V for Vendetta is set in a fascist future Britain where a masked anarchist named V fights to overthrow the government. Written during Thatcher's Britain, Alan Moore crafted a complex political thriller exploring anarchy, fascism, and freedom. The Guy Fawkes mask became a global symbol of protest, adopted by Anonymous and Occupy movements. Its exploration of government surveillance proved prescient. The 2005 film adaptation brought it to mainstream audiences. Moore's sophisticated political philosophy and David Lloyd's stark artwork created one of comics' most influential political works.