The swamp thing book

The saga of the swamp thing is a comic about how a lab accident gone wrong has caused a man to become a swamp monster, his body has become weeds, but his soul still lives in the weeds. This new show is sure to be awesome for fans of swamp thing. Alan moore is an english writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels watchmen, v for vendetta and from hell. 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 five and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Swamp thing is one of the most fascinating concepts to come out of the bronze age of comics. The first edition of the novel was published in 1983, and was written by alan moore. Moores writing is fierce, the 80s coloring is wild, the stories are as much sciencefiction as they are horror.

The power of comic book storytelling though it feels like weve only just begun to fall in love with the southern gothic magic of dc universes swamp thing, the seasonand serieshas ended and left a whole. Swamp thing has a new tv show on the dc universe streaming app. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 173 pages and is available in paperback format. The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the. Volume 1 volume 2 annuals volume 3 volume 4 volume 5 annuals volume 6 see also variant covers. Swamp thing volume 1 textless covers swamp thing volume 2 textless covers swamp thing volume 3. 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. Saga of the swamp thing book three by alan moore, 9781401227678, available at book depository with free. This week, rosie knight looks back at the first and likely only season of swamp thing and shares her thoughts on its approach to adapting the classic character. However, he is unaware that an alien has landed there to repair its spaceship. Alec holland is a fictional character and antihero in dc comics.

Without swamp thing, moores impact would be considerably less as it gave him the clout and credibility to enable dc to publish watchmen and reprint and complete v for vendetta. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, steve bissette, and john totleben. Moores swamp thing came out of the blue and transformed the conception of what could be done in a commercial comic published by a major publisher. Collins took over the series when its sales were in limbo, returning a moody horror vibe to a premise that had somewhat lost its way.

Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 alan moore, various isbn. What is interesting, however, is that the changes made for the sake of dc universes new series seem to have restored the character to his original form, after. 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. Lot of 2 roots of swamp thing issues dc comics readers 1 and 3 first 1st issue. Get the best deals on swamp thing comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at.

Although not wholly original both he and marvels manthing were updates on a former comic strip character called the heap, swamp thing was given the best backstory and got the best adventures of any muck monsterswamp character. Alec holland, hidden away in the depths of a murky swamp, is trying to create a new species a combination of animal and plant capable of adapting and thriving in the harshest conditions. Swamp thing buries alec holland forever, goes up against an old enemy, takes a trip to hell, and consummates his relationship with abbie cable. This page contains information about swamp thing volume 2. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Twin brothers is a graphic novel by maggie stiefvater set in the dc comic universe. Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees. He has also written a novel, voice of the fire, and performs workings oneoff performance artspoken word pieces with the moon.

In the early 1980s, the swamp thing was revived in a series entitled the saga of the swamp thing with writer martin pasko leading the charge. Swamp thing made it all the way to number 28 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. Book 1 of saga of the swamp thing definitely lived up to the hype, and then some. Swamp thing was once a man named alec holland, but after being caught on fire, doused with strange chemicals, and dumped into the louisiana swamps by the evil dr. Saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. Swamp thing volume 5 variant covers, swamp thing volume 5 variant covers, textless covers. Because rising in his place is the swamp thing, a creature made of vegetation thats absorbed alec hollands memories, personalityand grief. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 has been delayed over and over again, but its finally here and ready to claim a spot on my shelf. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saga of the swamp thing. Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. Book two contains saga of the swamp thing 2834 and annual 2. Swamp thing dc comic book collections for sale ebay.

With the consciousness of alec holland still separated from its former host and scattered across the world, the swamp thing must face a new threat to the green which is manifesting itself inside a growing dead zone in the gulf of mexico. The swamp thing is a fictional superhero in comic books published by american company dc comics. 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 five moore, alan, veitch, rick, totleben, john on. In the early 1900s, scientist alex olson is working on a biorestorative formula when his. Book one, which is the first volume of alan moores run on the comic book series swamp thing. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. Saga of the swamp thing book one moore, alan, various 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. Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984. The first swamp thing began publication in 1972, not long after the characters first.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Before the groundbreaking graphic novel watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Comic book characters are frequently changed when adapted into other media and swamp thing is no exception. 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. He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. Saga of the swamp thing book one by alan moore bookidote. I have read stifvaters other books and they always have some craziness so this was no surprise on her take of the swamp thing. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1.

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. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Swamp thing follows abby arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swampborn virus in a small town in louisiana but soon discovers that. 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. Swamp thing created by len wein and berni wrightson. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. Swamp thing sneaks aboard a train to the louisiana swamp where he was born.

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. Heres everything you need to know about swamp thing before he makes his liveaction debut. 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. A humanoidplant elemental creature, created by writer len wein. Find the value of the dc comic swamp thing volume 1. Comic book industry with the revitalization of the. The key thing here is that you have in one trade paperback volume the complete run of artist berni wrightson, who created the swamp thing along with writer len wein. Find the value of the dc comic swamp thing volume 2. Alan moores redefinition of swamp thing and comics in general continues in this volume. I have read a few comics book growing up, some for class, some for fun, but none have really been like this one. Swamp thing comics, rare and new swamp thing comic books by alan moore swamp thing vol.

His body is made from the muck and plants of the swamp. Swamp thing volume 2 was an ongoing series starring swamp thing. Swamp thing might be best known from alan moores seminal run in the mid80s, and nancy collins might be recognized most widely as a novelist, but this is the story of where their paths crossed. Script by len wein, pencils by berni wrightson, inks by wrightson and mike kaluta. Dont let the questionable reputation of this book fool you, bkvs swamp thing more than earns its position on this list. The storyarc brings swamp thing together with other dark heroes of dc lore like deadman.