Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5941
EAN: 9780930289522
ISBN: 0930289528
Label: Vertigo
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Vertigo
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 1995-04-01
Publisher: Vertigo
Release Date: 1995-04-01
Studio: Vertigo

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 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 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 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 coloring here in the graphic novel sometimes blurs David Lloyd's fine drawing. But these are small concerns. Skillfully 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. --Mark Thwaite
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 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 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 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 coloring here in the graphic novel sometimes blurs David Lloyd's fine drawing. But these are small concerns. Skillfully 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. --Mark Thwaite

Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't read this with a closed mind
Comment: If you encountered the movie first and are merely following up on the book, keep one thing in mind. This is how the story was originally intended.

Initially, when I read that Alan Moore was not happy about how the movie turned out, I was puzzled. However, after going back and reading this original Graphic Novel, I now understand why. The movie (while providing for it's intended effect) leaves a multitude of things out.

The story is much more complicated and the characters are provided much more depth herein. In fact, anarchy aside, I would say that this graphic novel is a completely different story. It's a must grab.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: classic
Comment: Is the warning of this classic tale all that far off from the big brother induced haze some of the west is seeping into currently? A must read.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Moore Might Know Better...
Comment: I find myself more compelled to write this review based upon Mr. Bernabo's "insightful review". He claims that fascism means that "the ends justify the means". Well...not exactly. That is more Machiavelli than anything else. Fascism simply means that the state is put above else; one must have a religious-like admiration for their country to qualify as fascist. An anarchist can believe that their ends justify the means (i.e. killing innocents to ensure chaos) just as a statist can believe the same thing (much more noticeable, as many fasicsts/communists have killed to maintain their order).
Okay, with that aside, let me just say that this is a good work. It portrays a direct contrast between anarchy and totalitarianism, with the extreme V representing the former and Adam Susan as a symbol of the latter. We are reflected by Evey Hammond, who is able through her journey to make her own mind about it all, and who we are meant to sympathize with.
Ultimately, as much as I dislike Alan Moore (and believe him to be highly overrated, seriously comic-book nerds, go read Moby-Dick or something) this is a fine work. If at least it makes you pause and think about our world, even if you dismiss the ideas afterward, it has accomplished one of its goals.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: V for Vendetta Graphic Novel
Comment: The V for Vendetta Graphic Novel is an astounding book. It is the depiction of the movie (if you watched it first like I did) and it is a more in-depth look at Codename V. I recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of: V for Vendetta the motion picture, graphic novels, or even comic books. (since it so closely relates to one)

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Customer Rating:
Summary: A masterpiece, but poorly printed.
Comment: An otherwise five stars rating, if not for the shameful low quality of the paper and printing.


More than a review, a warning...

...so beware, for this is artwork far from its original shine and luster.

Since this is a masterpiece no one should be without,no matter what, buy it.

Another reviewer has pointed out that there are quality editions around. So keep this one only until you get one of those.

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