Plot
Where does the chapter begin?
Mars
What was Jon's father's career?
Watchmaker
Where do we first meet Janey?
In the photograph on the first page.
Why does Dr. Manhattan have an atom on his head?
The government wanted him to wear a symbol with an atom, which he doesn't want to do.
He brands himself with an atom.
How do Janey and Jon meet?
She works with him at the lab. Janey buys him a beer, and their fingers touch.
Who is Janey?
Janey is another research scientist and Jon's girlfriend for a certain time.
What year does Jon graduate from Princeton?
1958
How did Jon become Dr. Manhatten?
He went to get Janey's fixed watch and got stuck in the I.F. Test chambers
Why does Jon decide to go to Princeton?
His father believes that atomic science is the way of the future.
Who is the last active hero after August 3rd 1977?
Rorschach
Where is Dr. Manhattan in March of around 1971?
Saigon
What does Jon originally want to pursue as a career?
A watchmaker
Did Jon and Janey break up before or after he met Laurie?
After
Who is the new Nite Owl?
Dreiberg
How old is Laurie when Jon and her first start seeing each other?
16
What appear to be Dr. Manhatten's Powers?
teleportation, clairvoyance, and telekinesis
In 1977, there is a protest against masked super heroes. What does Dr. M do?
Transport them all into their houses
What does someone call Dr. Manhattanduring the protest?
"[A] big blue fruit" (4:22:4)
How might the time jumps reflect Doctor Manhattan?
They can show the emotional disconnection that Manhattan has from the humans.
They can reflect an inner conflict within Manhattan.
ECT
What month does he start reappearing?
As what?
November
As just eyeballs and a nervous system.