August 26, 2008 - DC Comics presents a special, new edition of the WATCHMEN TP, featuring a brand-new cover by artist extraordinaire Dave Gibbons.

Available for order now, the WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP is created especially for the international market, and is also available to retailers in the U.S. and Canada exclusively through Diamond.

One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has only grown in stature since its original publication. Along with a new cover by Gibbons, this volume features the high-quality, recolored pages from WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION, restored by WildStorm FX and original series colorist John Higgins.

The WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP (JUL088045) is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 10 with a cover price of $19.99 U.S. and has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, August 28.

Retailers may order this item by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

Diamond UK customers:

Please note that when DC sells out of the existing stock at Diamond U.K. on the WATCHMEN TP (FEB058406), all trade paperback orders placed with Diamond U.K. will be filled with copies of the WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP.

Diamond customers outside of the U.S., U.K. and Canada:

Please note that all WATCHMEN trade paperback orders placed by accounts outside of the US and Canada will be filled with copies of the WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP.