The talented artist David Lloyd (Hellblazer, Kickback) has recently completed an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit and Key Comics Vault used the opportunity to pose a question to the co-creator, with Alan Moore, of V for Vendetta.
KCV: In an alternate universe where you and Moore are only just now working together to create V for Vendetta, visually, what do you think V’s design would be like? Would there be any changes? Does a 2030s dystopian UK have a different aesthetic?
David Lloyd: A resurrection as Guy Fawkes was crazy in the 80s and we did it, so if we did it now it would be just as crazy and just as revolutionary – as V was himself – and I can’t think of a reason we would do differently. The sad thing is that now, the world we imagined was really not possible is now more likely. Let’s hope people wake up to the kind of disaster that these hucksters and grifters are leading us to.
It is hard to argue with Lloyd here on the design as V has one of the most distinct looks in comics. The Guy Fawkes mask, combined with a cloak and hat, stood out, even in a sea of gaudy superhero costumes. The film helped reach new audiences and the mask was adopted by the Occupy movement, Anonymous, and countless other grassroots social and political movements across the world. Few other artists can say they have had that impact.
David Lloyd is now exclusively working on Aces Weekly, an online comics art magazine. It showcases talented creators from all over the world, giving them the chance to reach a global audience. It has just reached its 75th volume; find out more on the Aces Weekly website.
David Lloyd signed off with a heartfelt message for us all:
‘Just keep doing your best, it’s all we can do.’
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