Butting in to say, YES, I feel you in regard to American art. And that's something I'm still overcoming, but when it comes to storytelling, Watchmen PWNS. Art-wise . . . it's not pretty like manga is, or even like some of the modern comics are -- Young Avengers, anyone? -- but the art didn't turn me completely off. It was at least well thought out and utilized wonderfully, if not beautifully. And the upcoming movie will add all the pretty I need.