David Lloyd (comics) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids David Lloyd |
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Lloyd at CCXP Cologne 2019
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| Born | 1950 (age 74–75) London, England |
| Area(s) | Writer, Penciller, Inker, Colourist |
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Notable works
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Night Raven V for Vendetta (mask) |
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David Lloyd, born in 1950, is a famous English comics artist. He is best known for drawing the popular story V for Vendetta. He also designed the main character, V, and the iconic Guy Fawkes mask that V wears. This mask has become a powerful symbol of protest around the world.
David Lloyd has also drawn many other comic series. These include Wasteland, Espers, Hellblazer, and Global Frequency. He also worked on comics based on movies like Aliens and James Bond. In 2012, he started Aces Weekly, which is an online collection of comics.
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About David Lloyd
Early Life and Influences
David Lloyd was born in Enfield, London in 1950. He started working in comics in the late 1970s. He drew for magazines like Halls of Horror and TV Comic. He also worked on many titles for Marvel UK.
He created the adventure character Night Raven with writer Steve Parkhouse. David Lloyd has mentioned several artists who inspired his work. These include John Burns, Steve Ditko, and Jack Kirby.
Creating V for Vendetta
In 1982, a magazine called Warrior was started. David Lloyd was asked to create a new character for it. He teamed up with writer Alan Moore. They had worked together before on Doctor Who stories.
Together, they created V for Vendetta. This story is about a future world where a strict government rules. A mysterious hero named V fights against this government. V is an anarchist, which means he believes in a society without rulers.
David Lloyd drew the comic in a special way, using strong contrasts between light and shadow. He also came up with V's unique look, which was inspired by Guy Fawkes. He suggested that Alan Moore should not use thought bubbles or sound effects in the comic. This made the story feel more like a movie.
Lloyd explained that he thought of the Guy Fawkes idea during the summer. He wanted V to look theatrical. He designed the famous Guy Fawkes mask with a slight smile. This mask became perfect for V, the future anarchist hero.
After Warrior magazine stopped in 1984, V for Vendetta was reprinted by DC Comics. It was later collected into a graphic novel.
The Mask as a Symbol
In 2005, V for Vendetta was made into a movie. The special Guy Fawkes mask that David Lloyd designed became very famous. It is now a symbol of protest around the world.
Many groups have used this mask. The online group Anonymous adopted it as their symbol. It has also been seen in protests like the Occupy movement. The mask represents standing up against powerful systems.
Other Comic Works
David Lloyd has worked on many other comic projects. He drew for the scary comic collection Wasteland for DC Comics. He also worked on Espers and Hellblazer.
He drew War Story and Global Frequency. He also worked on comics based on popular movies like Aliens and James Bond. In 2006, he created a graphic novel called Kickback for a French publisher.
In 2012, David Lloyd started Aces Weekly. This is an online comic collection that features many talented artists.
See also
In Spanish: David Lloyd para niños
