Before Watchmen: Ozymandias / Crimson Corsair

Len Wein and Jae Lee teamed up for this single-issue DC release from 2014, which pairs a look at the calculating genius behind Ozymandias with the grim pirate tale "Crimson Corsair." As part of the broader Before Watchmen line, the story delves into the prequel era of the iconic characters, offering a focused glimpse into the mind of a man who would reshape the world. It stands as a compact, artistically striking entry in the controversial and ambitious initiative to expand the Watchmen universe.