V for Vendetta depicts a dystopian and post-apocalyptic version of England in the 1990s. Heavily destroyed by a nuclear war in the 1980s, the country is ruled by fascist dictating Norsefire. The protagonist V, dressed in a Guy Fawkes mask and black, begins a revolutionist campaign in order to charge the society. Meanwhile, he meets a young woman, Evey Hammond who eventually becomes his protégé. The comic above is when Evey first try to know more above V in a disco setting. As V never tell anyone anything about himself, Evey can only ask and imagine the truth of V. The novel was published in the US, targeting youngsters.
At first sight, V for Vendetta is drawn in the typical American comic style: American faces and expression, placing the establishing shot at first etc. Yet, it coloured differently. Alan Moore uses the contrast of black and white very often just like the photo above. And the diverse choice of pallet of watercolour he uses is distinct from other American comic artists. In the comic script, it is noticeable that characters and background are not paint in colour according to respective sections. For instance, the combination of colours on Every's face changes in frames. Instead, the non-black area is painted as a whole with a progressive change in colour pallet. To me, the use of black creates a gloomy atmosphere which suits the theme of the novel, the dark side of the world. Meanwhile, the facial expression on V’s mask is fascinating. Despite it is a mask, it seems reflecting V’s emotions. The smiling mask seems kind in the beginning to fool Evey but in the bottom part it seems with premeditation. It attracts me to read more and understand V as the protagonist who never reveal himself.
At first sight, V for Vendetta is drawn in the typical American comic style: American faces and expression, placing the establishing shot at first etc. Yet, it coloured differently. Alan Moore uses the contrast of black and white very often just like the photo above. And the diverse choice of pallet of watercolour he uses is distinct from other American comic artists. In the comic script, it is noticeable that characters and background are not paint in colour according to respective sections. For instance, the combination of colours on Every's face changes in frames. Instead, the non-black area is painted as a whole with a progressive change in colour pallet. To me, the use of black creates a gloomy atmosphere which suits the theme of the novel, the dark side of the world. Meanwhile, the facial expression on V’s mask is fascinating. Despite it is a mask, it seems reflecting V’s emotions. The smiling mask seems kind in the beginning to fool Evey but in the bottom part it seems with premeditation. It attracts me to read more and understand V as the protagonist who never reveal himself.