If I had my guess of why Rorschach was a redhead, it wasn't a reference to Archie, but a reference to Howard Roark from the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Ditko's Mr A was his vehicle to promote Objectivism which was the basis of The Fountainhead. In the book, Rand would always make a point to mention Howard Roark's "shock of red hair" and I think Walter Kovacs was Alan Moore's meta commentary on what a character's life would REALLY be like if they followed Objectivism. They wouldn't be the successful "ideal man" like Howard Roark, they would be more like Kovacs: friendless, borderline homeless and maybe insane.
I always dug how the covers were like the first panel, or the splash page of the stories. I don’t know if anybody had done that before. Good stuff, guys.
If I had my guess of why Rorschach was a redhead, it wasn't a reference to Archie, but a reference to Howard Roark from the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Ditko's Mr A was his vehicle to promote Objectivism which was the basis of The Fountainhead. In the book, Rand would always make a point to mention Howard Roark's "shock of red hair" and I think Walter Kovacs was Alan Moore's meta commentary on what a character's life would REALLY be like if they followed Objectivism. They wouldn't be the successful "ideal man" like Howard Roark, they would be more like Kovacs: friendless, borderline homeless and maybe insane.
Please keep Tom for as long as he'll stay. I think he even deserves a self-portrait to be included in the intro.
I’d love to see The Long Halloween as next year’s monthly book club book! Tim Sale needs some love from the Kayfabe boys!
I always dug how the covers were like the first panel, or the splash page of the stories. I don’t know if anybody had done that before. Good stuff, guys.
loved the little Burroughs hommage in Dr. Manhattan's magazine ("Nova Express"), never noticed it before
Great talk. Always liked when Tom makes an appearance. He has a lot to say.
''Some people go beyond politics and call it a felony'' I laughed hard.
Dr Manhattan's naked ass on Nite Owl's couch had me cracking
Watchmen was recolored for the Absolute Edition--but it was recolored by Higgins and it is pretty damn good.
Regarding the Clowes comparison, the New Frontiersman assistant dude is a dead ringer for Dan Pussey!
Love the title of this vid lol
Your channel is great, guys. Love the in-depth watchmen analysis and other vids.