V For Vendetta Book

V for vendetta is a dystopian novel that takes place in england in 1997.

V for vendetta book. By dc comics author 4 4 out of 5 stars 13 ratings. Great cast great action great music. Paperback may 1 1990. Set in a futurist totalitarian england a country without freedom or faith a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask strikes back against the oppressive overlords on behalf of the voiceless.

A powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality v for vendetta takes place in a totalitarian england following a. He is a mysterious anarchist vigilante and freedom fighter who is easily recognizable by his guy fawkes mask long hair and dark clothing. Armed with only knives and his wits v as he s called aims to bring about change in this horrific new world. Due to the ill effects of worldwide famine disease and a devastating war the government has morphed from a democracy into a fascist dictatorship.

Initially published starting in 1982 in black and white as an ongoing serial in the short lived uk anthology warrior it morphed into a ten issue limited series published by dc comics. V is the title character of the comic book series v for vendetta created by alan moore and david lloyd. But after reading the book me eyes have been opened to how much has actually been omitted. A new edition of the graphic novel that inspired the hit movie.

V for vendetta summary on november 5 1997 evey hammond an impoverished sixteen year old orphan who has turned to prostitution out of a desperation to survive tries to solicit a man on guy fawkes night. He strives to topple a totalitarian government of a dystopian united kingdom through acts of heroism. V for vendetta 1 10. Prometheus hall of fame award 2006 harvey awards nominee for best continuing or limited series best writer for alan moore 1989 main characters.

V for vendetta is a british graphic novel written by alan moore and illustrated by david lloyd with additional art by tony weare. V for vendetta is one of those books that has the reputation for being one of the greatest comics ever written and frequently appears on graphic novels everyone must read lists. Hide other formats and editions. See all formats and editions.

This new hardline government uses excessive force and extreme measures to keep the population in line.