Make Mine Paperback - Episode 100 - PolitiComix! - V for Vendetta
Episode description
Welcome back to Make Mine Paperback! The start of a new month can only mean it is time to introduce a new theme. October is all about political comics, where the discussion will focus on comics that make political statements. To kick off the month is one of the most well-known politicomics, V for Vendetta. This classic dystopian tale was written by one of the most prolific comic creators in the world, Alan Moore. Following an allegedly devastating war, the citizens of England are forced to live under strict, totalitarian rule in an effort supposedly aimed at maintaining peace and safety. When a masked character begins assassinating high-profile targets and blowing up symbols of government, the reader is left with many moral dilemmas. Listen in, as the gang discuss the themes and motives present in this essential graphic novel.
This week's comic:
V for Vendetta
Written by: Alan Moore
Art by: David Lloyd
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