Watchmen graphic novel half price

[wilkz07]

Picked up the Watchmen graphic novel tonight for 12.99 at Costco. Cover price at chapters is 22.99.

Worth picking up if you've never read it.

[dujathedude]

Picked up the Watchmen graphic novel tonight for 12.99 at Costco. Cover price at chapters is 22.99.

Worth picking up if you've never read it.

Thanks! Was just about to pick this up at Coles the other day but they ran out of stock. Just saved me $10!

[ephemera]

Will have to pick it up, thanks!

[JohnB]

I bought this like 10 years ago, but have since spilled Coke on my copy and the spines come a bit loose...

Its a great read, very atmospheric, Im going to get another copy now at Costco for sure.

Thanks OP !

[wilkz07]

The only problem with Costco is if you see it, buy it.

The one on Dundas (off winston churchill) had nearly a full skid of books as would most stores, but I wouldn't expect them to be there this time next week.

Hope everyone can pick one up.

[Wolverine187]

Great Deal Thanks!

[Sephora]

Great read, make sure you pick it up.

Not your typical superhero comic.

[HDawg]

One of the best comics ever. Ahead of its time.

[jonnnny]

One of the best comics ever. Ahead of its time.
Agreed. I've read a friend's copy a few times but I think I'll pick one up for myself.

[zenzen]

One of the best comics ever. Ahead of its time.

+1! Great find.

Low expectations for the movie, though. The actors are too young, IMO. Aw Hollywood...

[nguyentri]

Good price. Will have to check it out on the way back from work tomorrow.

[miss_swan]

" ..... hurm ...."

[grape]

anyone that live around downtown can grab me a copy as well? i dont have a car..

[Rory]

For your reference:
$15.73 at Amazon.ca (http://www.amazon.ca/Watchmen-Alan-Moore/dp/0930289234/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220531958&sr=8-1)

$15.17 (14.41 for iRewards Members) @ Chapters.ca (http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Watchmen-Alan-Moore-Dave-Gibbons/9780930289232-item.html?ref=Books%3a+Search+Top+Sellers)

[jm1]

+1! Great find.

Low expectations for the movie, though. The actors are too young, IMO. Aw Hollywood...

I don't see how they will be able to translate the themes, etc. into a Hollywood movie. It'll likely be just a typical superhero CGI movie. Or if they are able to carry over the themes, the typical teenage movie-goer will tell his friends that the movie sucked 'cause there was too much talking and not enough stuff blowing up and the box office sales will tank.

[Migger]

I don't see how they will be able to translate the themes, etc. into a Hollywood movie. It'll likely be just a typical superhero CGI movie. Or if they are able to carry over the themes, the typical teenage movie-goer will tell his friends that the movie sucked 'cause there was too much talking and not enough stuff blowing up and the box office sales will tank.

After seeing the trailer, I was actually much more interested to see it. I was afraid that the movie wouldn't be dark enough or would become just another superhero movie, but it looks to be pretty serious. In this day and age where people are accustomed to the likes of 300, Sin City, I'm confident that they can pull it off

I agree though, the actors are too young. At least they pulled off the costumes. Rorshach looks awesome.

Also, I wonder what the running time would be... With the amount of content the graphic novel has, I hope they're able to do it justice by not cutting out a lot from the book.

[kid_icarus]

After seeing the trailer, I was actually much more interested to see it. I was afraid that the movie wouldn't be dark enough or would become just another superhero movie, but it looks to be pretty serious. In this day and age where people are accustomed to the likes of 300, Sin City, I'm confident that they can pull it off

I agree though, the actors are too young. At least they pulled off the costumes. Rorshach looks awesome.

Also, I wonder what the running time would be... With the amount of content the graphic novel has, I hope they're able to do it justice by not cutting out a lot from the book.

if you look at the cast
you'll see that there are almost "two" versions of every hero
one old and one young
the trailer might only show the young people but you'll notice the cast is pretty old if u look into it.

[ji2o0k]

awesome, I will have to check this out.

I hope there will still be stock when I go on the weekend. I saw the trailer during TDK and was very intrigued.

Might even pick up 2 copies.

Thx!

[CodF4ther]

This is a great read, even if you aren't into comics. Back in 2005 Time ranked this as one of the 100 greatest novels of all time. Note that's their ranking of all novels, not comics or graphic novels. Its well worth the price costco is charging.

[kohnan]

This is a great read, even if you aren't into comics. Back in 2005 Time ranked this as one of the 100 greatest novels of all time. Note that's their ranking of all novels, not comics or graphic novels. Its well worth the price costco is charging.

Speaking of graphic novels.... Coscto also had the latest colourized version of Bone (#8 Treasure Hunters) on for $6.50. Great price for a good series. I had picked up some earlier editions (4-7) previously at Costco at that price too.

[isleepinadrawer]

really good graphic novel..im reading it now

[mwmhong]

Thanks for heads-up OP!

Just picked up a copy from Calgary NE, they have a few stacks worth there.

I've heard the hype about this, will see how this compares to Kingdom Come, Marvels, Justice, etc. :cheesygri

[HDawg]

I know Alan Moore wasn't satisfied with it, but The Killing Joke was another good read.

I'm hoping the Watchmen movie does the comic justice. It's been years since I've read it so I may have to go to my parents and see if it's still boxed up.

[zenzen]

if you look at the cast
you'll see that there are almost "two" versions of every hero
one old and one young
the trailer might only show the young people but you'll notice the cast is pretty old if u look into it.

Hey thanks! Just looked at the trailer. The scenes look pretty faithful. Here's hoping!

[rinse]

The Smashing Pumpkins song in the trailer is perfect.

[grape]

Can Someone Pick One Up For Me As Well? I Live In Downtown..!

[Migger]

if you look at the cast
you'll see that there are almost "two" versions of every hero
one old and one young
the trailer might only show the young people but you'll notice the cast is pretty old if u look into it.

Where did you find this? I checked IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/fullcredits

I read somewhere that they opted to cast younger actors because its easier to age people than to make them look younger for the flashbacks.

[pennywize]

Great novel, highly recommended. Bought it for $24 at Chapters a few weeks ago right after seeing the trailer during TDK.

[a_L13]

The Smashing Pumpkins song in the trailer is perfect.

Good song, interesting thing is that its originally from the Batman & Robin soundtrack.

[kid_icarus]

Where did you find this? I checked IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/fullcredits

I read somewhere that they opted to cast younger actors because its easier to age people than to make them look younger for the flashbacks.

i'm probably just "assuming"
cuz they have a version 1 and version 2 of most of the heroes

when i looked at the cast earlier i realized they were all pretty old
aka most of them are in their 30-40's naturally...

i figured when u said they were really young u were talking about the other versions.

anyways sorry i must be confusing don't worry about me lol.
ur idea of old vs my idea of old is probably different haha

[MukiCookiepaws]

Sweet Deal, picked one up tonight.

BTW - I got mine for $11.99

thanks OP!

[Vashin]

I don't see how they will be able to translate the themes, etc. into a Hollywood movie. It'll likely be just a typical superhero CGI movie. Or if they are able to carry over the themes, the typical teenage movie-goer will tell his friends that the movie sucked 'cause there was too much talking and not enough stuff blowing up and the box office sales will tank.

I think they can do it. I don't think they'll be incorporating the black freighter parallel story, but I think the movie will be quite faithful. Rated R so you don't need to worry about the teenage movie-goer, not to mention Watchmen has a HUGE following and doesn't need those teenage movie-goers to be a success.

[gflux]

Picked one up tonight for my wife (who was pretty intrigued after seeing the trailer). Beats digging out my polybagged copies of the original run that I have somewhere in my basement.

Also suggest getting the colorized versions of Bone if you can find it. Great all ages story - kind of like an old Disney cartoon mashed up with Lord of the Rings.

[grape]

no one can help me pick up a copy ?

[fulrach]

awesome! thanks OP! Was gonna pick it up at Chapters over the weekend.. now I'll go to Costco tomorrow instead :)

[whampoa]

The Costco I went to. Watchmen only cost $11.99 or is that the new price?

Woodbine and Highway 7 in Markham, ON.

[dreadknot69]

My copy is buried way deep in my parents basement somewhere. I've been meaning to read it again so I'll just pick up a copy. Thanks OP.

This novel is my 2nd favourite of all time, only nudged out slightly by the Dark Knight Returns.

[Migger]

i'm probably just "assuming"
cuz they have a version 1 and version 2 of most of the heroes

when i looked at the cast earlier i realized they were all pretty old
aka most of them are in their 30-40's naturally...

i figured when u said they were really young u were talking about the other versions.

anyways sorry i must be confusing don't worry about me lol.
ur idea of old vs my idea of old is probably different haha

Naw, by old, I mean OLD... 50+ish

I guess you haven't read the graphic novel yet... the main characters in the story are a group of retired superheroes, all of whom are past their prime. Haven't seen what Rorshach's real face in the film is like, but I always imagined him to look like David Caruso (CSI Miami) but uglier

When they talk about version 1 and version 2 of the superhero.. those are totally different characters... ie. v1 Silk Spectre is the mother of v2 Silk Spectre. Just like how throughout the years there are several versions of Robin, The Flash, Green Lantern, etc.

[GunnerX]

no one can help me pick up a copy ?

I work downtown near King and Bay and will be going to Costco today. If you need one let me know and I can bring it down Monday.

[HDawg]

Naw, by old, I mean OLD... 50+ish

I guess you haven't read the graphic novel yet... the main characters in the story are a group of retired superheroes, all of whom are past their prime. Haven't seen what Rorshach's real face in the film is like, but I always imagined him to look like David Caruso (CSI Miami) but uglier

When they talk about version 1 and version 2 of the superhero.. those are totally different characters... ie. v1 Silk Spectre is the mother of v2 Silk Spectre. Just like how throughout the years there are several versions of Robin, The Flash, Green Lantern, etc.

I think the went with the "younger" retired heroes so that they can age them accordingly. The time frame between the Watchmen being active and post-Keene (?) act is around 10 years (not sure, been years since I read the comic), so for adults, most of the time they don't get really "old" in that time.

The V1 characters also use relatively young actors since there are flashbacks to when they were younger. I haven't checked IMDB in a few weeks for this, so I am only going by memory which may or may not be correct.

[pestilenc]

I was at the Costco Downtown Vancouver location yesterday and there was nary a Watchman to be found. Has anyone had any luck in other stores in the GVA?

Thanks.

[jshebib]

anyone spot one in Ottawa or Gatineau ?

[S_G]

No way. The second they said Jackie Earle Haley was playing Rorschach, I was psyched. I don't think they could have picked a better person for the role. As for the rest of them, well, only time will tell.

And yeah, get this graphic novel. It's amazing. Not only one of the best graphic novels of all time, but one of the best novels, period.

[three-m]

I was at the Costco Downtown Vancouver location yesterday and there was nary a Watchman to be found. Has anyone had any luck in other stores in the GVA?

Thanks.

$12.99 @ Richmond Costco. They had a couple of stacks of them

[ShoNuff]

$12.99 @ Richmond Costco. They had a couple of stacks of them

When was this? I went Friday night at 6pm and couldn't find any! :(

[three-m]

When was this? I went Friday night at 6pm and couldn't find any! :(

Today ~1pm
I looked Thur too... they didn't have any. They must have brought it out today :cheesygri

[MrHazY]

Only about 10 left at the Markham Rd. location.. picked up one for $11.99 and a next guy picked up one right after me.. couldn't find them at first and was pretty dissapointed but went back to look again and found them buried under a bunch of other books.. hope I didn't over hype it for myself.. Thanks for the headsup... was almost going to get it at HMV for regular cdn price with 25% off..

[awworld]

Thanks OP. I went to the Costco in Burnaby, next to the Keg and they had two small stacks. It cost $12.99.

[FearSonic]

Costco at Markham and 14th (Toronto) had PLENTY of copies. Like two stacks!

[eh^]

2 huge stacks at victoria costco, priced at 12.99

grabbed one

[Spongeboy]

Was at the Woodbine/Hwy7 costco today, lots left @ $11.99.

[dealsmonkey]

PLENTY left at the London south location, Wellington at the 401. It was $11.99.

[Chim3ra]

Costco at Major Mackenzie had tons of copies

hi jon

[miss_swan]

Costco at Major Mackenzie had tons of copies

hi jon



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