Dc may only be up to volume 2, but their plan is to collect all of the moore swamp thing work in the hardcover format. Book two contains saga of the swamp thing 2834 and annual 2. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the mediums top artists, made swamp thing one of the great comics of. Saga of the swamp thing 2834, swamp thing annual 2. I dont know why this video is out of sync so please forgive me. But is it enough to defeat seeder, who is so much more than he seems. But after a bomb in his office explodes, the young. Volume 2 was a revival in 1982 and the title was changed to saga of the swamp thing. Considered by many to be the pinnacle of moores run on the book, this storyarc, subtitled a murder of crows, shows swamp thing stepping up against a group of witchdoctors set on causing the destruction of heaven. Swamp thing one of the great comics of the late twentieth century. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the. Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben.
Ive been reading so much of saga of the swamp thing by alan moore. Saga of the swamp thing book three continuing the hardcover collections of alan moores awardwinning run on the saga of the swamp thing, this third volume is brimming with visceral horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse, the hideous madman called nukeface. Relive a classic tale from the swamp things past as hollands greatest enemy returns to haunt him. He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. Continued from swamp thing 2004 series continued in swamp thing 2016 series in swamp thing comic books, the swamp thing can inhabit and animate any vegetable matter and construct it into a body for himself. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. Saga of the swamp thing book three continuing the hardcover collections of alan moores awardwinning run on the saga of the swamp thing, this third volume is brimming with visceral horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with. Swamp thing 2004 comic read swamp thing 2004 comic. The storyarc brings swamp thing together with other dark heroes of dc lore like deadman. The artwork looked like the same artwork when superman and batman first came out in the 30s this book came out in the 80s. As well as being an excellent arc, brilliantly written with excellent artwork it also introduces john constantine, a modern classic of adult comic books who would go on to have a 300 run issue run in his own hellblazer series.
It seems like swamp thing has been with us forever and hes going on four decades of funny book. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Jan 12, 2018 swamp thing 1982 from comic book to screen posted on january 12, 2018 april 24, 2019 by mike brooks in 1971 writer len wein and legendary artist bernie wrightson created one of the most iconic and more interesting creations to ever grace the pages of dc comics swamp thing, and then roughly ten years later wes craven tried to bring this. He will take you on a humorous look at life through the murky world of a swamp. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 kindle edition by moore, alan, bissette, stephen, totleben, john, bissette, stephen, totleben, john. Get the best deals on swamp thing comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. New listing swamp thing saga vfn dollar comics combined shipping auctions. Everyone remembers moores second issue, anatomy lesson, but moore actually started on the book one issue earlier, tying up the loose plotlines of previous. If you truly love horror as an artistic craft the art of creating something with the intent to engage you emotionally enough to disturb pick this up. Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film.
This issue marks the end of life as swamp thing knows it. The paperback of the saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore. Your breakthroughs are amazing in the world of botany but i thought you. Apr 16, 2020 this is the second volume of the swamp thing. If your only exposure to alan moore is watchmen, pick this up. If you havent already completed moores run in trade, i strongly suggest that you do because it only gets more mindblowing later on, and concludes in a very satisfying way that will make you smile. The original swamp thing series ran from 1972 to 1976, but the character received a recreation by legendary comic book writer alan moore during 1984. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 by alan moore, rick veitch. After all these years of modernization in the comic book industry, his work still stands out as the absolute best. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with. Book two, which is volume 2 of alan moores run on swamp thing.
The swamp thing wanders on until he finds a man ready to kill his own daughter. Famous botanist, even more famous giant evil monster that fights swamp thing. Alan moores redefinition of swamp thing and comics in general continues in this volume. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2017 series 2017 in swamp thing. Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984.
Relive a classic tale from the swamp thing s past as hollands greatest enemy returns to haunt him. Though writer alan moore took over writing duties with issue 20, issue 21 is when moore radically alters the origin of the title character and creates a new kind of swamp thing. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. He blogs about comics and other aspects of popular culture here. Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees. Regular comics of that period had 40 cent covers usually, so that was my clue to look it up on the grand comic book database, which has a better search engine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saga of the swamp thing book 2. A monster that was once a manalec holland was an idealistic scientist who was synthesizing a topsecret chemical in his hidden lab in the marshlands. A twist ending that will reshape swamp things world. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. Swamp thing tries to disarm the father, but the gun goes off, killing him. Swamp thing 1982 from comic book to screen mana pop. Instead, he goes for straightforward suspense and horror, with a simple approach that introduces a conflict which fits right in with the characters classic vibe.
His cover for the standard edition of the comic is ironically the weakest image of the book, showing on oddly proportioned swamp thing who appears partially disemboweled, but the character still manages to look striking against a night sky and impossibly large moon, which is nicely contrasted by chris sotomayor. Collins resurrected anton arcane, along with the sunderland corporation, as foils for the swamp thing. Learning that he is not a unique being after all, swamp thing attempts to make sense of their wisdom, while a sleazy photographer hopes to make a fast buck with some sleazy pictures of abigail arcane with swamp thing. Some of the locals catch sight of him and become agitated. I liked the swamp thing as a character but as a comic i thought it was mediocre. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Swamp cartoons the swamp is a funny comic by gary clark.
The saga of swamp thing dcprime swamp thing comics. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles. Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. Here is the contents of the book saga of the swamp thing 2834, swamp thing annual 2 the burial art by shawn mcmanus swamp thing finally literally puts alec holland to rest and accepts who he is. This swamp thing collection brings together the american gothic story arc from alan moores seminal swamp thing run.
Swamp thing 2nd series dc, 19861996, 2002, 2004, 2015 and 1992 dc comics, inc. Andrew writes about comics for sequart, where he is currently serialising a book on the moorebissettetotlebenveitch issues of swamp thing. Ive been reading so much of saga of the swamp thing by. He believes the young girl, casey clancy to be a witch. Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen bissette. Swamp thing befriends casey and begins walking her back to town.
I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in. And, at night, beneath a lowhanging fog, it shambles through the shadows with its red eyes and funereal soul. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. Alan moore took the swamp thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach.
Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified. Swamp thing buries alec holland forever, goes up against an old enemy, takes a trip to hell, and consummates his relationship with abbie cable. Saga of the swamp thing saga of the swamp thing vol. In this second collection, the swamp thing says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100% plant, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders inspired by the classic comic strip pogo also set in the swamp, and consummates his relationship with abigail arcane as only he could. The burial art by shawn mcmanus swamp thing finally literally puts alec holland to rest and accepts who he is. Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. Created out of the swamp by a freak accident, swamp thing is an elemental creature who uses the forces of nature and wisdom of the plant kingdom to fight the polluted worlds selfdestruction. Swamp thing is my very favorite comic book and this was the run that drew me into superhero comics as a whole. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. He holds a ba hons in english, history and media studies, an ma in english literary culture 18801920, and postgraduate qualifications in teaching and librarianship.
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