He has been editorinchief of marvel comics, disney comics, and top cow, as well as a senior editor at dc comics. Saga of the swamp thing, book 1 before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Across the united states, strange occurrences are happening. Vertigo modern age swamp thing comics for sale ebay. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 173 pages and is available in paperback format. Oh yeah, and theres also been a bunch of other swamp things throughout the years. 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. While the swamp thing has its origins in comic books, my introduction to the story was actually the cartoon based on the creature. Magic trixie is a childrens bookcomic hybrid about a little witch who has just about had it. Saga of the swamp thing book 2 by alan moore, stephen. He travels from rann to apokalips and all points in between, looking for a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He has also written a novel, voice of the fire, and performs workings oneoff performance artspoken word pieces with the moon. Theres something unsettling in the local swamp, but despite what other kids say, its got nothing to do with russell weinwright.
The first swamp thing began publication in 1972, not long after the character s first. The swamp thing is a fictional superhero in comic books published by american company dc comics. Love and death pencils by stephen bissette, inks by john totleben this first of a threeparter. Which is why this series is primed for tv given the number of stories they could potentially tap into. My sons favorite critter kids comic books are 1alien adventure, 2 swamp thing. Saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. Saga of the swamp thing 2834, swamp thing annual 2. Mar 12, 2020 jill thompson has worked on sandman, swamp thing, and wonder woman, but she also writes childrens books, including scary godmother and the magic trixie series. But when tocsin indoctrinates one of his friends, swamp thing. The chemicals react with the swamp matter causing him to mutate into swamp thing. Watch full episodes of swamp thing and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Swamp thing follows abby arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp born virus in a small town in louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets.
This unique graphic novel for grades 2 to 5 takes readers on an exciting adventure with the critter kids as well as helps to build important reading skills and comprehension. Needless to say, this kid is humbled by the end of the story. Saga of the swamp thing book one paperback vromans bookstore. Muth has gone on to an awardwinning career as a childrens book writer and illustrator. Saga of the swamp thing book three by alan moore, 9781401227678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The only swamp thing episode available on vhs is the unmen unleashed. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saga of the swamp thing. Pedersen and illustrated by tim banfell in slidell, louisiana. Saga of the swamp tp thing book 6 saga of the swamp thing. The series is shortlived, with the pilot episode airing on october 31, 1990 followed by four additional episodes airing weekly from april 20 to may 11, 1991.
Swamp thing volume 2 was an ongoing series starring swamp thing. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to. In these swamp thing tales written by critically acclaimed southern gothic horror novelist nancy collins, a mad priest called father tocsin has come to houma to test his followers with a fatal poison. The main characters of this sequential art, comics story are oliver queen, hawkman. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. Swamp thing was a joy on first reading, and its remained a joy.
Wired alan moore s swamp thing is one of the best creative runs in the history of comics, surpassing all expectations and earning its place above and beyond these other classics. A humanoid plant elemental creature, created by writer len wein and artist bernie wrightson, the swamp thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in various different storylines. In metropolis, clark kent notices that birds are spontaneously dying in midair. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Trial by fire, comics superstar mark millar concludes his triumphant run on the legendary vertigo series with a powerhouse performance illuminated by art from phil hester, kim demulder and curt swan. Bomba the jungle boy in the swamp of death, by roy rockwood. Golden book critter kids the swamp thing by erica farber author. Wired alan moores swamp thing is one of the best creative runs in the history of comics, surpassing all expectations and earning its place above and beyond these other classics. Swamp thing premiered may 31, 2019, on dc universe. With modernday issues explored against a backdrop of.
Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the vertigodc comics superhero character swamp thing. Jul 24, 2019 the second story in book one of saga of the swamp thing is short, but some of the best stories are. Dc sent a list of characters they wanted a new kids book take on, and monsterloving scroggs jumped on the idea of doing something with swamp thing. Theres only one thing left and thats for swamp thing and doggy thing to battle it out. Swamp thing was actually a byproduct of the chemicals and vegetation. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis. Find out where swamp thing is streaming, if swamp thing is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
May 18, 2016 saga of the swamp thing book one by alan moore, 9781401220839, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Feb 26, 2015 alan moore decided that swamp thing wasnt alec holland. I picked up a book at the local convenience store that affected me deeply. Alan moore is an english writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels watchmen, v for vendetta and from hell. His new featurelength screenplay of swamp thing is currently in development with silver pictures. Book 1 of saga of the swamp thing definitely lived up to the hype, and then some. I was blown away by the creative storylines, breathtaking art, and sheer boldness of the whole thing.
Abigail arcane cable holland is a fictional comic book character in the dc comics universe. Virginia burnham rated it it was amazing apr 08, 2016. The key thing here is that you have in one trade paperback volume the complete run of artist berni wrightson, who created the swamp thing along with writer len wein. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. Eventually, both alice and swamp thing alec are captured and taken to arcane s antebellumstyle, palatial, plantationmansion. Swampthing design and photography is a manawatu based creative studio based in palmerston north, new zealand. Swamp thing, best known from the classic tales penned by alan moore, makes another comeback. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Is the swamp safe to explore, or will the swamp thing getem. Swamp thing sneaks aboard a train to the louisiana swamp where he was born. Script by len wein, pencils by berni wrightson, inks by wrightson and mike kaluta. The second story in book one of saga of the swamp thing is short, but some of the best stories are.
The burial art by shawn mcmanus swamp thing finally literally puts alec holland to rest and accepts who he is. From allygator book bites publishing house, the adventures of the swamp kids is a brand new series of childrens books written by leif n. The origin shares some elements of the comic book and the movie origins but that is where the similarity ends. Fans of the comics should be happy with this pilot as it sets up a potentially great story. Hollands psychic powers include empathy, telepathy and telekinesis. Swamp thing volume 1 reproduces issues 21 through 27 of the comic book saga of the swamp thing, which first ran in 1984. She is the spousepartner of swamp thing and the mother of tefe holland. This page contains information about swamp thing volume 2. We get to know abby arcane a bit more in this one, and her struggles with her husband matt cable. Abby loves swamp thing, which drives matt into a jealous rage, but shes not a pushover character. However, he is unaware that an alien has landed there to repair its spaceship. Clive barker moore s nowlegendary run on swamp thing breathed life into characters old and new. The complete series was released digitally december 2, 2019, and on dvd and bluray february 11, 2020. Swamp kid reimagines dcs swamp thing for a new generation.
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. Abby loves swamp thing, which drives matt into a jealous rage, but shes not a. The chance to work with such an iconic and gothic character as swamp thing was a dream come true. He received a gold medal from the society of illustrators for his. A harbinger of doom has been released with the sole charge of waking an evil beyond comprehension, and swamp thing, john constantine, dead. An appreciation of alan moores graphic horror masterpiece. Bomba the jungle boy in the swamp of death, 1929, dj vintage. The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the fungus on stale bread to forests of towering oaks. The story, loosely based on a comic book, is liberally dosed with action, inane dialog, and what you would expect for a film of this ilk, but all enjoyable. Clive barker moores nowlegendary run on swamp thing breathed life into characters old and new. Buy saga of the swamp tp thing book 6 saga of the swamp thing 01 by alan moore isbn.
Apr 10, 2012 saga of the swamp thing ebook written by alan moore. So, i cant stress enough that swamp thing is loaded with a history of fantastic comic book writers. Oct 01, 2019 my latest published book is the secret spiral of swamp kid for dc. Buy willow wildthing and the swamp monster by lewis, gill, bagley, rebecca isbn. Nov 19, 2019 swamp thing was a joy on first reading, and it s remained a joy. Collins resurrected anton arcane, along with the sunderland corporation, as foils for the swamp thing. Absolute swamp thing by alan moore volume 1 book depository. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The first edition of the novel was published in 1983, and was written by alan moore. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Despite being canceled not long after its premiere, dc universe continued to release the remaining episodes of the series, with the finale being released on august 2, 2019. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u. Saga of the swamp thing book four moore, alan, bissette, stephen, woch, stan on.
And aquaman finds the corpses of several fish floating in the. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book. Continuing the hardcover collection of master comics writer alan moores awardwinning run on the saga of the swamp thing, this fourth volume brings swamp things quest for selfdiscovery with the mystic john constantine to its shattering conclusion. Saga of the swamp thing book four hardcover vromans. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson.
It was first released by kenner in 1992 as a direct tiein with the action figure line. How holy spirit led eric metaxas to write a childrens book. A good story, interesting to my son, lots of social interaction among the characters, and the fact boxes are about pond water, spiders, alligators, and the like. Follow lc and the critter kids on an exciting journey through a tropical swamp. Swamp thing takes its inspiration from the popular comic book series that first kicked off in the 1970s, and the character has appeared in a variety of tv shows and films perhaps most memorably, in the 1982 wes craven film by the same name. It turns out, to the surprise of nobody, that the green, swamp monster is the unfortunate alec, a fusion of man and plant. Get the best deals on vertigo modern age swamp thing comics when you shop the. Saga of the swamp thing book four by alan moore, stephen. Apr 16, 2020 part of the childrens crusade crossover. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. 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. She plays alice cable, a love interest for the swamp thing, a creation of serendipity and scientific experimentation. 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.
In the aftermath of the previous book, swamp thing finds himself light years away from home. Because rising in his place is the swamp thing, a creature made of vegetation thats absorbed alec hollands memories, personalityand grief. Swamp thing, is now the embodiment of earth, air, fire, wate. Shes not allowed to do anything fun, while her baby sister gets away with everything. Regnery publicity director alyssa cordova explained that donald drains the swamp is a political humor book for adults written in the style of a childrens book. The comic book was a gothic horror clever interwoven with philosophical themes, occult references and an ontological study of an individual s existence. 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. I wrote this book because every author and illustrator secretly wants to write a comic book. He is the cocreator of the comic book series swamp thing, human target, brother voodoo, wolverine, and the new xmen. The vegetation became sentient and thought it was the recently deceased, alec holland. Apr 01, 2012 before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u.
The feminist allegory and powerful poetry of alan moores. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. Based on a dc comics character, swamp thing was directed by horror maestro wes craven, between deadly blessing 1981 and his return to form in a nightmare on elm street 1984. Swamp thing is a more adult comic that deals a lot with hard hitting environmental issues.
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