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V FOR VENDETTA #5 p.4

Location: V FOR VENDETTA (David Lloyd)
Artist: David Lloyd (All)

Location: V FOR VENDETTA (David Lloyd)
Title: V FOR VENDETTA #5 p.4*
Artist: David Lloyd (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 6756
Likes on CAF: 19
Favorited on CAF: 5
Comments: 44
Added to Site: 4/15/2008

This is one of those pages that you dream about, but don't expect to ever surface. One of my favorite pages. I remember being shocked at the imagery Moore and Lloyd presented: The protagonist has strapped on a bomb vest. When was the last time you saw the "hero" essentially being shown as a terrorist? Wow. It still shakes me up and I won't be hanging it on my wall. But as an Alan Moore fan, I can appreciate the audacity.

I had tried to find this page, but didn't really expect it to show up. Then it did. On Ebay, where else? But there were a ton of red flags: 1. The seller had "0" feedback. 2. The description was very strange; among other things, it listed the dimensions as "2 feet by 3.5 feet". 3. The seller would not take PayPal, payment had to be cash. That last one is a deal breaker for me. Nonetheless, I e-mailed the seller and asked if he would take payment in person, since I wasn't comfortable sending a wad of cash to an unknown seller. At the same time, I asked that if he were to end the auction early (as I knew he would be bombarded with that request) to contact me for an offer. After not hearing from him for two days, he finally responded. He simply asked me for my offer. I gave it to him. He accepted! However, he needed payment within 24 hours...could I FedEx him the cash? I countered: Could I pay you in person? He agreed. He was in SD (I'm in SF). No problem! Within a few hours, I was on a flight to pick up my prize. I still had my doubts that this was all legit, but meeting the seller, Ben, erased all fears. As it turned out, he was a godson of sorts to Alan Moore. His stepfather (the musician David J. Haskins of Bauhaus) was an old friend of Moore's. He was Moore's classmate at art school, and not only that, had collaborated on the V FOR VENDETTA soundtrack (including "This Vicious Cabaret") that was released at the time of the comic's original release in the early '80s. This page had been gifted to Ben as a high school graduation present. Ben had decided, with everyone's blessing, that now was the time to move it. As a gift, Ben gave me an autographed copy of the V soundtrack. He then had to run as David J was circling the airport waiting for us to complete our deal! Thanks Ben.

Another tidbit I found out: Moore never had much original art from his works. But he specifically asked for this one, his lone example from V FOR VENDETTA. It's cool to have a page that he held in the same high regard as I do. The craziest deal I've ever done...I'll be keeping this page for the story value, if nothing else:)

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Sebastien Roy Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2008

Superb series of pages, and a great story regarding this pick-up as well!

Danny Tran Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2008

what an INCREDIBLE journey,full of suspense and passion (for OA).GREAT story and so glad for you that there was a wonderful ending to it.These three pages are EXTRAORDINARY!!!.Congratulation and thanks for sharing.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/15/2008

Fantastic story Felix, almost as good as this page!

Simon M. Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/15/2008

Heroes with bombs strapped to their chests. That's how us Brits roll...

Jonathan H Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/15/2008

Crazy story to go along with a great page of art. Congrats!!

* From The Land Beyond Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2008

Great images of V!!!

Brandon O Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/15/2008

One of the best - nicely done!

Keith Veronese Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/15/2008

Great story Felix!

Doug Edelman Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/15/2008

Felix, The life experience of how you were able to obtain these pieces is as good a story as the prose related in these artworks/story. Congrats.

- Artemaria Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/15/2008

A vivacious vignette of vexing venues, a valiant voyage, vibrant verve and a venerated victory!

Sewer Lid Collectibles Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/15/2008

Wow. What a score. Congrats on a very fine pickup!

Steve Welch Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/15/2008

Felix, an amazing story to complement a piece of amazing art! By all means frame it and hang it on the wall -- bomb vest, schmom vest!!!

Ken Z Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2008

Love the art but I had more fun reading about your adventures in landing this piece! With this kinda story, This should be framed and hung! Congrats felix on a fantastic page with a great story.

Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/16/2008

Ahh, but it's the way that you tell 'em. Well done, Felix.

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/16/2008

It's one of my favorite parts of the book, too, and, yes, it is very cool to know the history of ownership here. The fact that Moore asked specifically for this page puts it and the entire sequence in a new light.

Nick C Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/16/2008

Amazing. No other word for it.

Rodney Wong Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/16/2008

You can idol to the godfather title now.....cool page.

Migs DC Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/17/2008

Great Story Felix. Couln't have happened to a nicer fella.

Simon Rohrmuller Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/18/2008

Normally I'd be insanely jealous of anyone for having such a kind of art AND story to go along with it, but for some strange reason reading your story and just oogling the art I can't feel anything but excitement and delight for you. Congratulations on such an awesome piece of art, and the story that goes along with it is on par with it. I've the music David J. did for the V soundtrack. Try listening to This Vicious Cabaret while reading the chapter. It's very good and well-fitting. Don't ever let this go. It's got more history than most pieces. Once again, congratulations.

Justin Hutchinson Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/20/2008

coolness!

N N Member Since 2007

Posted On 2/18/2009

wow great page and story to go with it~~ thanks for sharing!

Sean Campbell Member Since 2009

Posted On 8/8/2009

Awesome Story!!!!!

Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/16/2010

One of the best pages of the entire series. The story behind the aquitstion is facinating. Like they say, you can't amke this stuff up. If I owned this page, I'd probably never sell it. The imagery and symbolism are almost mind boggling.

carlos lising Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/28/2011

Amazing piece, amazing story...amazing collector. All in all, perfect!!! :D

David M. Gravatt Member Since 2005

Posted On 11/30/2011

Great page and great back story on the acquisition.

J. Sid Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/8/2012

Great page, great story

Bernard Voorzichtig Member Since 2012

Posted On 9/30/2012

Wow, what a page !

Bernard Voorzichtig Member Since 2012

Posted On 10/7/2012

Great, great page !

J W Member Since 2012

Posted On 12/10/2012

Amazing piece and an equally great story.

Lionel C Member Since 2013

Posted On 2/14/2013

another great piece to your great collection.

Jean-Baptiste Barbier Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/31/2013

Incredible ! Congrats Felix !!

Gcm Ptr Member Since 2012

Posted On 1/21/2014

Great great great!

Nicolaj Borch Member Since 2012

Posted On 3/20/2014

A Great story about an historic piece! Congrats on owning it!

Gene Park Member Since 2004

Posted On 1/29/2015

A great page from Moore's best work and an even better backstory!

Damon Wright Member Since 2008

Posted On 2/17/2015

Now that is art and life and awesome! Way to make your dream come true!

Fan Comics Member Since 2012

Posted On 4/26/2015

Very Nice page

G. C. Member Since 2006

Posted On 11/11/2015

I wish i could find, one day, such a great V page like this one...

Rob Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 11/16/2015

What can I add? A great page with incredible providence and a great ending with this masterpiece in your collection. I admire your perseverence.

Lambo S. Member Since 2003

Posted On 11/16/2015

Great fucking story!

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 6/16/2018

A leap of faith pays off BIG TIME. Well done!!!!!

Brian Boggs Member Since 2003

Posted On 2/7/2021

Great adventure and even greater page

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/23/2021

I have been remiss - how did I not comment on this fabulous acquisition of great initiative!

ilia georgiev Member Since 2006

Posted On 7/11/2023

Those early issues of Warrior were incredible. The fact it was black and white made the artist work shine. The use of the white in this page is perfect. One of the best V pages period. Your story is awesome. The art even better.

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/8/2023

As a standard super hero fanboy , I have always looked at those "sophisticated" comic novels with a bit of suspicion. At 55, I am now ready to give them a fair try . After DKR and Watchmen I am now reading V for V. And boy is it worth it ! Dense reading indeed but highly rewarding . Great piece of comic history you have there !

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