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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.
Jan 8, 2015 · The iconic version of the Guy Fawkes mask owes its popularity to the graphic novel and film V for Vendetta, which centers on a vigilante's efforts to destroy an authoritarian government in a...
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.