World delivers a stunning defense of his past actions.
posted by dogheart on Dec 1, 2019 - 155 comments

Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather's journey.
posted by DirtyOldTown on Nov 24, 2019 - 101 comments

The origin story of Looking Glass is at last revealed, as is the truth behind the greatest hoax in American history. Far away, the Smartest Man in the World plots a daring escape. [more inside]
posted by adrianhon on Nov 18, 2019 - 115 comments

Reclusive trillionaire Lady Trieu finally enters the stage with a mysterious offer; With Blake getting closer to the truth of her coverup, Angela enlists Looking Glass for help; The Lord trains two new servants.
posted by DirtyOldTown on Nov 10, 2019 - 130 comments

With the new Watchmen HBO series airing, would this be a good time for a post about the original book? [more inside]
posted by dnash on Nov 7, 2019 - 3 comments

Following a late-night visit from the Senator who authored Masked Policing Legislation in Oklahoma, FBI agent Laurie Blake heads to Tulsa to take over the recent murder investigation. Far away, the Lord of the Estate draws unwelcome attention.
posted by JimBennett on Nov 3, 2019 - 115 comments

As Angela relives haunting memories of an attack on her family, she detains a mysterious man who claims responsibility for Tulsa's most recent murder; An original play is performed for an audience of one. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Oct 27, 2019 - 73 comments

Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, Watchmen embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting to break new ground of its own. (IMDB) [more inside]
posted by sylvanshine on Oct 20, 2019 - 15 comments

Angela investigates the attempted murder of a fellow officer; The Lord of a Country Estate receives an anniversary gift from his loyal servants. [more inside]
posted by MoonOrb on Oct 20, 2019 - 116 comments