![]() In the first instalment of V for Vendetta we are introduced to a world in the future, after a nuclear war that has left the world wrecked mostly through floods and crop failures. Racism and homophobia – black and gay people being sent to concentration camps. Warnings of some disabled slurs used within the comic “queer” used to mean funny. Those who read this book may also enjoy George Orwell’s classic 1984 as well as the Natalie Portman starrer ‘V for Vendetta’ the movie. And considering the fact that it was written a full decade before the present ‘War on Terror’ commenced makes it almost prophetic. In the post 9/11 world some of the issues pertaining to intrusive surveillance by the government, along with increased intolerance are issues that this work can contribute to. To sum up, it is an exciting, thought-provoking and dark story. Why is he targeted? I wouldn’t want to kill the suspense for those who haven’t yet read the book. Most of this volume centers around V going after Lewis Prothero, who is a popular TV broadcaster for the propaganda machine of the state. There are hints that she may become his partner in his struggle. ![]() V is not alone in his crusade, we are also introduced to Evey Hammond, all of just sixteen years, innocent and curious. Into this world of tyranny enters our liberator simply known as ‘V’, the reason for his drive to fight against the prevailing political dispensation is further revealed in this first volume itself. A fascist government is in control in England and has done what most such governments do, persecute anyone they find to be different from their type. The story begins in a world where a lot has gone wrong. No doubt since it is a work written way back in 1988, the graphical gloss make seem missing but the content more than makes up for it. What most writers wouldn't be unable to convey in a 200 page novel, has been very effectively conveyed in this 34 page creation. And off I go to the next volume to find out!Īs a beginner to the genre of the graphical novel/comic, I must say that this apocalyptic vision of the future has left me impressed. I'm sure the explanation on his motives will be interesting. If in the film it's evident that V is going for a grand mission whose purpose we know already, here I'm curious why he'd carry out the grand mission. Overall, the first issue of the whole 10-volume series does an excellent setting-up job as well as introduces the main characters in a manner that builds the tension and the mystery over the outcome much better than in the adaptation. Her age makes certain things in the film make much more sense as well. And Evey is so young! I was shocked to find out just how young, and it broke my heart that she had to undergo all that to survive. The mysterious man known only as V is more compelling, more complex and even a bit more threatening in his suave and elegant quote-spewing way, who carries out at the start what the film makes him do by the end. ![]() The original turned out to be different from what the film had led me to believe (stupid Hollywood!). I was sure I'd not like it at all.Īll because I didn't care for the film adaptation with Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman, didn't care for the story told in it, which I found boring and inferior even for a run-of-the-mill utopia. ![]() Stupid Hollywood! Stupid, stupid Hollywood!įor years, I was under the impression that V for Vendetta was one of those silly comics only fanboys with an unexplainable taste for pulpy stories could ever love. “For whatever the future holds, one thing is certain. we learn a small bit of the past of our Hero/Villian V. ![]() īUT Kennedy? Seriously? Why did he choose him to stay in power till the 80s? and ordering the N-Bombs war?, may be we'll learn more about that later?Īnd also learn bit about how England ruled now, The Eye, Voice, Fate.etc.Īnd before the first volume ends. Then Alan Moore takes us smoothly into learning more about this Dystopia England, and how it turns into this mess -and what the hell happened to the world itself- through the back story if young Evey. "For more on this old real life rebellion, you can check this new BBC miniseries" It starts with huge act of rebellion, resonate, the Gunpowder plot. The first volume, 4 chapters of the epic "V for Vendetta"ĭid you notice the 4 chapters starts with V?, and the rest of them too at least at the first Book. ![]()
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