Jun 16, 2016 saga of the swamp thing 21 1984 the anatomy lesson this is the book that started me down the long, passionate some say obsessive path of swamp thing fandom. He has also written a novel, voice of the fire, and performs workings one off performance artspoken word pieces with the moon and serpent grand egyptian theatre of marvels, some of which have been released on cd. Worldcat isbn 1401230954 kindle comixology saga of the swamp thing, book 6 collects vol. Saga of swamp thing 1 npr coverage of saga of swamp thing 1 by alan moore and steve r. I just never expected for a series about a swamp creature to be so emotionally dense. When sunderland fires woodrue, the scientist allows swamp thing to take revenge on sunderland for the both of them. Pdf saga of the swamp thing book one download full pdf. 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. I enjoy seeing swamp thing mix it up with the strangest of foes but the herpes based octopus alien from the bottom of the sea has never been a favorite of mine. A murder of crows, script by alan moore, art by john totleben. This page contains information about swamp thing volume 2. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 harvard book store. Oct 12, 2019 book six in the saga of the swamp thing is by far the strangest.
Saga of the swamp thing book one is a reinvigorating origin story for a creature in the midst of an identity crisis while offering relevant social, political, and ecological commentary. Saga of the swamp thing later renamed swamp thing with the fortysixth issue is the most revered, and is most remembered for its issues written by. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saga of the swamp thing. Swamp thing is a dc comics character and an eponymous series, published in many volumes.
Saga of the swamp thing later renamed swamp thing with the fortysixth issue is the most revered, and is most remembered for its issues written by alan moore and illustrated by various artists. Saga of the swamp thing, book 2 9781401225322 by moore, alan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Book one, which is the first volume of alan moores run on the comic book series swamp thing, which he did with stephen bissette and john totleben. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Book one begins with the story the anatomy lesson, a haunting origin story that reshapes swamp thing mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that.
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. But along his journey to be reunited with abby, some really strange things. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the. May 18, 2016 saga of the swamp thing book one by alan moore, 9781401220839, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jan 12, 2010 the real reason to read swamp thing is simply that it is a great piece of storytelling featuring a hugely talented writer and artist. Like many, i appreciate this time in swamp things chronology quite. Jan 22, 20 saga of the swamp thing book three by alan moore, 9781401227678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Alan moore took the swamp thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. Tefe has been kidnapped by the demons of the underworld, and swamp thing is on a mission to find the powerful water that will enable him to communicate with any other living being including demons. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book. 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. Honestly, as great as watchmen is and it is great alan moore could have rested on his laurels after his saga of the swamp thing run and still have been considered the best writer of superhero comics.
Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. Swamp thing helps the people of raan and adam strange fight a deadly plague that has caused mass infertility, which leads him to the next stage of his journeya planet with a sentient plant population. Saga of the swamp thing book series 12 books all formats kindle edition from book 1 latest book in the series. Read comics online free swamp thing comic book issue. 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. Apr 10, 2012 saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. 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.
Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 173 pages and is available in paperback format. Saga of the swamp thing book 1 kindle edition by various, moore, alan. One hundred issues of the best in horror and fantasy are celebrated in this special 52page issue of swamp thing. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 02 01 by alan moore, len wein isbn. As you can see above you wont have to pay much for it, so spirit one away to the netherworld of your comic book key short box. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. A cover gallery for the comic book saga of the swamp thing.
Holland is finding it hard to find a place in the world when he looks like a swamp thing. In this second collection, the swamp thing says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100% plant, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders inspired by the classic comic strip pogo also set in the swamp, and consummates his relationship with abigail arcane as only he could. Swamp thing volume 2 was an ongoing series starring swamp thing. Find more yesteryear comics like swamp thing 001 from our hand picked and reader recommended comic list at. The best swamp thing gifts for your friends super hero. Over 25 years later, alan moores, stephen bissettes, and john totlebens the anatomy lesson is still one of the most stunning revamps of an ongoing comic to date. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. Enjoy this book and over 1 million titles and thousands of audiobooks on any device with kindle unlimited. Len wein and bernie wrightsons creation of the crusading earth elemental reaches a milestone that sees swamp things daughter, tefe, in a devil of a situation. Alan moores run on swamp thing saga of the swamp thing.
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Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film released the same year this series was launched. When it comes to the character of swamp thing i have very little. Saga of the swamp thing book one shows that sometimes even the best comics are better than you think they are. But when he discovers a kindred hell soon learn that some people are monsters on the inside as well as the outside. Book 1 of saga of the swamp thing definitely lived up to the hype, and then some. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users.
Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film. It tackles the monsters haunting origin story, and provides terrifying revelations about the swamp thing mythology. 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. Jan 30, 2012 comics blogger tim callahan has dedicated the next twelve months to a reread of all of the major alan moore comics and plenty of minor ones as well. Saga of the swamp thing book four moore, alan, bissette, stephen, woch, stan on. The first edition of the novel was published in 1983, and was written by alan moore. By the time the first volume of saga of the swamp thing is over, one wonders why some hollyweird exec hasnt already greenlit a remake of wes cravens 1982 celluloid stinker, using moores first. The swamp thing moons over his lost humanity and the tragic quality of his love with a zestfully and sometimes too. Alan moores saga of the swamp thing truly is one of the best runs ever.
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