Behind the Mask

Voilà! How V for Vendetta sparked a real-life revolution

“Vi veri veniversum vivus vici.”

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Since it first appeared in the Warrior anthology in 1982, V for Vendetta has become more than just a beloved comic.

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It’s grown into a symbol of resistance and revolt, a fixture at protests worldwide, and proof of the power of comics as a medium.

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