theartofwar901
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I was on kindle searching for adult graphic novels as I was getting into art in addition to writing. It made me wonder why novels get so much respect amongst most adults such as myself, unlike comic books which are usually considered children's media. Japan has been making adult cartoons and manga ever since I can remember growing up in the 90s and it seems America should go in the same direction. Definitely shouldn't be a copy cat of the Japanese, but do it in their own way in my opinion.
So, I'm about halfway through with the V for Vendetta series and I must say that if Alan Moore keeps this up, he might become one of my favorite writers/authors. He weaves a story that many people can relate too. It's a story about a corrupt government, oppression by the people at the top, with characters you'll feel for and bond with throughout the story. The art in the story is pretty old school and nostalgic, but I enjoy the book for the story more than the art. I guess some graphic novels are attractive for the story, some the art, and some both. The story is what got me hooked.
The story takes place in the future I presume, in London. You can tell the author understands what's going on right now with the News being a propaganda and manipulation tool to influence the masses, although it's taken to the extreme. Fate talks on the radio and tells the people whatever the people at the top want them to hear. While the government is hoarding the resources and people are suffering everywhere, people get put into concentration camps based on their race or sexual orientation or for going against the elites.
Moore sets you up at the beginning to make you feel sorry for the main character who is an innocent little girl about 15 or 16 that tries to sell her body to some government officials to survive. It would have been her first time turning a trick. They threaten to kill her and were about to rape her until V the protagonist comes out of the darkness to save the day.
The girls name was Evey. Evey turns to somewhat of a sidekick for V, and makes a deal to help him fight the powers that be throughout the story. V is somewhat of a mad genius, and a terrorist to the corrupt elites that run London at the time.
I always love stories that talk about corruption at the top and the underdog fighting back. I read a similar story in a manga based on a video game called Assassin's Creed. I've only read the first volume but I think I will go back to it when I feel like it. Although, the feel for the book is totally different, there is a similar plot behind the story. The only difference is one is in ancient Japan and the other is London in the future.
That's one thing you'll get from me in this magazine. You won't just get info about a book, we'll examine why I enjoy it also. When you understand yourself you'll understand others and why they like the books or media they pay attention too, which as a writer myself I like to examine the science behind getting a reader hooked on a story. Were all different, and different things make different types of people tick. That's what this magazine is about. It's not just about fiction. It's about science. The science of fiction.
I also have some more Alan Moore material on the way. Batman the Killing Joke, Watchmen, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, all Alan Moore works and I'll review them also and we'll see if we can catch any patterns. Thanks for reading the blog and be sure to google follow me at the bottom of the home page.
This is an excerpt from my blog in which the link is in the signature.
