Softcover, 208 pages, full color.Created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, DC Comics’ Swamp Thing made its first appearance in House of Secrets #92 in 1971. Collects Saga of the Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #20-27. 1 New Classic Monster" in Entertainment Weekly. Created by a freak accident, Swamp Thing believed he was once scientist Alec Holland - but when he discoveres his true nature, it shatters his universe and sends him on a path of discovery and adventure.įeaturing the art of Stephen Bissette and John Totleben, this groundbreaking work features mind-blowing, genre-defying stories starring the rich, complex character that Neil Gaiman called "The No. This first volume features the stories that put Moore on the comics map in the 1980s thanks to his unique narrative style and deconstructive storytelling. Writer Alan Moore's seminal horror series is now includes the never-before-reprinted SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20, in which Moore wraps up the previous storyline and sets the stage for the groundbreaking tales that were to come. Cover by Stephen Bissett and John Totleben. Art by Stephen Bissette, Dan Day, Rick Veitc, and John Totleben. Softcover (6 Volumes with Slipcase), 1,240 pages (Total), full color. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the mediums top artists, made Swamp Thing one of the great comics of the 20th century. Alan Moore took Swamp Thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. With real-life issues explored against a backdrop of horror, Swamp Things stories became commentaries on environmental, political, and social issues, unflinching in their relevance.Ĭreated 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 self-destruction. 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. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book Saga of the Swamp Thing. Featuring Forewords by Neil Gaiman.Īll six volumes of Saga of the Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, the writer of Watchmen and V for Vendetta, in one gorgeous slipcase box set!īefore Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. Introductions by Len Wein, Charles Shaar Murray, and Stephen R. Art by Stephen Bissette, Dan Day, Rick Veitch, John Totleben, Shawn McManus, Alfredo Alcala, Berni Wrightson, Ron Randall, Stan Woch, Tom Mandrake, and Tom Yeates. Written by Alan Moore, Rick Veitch and Stephen R. Collects Saga of the Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #20-64 and ANNUAL #2. 1-6 (with Slipcase) - Printings May Vary. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
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