| Title | : | V for Vendetta #1 |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 22 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1982 |
V for Vendetta #1 Reviews
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Remember Remember The 5th of November...
The first volume, 4 chapters of the epic "V for Vendetta"
Did you notice the 4 chapters starts with V? , and the rest of them too at least at the first Book..
It starts with huge act of rebellion, resonate, the Gunpowder plot.
"For more on this old real life rebellion, you can check this new BBC miniseries"
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 .
BUT 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?
And also learn bit about how England ruled now, The Eye, Voice, Fate...etc.
And before the first volume ends.. we learn a small bit of the past of our Hero/Villian V...“For whatever the future holds, one thing is certain... It just won't be the same.”
We hope so...now more than ever..
Mohammed Arabey
5th of November 2017
To 10th of November 2017 -
Stupid Hollywood! Stupid, stupid Hollywood!
For 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. I was sure it wasn't worth my time. I was sure I'd not like it at all.
All 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. And, boy, was I wrong. The original turned out to be different from what the film had led me to believe (stupid Hollywood!).
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. 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. Her age makes certain things in the film make much more sense as well.
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. 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. I'm sure the explanation on his motives will be interesting. And off I go to the next volume to find out! -
The multiplying villanies of nature
Do swarm upon him—from the western isles
Of kerns and gallowglasses is supplied;
And fortune, on his damned quarrel smiling,
Show'd like a rebel's whore: but all's too weak:
For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name—
Disdaining fortune, with his brandish'd steel,
Which smoked with bloody execution,
Like valour's minion carved out his passage
Till he faced the slave;
Which ne'er shook hands, nor bade farewell to him
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Oh my god I loved that one.........good old tricky macbeth hehehe
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THIS WAS AMAZING!
V for Vendetta is my favorite movie ever, and I was worried to see what the comic book held because I had really high expectations.
Luckily this lived up to those expectations! I adored every little detail of it, especially since it had a lot more information about characters than the movie did.
I'm definitely continuing on with these books -
Definitely continuing this series. Off to an amazingly mysterious start!
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This stuff if Gooood!!!!
Full review after completing the series. -
As a beginner to the genre of the graphical novel/comic, I must say that this apocalyptic vision of the future has left me impressed. What most writers wouldn't be unable to convey in a 200 page novel, has been very effectively conveyed in this 34 page creation. 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.
The story begins in a world where a lot has gone wrong. 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. 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.
V is not alone in his crusade, we are also introduced to Evey Hammond, all of just sixteen years, innocent and curious. There are hints that she may become his partner in his struggle.
Most of this volume centers around V going after Lewis Prothero, who is a popular TV broadcaster for the propaganda machine of the state. Why is he targeted? I wouldn’t want to kill the suspense for those who haven’t yet read the book.
To sum up, it is an exciting, thought-provoking and dark story. 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. And considering the fact that it was written a full decade before the present ‘War on Terror’ commenced makes it almost prophetic. 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. -
Uhhh and it begins .. I fell in love with the story when I saw the movie. This is a ten part story by Great Alan Moore and tells the story of an alternate reality where UK is ruled by a right wing party. The story is set in London in 1997 and begins on the Night of 5th of November. 'Remember Remember the 5th of November ...'. The only difference from the beginning is that Evey is only 16 years old in comics not older like Natalie Portman. I will gobble up remaining parts soon.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to bit, may comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just
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Trigger warnings: war, etc. Warnings of some disabled slurs used within the comic; “queer” used to mean funny. Racism and homophobia – black and gay people being sent to concentration camps.
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. The fascist party, Norsefire, has destroyed their enemies in concentration camps, and now they run the country as a police state. However, an anarchy revolutionist dressed in a Guy Fawkes mask, named V, begins a violent and theatrical campaign to murder his former captors, bring the government to its knees and to convince the people to rule themselves.
I read this in March of this year, and really didn’t like it. I gave it two stars after reading it, having just not being in the right mood to read it, and I decided to give this 80s comic another chance. V for Vendetta has been something I was almost raised on, so I really wanted to give this another chance, and see if my two star rating earlier this year was going to change.
I definitely enjoyed it much more this time. This was really gripping, and really kept my attention. I love the authentic art of this, and how it all clicks together. It’s vintage and it’s excellent. I do wish there was more gore in this. They hint at so much and there could be a lot they could have shown, and I would have loved to see it – the marks on the victims chest, for one – and I feel like there could have been more in the art – but then again, it’s the 80s.
This comic is… a little scary. Back in the 80s this was just a fantasy, a dystopian comic that scared people. In 2005, it was just a movie. But now, this could be similar to our future. The story line it follows is of a world ruined by war, with a corrupt government in control, which is… almost how a lot of countries are living now in 2017. It’s…. scary. But well told. This is really well told, and there’s nothing about it that doesn’t fit the flow of it. This is a wonderful comic, and I love it. I can’t wait to read the rest of this comic. -
It reminds me of Orwell's 1984: a heavy critic against political fascism and authoritarianism.
Like in 1984, in this series the government controls every move of its citizens and decides what each one can or cannot do. Culture, art, and freedom are things of the past, only governmental content is available.
V, who was tortured in a concentration camp, is a violent and genius man who wants to bring the government down - V for Vendetta.
I'm enjoining reading it and I appreciate the many differences the comics edition has compared to the movie. -
This is by far the best comic book series I have ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. My only criticism would be of the poor quality paper and color printing that went into the comics. If you happen to think that comic book writing is too plain or simple, pick up the first in this series and I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Exciting beginning. The entrance of V was all sudden and mesmerizing. The mess he made, the way he talked and moved, the wit he showed- all made him a true anarchist.
Can't wait to finish the series asap.
Nothing is compared to see the V in his Vengeance mode! -
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"Who are you?"
"I am the king of the twentieth century, I'm the bogeyman, I'm the Villain, The Black Sheep of the Family"
Simply Remarkable.. -
[I read [book:V for Vendetta] as a series eleven installments, of which ten are the actual story and one a summary of the creative process, so this will be one review repeated across each. I have individual marks for each installment, explained in part in the volume chronology (see the spoiler.)]
V for Vendetta is
Alan Moore's take on dystopia; here, the hero takes on the totalitarian regime set in the UK. As such, this graphical novel is part of a topical list that includes
Zamyatin's
We,
Huxley's
Brave New World, and
Orwell's
1984.
The book focuses on V, who fights against the totalitarian government. In the mid- to end-1990s, UK is one of the few surviving states; the other major powers have annihilated each other in a nuclear war. (This scenario has been popular with sci-fi writers from the mid-1950s, with books such as
Brian Aldiss's
Hothouse and movies such as On the Beach as prominent examples.) UK has been saved by the anti-nuclear policies of its ruling Labor party, but had to give up in the process---we don't learn why---all personal freedom and rights. As Labor quickly turns into a fascist party, labor camps are used to exterminate whoever the leaders deem undesirable, and the citizens live from day to day. In this setting, V is the modern hero who, having understood the structure and survived the murderous attempts of the government, attempts to topple the regime. Through ruthless action mixed with acts of genuine kindness, V will give spark to the revolution.
Overall, I was rather unimpressed with this graphical novel. I found the story rather cliched and linear, despite attempts to spice it up through alternative ploys. The depiction of V is artificially mystical, whereas everyone else, from the crowd to the state apparatus, receive sparing attention. Last but not least, the graphical novel format hinders the reader, as most of the dialogue stems from similarly-faced, similarly-dressed characters. (This also helps in understanding the disorientation of the crowds.)
Overall, I can recommend neither the movie or the graphical novel. There's much better material on the topic, out there. -
Cool, watched the movie, and wanted to compare with the novel. Just finished part 1. There's a line that says "Make Britain Great Again". Interesting coincidence??
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A dystopian world where corruption rules. V, an anarchist, sets out to destroy the government.
Volume I of X includes four chapters:
Chapter One - The Villain
Chapter Two - The Voice
Chapter Three - Victims
Chapter Four - Vaudeville -
What is this!
It's not the movie at all. But i liked it. I love V
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I can feel the addiction rising in my bones. This is serious.
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Todos somos héroes, amantes, locos, villanos. Todos.
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¡Qué comienzo! Es mi primera experiencia con un cómic y ... ¡Wow!
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Fed, klassisk dystopi😊
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tbh i read this in 7th grade and i remember really liking it but im retrospect i have some critiques abt the treatment of women… still an interesting read and i would give it a 3.5 if possible
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4.5
I am really into this. It's like the joker, but if he killed Nazis in his free time.
The art style is very intelligent and well crafted making it seem like a movie when reading it.
So yeah I'm here for it -
Tüm ciltler için ortak yorum gelecek.
“I don't have a name. You can call me ‘V’. ”
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A great story with strong political commentary.
