Absolute V for Vendetta - Hardcover

Moore, Alan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1401223613 ISBN 13: 9781401223618

Publisher: Vertigo, 2009

Synopsis

Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by David Lloyd DC Comics is pleased to announce that this acclaimed title by Alan Moore and David Lloyd will be expanded by an additional 100 pages at no additional cost. This new material includes all of David Lloyd s silent art pages from the original comic book series, which were not included in the collected editions and have not been seen since the series original publication by DC Comics in 1988-1989. In addition, an expanded version of the sketchbook section from the hardcover will be included, as well as all of the back cover art from the original issues. Alan Moore and David Lloyd s powerful epic about loss of freedom and individuality gets the Absolute treatment for the first time in this new, oversized slipcase edition! Taking place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet, V FOR VENDETTA was the inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. This amazing graphic novel spotlights a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask and his young protégé as they fight political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil and details a world where political and personal freedoms are non-existent. This new edition features the improved production values and coloring from the 2005 hardcover in larger format for optimum enjoyment of the stunning art and story that the Portland Mercury called, Perhaps Moore s most powerful work. Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 296 pg, FC, 8.25 x 12.5 , $99 US MATURE READERS

About this title

Review:

"An influential fantasy author for almost a quarter century."

"Densely packed, thematically vibrant and philosophically challenging work that defies easy categorization."

"In works as varied as Watchmen, Swamp Thing and V For Vendetta, Moore revitalized comic books' potential by fashioning complex stories out of deft action, dizzying allusions, and dazzling artwork."

About the Author:

Alan Moore is one of the most respected and admired writers in comics today, with a host of industry awards and accolades. His credits include The Ballad of Halo Jones, Captain Britain, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Lost Girls, Promethea, Swamp Thing, Tom Strong, V For Vendetta and Watchmen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vertigo
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1401223613
• ISBN 13: 9781401223618
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 396
• Illustrator: Lloyd David, Weare Tony