
As for Moore's original masterpiece, I must say the first thing

that struck me was Moore's talents as a writer. Even in a medium where you'd think descriptive writing would fall by the wayside (due to its accompanying illustrations) Moore utilizes an astonishingly proficient command of all aspects of language in presenting his world. It was very humbling, being a prospective writer myself, reading the words of a true master of his craft, comparable in his command of rhetoric only perhaps to J.K. Rowling. The universe he has invisioned is equally astonishing, and its not really until you get near the end that you appreciate just how carefully crafted the details of the backstory really are. Moore captures your attention right from the very beginning, and the ride only picks up speed until it screaches to its sudden and unexpected finale. Though the main ending itself left me somewhat disappointed, no other ending would have supported the themes quite as well, and the overall end sequence was superb. Overall, the story is expertly written and envisioned, and even though there are a couple quirks with the presentation, this is definitely not one to miss. Check back next week for impressions from the film and an analysis on how Snyder's vision stacks up to its source material!
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