V

V

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
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
Quality Mar 1982

Warrior Magazine #1

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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
DC Vertigo May 1988

V for Vendetta #1

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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
[November 2025 - an HBO Max series is in development with James Gunn executive producing]
DC Vertigo May 1988

V for Vendetta

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