I've always heard how good Watchmen is, and how the movie doesn't fully capture it, it has to be read. I decided to read this after Ulysses, and was desperate for something a bit more direct and easy to read. Thought it was a perfect time to read my first graphic novel. Of course, you can read in the other reviews how great this book is, but I was also shocked how much of a cultural impact it has had. maybe ever 15 pages or so, I was like OH! that's what that trope/quote/whatever is from! Of course, it's a fascinating plot and well-drawn, but I highly recommend it just for people to get a better understanding of how it has influenced the current cultural zeitgeist.