In 1986 the landscape of comic books changed forever. The seminal tome that is Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen put a mirror up to the superhero genre, forcing it to take a long, hard look at itself. Now, over 30 years later, Dan Toland and Michael David Sims are putting that same mirror up to…
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In the face of Armageddon, a moral compromise must be made.
In the face of Armageddon, a moral compromise must be made.
To prevent World War III, Laurie must convince Jon Earth is worth saving.
To prevent World War III, Laurie must convince Jon Earth is worth saving.
Laurie and Daniel grow closer, and a plan is sprung to free a friend.
Laurie and Daniel grow closer, and a plan is sprung to free a friend.
Laurie acclimates to her new life, as Rorschach digs deeper into his conspiracy.
Laurie acclimates to her new life, as Rorschach digs deeper into his conspiracy.
Jon reflects on a life he's never had control over.
Jon reflects on a life he's never had control over.
As things break down between Laurie and Jon, a sinister plot begins to unfold. One which will have global ramifications.
As things break down between Laurie and Jon, a sinister plot begins to unfold. One which will have global ramifications.
As Edward "The Comedian" Blake is laid to rest, old friends reflect on their time with him. It's rarely pleasant.
As Edward "The Comedian" Blake is laid to rest, old friends reflect on their time with him. It's rarely pleasant.
During the course of a routine murder investigation, a semi-retired superhero's identity is unearthed. As thread upon thread is unraveled, a broader conspiracy is revealed. But maybe not the one an amateur detective has concocted. And thus begins the world of Watchmen.
During the course of a routine murder investigation, a semi-retired superhero's identity is unearthed. As thread upon thread is unraveled, a broader conspiracy is revealed. But maybe not the one an amateur detective has concocted. And thus begins the world of Watchmen.
Before the official launch of 12 Minutes to Midnight: The Watchmen Podcast, Dan Toland and Michael David Sims take some time to discuss the origins of Watchmen, how they came to the series, the portions they've skipped over in the past, and Rorschach's status as a hero.
Before the official launch of 12 Minutes to Midnight: The Watchmen Podcast, Dan Toland and Michael David Sims take some time to discuss the origins of Watchmen, how they came to the series, the portions they've skipped over in the past, and Rorschach's status as a hero.
In 1986 the landscape of comic books changed forever. The seminal tome that is Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen put a mirror up to the superhero genre, forcing it to take a long, hard look at itself. Now, over 30 years later, Dan Toland and Michael David Sims are putting that same mirror up to Watchmen. Join us on this weekly adventure as we breakdown and examine Watchmen chapter by chapter.
In 1986 the landscape of comic books changed forever. The seminal tome that is Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen put a mirror up to the superhero genre, forcing it to take a long, hard look at itself. Now, over 30 years later, Dan Toland and Michael David Sims are putting that same mirror up to Watchmen. Join us on this weekly adventure as we breakdown and examine Watchmen chapter by chapter.