Before Watchmen: Nite Owl / Dr. Manhattan

J. Michael Straczynski and Andy Kubert revisit the world of Watchmen in this 2013 DC Comics series, offering a dual perspective on two of its most pivotal figures. One story explores the human cost of vigilantism through the eyes of Dan Dreiberg, the second Nite Owl, while the other traces the increasingly detached, god-like journey of Dr. Manhattan. Though a single issue, it serves as a character-driven companion piece, delving into the psychological foundations laid by the original landmark work.