Major Key
Watchmen #4
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Doctor Manhattan's origin and nonlinear view of time.
Why this comic matters
Doctor Manhattan reflects on his life from Mars, experiencing past and present as parts of the same vast pattern. His memories of becoming Jon Osterman, gaining his powers and drifting away from ordinary human relationships reveal why he has become increasingly detached from Earth.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year1986
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersWatchmen
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
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