Watchmen, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, is a groundbreaking alternate history graphic novel set in a dystopian version of the United States. The story takes place in an alternate 1985, where superheroes exist and have greatly influenced world events. However, as tensions rise between the United States and the Soviet Union, a conspiracy unfolds that threatens to change the course of history. Watchmen explores complex themes of power, morality, and the nature of heroism, making it a thought-provoking and visually stunning read.