It's not a matter of one being better than the other - they are too different to compare fairly. The film ends with a rousing and, quite sincerely patriotic, finale far distanced from the book. It, instead, focuses on V's attempts to inspire one person to carry on his legacy, with the implication that if he can inspire one, his ideals can inspire a nation.

The film alters the plot and involves the public, inspiring a nation towards possible revolution.

For both the movie and the book, the guilt is laid on the public, for 'knowing something is wrong with this country' and sitting on the couch doing nothing.

Liberals will cheer (and call this movie patriotic) and Bill O'Reilly will implode.īoth Moore and the Wachowskis avoid laying the blame on corrupt and over-reaching governments. This is not an admonition of war, but a clear condemnation of the Patriot Act. The Wachowskis took the premise and general theme and adapted the story (and added some digging dialogue) to fit the modern world and point a finger at the Bush administration. More than a decade later, it reads more as a general statement against big government and the threat of a complacent public. 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 Moores most powerful work.` Advance-solicited on sale August 19 - 296 pg FC 8.25` x 12.Moore's book was written in reaction to Margaret Thatcher's administration. Its 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 amazing graphic novel spotlights a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask and his young protege as they fight political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. Alan Moore and David Lloyds 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. 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. This new material includes all of David Lloyds 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. Reseña: 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. Titulo: Comic Absolute V For Vendetta - Alan Moore

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