V for Vendetta
DC/Vertigo.
V
for Vendetta (10-issue mini; 1-7 first published in Warrior Magazine;
w Alan Moore; a David Lloyd). [Eduardo from Millarworld
reports: "Book 1 & 2, comprising issues 1-7 were first published
in UK. To be precise, 1-6 were published in the UK in Warrior 1-26, and
issue 7 contains two interlude stories, first printed in the UK, and two
new stories, the concluding chapters of Book 2. Also, the TPB drops a lot
of one page one color illustrations, made by Lloyd, to separate the individual
chapters. In total, there are 80 extra pages in the singles, including Back
covers, illustrations that accompany the credits and the aforementioned
one page illustrations." From DC Comics: "Good evening,
London. It's nine o'clock and this is The Voice of Fate… It is the
Fifth of the Eleventh, Nineteen-Ninety-Seven… The people of London
are advised that the Brixton and Streatham areas are quarantine zones as
of today. It is suggested that these areas be avoided for reasons of health
and safety... Police raided seventeen homes in the Birmingham area early
this morning, uncovering what is believed to be a major terrorist ring.
Twenty people, eight of them women, are currently in detention awaiting
trial... The weather will be fine until 12:07 A.M. when a shower will commence,
lasting until 1:30 A.M.... Have a pleasant evening." A frightening
and powerful story of the loss of freedom and identity in a totalitarian
world. V for Vendetta is the chronicle of a world of despair and oppressive
tyranny. A work of sterling clarity and intelligence, V for Vendetta is
everything comics weren't supposed to be. England Prevails.] Old
Book of the Week 11/19/03
V for Vendetta New Edition HC (as above plus extra
material). [From DC Comics: One of the accomplishments
that cemented Alan Moore's reputation - soon to be a major motion picture
- returns in a stunning new edition. A terrifying portrait of totalitarianism
and resistance superbly illustrated by artist David Lloyd, this edition
includes everything from the VERTIGO trade paperback as well as a new 8-page
section featuring early sketches and art by Lloyd.] Book of the Week 10/5/05: While Watchmen gets most of the glory, some argue that V For Vendetta was a better work. Certainly its story of neo-fascist government and terrorism remains current, perhaps more than ever. It might be significant that V is getting a movie adaptation in the same year the Watchmen movie fell apart. And now V For Vendetta is getting the hardcover treatment, although not quite as spiffy as this week's Absolute Watchmen. It also feature several pages of new bonus material. If your wallet can stand it, this week you can buy new improved editions of two of Alan Moore's greatest works—and that's saying something. 