Reddit mentions of V for Vendetta

The movie sucks and totally deludes the message. The graphic novel/comic (1988) is way better and shows that V is the mirror image of his oppressors.

absolutely. (though my recommendations will probably be pretty cliche/entry level in the world of comics)

If you want to stick to recent marvel, but want an "everyman" story, check out Matt Fraction's run on Hawkeye, where it basically just explores his everyday life. it's comedic and fun and Aja's art is wonderfully simple.

Another current series that is great (and will be constantly recommended) is Saga. Brian K. Vaughan's writing is great and Fiona Staples is one of the best digital artists in comics. The story is like star wars on acid, but with a wholesome focus, at it's core, on family. it's weird, funny, progressive, and quite graphic. interesting, sympathetic characters. Highly recommend it.

Another classic Brian K Vaughan series is Y: The Last Man. All men on earth simultaneously die, barring the protagonist, Yorick. Vaughan's writing is great in this as well.

One of my favorite series from all time is Neil Gaiman's famous Sandman. the series is basically stories about storytelling, with the (occasional) main character being Morpheus, "god" of dreams (though he has many other names/titles/definitions). it is often surreal and appropriately dreamlike. Gaimain loves his deities and mythologies and the world of Sandman simultaneously creates its own mythology while including/alluding to all those that humans have created IRL. Sandman's depiction of "reality" changes as drastically and frequently as the constantly shifting roster of illustrators involved.

Around that same time was Grant Morrison's Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth. while this was just a one-shot novel, it was very dark and directly focused on the psychological aspects of batman as a character. the idea that batman is as crazy as his enemies is nothing new, but this book epitomized it. like Sandman, very late 80's/early 90's feel.

another trippy comic i love is Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Moore reworked swamp thing as a sympathetic monster with themes focusing on identity and memory, while still being within the horror genre. Alan Moore is probably a literal genius and he's known for his many other famous classics, like Watchmen (probably the most classic/important comic, which is also about comics), V for Vendetta, and From Hell. Anything by Moore is a safe bet and he sets the bar for writing in the comic medium.

If you are more interested in art than story, my biggest reccomendation would be literally anything drawn by Jean Giraud, aka "Mœbius." He is probably a national hero in france and he was one of the most celebrated comic artists of all time. he made masterful linework look easy and he has a genius understanding of simple composition and color.

there are tons of smaller, fun books/series, many of which i have yet to read, but the ones i listed are all pretty standard, accessible recommendations. definitely check out a few! Edit: typos

Bone

Akira

Mouse guard

Persepolis

Scott Pilgrim

Swamp thing by Alan Moore

Judge Dredd: The cursed earth uncensored

Nemesis the warlock

The league of extra ordinary gentlemen

Hellboy

Zot! by Scott McCloud

V for vendetta

Nimona

The sandman

Maus

American Flagg

Bean world

Dan Dare by Garth Ennis

Flintstones by Mark Russell

Giant days

Groo

The incal

Jonah Hex

The nam

Queen and Country

Rork

Usagi yojimbo

Nausicaa

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True, and while there are certainly very interesting things in the movie, the author of the comic Alan Moore refused to have his name on it after he saw the script. The original comics are even better!

Sandman by Neil Gaiman

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales
(Contains Somewhere Within the Shadows, Arctic Nation and Red Soul)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki

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• V for Vendatta
  
• The Authority
  
• Ex Machina

I kill Giants, Black Hole, and V for Vendetta.

I've also been really enjoying the trade paperbacks for Chew, though I'm quite behind on those.

Also: Transmetropolitan, V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

1.) Something that is grey.

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. (It sprinkles all over you!)

3.) I've heard these are delicious

4.) For my best friend because birthdays! Also he loves superheroes!

5.) You must read this because I mean... V for Vendetta. The movie was fantastic, this will blow you away


6.) Well, it can be... ;)


7.) I am the crazy cat lady, so...

8.) I mean... It's beautiful


9.) Not the actual movie
But seriously, everyone needs to see this movie. It changed my life, really. I mean, it changes how you perceive things. Even your littlest actions. Not to mention, fantastic movie score... 10/10 would recommend.

10.) May not be real, but it still shoots...


11.) Definitely this or this but they're wicked expensive. The lens would absolutely change my photography career so much because photography is a lot more about equipment than people like to admit. The Macbook would help me with my photo editing, music mixing, and even my coding and programming. These things would open up so many possibilities for me...

12.) Ugh, stupid add-on... I just want to cure my chapped lips! :(

13.) This is the most expensive and I'd love it for photography... The MacBook, my second dream item, is only $100 less...

14.) Definitely bigger than a bread box...

15.) Earring are small.

16.) This smells glorious


17.) Because neurology <3

18.) This would be extremely helpful!

19.) I CAN'T STOP. I also may or may not have already finished the second volume...

20.) THIS COMIC OMFG but seriously, it is one of the best comics ever (according to statistics)


Thank you for the contest! :) <3


EDIT: Bonuses

1. I'm sorry, this is hilarious.
   
   
2. Hm, this sounds good!
   
   fear cuts deeper than swords.... muahahahahaa!

http://www.amazon.com/V-Vendetta-Alan-Moore/dp/140120841X - it's marvellous :)

V for Vendetta. The perfect comic to read on the 5th of November.
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Especially on a cloudy-rainy day as it is currently.

Batman; Year One

Daredevil, vol 1

Daredevil; Born Again

Walt Simonson's Thor

Watchmen

All Star Superman

Marvels

Kingdom Come

V for Vendetta

X-Men; Dark Phoenix Saga

I liked:
Watchmen
V for Vendetta both of which are by Alan Moore.
I have just started to read Hellblazer: Original Sins I am really enjoying it so far.
All of these have dark elements, Watchmen is base on superheros are illegal, V for Vendetta is about anarcky in a faciest government and Hellblazer is about John Constantine who fights demons. All of these have been made into movies with the same name exept for Hellblazer it was named Constantine.

>Very poor vigilantes in the UK.

I think you should see this.

V For Vendetta, the graphic novel

The books are always better than the movies!

I have always loved V for Vendetta and it is based on this book used is fine you know me...

This is supposedly goes into much more depth than the movie and I would love to read it.

Well, since people are reading now and my major is finally relevant, can I recommend Mark Mazower's Dark Continent as a good historical read for the rise of fascism in Europe from WWI through the end of WWII.

Also Alan Moore's V for Vendetta if you prefer you dystopian dictators in comic form.

> I on't know about him but I personally can't commit to longer storylines because I think life is too short to stick with a single story for weeks or months, when you can come up with something new every other day.

I appreciate your honest comment, but I can't help but think that some - of - the - best - stories simply need a longer effort to be narrated, or you're stuck in a much more shallow world of storytelling

Origin is in fact a graphic novel.

http://www.amazon.com/V-Vendetta-Alan-Moore/dp/140120841X