The historical figure of Guy Fawkes has certainly transformed over the years. On this Nov. 5, people are remembering not only the radical conspirator but the film and comic that was inspired by his likeness, Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta.

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Nov. 5 is a notable holiday in the U.K., traditionally celebrated with bonfires, fireworks, and burning effigies in celebration of Fawkes’ thwarted attempt to assassinate King James I on Nov. 5, 1605. Fawkes attempted to blow up the House of Lords by planting explosives underneath it, and the holiday is in part to celebrate James’ survival as king after Fawkes and other conspirators were executed following their failed Gunpowder Plot.

Remember, remember the 5th of November! 🎉🎉
Be mindful of your kitties while you enjoy today's fireworks.

— Simon's Cat 🐾 (@SimonsCat) November 5, 2021

However, Fawkes’ likeness has since been adopted as a symbol of protest against tyranny, especially among anarchist groups, such as the decentralized hacktivist collective known as Anonymous.

That is due in large part to the V for Vendetta DC Comic by Moore and David Lloyd, which was adapted into a popular movie penned by the Wachowskis and directed by James McTeigue in 2006.

The film centers around a dystopian near future in which the U.K. is ruled by a fascist totalitarian regime. An anarchist named V, played by Hugo Weaving, donning a Fawkes mask, sets out to ignite a revolution through elaborate acts of terror, recruiting Natalie Portman’s Evey Hammond along the way.

The film is one of the best projects the Wachowskis have their names attached to and represents one of the very best — if not the best — adaptation of one of Moore’s comics, though the film deviates somewhat from its source material and has been disowned by its original author, who never watched it.

Despite Moore’s distaste for the cinematic adaption, the film has clearly resonated with audiences.

V for Vendetta, 2006 (Dir. James McTeigue)
Remember, remember the 5th of November

— Caladan Cimena (@caladancinema) November 5, 2021

Many point to the story as being analogous to our own time.

The film has some of the most memorable lines in comic book movie history.

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"beneath this mask there is more than flesh. beneath this mask there is an idea. and ideas are bulletproof."🎆🎭

🎬v for vendetta

— 🌈☯💜sam💜☮♎ (@kittyfisherxo) October 30, 2021

And plenty of fans are loyal to both the comic and the movie.

happy 5th of november !!

if you haven't watched or read "V for Vendetta" (tho, i highly recommend reading the comics first), do yourself a favor and watch/read it. #VforVendetta 🖤🤍❤️

— ailene (inactive) 🌸 (@lenpzn) November 5, 2021

Are you planning to watch or read V for Vendetta on Nov. 5? Leave it in the comments below.