Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name. A collection of bronze age dc comic books with swamp thing, the saga of the swamp thing, annuals, and proudly presents swamp thing saga. 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. Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film. This is a fan page for swamp thing fans, i will keep update for any new comic or upcoming movies of swamp thing. Andy diggles opening 6 part story to volume 4 is also worth reading. 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. But after a bomb in his office explodes, the young. This is a page for those who enjoylove reading swamp thing. Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores run on. Read swamp thing 1972 comic online free and high quality. Swamp thing befriends casey and begins walking her back to town. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u.
Trying to find his way back to earth, swamp thing stops over on thanagar, home of hawkman. Saga of the swamp thing saga of the swamp thing vol. Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. Alan moore took the swamp thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 collects issues 5764 of swamp thing, alan moores last. Trying to find his way back to earth, swamp thing stops. Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees. Anton arcane, who wants to become a swamp thing himself. This final collection of master comics writer alan moores awardwinning run on swamp thing begins across the galaxy, where the swamp thing s consciousness has been hurled. Swamp things genesis is iconic and likely familiar to all readers by now the story of scientist doctor alec holland, set afire by a bomb while working on his biorestorative formula in a remote swampland laboratory, the poor devil plunging into the swamp to put out the flames only to rise later as the monstrous 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. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics. While traveling, a sudden roadblock brings swamp thing, liz and dennis barclay to.
Apr 16, 2020 this is the second volume of the swamp thing. Buy saga of the swamp thing book 5 tp 01 by rick veitch isbn. Art by rick veitch, alfredo alcala, john totleben, steve bissette, tom yeates. The saga of swamp thing dcprime swamp thing comics.
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. Cover by john totleben the concluding trade paperback collecting alan moores groundbreaking run on swamp thing. Brian k vaughans run was a change of pace, and felt more like a companion book to hellblazer than swamp thing. In many ways the saga of the swamp thing is the godfather of the. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 by alan moore, rick veitch. Moore altered the swamp things origins, flicked the finger at the comics code authoritys regulations, and created an adult version of the swamp thing that has finally become a staple of popular culture. He believes the young girl, casey clancy to be a witch. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. Some of the locals catch sight of him and become agitated.
The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to. I liked the swamp thing as a character but as a comic i thought it was mediocre. Bronze age dc comics swamp thing and the saga of swamp. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. He travels from rann to apokalips and all points in between, looking for a. Everyone remembers moores second issue, anatomy lesson, but moore actually started on the book one issue earlier, tying up the loose plotlines of previous. Swamp thing 1982 from comic book to screen mana pop. 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. Saga of the swamp thing by alan moore is some of the best swamp thing storys you can read, there is a hardback version in two part but you can buy the single volumes, there are eight of them, far cheaper.
History of swamp thing new52 exploring comics youtube. Swamp thing tries to disarm the father, but the gun goes off, killing him. 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. Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. Dec 10, 20 moore altered the swamp thing s origins, flicked the finger at the comics code authoritys regulations, and created an adult version of the swamp thing that has finally become a staple of popular culture. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. May, 2014 moore altered the swamp thing s origins, flicked the finger at the comics code authoritys regulations, and created an adult version of the swamp thing that has finally become a staple of popular culture. 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. Collected as swamp thing by brian k vaughan vols 1 and 2. Volume 2 was a revival in 1982 and the title was changed to saga of the swamp thing. In his attempts to finds his way back to earth, swamp thing stops over on thanagar, home of hawkman.
The latest on stores, comic and other deliveries and more can be found here. Tpb from vertigo paper stock used is good not glossy. In the aftermath of the previous book, swamp thing finds himself light years away from home. The fictional dc comics character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to. 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. 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. And, at night, beneath a lowhanging fog, it shambles through the shadows with its red eyes and funereal soul. Swamp thing must travel the rivers of rotworld on his way. 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. 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.
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. The green is controlled by an ancient force and is now using swamp thing and other champions of the green against the world. Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. Swamp thing 1972 comic read swamp thing 1972 comic. He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. A truly epic saga that redefined comic book history much like moores other works.
Alec holland must now band together with other heroes of the green who have lost their other selves to the madness and defeat them before the planet is. 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 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. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The swamp thing wanders on until he finds a man ready to kill his own daughter. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. After six large volumes comprising over 40 comic issues, alan moores time as writer of swamp thing comes to a close. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2017 series 2017 in swamp thing. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor. He travels from rann to apokalips and all points in between, looking for a way to get back home to earth and to abbie cable. Script by len wein, art and cover by berni wrightson.
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