The saga of swamp thing last edited by billy batson on 041620 02. The previous issue, loose ends was moores first swampy book but this issue really kicks things off. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. Dc comics, john totleben, martin pasko, saga of the swamp thing, steve bissette, swamp thing, tom yeates somebody got this set from us on ebay already, but wow was it fun to assemble. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading saga of the swamp thing. Saga of the swamp thing book one alan moore book in.
Leaving alecs dream she remembers her trip to the library where she stumbles on a book entailing the life of one of the employees at. In the aftermath of the previous book, swamp thing finds himself light years away from home. 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. Saga of the swamp thing book one shows that sometimes even the best comics are better than you think they are.
The best part of this saga is the hype that surrounds it and invites the reader into the swamp. Elevate your swamp monster to the status of a god, and then let him retire to a cabin in the woods. A cover gallery for the comic book saga of the 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. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Oct 19, 2015 saga of the swamp thing book 6 by alan moore in chm, fb2, rtf download e book. Jan 24, 2011 moore wrote the following issues of swamp thing. Hey comic book fans, my nerdy friends and my geeky compadres. A murder of crows, both of which collect saga of the swamp thing vol. Aentertainment weeklybefore watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Comics that matter saga of the swamp thing book one by.
The first issues of alan moores acclaimed run on swamp thing are collected in this new printing of the classic trade paperback. 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. Feb 18, 2014 saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 harvard book store. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Book 1 of saga of the swamp thing definitely lived up to the hype, and then some. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore librarything. How many tpb volumes do the complete alan moore run on. Saga of the swamp thing tpb 1987 warner edition comic books. Alan moores run on swamp thing saga of the swamp thing. The second story in book one of saga of the swamp thing is short, but some of the best stories are. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 alan moore, stephen bissette, john totleben on. Instead of getting all delicate and subtle with his character, he killed him.
A murder of crows, script by alan moore, art by john totleben. Book one kindle edition by moore, alan, stephen bissette, john totleben, bissette, stephen. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authoritys approval. On first glance, this issue looks like it comes straight from the middle of alan moores run on the series, even though he had nothing to do with this comic book until a month later, when he started to tie up marty paskos loose ends with a story entitled, shockingly, loose ends. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 free pdf, chm, fb2, rtf. But it was his legendary work on the swamp thing series that broke him into the big time and made the name alan moore synonymous with genius amongst conic book fans. And get bisette to write you in a character who cares more about the story than the cash in your final one.
A truly epic saga that redefined comic book history much like moores other works. Last we saw swampy, he was plunging to the depths of the ocean to destroy a giant, herpes ridden, alien squid. The real reason to read swamp thing is simply that it is a great piece of storytelling featuring a hugely talented writer and artist. 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. Later, swamp thing encounters john constantine in the ruins of the now drained town of rosewood. 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. Like many, i appreciate this time in swamp things chronology quite. Saga of the swamp thing book one moore, alan, various isbn. Writer martin pasko, author of more than one minor classic for dc comics, would leave the series to pursue opportunities in his television writing career. In this second collection, the swamp thing says goodbye to the illusion of his. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. The saga of the swamp thing 8 1982 heres looking at you kid before jumping right in, please take a moment to enjoy how confident swamp thing looks in gold.
Saga of the swamp thing book 6 collects issues 5764 of swamp thing, alan moores last. Jan 22, 20 saga of the swamp thing book three by alan moore, 9781401227678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Saga of the swamp thing redefined the ways of narrating graphic novels. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it. The swamp thing moons over his lost humanity and the tragic quality of his love with a zestfully and sometimes too. Saga of swamp thing 1 npr coverage of saga of swamp thing 1 by alan moore and steve r. I was blown away by the creative storylines, breathtaking art, and sheer boldness of the whole thing.
When sunderland fires woodrue, the scientist allows swamp thing to take revenge on sunderland for the both of them. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. 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. Start by marking saga of the swamp thing, book one as want to read. The an the rumor has it alan moore initially considered the offer to take over a poorly selling comic book about a veganhulk a prank. Book one begins with the story the anatomy lesson, a haunting origin story that reshapes swamp thing mythology with. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in. All about saga of the swamp thing, book 1 by alan moore. 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 6 by alan moore in chm, fb2, rtf download ebook. It is supposed to be moores first real foray, it is supposed to be an environmental hyperroar. 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. 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. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
There is a reason why alan moore has the legendary status among many comic book fans that he does. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A revival had been planned for 1978, but was a victim of the dc implosion. This hardback version basically covers the same material as found in the old softcover swamp thing volume 4. The complete swamp thing reading order vertigology. 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. And thankfully, we have saga of the swamp thing, one of the greatest comic book runs in history, by the legendary alan moore. Martin paskos saga of the swamp thing mars will send no. Gaiman himself provides an introduction to the second volume here. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think about the swamp thing in the.
Of course, in the end it turns out that most of the stuff is just trippy. How many tpb volumes do the complete alan moore run on swamp. 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. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u.
Moore altered the swamp thing s origins, flicked the finger at the comics code authoritys regulations, and created an adult version of the swamp thing that has finally become a staple of popular culture. Saga of the swamp thing book one alan moore book instock. The saga of alec holland dc comics saga of the swamp thing. 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.
Buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saga of the swamp thing. Astonishingly, the swamp thing is able to perform a complete body regeneration in only fiftyone seconds, suggesting that he has already learned much about himself and his abilities due to his association with john constantine.
Saga of the swamp thing book three by alan moore, 9781401227678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He travels from rann to apokalips and all points in between, looking for a. 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. Apr 16, 2020 the saga of swamp thing last edited by billy batson on 041620 02. This is simply one of the greatest single issues in the history of comics.