V for Vendetta
graphic novel by Moore and Lloyd
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V for Vendetta is a graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, published between 1982 and 1986. It is set in a dystopian United Kingdom under a fascist regime. The story follows an anarchist insurgent known only as "V," who wears a Guy Fawkes mask and employs terrorist tactics to fight against the oppressive government.12
The graphic novel explores themes of political freedom, anarchy, and the nature of power. V's actions and ideology have made the Guy Fawkes mask a symbol for anti-government protests and hacktivist groups.12
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