In keeping with the realism of the series, although the costumed crimefighters of Watchmen are commonly called "superheroes", only one, named Doctor Manhattan, possesses any superhuman abilities.
Sesuai dengan realisme dari seri, meskipun para penjahat berkostum Watchmen biasanya disebut "superhero", hanya satu, bernama Doctor Manhattan, yang memiliki kemampuan super.