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Rome 2.0
You're crossing streams. I said that the comic ending would have been exceptionally more expensive and with a lesser payoff because it would be more difficult to relate to from the perspective of an average viewer (who we need to presume has not read the novel). The bomb was a simpler, safer, more easily understandable conclusion.
Or try this -- talk to anyone who watched Watchmen that didn't read the novel. Tell them the original ending and ask which they'd prefer if all things are equal. Same movie. Two endings. Which is better?
As to Preacher, like I said, I can't speak to what they are or aren't changing, but what they're doing is great television. Compelling storylines, relatable characters, clear character progression/regression, etc.