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V (for Vendetta)
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Creation & Design

V was created by Alan Moore and David Lloyd as a response to the political climate of the early 1980s, particularly the rise of authoritarianism and the loss of civil liberties.

Early Years

V first appeared in the comic series 'V for Vendetta', which was serialized in the British anthology 'Warrior' before being published as a graphic novel.

Character Development

Throughout the series, V evolves from a mysterious figure into a symbol of resistance against tyranny, challenging both the government and the societal norms of his time.

Cultural Reception

V for Vendetta received critical acclaim for its themes of freedom, individuality, and resistance against oppression, becoming a seminal work in the graphic novel genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
V
First Appearance:
Warrior Magazine #1
Aliases:
V for Vendetta
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Anarchists, The People
Abilities:
Master of disguise, Expert in hand-to-hand combat, Strategic genius
Equipment:
Guy Fawkes mask, Various explosives, Weapons
Weight:
unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
unknown
Hair Color:
unknown

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Warrior Magazine #1
Quality ⋅ 1982
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Warrior Magazine #1
 
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Key Facts

Debut of 'V for Vendetta' stories

1st appearance of Marvelman since 1963

1st appearance of Axel Pressbutton, an insanely violent cyborg with a button on his chest that delivers ecstatic pleasure - previously appeared in UK music magazines Dark Star #22 and Sounds #1

V for Vendetta #1
DC Vertigo ⋅ 1988
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V for Vendetta #1
 
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Key Facts

10-issue series about a bleak future where a mysterious anarchist known as V, opposes the British government wearing a Guy Fawkes mask

Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated on November 5th in remembrance of the night in the year 1605 when he and his co-conspirators attempted to jumpstart a political/religious revolution by blowing up the Houses of Parliament

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