Why Dr Manhattan Kills Rorschach

Did Dr. Manhattan care about Rorschach?

He seems to show great reluctance toward killing Rorschach. That’s the point — as far as Manhattan is concerned, Laurie is an exception. He has very little interest in whether other humans live or die.

What is Rorschach’s power?

Like most characters in Watchmen, Rorschach has no obvious “superpowers”. He merely has his strong will, peak-human physical strength, and finely-honed sense of timing and precision.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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