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Rorschach ( Walter Joseph Kovacs) is a fictional antihero and one of the protagonists in the graphic novel limited series Watchmen, published by DC Comics in 1986.
Wearing his 'new face', Kovacs decided to become a costumed adventurer by the name of 'Rorschach', taken from Hermann Rorschach, who created the Rorschach inkblot test. Continuing his work in the garment factory, Kovacs started his nocturnal lifestyle by fighting crime.
Watchmen: Directed by Zack Snyder. With Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley. In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
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Suspecting that other vigilantes could be attacked, Rorschach warns members of his former team, the Watchmen. Rorschach's former partner Dan Dreiberg believes he is paranoid but relays his concerns to Adrian Veidt, a crime-fighter turned businessman.
Jun 27, 2019 · • Rorschach is Alan Moore's principal protagonist in the graphic novel Watchmen. • The mask-wearing, face-busting 'superhero' embodies the novel's theme of paranoia. • Rorschach's...
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Walter Joseph Kovacs, also known as Rorschach, is the main protagonist of the Watchmen franchise. He is a ruthless vigilante who seeks to enforce justice at any and all costs and spends the duration of the story investigating the murder of fellow crime fighter, the Comedian.
Feb 14, 2024 · Alan Moore, the creator of Watchmen, explains that Rorschach's death was not a sign of his integrity or courage, but a way to end his psychological pain. He reveals that Rorschach had a "king-sized death wish" and wanted to die with honor in his own twisted standards.
