Au Naturel (Glow in the Dark)

The Au Naturel figure, released as part of the Funko Pop! Movies line under number 167, depicts the character Dr. Manhattan from the 2009 film adaptation of the graphic novel Watchmen. Created by DC Comics and famously illustrated by Dave Gibbons, the character is known for his signature blue aesthetic and near-total lack of clothing. This specific glow-in-the-dark variant was produced to capture the character's radioactive energy, serving as a specialized aesthetic choice intended to appeal to enthusiasts of the source material's surreal visual language.

The design of this piece relies on the minimalist, blocky proportions standard to the Funko Pop! aesthetic, contrasting that simplicity with the character's complex, ethereal nature. Within the broader context of the Pop! Movies series, the release reflects Funko's strategy of diving deep into cult-classic cinema to capture niche audiences. The figure received a mixed reception from collectors at the time of its release, often cited by fans of the series for its bold, unconventional appearance in a collection predominantly filled with more traditional costumed superheroes.