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. Book 1 of 3 in the swamp thing volume the new 52 series. Brian k vaughans run was a change of pace, and felt more like a companion book to hellblazer than swamp thing. Swamp thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in various different storylines. The first swamp thing began publication in 1972, not long after the characters first. The first few issues of this title were really hot and in high demand in the uk when it first came out. Swamp thing dc comic book collections for sale ebay. Heres the full master list of your choices for the top 100 comic book runs of all time. Apr 21, 2016 huge swamp thing collection for sale a lot of them signed by len wein and karen berger this collection has a lot of signed copies from when i met len wein and karen berger at a personal event i. Collected as swamp thing by brian k vaughan vols 1 and 2. Anton arcane, who wants to become a swamp thing himself. Comics hired moore to write swamp thing, a straightforward monster comic that moore transformed into a monthly meditation on life and death. And, at night, beneath a lowhanging fog, it shambles through the shadows with its red eyes and funereal soul.
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. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified. Swamp things return isnt off to an exciting start, but the book ends on a cliff hanger some people might care about. Could something far more sinister than dark magic be looming. The storyarc brings swamp thing together with other dark heroes of dc lore like deadman. Watch 2016 swamp thing complete set of 6 comics 16 12. Swamp thing buries alec holland forever, goes up against an old enemy, takes a trip to hell, and consummates his relationship with abbie cable. Alec holland tries to help a friend learn the ways of the green, but is he the same person alec remembers. He is a humanoidplant elemental creature, created by writer len wein and artist berni wrightson.
Another superman teamup, and a much weirder one to boot. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. We buy everything from large collections and estates to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in. He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. Jan 01, 2012 berni wrightsons artwork is incomparable. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 collects issues 5764 of swamp thing, alan moores last. Len wein cocreated swamp thing early in a writing career that has included work on every major hero and villain at both dc comics and marvel comics. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. It was a comic that was somehow sophisticated and cool to be reading, different from the usual superhero fare. This is a page for those who enjoylove reading swamp thing. He is a mass of vegetable matter that absorbed the memories and personality of alec holland, a botanist who died in a swamp shortly after creating a hormonal biorestorative formula for plants. It will have a few minor defects and will generally appear to be in slightly used but not roughly used condition.
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. Read swamp thing 2016 comic online free and high quality. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans.
Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores run. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. Alec holland thought he knew the history of the swamp. As for me, i dont think i care enough to really seek out more. This is probably the most active swamp thing community on facebook. In the aftermath of the previous book, swamp thing finds himself light years away from home. This first swamp thing title began in 1972, and featured art by the great bernie wrightson, who penciled the first ten issues. These are more than just your average monsters and theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. Swamp thing is an elemental creature who shares a connection to all plant life on the planet earth through a network called the green. Apr 19, 2018 swamp thing is a fictional character in the dc comics universe.
Swamp thing v01 raise them bones 2012 swamp thing vol. In 1982 he once again starred in his own series, the saga of the swamp thing. Jan 06, 2016 swamp thing s return isnt off to an exciting start, but the book ends on a cliff hanger some people might care about. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. 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. 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. Afterward, swampie continued to make guest appearances in various titles for the next few years. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Completely forgot that the new 52 run is great too. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len. 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. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. Andy diggles opening 6 part story to volume 4 is also worth reading.
This book is worth the price of admission solely for kelley jones bold, dramatic, even gothic. He is associated with the parliament of trees, the white lantern. May 29, 2019 another superman teamup, and a much weirder one to boot. 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. Huge swamp thing collection for sale a lot of them signed by len wein and karen berger this collection has a lot of signed copies from when i met len wein and karen berger at a personal event i. Swamp thing 16 complete len wein kelly jones series 2 3 4 5 dc 2014 set lot run. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. Lurking on the edges of the swamp he destroys those men who killed him. He travels from rann to apokalips and all points in between, looking for a. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2017 series 2017 in swamp thing.
If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Alan moores redefinition of swamp thing and comics in general continues in this volume. Swamp thing is a great character who works splendidly on a visual level but never seems to get the treatment that he deserves. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Book two contains saga of the swamp thing 2834 and annual 2. It pushed the boundaries of what could be done in a mainstream book, and his success with it led to watchmen. Swamp thing tpb 20122016 dc comics the new 52 comic books. Saga of the swamp thing vol 06 2014 saga of the swamp thing vol 05.
Swamp thing lot for sale a lot signed sold youtube. Script by len wein, art and cover by berni wrightson. In 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series, attempting to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name. Find the value of the dc comic swamp thing volume 2. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the. Swamp thing 1st series the comic book price guide for. Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores run on. I have to admit i have never read any of the len wein swamp thing books but being he is one of the cocreators of the character i did not want to miss this opportunity to.
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