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Creation & Design

Ozymandias was created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons for the 'Watchmen' series, inspired by the character from the Charlton Comics.

Early Years

Adrian Veidt was born into wealth and privilege, eventually becoming a successful businessman and a superhero known as Ozymandias.

Character Development

Ozymandias evolves from a self-proclaimed hero to a complex antagonist, whose morally ambiguous decisions raise questions about the nature of heroism and sacrifice.

Cultural Reception

Ozymandias is often regarded as one of the most complex and morally ambiguous characters in comic book history, receiving critical acclaim for his depth and philosophical implications.

Character Details

Real Name:
Adrian Veidt
First Appearance:
Watchmen #1
Aliases:
Ozymandias, Veidt
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Minutemen, Watchmen
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Master strategist, Expert martial artist
Equipment:
Advanced technology, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Watchmen #1
DC ⋅ 1986
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Watchmen #1
 
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Premiere issue of a twelve-issue series that explores the dark side of superheroes from a realistic, flawed perspective

1st appearance of Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, Ozymandias, Silk Spectre, The Comedian and Night Owl

Alan Moore based his characters off of DC's newly acquired Charlton heroes: the Question, Captain Atom, Thunderbolt, Nightshade, the Peacemaker and Blue Beetle

[July 2023 - Warner Bros. announced an animated Watchmen feature is in development]

Watchmen #11
DC ⋅ 1987
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Watchmen #11
 
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Origin of Ozymandias

Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1
1:200 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2012
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Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jim Lee featuring Ozymandias

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