V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
Alan Moore
Evan Goldberg
I often give [this book] to people. - Evan Goldberg
Naval Ravikant
Genius, a cogent defense of anarchy. - Naval Ravikant
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V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

Alan Moore
By
Alan Moore
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In the shadowed corridors of a dystopian future, where the echoes of a totalitarian regime ripple through the air, "V for Vendetta" by Alan Moore emerges not just as a narrative but as a stark manifesto of rebellion. This masterful graphic novel, etched into the annals of the comics medium with fervent precision by Moore and his co-creator David Lloyd, unfolds in an England ensnared by fascism—a world where freedom is a myth and identity is crushed under the boot of oppression. Yet, within this grim reality, a figure emerges from the flames of defiance: V, a masked vigilante, whose poetic justice and intricate philosophy challenge the very foundations of the totalitarian state. Through the intricate dance of V's vendetta, Moore crafts a tale that is as much a reflection on the nature of power and resistance as it is a compelling narrative of personal liberation and retribution. Beyond its riveting plot, "V for Vendetta" is a profound exploration of the human spirit's indomitable will to fight against overwhelming odds. The graphic novel transcends the boundaries of its form, weaving together a rich tapestry of characters, each caught in the crossfire of V's revolution and the state's brutal crackdown. With unparalleled depth and nuance, Moore and Lloyd invite the reader into a world that is terrifyingly believable, yet filled with the hope that even in the darkest of times, a single spark can ignite the fires of change. "V for Vendetta" stands not only as a monumental achievement in comics but as a timeless reminder of the cost of freedom and the valor required to reclaim it.

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Released
1990
14 Jan
Length
296
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I often give [this book] to people. - Evan Goldberg
Genius, a cogent defense of anarchy. - Naval Ravikant
People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.
— Alan Moore, V for Vendetta

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