Watchmen #1, released in 1986, is the first issue of the groundbreaking comic book series by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons. Set in an alternate version of the United States where superheroes exist, Watchmen explores complex themes of power, morality, and the nature of heroism. The story follows a group of retired superheroes as they investigate the murder of one of their own. With its intricate storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and innovative use of the comic book medium, Watchmen #1 is considered a masterpiece of the genre.