In an issue dated may 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series to try to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name. Another month, another issue of swamp thing that leaves me begging for more. History of swamp thing new52 exploring comics youtube. After that it shifts to a different writer and their is a drop off in quality in my opinion. Swamp thing volume 4 issue 8 on dc wiki swamp thing. Alec holland is chosen once again to become the monster of the green, the swamp thing and keep the rot from taking over the earth. 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 new 52 is the 2011 revamp and relaunch by dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. The pictures are of the comic book you will receive. The biggest storyarc swamp thing was really involved with was during the conclusion of the brightest day storyline, which lead to a three issue miniseries. Ive now reread that first issue several times, and it holds up under repeat scrutiny as a perfectlyorchestrated return to the world of swamp thing, and a triumph for the whole creative team. Now written by martin pasko, the book loosely picked up after the. Swamp thing volume 5 issue 1 john constantine hellblazer wiki.
Swamp thing 3 dc comics 2012 snyder 52 for sale online ebay. Our inventory covers all major publishers from the start of the silver age to date and we also carry a small selection of golden age books. Wein returns to his swamp thing roots in swamp thing 1. Alec is staying at totlebens motel john totleben was one of the artists who worked on the early parts of moores swamp thing run. The new 52 justice league dark dc comics the new 52 the new 52 animal man. Swamp thing new 52 is the tale of botanist alec holland after he is chosen by the greenthe force behind all plant life on earth to.
Now, with a popular run by writer scott snyder in dcs new 52 concluded, wein has returned to his old stomping grounds to pen a new 6 issue swamp thing miniseries. These were some of the most respected and longest running issues, other than hellblazer, at vertigo, and certainly helped to redefine adultoriented books. Her last name is shared by swamp thing cast members matthew cable and abby cable born arcane and after marrying swamp thing years. Plus, the fateful decision swamp thing made last issue will have consequences that he and the world could never have seen coming. Arcanes niece abigail arcane has been the swamp things most. Arcanes niece abigail arcane has been the swamp things most constant companion over the years. It tells the story of alec hollands transformation into swamp thing following his resurrection from death.
Jan 27, 2016 written by charles soule, swamp thing volume 7. Dark genesis and the secret of the swamp thing collection. Following the conclusion of the flashpoint crossover storyline, dc canceled all of its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in september 2011 with new first issues. Aug 01, 2012 in the 40years since its debut, swamp thing has been graced with some of the best writers in comics from len wein to alan moore and now, as part of the dc comicsthe new 52, american vampire scribe scott snyder brings his talents to an all new swamp thing, set in the dc universe. I know this is a blasphemous option to many but i actually enjoyed scott snyders new 52 swamp thing more than alan moores saga of the swam thing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading swamp thing 20112015 vol. Swamp thing volume 5 is one of the new 52 ongoing series published after flashpoint. Is swamp thing new 52 a good place to start instead of saga. Dc comics the new 52 promo ad from the publisher 2 pages report information july 04, 2012 table of contents. The new 52 swamp thing deluxe action figure youtube. I just started reading book one of saga of the swamp thing yesterday.
Once you get hooked, they figure youll shell out for the print anthology that contains the first seven issues. Unfollow swamp thing volume 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I wouldve been 12, i think, when it came out, and i picked it up off the comic rack at the bx. Ive now reread that first issue several times, and it holds up under repeat scrutiny as a perfectlyorchestrated return to the. The origin of the swamp thing is revealed in this issue. In the new 52 reboot, he becomes the avatar of the rot, a decaying counterpart to swamp thing. The totlebens motel where alec holland is staying is a reference to artist john totleben, who worked on numerous swamp thing covers and issues. The line of 52 titles was termed the new 52, as seen on the front cover. In the 40years since its debut, swamp thing has been graced with some of the best writers in comics from len wein to alan moore and now, as part of the dc comicsthe new 52, american vampire scribe scott snyder brings his talents to an all new swamp thing series set in the dc universe. The complete swamp thing reading order vertigology. The title, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured in its first annual the comic book adaptation of the craven movie. Raise them bones swamp thing volume the new 52 kindle edition by snyder, scott, paquette, yanick, paquette, yanick. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Oct 17, 2019 swamp thing, a fictional character, is a humanoidplant creature elemental in the dc comics universe, created by writer len wein and artist berni wrightson. I have included several photos to show you the condition of this book. Swamp thing tpb 20122016 dc comics the new 52 comic. However, this issues tale does reference that previous tale later on. Swamp thing volume 5 issue 1 shazam wiki fandom powered. It tells the story of alec hollands transforma swamp thing volume 5 is one of the new 52 ongoing series published after flashpoint. Among the renumbered series were action comics and detective comics, which had. This is the fifth swamp thing series and the first not under the vertigo imprint since the second series switched over at vertigos founding in 1993. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben.
The character returned in the 80s in the saga of swamp thing, but after 19 issues sales began to wane. Raise them bones the new 52 swamp thing volume the new 52 english. The new 52 sees the rise of the swamp thing once again under the dc logo. Alec holland thought he knew the history of the swamp thing but he was. Trivia edit the totlebens motel where alec holland is staying is a reference to artist john totleben, who worked on numerous swamp thing covers and issues. The totlebens motel where alec holland is staying is a reference to artist john totleben, who worked on numerous.
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. Whether youre looking for beat but complete reading copies, professionally graded highgrade books, or anything inbetween, comicana direct currently have over 60,000 items in stock to chose from, with new stock being added every week. In this second collection, swamp thing must battle his way through the bone kingdom and the rot to free his allyand exgirlfriendabigail arcane. Its so beautifully drawn and so elegantly worded true literature combined with breathtaking art. This page contains information about swamp thing volume 5. Aug 11, 2015 after new 52 began, dc took all their owned characters back into the dcu, which included swamp thing. Swamp thing follows john constantine to south america to see the parliament of trees.
She is shown watching alec, while he talks to his coworker about cabbage leaves containing antioxidants. Swamp thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations, depending on various story rare swampthing comics, len wein and berni wrightsonlines. Swamp thing volume 4 issue 8 on dc wiki swamp thing volume 4. Her last name is shared by swamp thing cast members matthew cable and abby cable born arcane and after marrying swamp thing years later, holland, neither of which appear in the story. Despite a somewhat convoluted explanation of how alec holland was and wasnt swamp thing, things get moving pretty quickly as a deathly primeval force called the rot threatens all plantlife on earth. This hardcover collection includes issues 17 of the monthly series.
In one scene in the hosptial, a mysterious woman is seen in the crowd with glowing eyes and a purple cloak. Swamp thing battles his way through the bone kingdom to take on sethe and his servants. Alec holland, hes been brought back from the dead by a comic book. Swamp thing was the comic that made me really get into comics, specifically another green world, which was just a couple of issues after this one. Of all the new 52 titles announced, swamp thing was the one i was looking. Swamp thing new 52 is the tale of botanist alec holland after he is chosen by the greenthe force behind all plant life on earth to fight the rot. We are eager to see where the series goes from this excellent beginning. Is swamp thing new 52 a good place to start instead of. In the 40years since its debut, swamp thing has been graced with some of the best writers in comics from len wein to alan moore and now, as part of the dc comicsthe new 52, american vampire scribe scott snyder brings his talents to an all new swamp thing, set in the dc universe. Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. Seasons end is the final volume of the new 52 relaunch of swamp thing. Kings story and faboks art pay homage to both wein and bernie wrightson in the best way possible. Im also a fan of scott snyders new 52 swamp thing run, but mostly because of yanick paquettes art.
Swamp thing 1982 comic read swamp thing 1982 comic. Swamp thing volume 5 issue 1 john constantine hellblazer. It tells the story of alec hollands transformation into swamp thing following his. The winter special offers something new and special in its own way.
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