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. Completely forgot that the new 52 run is great too. A murder of crows, both of which collect saga of the swamp thing vol. Swamp thing is important for several reasons as its here he began to use the comic as a. Regardless of this fact, book 4 is a riveting and metaphysical trip. Swamp thing 1972 comic read swamp thing 1972 comic. Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. Continuing 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. He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. The fictional dc comics character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the. Its worth looking at this issue alone for two reasons.
As one of the mediums most important innovators since the early 1980s, moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to. Your breakthroughs are amazing in the world of botany but i thought you. The storyarc brings swamp thing together with other dark heroes of dc lore like deadman. 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. The saga of swamp thing dcprime swamp thing comics. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. This hardback version basically covers the same material as found in the old softcover swamp thing volume 4.
Read swamp thing 1972 comic online free and high quality. Saga of the swamp thing download free cbr, cbz comics, 0. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. Essential reading for anyone serious about good writing and art in comics. Swamp thing tries to disarm the father, but the gun goes off, killing him. Saga of the swamp thing book 4 vertigo under the radar. Volume 1 starts out a little slow, but moorebissettetotleben really hit their stride in volume 2 with installments such as love and death, halo of flies, and rites of spring. Alan moore took the swamp thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. Saga of the swamp thing book three moore, alan, bissette, steve. The character of swamp thing was originally created by len wein and. This is a page for those who enjoylove reading swamp thing. This is probably the most active swamp thing community on facebook. Swamp thing is my very favorite comic book and this was the run that drew me into superhero comics as a whole.
Saga of the swamp thing book one moore, alan, various isbn. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about saga of the swamp thing, book 1. In this volume, we finally find out what constantine was grooming swamp thing for and its a big hairy deal. Vaughn, and even scott snyder in swamp things current book which i offered backhanded praise in my recent few 52. Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. Swamp thing by ace continuado swamp, comic art, comic.
Some of the locals catch sight of him and become agitated. Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. This final collection of master comics writer alan moores awardwinning run on swamp thing begins across the galaxy, where the swamp things consciousness has been hurled. 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. History of swamp thing new52 exploring comics youtube. 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 has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. A collection of bronze age dc comic books with swamp thing, the saga of the swamp thing, annuals, and proudly presents swamp thing saga. 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. But after a bomb in his office explodes, the young. 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.
Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores run. Collected as swamp thing by brian k vaughan vols 1 and 2. This fourth volume in the saga of the swamp thing finds the ma. A harbinger of doom has been released with the sole charge of waking.
Everyone remembers moores second issue, anatomy lesson, but moore actually started on the book one issue earlier, tying up the loose plotlines of previous. Liberated from the comics code, this title really turned on the heat with some of the most beautifull frightening images that stephen bissette and john totleben could provide, like the arcane three parter that continues the plot thread. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2017 series 2017 in swamp thing. Swamp thing 1982 from comic book to screen mana pop. Much of swamp things present appeal owes to his many reinventions, first by alan moore in the 1980s, in what is arguably the finest run of comics of all time, but more recently from creators like grant morrison, brian k. He believes the young girl, casey clancy to be a witch. Swamp thing befriends casey and begins walking her back to town. To be sure, it is the type of book that requires some maturity to appreciate.
Its allout action as swamp thing launches a counterattack against the machine army. Click to read more about saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore. Bronze age dc comics swamp thing and the saga of swamp. 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. In his attempts to finds his way back to earth, swamp thing stops over on thanagar, home of hawkman. The saga of swamp thing last edited by billy batson on 041620 02. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Andy diggles opening 6 part story to volume 4 is also worth reading. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 by alan moore, rick veitch. 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 1 by alan moore librarything. Brian k vaughans run was a change of pace, and felt more like a companion book to hellblazer than swamp thing.
The swamp thing wanders on until he finds a man ready to kill his own daughter. Continuing the collection of master comics writer alan moores awardwinning run on the saga of the swamp thing, this fourth volume. There is a reason why alan moore has the legendary status among many comic book fans that he does. Famous botanist, even more famous giant evil monster that fights 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. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film. The artwork looked like the same artwork when superman and batman first came out in the 30s this book came out in the 80s. Collins resurrected anton arcane, along with the sunderland corporation, as foils for the swamp thing. A harbinger of doom awakens an evil beyond comprehension, bringing together john constantine, deadman, the phantom stranger, the spectre and others. I liked the swamp thing as a character but as a comic i thought it was mediocre.
A secret society is bent on summoning an ancient force to destroy heaven. The latest saga of the swamp thing hardcover edition would have received a. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. 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. Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. And, at night, beneath a lowhanging fog, it shambles through the shadows with its red eyes and funereal soul.