Find the value of the dc comic saga of the swamp thing volume 1. 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. Script by len wein, pencils by berni wrightson, inks by wrightson and mike kaluta. 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.
The fictional character swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles. Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. Read swamp thing 1972 comic online free and high quality. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the. Mcmanus is a fine artist who has had a long career in the comic book industry, but he seems jarringly out of place on the burial. The swamp thing wanders on until he finds a man ready to kill his own daughter. Jan 11, 2016 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. After working through college and a job, my brothers life long dream of self publishing his own comic book has been realized. John constantines assembled cohort of mystics lead swamp thing to a cave where a group called the brujeria are concocting a scheme to infect the world with evilbut when swamp thing tries to save constantine from their clutches, he allows one of the mystics, now transformed into a evil, birdlike being, to escape. The real title is dc special series, which they didnt put on the outside. Swamp thing 1972 comic read swamp thing 1972 comic.
Tpb from vertigo paper stock used is good not glossy. I was blown away by the creative storylines, breathtaking art, and sheer boldness of the whole thing. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Everyone remembers moores second issue, anatomy lesson, but moore actually started on the book one issue earlier, tying up the loose plotlines of previous. The the rumor has it alan moore initially considered the offer to take over a poorly selling comic book about a veganhulk a prank.
Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film. A secret society is bent on summoning an ancient force to destroy heaven. The language was more poetic than anything id read in a comic book before. In this volume, alan moore and company set swamp thing against a toxic waste swilling wino, aquatic vampries, a were wolf, and zombies, all the while learning new things about himself and getting led around the nose by john constantine. Read swamp thing 1982 comic online free and high quality. The original swamp thing saga free comic book values. Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores.
Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees. Swamp thing befriends casey and begins walking her back to town. The newest entry into the ongoing ouvre of swamp thing, its original run isnt even complete yet but i cant help but mention it. Also featuring the first appearances of john constantine. 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. Some of the locals catch sight of him and become agitated. 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.
Values of saga of the swamp thing free comic book values. Andrew writes about comics for sequart, where he is currently serialising a book on the moorebissettetotlebenveitch issues of swamp thing. Swamp thing was created by len wein and berni wrightson. He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 by alan moore, rick veitch. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. When i first got into comics as a teenager, swamp thing was exactly the type of comic book i would have avoided like the plague. The 1982 movie called swamp thing could be classified as a prime example of a comic book adaptation where the filmmakers most likely flipped through some issues of the comics, taking a few notes and character names, and then kind of went off in their own direction paying little to no heed to the source material. However, he is unaware that an alien has landed there to repair its spaceship. The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the fungus on stale bread to forests of towering oaks. Book 1 of saga of the swamp thing definitely lived up to the hype, and then some. Book one, which is the first volume of alan moores run on the comic book series swamp thing. Always check the inside indicia to be sure of the actual title if. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified.
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. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. 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. 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. The title, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured in its first annual the comic book adaptation of the craven movie. Saga of the swamp thing redefined the ways of narrating graphic novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film released the same year this series was launched. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with. 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.
The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the. Instead of getting all delicate and subtle with his character, he killed him. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2017 series 2017 in swamp thing. Book 1 is not an origin story of the titular character, but rather it completely reshapes and retools his origin story in a very daring, almost shocking way. 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. Because rising in his place is the swamp thing, a creature made of vegetation thats absorbed alec hollands memories, personalityand grief.
This is a page for those who enjoylove reading swamp thing. Apr 16, 2020 this is the second volume of the swamp thing. 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. Its a gorgeous story, perfect if youve just tackled watchmen and want to continue your alan moore odyssey. Mcmanus is a fine artist who has had a long career in the comic book industry, but he. What is your saga of the swamp thing comic book worth. Written by scott snyder art and cover by yanick paquette alec holland thought he knew the history of the swamp thing. He blogs about comics and other aspects of popular culture here. Far from standard superhero fare, saga of the swamp thing became thoughtful, contemplative, philosophical, and yes, horrifying. Swamp thing sneaks aboard a train to the louisiana swamp where he was born. Brian k vaughans run was a change of pace, and felt more like a companion book to hellblazer than swamp thing. Swamp thing 124 cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authoritys approval. Review vo saga of the swamp thing book one dc planet. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. 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. How to reinvent a character in saga of the swamp thing. He believes the young girl, casey clancy to be a witch. 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 into legend. The first swamp thing began publication in 1972, not long after the characters first. Swamp thing tries to disarm the father, but the gun goes off, killing him.
Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. The 1982 movie called swamp thing could be classified as a prime example of a comic book adaptation where the filmmakers most likely flipped through some issues of the comics, taking a few notes and character names, and then kind of went off in their own direction paying little to no heed to the. Not only is the anatomy lesson brilliant, but there are other stories in here that would rank as some of my favorites of all time. Didnt they make a campy movie of this with heather locklear.
This hasnt been collected, but the first four issues are on comixology. Some of the best stories and art alan moore, bissette of the comic book history. Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. Your breakthroughs are amazing in the world of botany but i thought you. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. Swamp thing is my very favorite comic book and this was the run that drew me into superhero comics as a whole. One scene like this would be enough to make any comic memorable. Aentertainment weeklybefore watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Scott snyder and yanick paquette have really found a way to balance moores stamp on the book with t heir own take of swamp thing in the modern world. Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn.
A murder of crows, script by alan moore, art by john totleben. The saga of swamp thing dcprime swamp thing comics. If you havent already completed moores run in trade, i strongly suggest that you do because it only gets more mindblowing later on, and. But its also just a plain good comic for anyone who appreciates a captivating tale. Regardless of the end product, the poster was pretty nifty. 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, steve bissette, and john totleben. 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.
In this volume, we finally find out what constantine was grooming swamp thing for and its a big hairy deal. Drawn from the midseventies monster title, everybodys favorite green monster reemerged in 1982 in the saga of swamp thing eventually changing its. Alan moore took the swamp thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. This is probably the most active swamp thing community on facebook. Jan 12, 2018 regardless of the end product, the poster was pretty nifty.
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