A special character clip for The Comedian in Watchmen courtesy of NBC. This clip provides a little bit of a background into the character for those who have not read the graphic novel. There are More Clips that also aired on NBC.
One of the most active vigilantes in the Watchmen universe, Edward Blake operated as the Comedian for decades, in addition to working for the U.S. government in Vietnam and elsewhere. Originally a jester-themed hero, he later took on a more militaristic outfit, in keeping with his violent solutions to most problems. He is by all appearances a cynical egotist using moralistic vigilantism as a cover for his sadistic tendencies.