Description:V for Vendetta is, like its author's later Watchmen, a landmark in comic-book writing. Alan Moore has led the field in intelligent, politically astute (if slightly paranoid), complex adult comic-book writing since the early 1980s. He began V back in 1981 and it constituted one of his first attempts (along with the criminally neglectedV for Vendetta is, like its author's later Watchmen, a landmark in comic-book writing. Alan Moore has led the field in intelligent, politically astute (if slightly paranoid), complex adult comic-book writing since the early 1980s. He began V back in 1981 and it constituted one of his first attempts (along with the criminally neglected but equally superb Miracleman) at writing an ongoing series. It is 1998 (which was the future back then!) and a Fascist government has taken over the UK. The only blot on its particular landscape is a lone terrorist who is systematically killing all the government personnel associated with a now destroyed secret concentration camp. Codename V is out for vengeance ... and an awful lot more. V feels slightly dated like all past premonitions do. The original series was black and white and that added to the grittiness of the feel while the colouring here in the graphic novel sometimes blurs David Lloyd's fine drawing. But these are small concerns. Skilfully plotted, V is an essential read for all those who love comics and the freedom, as a medium, they allow a writer as skilled as Moore. The graphic novel contains all the V series plus two additional stories concerning V that were originally considered "interludes". This edition also contains an essay from Moore dating from 1983 explaining the creation process. For any comic fan it's a must-have. --Mark Thwaite... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Titan Books Ltd Release date : 14 April 2000 ISBN-10 : 1852862912 |
ISBN-13: 9781852862916
"Read Early March 2013
This graphic novel is one I've owned for a time (close to a year, give or take), not reading it until now despite being well-aware of its significance. I've seen the movie, certainly - not being as keen on the comics world in the mid-2000s as I am today, I was not aware of the comic just as I was not aware of Watchmen when its feature film was first advertised. It's hard to pin a point on why I didn't get around to reading it sooner. Why I've finally done so is easy, though"
GruntLogic added this to a list 1 year, 3 months ago
"People should not fear their governments, governments should fear their people. While I feel that some of the pro-anarchy material is a bit naive, it serves it's purpose when stacked against tyranny and fascism."
Kami-chan added this to a list 1 year, 10 months ago
"Erittäin hyvä sarjakuva, joka kuvaa tulevaisuutta vieläkin julmemmin ja realistisemmin kuin elokuvaversio. Piirrosjälki on tarkasti toteutettua ja värikästä, ja se tukee hyvin Alan Mooren käsikirjoitusta, joka kulkee luontevasti paikasta toiseen. Ei tule mieleen mitään, minkä olisi voinut tehdä toisella tavalla. Sarjakuvaromaanien parhaimmistoa.
They say that there's a broken light for every heart on Broadway.
They say that life's a game, then they take the board away.
They give you"
Adriano Lopes added this to a list 2 years, 11 months ago
"Oon melkein satavarma etten tuhatysikasinelosen lisäksi oo vielä toistaiseksi todistanut yhtä vaikuttavaa dystopiakuvausta (tosin esim. Fahrenheitti 451 ja monta muuta on vielä lukematta, mut silti), ai jai jai. V on hahmona jotain toismaailmaisen nerokasta ja niin ku jo pääsinkin kehaisemaan niin toi Mooren & Lloydin luoma maailma kyllä ottaa mukaansa ihan heti alusta lähtien jälkimmäisen piirrosten ollessa erittäin vangitsevaa katsottavaa. Vois sen filmatisoinnin öögata nyt tässÃ"
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