It is an example of Moore’s writing genius, but also a story that has become a symbol of defiance against state tyranny. There is plenty of territory for new stories set in the United Kingdom after they accepted V’s help, and began to work toward a better version of the future promoted in V for Vendetta.Published between 19, Alan Moore’s and David Lloyd’s V for Vendetta has since become a cult classic comic book and certainly among the best ones ever written. Watchmen’s ending emphasized the dark side of humanity, but V looks forward to what is possible for London when freed from dictating forces. It isn’t a stretch to imagine the graphic novel’s events leaving a positive impact on the world, with its own distinct set of challenges which have yet to be explored. Unlike Watchmen’s sequels and preludes, DC Comics has an opportunity to capitalize on the success of V for Vendetta by echoing its political commentary, and applying it to modern day. Although V made a point of Guy Fawkes’ symbol enduring through his mask, his mission’s success brings up the question of whether London would still consider him as a hero, or disregard his legacy as it becomes the new status quo. Considering the amount of time that has passed in the real world since the book’s release, the gap in time allows for the near-future version of London to be further developed past its previous dystopian iteration. In Tom King’s DC Black Label limited series Rorschach, the story is set 35 years after the death of the original titular vigilante. Whether a continuation came through an anthology series or a loose spinoff, Moore's V for Vendetta is ripe for a second installment. A sequel doesn’t need to be tied down to continuing the individual story of Evey, as readers were led to believe that many more had been inspired by V.

Instead of expanding on the origins of V or the surrounding world he inhabits, a followup has the opportunity to elaborate on the graphic novel’s final chapter. Related: Steve Ditko’s Greatest Achievement Isn’t Spider-Man, It’s Watchmen In the decades since V for Vendetta’s release, there have been many developments which hold relevance to the book’s premise. One of the weak-points of Before Watchmen related to the initiative's lack of commentary which was prevalent in the original graphic novel. Considering the graphic novel’s real world impact, as it has inspired a spirit echoing V’s liberating mission with the creation of groups like “Anonymous,” there is precedent for additional cultural commentary.

Although Alan Moore is famously against adaptations or expansions of his work by other creative teams, there is a lot of potential for a modern day extension of V for Vendetta.

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