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REVIEW: Before Watchmen – Minutemen #6 (of 6)

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Or – “Still Can’t Believe What Last Issue Implied About Events Behind The Scenes…”

I have said over and over that I can’t understand why DC chose to do the Before Watchmen project, much less so very much of it.  I just didn’t really see that there were that many stories left untold.  Last issue very shockingly reminded me that there were at least a couple of things I hadn’t considered, but the jury was out as to whether that was a good thing.  What’s the final word?  Your Major Spoilers review awaits!

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REVIEW: Before Watchmen – Minutemen #1 (of 6)

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Or – “Where We See How DC Plans To Follow A Very Tough Act…”

Watchmen has, for many years, been held up as an example of ‘comics done right.’  At least part of that appeal is the fact that the story has a beginning, a middle and a transition to a new beginning (because, as Jon Osterman reminds us in the text, “nothing ever ends.”)  25 years later, the world of ‘Watchmen’ is once again in play, without the original creators, and the comics community can talk about little else.  Major Spoilers wonders if they’re going to deepen the characters and story, or is DC merely gilding their lilies?

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Behold! The Minutemen

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More Watchmen news, this time with the release of the 1940′s prop photo used in the film depicting the Minutemen all dolled up in period gear.

At first I thought this was a cheezy fan photo whipped upped by the “community” to throw off real news about the film, but the more I look at it, the more I believe this is the real deal. All the original gang are featured – including Hooded Justice.

Take the jump for the full shot!

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