10 Vertigo Graphic Novels You Must Read Before You Die
2. V For Vendetta
Writer Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd have both already made appearances on this list for their impeccable work. In turn, it only stands to reason that their greatest collaboration, V for Vendetta, should earn a spot near the very top.
It is is perhaps the most famous graphic novel to come out of Vertigo Comics, and for good reasons. This atmospheric, pointed political thriller starring a mysterious anarchist's campaign against a totalitarian regime is one that is as as relentless and compelling as it is timeless, tackling the issues of neo-fascism and loss of individuality head-on.
In addition to being one of the best showcases of Lloyd's artistic ability and distinct visual style to date, V for Vendetta is also one of Moore's single-most definitive works, arguably surpassing even Watchmen in that respect.
While the film adaptation of V for Vendetta was certainly an exceptional one, a Hollywood production still can't truly encapsulate everything that made Moore and Lloyd's book so socially challenging. In turn, anyone who found themselves being captivated the film should do themselves a favor and take a look at the comic that started it all.