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The Guy Fawkes mask (also known as the V for Vendetta mask or Anonymous mask) is a stylised depiction of Guy Fawkes (the best-known member of the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt to blow up the House of Lords in London on 5 November 1605) created by illustrator David Lloyd for the 1982–1989 graphic novel V for Vendetta.
Learn the origins and evolution of the Guy Fawkes mask, a symbol of rebellion and resistance, from the historical figure to the graphic novel to the movie. Discover how the mask became a tool for activists and protesters around the world.
Find a variety of V for Vendetta masks, from 3D printed replicas to digital downloads, stickers, necklaces, and more. Browse hundreds of products inspired by the movie and the Guy Fawkes mask symbol.
May 14, 2021 · Learn how the Anonymous mask, a symbol of protest, was created by illustrator David Lloyd for the graphic novel V for Vendetta. See original artworks, costumes and designs from the comic and film adaptations, and explore the mask's legacy in modern movements.
Mar 17, 2021 · The 2006 movie adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel popularized the mask of the 17th-century English conspirator as a symbol of resistance and anonymity. Learn how the mask was used by Anonymous, Occupy Wall Street, Arab Spring and other movements.
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Arguably the most important symbol in V for Vendetta —and certainly the most recognizable—is the Guy Fawkes mask that V wears. In modern society in general, this mask has become a symbol of anarchism, revolution, and civil disobedience—for example, demonstrators in Egypt and at Occupy Wall Street in New York City wore the iconic mask to ...
How did a stylized mask based on a 17th-century terrorist become a symbol of anti-authoritarian protest? Learn about the origin, evolution and impact of the Guy Fawkes mask in the graphic novel and film V For Vendetta, and its use by Anonymous and other activists.
