V for vendetta

by Alan Moore

Paperback, 286 pages

English language

Published April 7, 1990 by DC Comics.

ISBN:: 978-1-85286-291-6

(25 reviews)

"A frightening and powerful tale of the loss of freedom and identity in a chillingly believable totalitarian world, V For Vendetta stands as one of the highest achievements of the comics medium and a defining work for creators Alan Moore and David Lloyd.

Set in an imagined future England that has given itself over to fascism, this groundbreaking story captures both the suffocating nature of live in an authoritarian police state and the redemptive power of the human spirit which rebels against it. Crafted with sterling clarity and intelligence, V For Vendetta brings an unequaled depth of characterisation and verisimilitude to its unflinching account of oppression and resistance."

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5 stars

This is a riveting, thought-provoking work. I'm very much taken with both story and artwork; the way Alan Moore and David Lloyd were able to collaborate is beautiful. The idea of using Guy Fawkes as the face for V was pure genius, and Valerie's story, told very effectively as a contraband scribbling on toilet paper, was beyond touching and gave the story impetus.

This is only the second graphic novel I've ever read (besides Fun Home), and I realize only lately that it's a shame to have overlooked an entire population of books, based solely on format!