First Look: BEFORE WATCHMEN - MINUTEMEN #1

Posted by G-Man (26150 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

There's been a bit of talk about the BEFORE WATCHMEN prequels. Right or wrong, it's a great comic. We got the chance last month to read all the first issues and the results weren't much of a surprise. There is an amazing list of creators involved with each limited series. You can see they've put in the time and effort to make it something good.

USA TODAY posted a preview for MINUTEMEN #1. It's Darwyn Cooke. He naturally has a feel for the time period pieces. This is a comic you'll want to pick up this week.

BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #1

Written by Darwyn Cooke

Backup Written by Len Wein

Art by Darwyn Cooke

Backup Art by John Higgins

Cover by Darwyn Cooke

Color/B&W: Color

Page Count: 32

U.S. Price: 3.99

On Sale Date: Jun 6, 2012

“Little did we know that poor boy would lead to the end of us all.”

Plus: Don’t miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!

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#1 Posted by thesleuth (26 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

Looks alright!

#2 Posted by The Poet (7175 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

hmmm...

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#3 Posted by microwave25 (97 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

Yeah I think this series has the most potential to be great.

#4 Posted by DDangelico (207 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

This is the one I'm the most excited about, and I'm pleased to see it looks like it could be really great!

#5 Posted by revbucky (306 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

I like it!!

#6 Posted by Kal'smahboi (2884 posts) - 1 year, 14 days ago - Show Bio

This is the only one I plan to read. I think it looks terrific.

#7 Posted by Billy Batson (54588 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

Darwyn Cooke. That is all,
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#8 Posted by Ganthetsward20 (645 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

Seems fantastic

#9 Posted by BatBen9135 (63 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

This really is the only Before Watchmen book that I might pick up in paper back. I could care less about the rest.

#10 Posted by Mad_Wolverine (208 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

This cements my belief that Before Watchmen will be a HUGE success.

#11 Posted by shadowknight666 (20914 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

@microwave25 said:

Yeah I think this series has the most potential to be great.

That goes to Rorschach actually lol.

But yes, This looks amazing

#12 Edited by Suprman (440 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

Honestly if this wasn't being done by Darwyn Cooke, it probably wouldn't work. He has a particular flair for doing period pieces. I liked his DC, The New Frontier but I wasn't a huge fan of it. Hopefully I'll feel different about this series.

#13 Posted by MAGIC_HORSE (28 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

Definite pick-up!

#14 Posted by Rorschach2814 (26 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

Cooke probably is the only one who could do this book right, which gives me hope for the other before watchmen books At least they are trying to put the right talent in the right spots it seems.

#15 Posted by RigorMortis (74 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio
#16 Posted by TheReaper111 (111 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

i like the silhouette's new look :D

#17 Posted by RedheadedAtrocitus (6064 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

Darwyn Cooke, the writing's great and the art looks so awesome. I'm really gonna be glued to all info about this since I've opted to wait to get all TPs later on instead of single issues now. So far so good I say!

#18 Posted by htb106 (1641 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

that looks really good!

Is it the same art from Robin: Year one?

#19 Posted by Mumbles (846 posts) - 1 year, 13 days ago - Show Bio

cooke owns all

#20 Posted by Liara (418 posts) - 1 year, 12 days ago - Show Bio

I think it has great potential. I'm really looking forward to read it myself

#21 Posted by KidSupreme (807 posts) - 11 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

i have it and still have not read it .. i'll wait till i get all of them

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