![]() In Tom King’s DC Black Label limited series Rorschach, the story is set 35 years after the death of the original titular vigilante. Whether a continuation came through an anthology series or a loose spinoff, Moore's V for Vendetta is ripe for a second installment. ![]() A sequel doesn’t need to be tied down to continuing the individual story of Evey, as readers were led to believe that many more had been inspired by V. Instead of expanding on the origins of V or the surrounding world he inhabits, a followup has the opportunity to elaborate on the graphic novel’s final chapter. Related: Steve Ditko’s Greatest Achievement Isn’t Spider-Man, It’s Watchmen ![]() In the decades since V for Vendetta’s release, there have been many developments which hold relevance to the book’s premise. ![]() One of the weak-points of Before Watchmen related to the initiative's lack of commentary which was prevalent in the original graphic novel. Considering the graphic novel’s real world impact, as it has inspired a spirit echoing V’s liberating mission with the creation of groups like “Anonymous,” there is precedent for additional cultural commentary. ![]() Although Alan Moore is famously against adaptations or expansions of his work by other creative teams, there is a lot of potential for a modern day extension of V for Vendetta. ![]()
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