In a futuristic Britain where a totalitarian regime rules, a young woman is rescued from death by a masked vigilante calling himself "V," who launches a one-man crusade against government tyranny and oppression.

"Originally published in single magazine form in the United States as V for Vendetta 1-10"--T.p. verso. "Books 1 and 2. "Vertigo" and "Vincent" first published 1982, 1983 in the United Kingdom by Quality Communications Limited"--T.p. verso.