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The Rest Is HistoryDec 13, 2021
“'Watchmen' is described as an absolutely classic comic book, listed by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best books of the 20th century.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: superheroes and mythology
For: Readers interested in comic book history and cultural analysis
Key quote: “they're still not really interested in any of these kind of mythic antecedents.”
The host discusses how superheroes, including those in 'Watchmen', are often superficial representations of deeper mythological themes. He argues that while these characters draw on historical and mythological influences, they primarily reflect American societal issues rather than exploring those myths in depth.