File:Watchmencharacters.jpg

Fair use rationale: picture of characters from Watchmen. Used as part of article on same subject.

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This image, Watchmencharacters.jpg, is being linked here; though the picture is subject to copyright I (DCAnderson) feel it is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. it is a low resolution copy of a book cover;
2. it does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell the book in any way;
3. copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the book;
4. the image on the cover is significant because it is of characters created by Alan Moore;
5. it is significant to the article about Alan Moore