With all of the excitement over a little graphic novel called Watchmen, you might not have heard about the brand-new Absolute V for Vendetta hardcover graphic novel coming out in August. Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta stands shoulder to shoulder with Watchmen and is a classic revered by millions for grappling with heavy issues like personal freedom and justice, while also delivering heart-stopping action and adventure.

This deluxe hardcover edition is remastered in a larger format, so readers can fully enjoy David Lloyd’s dense, moody artwork. It’s scheduled for release August 19, 2009, and if you pre-order, you’ll save 20% off the cover price of $99.00 and pay just $79.20.

So how many Alan Moore fans are planning to check out the Absolute V for Vendetta hardcover graphic novel? Do you feel like the 2005 movie version did the story justice, or does it make you fear for the upcoming Watchmen film? Post your comments below!

Author : Elisabeth@TFAW

With the Vertigo classic V FOR VENDETTA set to be published as an Absolute edition in August, DC Comics is pleased to announce that this acclaimed title by Alan Moore and David Lloyd will be expanded by an additional 100 pages at no additional cost.

This new material includes all of David Lloyd’s silent art pages from the original comic book series, which were not included in the collected editions and have not been seen since the series’ original publication by DC Comics in 1988-1989. In addition, an expanded version of the sketchbook section from the hardcover will be included, as well as all of the back cover art from the original issues.

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