DC Comics Doomsday Clock Part 1

Doomsday Clock does what many thought was impossible and fully justifies its existence in following up the classic Watchmen series whilst also telling what is probably the most assuredly mature and thoughtful work Geoff Johns has ever done in the DC Universe. It is as much a Superman story as it is a Watchmen one and Superman has only a few appearances in this, the first half of the overall tale.The art is sublime! Gary Frank with his beautiful pencilling and inking and Brad Anderson with his rich, warm and vibrant colours which all mesh seamlessly with a story that is relevant in a way that will stand the test of time.What could have been a tacky cash in on a classic comic is anything but! It is respectful of the source material: both Watchmen and the DC Universe, a brilliant follow up to DC Rebirth and the mysteries raised there and beautiful.An absolute must buy as well as part 2 when it is released next year!! You won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely incredible!I've Just bought and read this in one sitting and can't wait to finish the story when book 2 is released next year . Great writing and Art . Far better than the before watchmen books.

An ok book. I was a bit disappointed in this book simply as I was expecting more. I have heard a lot of good things about the Watchmen universe, but never read them. I am impressed. To be honest the heroes of the Watchmen world are just as easily villains depending on the day and how you look at them.The positives the are work is great, not that I like swearing but in this dark version of the world (and used sparingly) it does add to the realism, the fact file/additional reading at the end of each chapter/issue are good for explaining back stories or thing like "the Superman theory", are necessary as the only have 30 pages to move the main story on.Two universes are on the brink of political implosion ending in nuclear war. The women thread they seem to have is an all powerful entity from the Watchman world. The majority of this book is from the Watchmen world. An advantage of this for me is I do not know the Watchmen characters so getting origins and background is good, but would have liked the DC characters to have more time as well.I was disappointed at the lack of action in the book the last issue chapter/issue made up for this a bit. Though I liked Mime and Marionette's origin, I did not understand why they were brought along. I have to agree with Lex"If you're the smartest man on your planet, I'd hate to meet the dumbest"Especially given his background. I am hoping the is more action and DC character time in the second book.

Tried to avoid the Doomsday Clock reviews, from what I know they are very mixed, some extremely negative. All I can say is, having been intrigued by HBO's Watchmen TV series, this is pretty good. I'm already looking forward to part two due in May 2020. Recommended.

Great Read cant wait for second part