| Watchmensch | |
|---|---|
 Cover art for the 2009 comic Watchmensch, published by Brain Scan Studios. Artwork by Simon Rohrmüller | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Brain Scan Studios |
| Format | One-shot |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | 18 March 2009 |
| No. of issues | 1 |
| Main character(s) | Nite Nurse Spottyman Silk Taker 1700 Broadway Manhattan Ozzyosbourne |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Rich Johnston |
| Artist(s) | Simon Rohrmüller |
| Colorist(s) | Matthew Vega (cover, rest is B&W) |
Watchmensch is a one-shot comic book by writer Rich Johnston and artist Simon Rohrmüller released by Brain Scan Studios. It parodies the Watchmen limited series created by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins, along with the comics industry, the movies they spawn and the creators that get trampled on.[1]
Johnston used the parody as a means to illustrate the comic book industry, as well as to serve as an allegory of the rancorous relationship between Watchmen creator Moore and DC Comics. Watchmensch's story mirrors some of the aspects of the series it parodies, specifically that of imitating the art of Dave Gibbons. It also mimics several of the plot points of the series to tell its story.
- ^ Ekstrom, Steve (March 5, 2009). "Who Skewers the Watchmen? Rich Johnston on Watchmensch". Newsarama. Retrieved December 16, 2009.