Before Watchmen

Before Watchmen, published by Urban Comics from 2013 to 2014, revisits the iconic world of the original Watchmen through a seven-issue series that expands on its characters and setting. Written primarily by Doug Headline and J. Michael Straczynski, with artwork from talents like Andy Kubert, Darwyn Cooke, and Jae Lee, this prequel explores the backstories and motivations of key figures from the classic story. While controversial among purists, it offers a deeper look at the universe created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, providing new context for the events that shaped the original narrative.