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. Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores run. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. 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. Below youll find a complete guide to swamp thing comics. Theres a hole in my head as big as the world and its so ver. 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. Swamp thing befriends casey and begins walking her back to town. Script by len wein, art and cover by berni wrightson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Your breakthroughs are amazing in the world of botany but i thought you. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the. Dark genesis dc, 1992 series 1991 march 1992 in secret of the swamp thing dc, 2005 series november 2005. History of swamp thing new52 exploring comics youtube.
He believes the young girl, casey clancy to be a witch. Research couple alec and linda holland are working on a top secret formula for biorestoration. 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. Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore librarything.
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. Click to read more about saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore. The anatomy lesson heralded a new narrative structure and a literary voice that still rings in the ears of most comic book fantatics to this day. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore hardcover. Written by scott snyder art and cover by yanick paquette alec holland thought he knew the history of the swamp thing but he was wrong. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Swamp thing 1982 from comic book to screen mana pop. Swamp thing must travel the rivers of rotworld on his way. The storyarc brings swamp thing together with other dark heroes of dc lore like deadman. Saga of the swamp thing book one shows that sometimes even the best comics are better than you think they are. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic.
Theres a timelessness to this story that often doesnt exist in the postcomic censorship years of comics. Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. Andrew writes about comics for sequart, where he is currently serialising a book on the moorebissettetotlebenveitch issues of 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. 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. But after a bomb in his office explodes, the young.
The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Matt cable has been assigned security duty, but fails it miserably when underworld elements find the lab location and try to force the hollands to hand over. Alan moores saga of the swamp thing forever changed the landscape of comics. Although len wein and bernie wrightson created swamp thing, its alan moore, steve bissette and jon totleben who defined what he is today and this is where it all started.
He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. The artwork looked like the same artwork when superman and batman first came out in the 30s this book came out in the 80s. Read swamp thing 1972 comic online free and high quality. Aentertainment weeklybefore watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. The unmen capture swamp thing who is said to be 7 3 in height and 547 pounds in this story and take him to their creator, dr. I liked the swamp thing as a character but as a comic i thought it was mediocre. And, at night, beneath a lowhanging fog, it shambles through the shadows with its red eyes and funereal soul. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history. The least changed of the cast, swamp thing was quite similar to his comic character and apart from his supporting cast was essentially the same character as that in the comics of the.
Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees. 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 1 by alan moore, stephen bissette illustrator. Swamp thing 1972 comic read swamp thing 1972 comic. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. Book one, which is the first volume of alan moores run on the comic book series swamp thing. Saga of the swamp thing by alan moore 22,607 ratings, 4. Andy diggles opening 6 part story to volume 4 is also worth reading. Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to. Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores run on. Bronze age dc comics swamp thing and the saga of swamp. Honestly, as great as watchmen is and it is great alan moore could have rested on his laurels after his saga of the swamp thing run and still have been considered the best writer of superhero comics.
Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. In a span of seven issues, this storyarc redefined the swamp thing character away from being a plantbased hero and instead being a. Alan moore took the swamp thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. He blogs about comics and other aspects of popular culture here. The swamp thing is a fictional superhero in american comic books published by dc comics. Brian k vaughans run was a change of pace, and felt more like a companion book to hellblazer than swamp thing. 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. Anton arcane, who wants to become a swamp thing himself. Some of the locals catch sight of him and become agitated. A collection of bronze age dc comic books with swamp thing, the saga of the swamp thing, annuals, and proudly presents swamp thing saga. Grade universal signature series restored qualified total. Comics that matter saga of the swamp thing book one by.
Volume 2 was a revival in 1982 and the title was changed to saga of the swamp thing. 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. The swamp thing wanders on until he finds a man ready to kill his own daughter. Completely forgot that the new 52 run is great too. Swamp thing tries to disarm the father, but the gun goes off, killing him. Dark genesis dc, 1992 series 1991 march 1992 in secret of the swamp thing dc, 2005 series november 2005 in dc comics classics library. Collected as swamp thing by brian k vaughan vols 1 and 2. The government has moved them to a secret lab in the swamps, thinking it will keep them safe. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in.
The saga of swamp thing dcprime swamp thing comics. Famous botanist, even more famous giant evil monster that fights swamp thing. Moores unique approach to the narrative allowed swamp. After clearing up some unfinished storylines before starting his revamp of the character moore started to cut loose, and saga of the swamp thing moved from an obscure horror comic book. A humanoidplant elemental creature, created by writer len wein.
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