Saga of the swamp thing vols 16 paperbacks from 1998 to about 2002 or so are the old ones that are missing 20 and many covers. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to. Feb 18, 2014 saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. It would be one thing if the original trade paperbacks were not available but they are and for rather cheaply. Those that want the original gritty 1980s feel are better off getting. 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 8 dc 1982 vf tom yeates phantom stranger. Saga of the swamp thing, book 6 by alan moore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The storyarc brings swamp thing together with other dark heroes of dc lore like deadman. In this volume, abbie gets hauled into court for crimes against nature for her relationship with swamp thing. Saga of the swamp thing 5 alan moore paperback books. Author alan moore and illustrators stephen bissette, john totleben, rick veitch, shawn mcmanus, ron randall and dan day join together to rise from the swamps in slipcased hardcover edition, absolute swamp thing by alan moore vol.
I do admire moores attempt to pick different characters to team swamp thing with. This final collection of master comics writer alan moores awardwinning run on swamp thing begins across the galaxy, where the swamp things. Begins as swamp thing returns from his sojourn to hell, only to learn that his girlfriend abby is being persecuted for their unnatural relations. Im wondering if anyone has compiled a list of all the swamp thing trade paperbacks because i dont want to miss any. The saga of the swamp thing 1982 1996 from dc comics.
Tpb from vertigo paper stock used is good not glossy read more. In the aftermath of the previous book, swamp thing finds himself light years away from home. Book 1 of 12 in the saga of the swamp thing series. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. Saga of the swamp thing book 1 by alan moore 2009 hardcover first.
The concluding trade paperback collecting alan moores groundb. The entire epic, but especially this book had a unique take on the character and. The saga of the swamp thing book three 2010 i wont go into such length with this reprint volume, mostly because the stories. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 by rick veitch, 9781401232986, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Trying to find his way back to earth, swamp thing stops over on thanagar, home of hawkman. I dont know why this video is out of sync so please forgive me. 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. Saga of the swamp thing, book 6 paperback may, 2014. Tpb from vertigo paper stock used is good not glossy. How many tpb volumes do the complete alan moore run on. A murder of crows, script by alan moore, art by john totleben. Nov 15, 2011 saga of the swamp thing book 6 by rick veitch, 9781401232986, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. Saga of the swamp tp thing book 6 saga of the swamp thing alan moore. Worldcat isbn 1401232981 kindle swamp thing by scott snyder deluxe edition collects vol. Saga of the swamp thing, book five continuing the hardcover collection of master comics writer alan moores awardwinning run on the saga of the swamp thing, this fifth volume begins as swamp thing returns from his sojourn to hell, only to learn that his girlfriend abby is being persecuted for their unnatural relations. Reproduced with comics code stamp even though the actual cover did not carry it.
Saga of the swamp thing book six by alan moore penguin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 19, 2015 zapatista, youre thinking of the old paperbacks, not the new paperbacks. This book collects the saga of the swamp thing numbered 5156. Swamp thing had much better storylines throughout moores run probably with saga of the swamp thingbook 1 and book 2 being the best, but the series is still worlds better than many series. Book 1 of saga of the swamp thing definitely lived up to the hype, and then some. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saga of the swamp thing. Alan moore is an english writer known primarily for his work in comic books. This volume feels mostly like the aftermath and consequences of the previous one. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, steve bissette, and john totleben. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Written by alan moore, saga of the swamp thingbook 6 contains the final stretch of alan moores monumental run on the series. Apr 17, 2012 buy saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 01 by alan moore isbn. With art by rick veitch, alfredo alcala, john totleben, stephen bissette, and tom yeates, saga of the swamp thingbook 6 was previously published as swamp thing 6.
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. Apr 16, 2020 the saga of swamp thing last edited by billy batson on 041620 02. 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. Saga of the swamp thing book three by moore, alan, sir author paperback 20. Nov 27, 2019 saga of the swamp thing, book 6 collects vol. I was blown away by the creative storylines, breathtaking art, and sheer boldness of the whole thing. In a span of seven issues, this storyarc redefined the swamp thing character away from being a plantbased hero and instead being a. 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. Alan moore took swamp thing to a whole new level and whole new world literally than the character had been before. I just finished the six volumes of saga of the swamp thing and ive ordered the 6 available new 52 books. The series features a crossover with the company wide crisis on infinite earths and also featured a title change from the saga of the swamp thing to simply swamp thing volume 2.
Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Moore, alan, bissette, stephen, totleben, john, bissette, stephen, totleben, john. You should be able to identify simply by if it says vol. Purchase saga of the swamp thing 5 by alan moore on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite graphic novels books delivered to you in south africa. 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. Although len wein and bernie wrightson created swamp thing, its alan moore, steve bissette and jon totleben who defined what he is today and this is where it all started. Saga of the swamp thing vols 1 6 paperbacks from 1998 to about 2002 or so are the old ones that are missing 20 and many covers. Swampy takes his revenge on gotham and he and abbie have to deal with the fallout. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca.
The fictional character swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles. The saga of swamp thing last edited by billy batson on 041620 02. Alan moore is an english writer known primarily for. The existential horror of the anatomy lesson duration. 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. Saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984. A revival had been planned for 1978, but was a victim of the dc implosion. A cover gallery for the comic book saga of the swamp thing.
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. Saga of the swamp thing book 6 collects issues 5764 of swamp thing, alan moores last. New swamp thing book 6 reunion trade paperback tpb. Written by alan moore, saga of the swamp thingbook 4 continues the collection of moores long run on the series. Saga of the swamp thing tp book 01 paperback 17 april 2012 by alan moore author visit amazons alan moore page.
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