Views of Moore and Lloyd Guy Fawkes mask
graffiti of guy fawkes mask painted on facade of building overlooking chez pops day centre youths in montreal, quebec.
alan moore, anarchist , author of v vendetta, has supported use of mask, , stated in 2008 interview entertainment weekly, quite heartened other day when watching news see there demonstrations outside scientology headquarters on here, , flashed clip showing these demonstrators wearing v vendetta guy fawkes masks. pleased me. gave me warm little glow. whilst moore did not create such character purposes has served explains guardian, suppose when writing v vendetta in secret heart of hearts have thought: wouldn t great if these ideas made impact? when start see idle fantasy intrude on regular world… s peculiar. feels character created 30 years ago has somehow escaped realm of fiction.
david lloyd, v vendetta illustrator , co-creator, has said:
the guy fawkes mask has become common brand , convenient placard use in protest against tyranny – , m happy people using it, seems quite unique, icon of popular culture being used way. feeling anonymous group needed all-purpose image hide identity , symbolise stand individualism – v vendetta story 1 person against system. knew v going escapee concentration camp had been subjected medical experiments had idea in craziness decide adopt persona , mission of guy fawkes – our great historical revolutionary.
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