V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
"V for Vendetta" is a dystopian graphic novel set in a future totalitarian England. The story follows a mysterious, anarchistic vigilante known only as "V" who wears a Guy Fawkes mask and seeks to overthrow the oppressive government. The novel explores themes of freedom, oppression, and the power of ideas, as well as the moral complexities of vengeance and violence. It also delves into the personal journey of a young woman named Evey, who becomes V's unlikely ally.
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