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TIL that Alan Moore's Watchmen comic series was originally set to utilize characters from Charlton Comics such as Peacemaker & Captain Atom. In fact, the original name of the Watchmen series was called "Who killed the Peacemaker?" before the character was ultimately replaced by The Comedian.

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