The Watchmen, by nearly everyone's account, is one of the all-time best graphic novels. It's a complex and well written literary work combined with art that helps bring the story to life.

It's always felt very movie-like to me, so I'm excited for it's transition to the big screen. Warnerbros has released some pictures of the backlot, and it looks amazing. These snaps look just like the NYC depicted in the Watchmen - a gritty early-eighties New York with a very particular look and feel.