V For Vendetta 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition brings the groundbreaking title back into hardcover for the first time in years. From the description on the DC website it is difficult to know if this version is similar, adds or lacks content compared to the existing Absolute hardcover version. Written by one of the greatest scribes in the history of the medium, Alan Moore, V For Vendetta is considered not only one of the most important graphic novel works ever, but also one of the great works in fiction. DC is publishing a new hardcover version of V for Vendetta, called the 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Contents 1 History 2 Residents 3 See Also 4 Links and References 4. It represents a dystopic future wherein England is ruled by the Fascist leadership of the Norsefire political party, years after a worldwide nuclear conflict. It s a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil. The V for Vendetta Universe V for Vendetta is a 1988 - 1989 miniseries by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. In a world without political freedom, personal freedom and precious little faith in anything comes a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask who fights political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. The seminal graphic novel masterpiece V For Vendetta is available in hardcover in this new deluxe edition, featuring an essay from writer Alan Moore, sketches from artist David Lloyd and other bonus material!Ī powerful story about loss of freedom and individuality, V For Vendetta takes place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet.
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