V for Vendetta 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Aside from the movie i’d seen once and probably a decade ago this was my introduction to V For Vendetta. I had never read this comic before and figured since it was a complete and contained story I would go with the anniversary hardcover edition. Typically I'm not one for hardcover editions and prefer paperback for some odd reason I figured I'd pick up the anniversary edition hoping it would contain extras and a more premium experience compared to the standard paperback. For anyone new, this is a story with a political focus, I for one am not one for politics at least right now I'm not, but this story had my complete focus and was captivating every chapter. The thing I found most immersive and interesting was the world and how it's delivered by Alan Moore. Since this has a relevance to politics this is one series that will always be relevant throughout time in my opinion and because of that regardless of the year it will always be a comic you can pick up and read whenever. I myself already plan to read it again on a nice summer weekend. The story was well written and like I said I can't wait to come back to it and maybe pick up on more details that I probably missed, making it even better to come back to. The artwork was also great although it does show a bit of age to it in terms of style and the colours but is still a classic story. Well, what makes the 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition different from the trade paperback?, well it includes the complete 10 issue story along with the pages that bridge the issues together, a history of the creative process of creating V and the series and some artwork. The paper is also different from the trade paperbacks as well, feeling more … I'm not sure if vintage is the right word but it's thinner and seems more old fashioned, something I can't relate to as I've only been reading comics for maybe 7 months. It also has the issue covers which is great to see where the issues are split up and cool to see them included which I loved and think it should be done more. The only downside I can think of for the collection are that I wish there were a few extra pages of the sketchbook, the paper, tends to show creases (I'll show in pictures) although it's fine I'm just being nit picky about it. I also found a mark on the bottom of one of the pages I read, luckily it didn't affect the artwork and was only on the one page but it would be impossible not to notice. Overall I loved the story and what was included in this anniversary edition, and would recommend this to anyone. Should any higher up of DC be reading, I'd like to make request for what may be included in a 40th or 50th year anniversary deluxe edition. I would like an interview with Alan Moore and David Lloyd discussing the impact V For Vendetta has had on their lives and modern day comics, I would also like the final script included (something done for Batman Arkham Asylums 25th anniversary) I know it would be long and take up a lot of space in a collection but it would be cool. Lastly for some odd reason I think a fabric bookmark would be nice to save your spot. I think the paper would be fine because the thicker gloss paper would take up a lot of room but would be appreciated if used. I look very forward to diving into Alan Moore's Watchmen as I’ve heard it's a phenomenal story as well. Hopefully you found this review helpful and happy reading.

One of my favourite books on my shelf. I absolutely adore it. I love how they include the original comic covers where the chapter titles would be in any other book. Such a shame the film could never be this good.

Beautiful

David Lloyd's art on this book is something else. His creative restrictions on Moore, like having no thought balloons, help the art shine brighter. Letting the art tell the story, with no words at all, prevents the story from getting bogged down within itself. Lloyd makes this a thoroughly believably grubby world, well mostly London, that keeps you wondering what you'll see next. As Moore says in his piece at the end, this is 100% a joint collaboration between artist and writer. This isn't just Lloyd drawing what Moore wanted, this is a creative partnership. I wonder how new readers will take this bleak vision? At the time Lloyd and Moore started it, people were digging nuclear shelters in their back gardens. 1982, when the first issue came out in Warrior, also saw Raymond Briggs's graphic novel 'When the wind blows' published. Briggs's book is even bleaker, an ordinary couple's experience of a nuclear strike on the UK. While very different they are both a good insight to how some of us were feeling at the time. And I was only 11. Not really mature enough to be reading Warrior, but then I'd really enjoyed Lloyd's Night Raven in the weekly Hulk comic and I loved the darker stuff in 2000AD (interesting to see Moore list Judge Dredd as one of the many creative influences for this book). I'd been reading a lot of modern comic books lately. I wanted to immerse myself in a different, more dangerous world. 1982 seemed a good place to go for that, and I wasn't wrong.

This is a wonderful re-issue of a decades old book, from the new cover to the rejigged contents. I'm not sure how much is new for this edition and what's been available before but it works really well for me and has made me pleased I've bought a collected edition of this book for the first time. I've always wanted a collection complete with the pages that were added to the individual DC issues but I'm not a fan of the oversized Absolute editions which is the only place I believe these were available before. Having each chapter beginning with the original cover is fairly standard but keeping these inclusive of the original numbering, logos and dates etc is a nice nostalgic touch. One thing that has always annoyed me, right back to its original appearance in Warrior, is the little "fnnf fnnf" sound effect when Delia Surridge detects the smell of roses in her room. It stuck out like a sore thumb in a book where there were no other sound effects and it's nice to see that removed - is this the first time that's been done? Maybe it's not even been done on purpose but I love it. There are a few minor colouring errors where the pointers from the speech bubbles have been painted over. Given that the pointers are hard to see anyway means the error isn't surprising but it would have been nice if someone had spotted it during production. A small complaint however in what is a major success I think.

"An absolute masterpiece that only gets better with age. The art is stunning, the story is gripping, and the themes are eerily relevant decades later. This deluxe edition feels like owning a piece of history—V might not forgive you if you don’t get it. A must-have for fans of rebellion, intrigue, and iconic masks!"

I really enjoyed this 30th anniversary edition of V for Vendetta. The story is great, and not boring at all. I found it easy to follow, and liked the twist at the end, was V really dead or not? V for Vendetta is a masterpiece, and is just as good as Watchmen, and better than From Hell. The 2005 film is nothing like the graphic novel. I can understand why Alan Moore distanced himself from it. Hollywood never does faithful adaptations of films taken from Graphic novels.

As you can see from my video and photos, I dive in and give you my initial first thoughts and impressions. I won’t touch on the subject of the story line as that comes down to personal preference. But here is what I liked and disliked from the aesthetic side of the 30th anniversary deluxe addition: What I liked: • Awesome dust cover. • The book it self, the hardcover has a leather feel to it. What I disliked: • I’m a little disappointed with the art’s level of detail compared to other comics. My personal bias & Verdict : Although the art does not match up to the level of detail as say, Batman white night for example and many others, it still holds true to how it was authentically made out to be back in it’s day. It would be like comparing Apple’s to Oranges. But I thought to give ( you the reader ) a heads up of what you’re getting beforehand. If you’re a Fan of V for Vendetta, I’d recommend this version OVER the Absolute edition simply because it has been noted that the spine of the absolute version was becoming loose on several books that can be seen on YouTube. This version, although has a glued spine ( see photo), has withstood the test of time to my knowledge from other people’s testimonies. Plus the dust cover just looks freaking awesome.

Ho acquistato questa edizione deluxe per fare un regalo e la scelta si è rivelata azzeccatissima. La qualità del volume è impressionante: copertina curata, materiali di pregio e una presentazione all'altezza di un'opera che ha fatto la storia del fumetto. V for Vendetta è un classico senza tempo, capace di essere coinvolgente, intelligente e incredibilmente attuale anche a distanza di decenni dalla sua pubblicazione. Questa edizione del 30° anniversario valorizza ulteriormente il lavoro di Alan Moore e David Lloyd, rendendola perfetta sia per i collezionisti sia per chi si avvicina all'opera per la prima volta. Il regalo è stato apprezzatissimo e ha fatto davvero una bella figura. Se conoscete qualcuno che ama fumetti, narrativa distopica o semplicemente le grandi storie, è difficile sbagliare con questo volume. Consigliatissimo anche come pezzo da collezione.

Despite Moore's liking for anarchism, he doesn't present it here as a cure-all. The old, bad world is destroyed in the end, but whether a better one is ever built is a question honestly left unanswered. Instead of the rather cheerful ending of the film, the graphic novel leaves us with the picture of a single, lonely figure walking away from us along a deserted highway, away from the burning city into the dark. If people don't choose to make things better, they won't get better. There are no dragons to slay, no silver bullets or magic wands, that will change that.

Indispensável para os amantes e colecionadores de novelas gráficas!

Gran edición de esta novela gráfica. La calidad de la cubierta y papel son excelentes además de que la obra es de gran nivel.

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