Here is a brief synopsis of V for Vendetta:įollowing world war, London is a police state occupied by a fascist government, and a vigilante known only as V uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressors of the world in which he now lives. In addition, some British citizens honor Guy Fawkes on November 5th of every year to remember his dedication to freedom, and his unyeilding faith in revolution. Artist David Llyod and Moore chose Guy Fawkes as the face of V because it gave the character an unconventional superhero look. Deep down, Moore believed Thatcher was a supreme fascist, and that her conservative party was dedicated to ushering in a new era of totalitarianism in the United Kingdom. Writer Alan Moore was inspired by Margaret Hilda Thatcher (aka The Iron Lady) and her run as British Prime Minister (from 1979-1990). I thought I would honor these anniversaries by discussing the reasons for the creation, and powerful message, of V for Vendetta, which has been a staple of freedom and justice in the comic community since its publication. This November will also mark the 410th anniversary of Guy Fawkes Night in Great Britain. This month makes nine years since the release of the V for Vendetta film directed by James McTeigue, and, 27 years since the graphic novel was released by DC Comics in 1988.
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