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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... read more
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It is 1998 (which was the future back then!) and a Fascist government has taken over the U.K. 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... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- V: A revolutionary anarchist who wears a Guy Fawkes mask.
- Evey Hammond: A young woman who was rescued by V when she was 16.
- Eric Finch: The Chief of New Scotland Yard and Minister of Investigations.
- Adam J. Susan: The leader of the Norsefire Party.
- Lewis Prothero: Provides the voice of Fate. Has a large collection of dolls.
- Bishop Anthony Lilliman: The voice of the Party in the Church.
- Derek Almond: High-ranking official of the Norsefire government.
- Gordon: A petty criminal specializing in bootlegging.
- Delia Surridge: Larkhill camp doctor
- Rosemary Almond: The abused wife of Derek Almond.
- Helen Heyer: The ruthless, scheming wife of Conrad Heyer.
- Peter Creedy: A member of "the Finger".
- Dominic Stone: Inspector Finch's assistant.
- Valerie Page: A critically acclaimed actress who was imprisoned at Larkhill when the government found out she was a lesbian.
- Roger Dascombe: The technical supervisor for The Party's media division and the Propaganda Minister of "the Mouth".
- Alistair Harper: Scottish organized crime boss
Quotes edit
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“Justice is meaningless without freedom.”
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“Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot. I know of no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.”
V -
“A revolution without dance is a revolution not worth having.”
V -
“Everybody is special. EVERYBODY, everybody is a hero, a lover, a fool, a villain. Everybody”
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“Her name is Anarchy, and she has taught me more as a mistress than you ever did. She has taught me that Justice is meaningless without Freedom. She is honest. She makes no promises and breaks none.”
V -
“...the Vicious Cabaret.”
V
Setting & Locations edit
- Shadow Gallery: The Shadow Gallery is V's underground home. It is a warm haven full of illegal art and pop culture items.
- The Head: The Head is the executive branch of the government, lead by Adam Susan, England's leader.
- The Eye: The Eye is a branch of the government that watches every move the people make with the use of surveillance cameras strategically placed in public as well as private.
- The Ears: The Ears is a branch of the government that listen to all conversations that people have, with the use of surveillance equipment.
- The Finger: The Finger is a branch of the government responsible for carrying out directives from the leader, Adam Susan.
- The Nose: The Nose is a branch of the government that heads up criminal investigations.
First Sentence edit
Good evening, London. It's nine o'clock and this is the voice of fate broadcasting on 275 and 285 in the medium wave...it is the fifth of the eleventh, ninteen-ninety-seven.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Errata edit
The story takes place after a nuclear holocaust - something which the author did not realize at the time that human beings would not likely survive.
Series & Lists edit
Authors & Contributors edit
- Alan Moore (Author)
- David Lloyd (Illustrator)
Other Contributors:
- David Lloyd (Illustrator)
- Alex Nikolavitch (Translator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: DC Comics
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 978-1-4012-0841-7
Page Count: 296
Publisher: DC Comics
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 978-1-4012-0841-7
Page Count: 296
Awards edit
- Prometheus Hall of Fame Award (2006)
- Prometheus Award (Finalist, 1991: Best Novel)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 741.5941
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- V for Vendetta (IMDb): 2005.
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