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 will take him across the stars and beyond. SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING Book One collects issues #20-27 of this seminal series including the never-before-reprinted SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20, where Moore takes over as writer and concludes the previous storyline. 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.With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, SWAMP THING's stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book THE SWAMP THING. A'-ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYBefore WATCHMEN, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S.

Collects Saga Of The Swamp Thing #20-34 and Swamp Thing Annual #2 with brand new coloring.' The series offers another fine option for the adult horror-comic fan.'-the WASHINGTON TIMES' An influential fantasy author for almost a quarter century.'-THE NEW YORK TIMES on Alan Moore' The best muck-encrusted monster in the best comics.'-Neil Gaiman in ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY' Hyperintelligent, emotionally potent, and, yes, fun. 1 Hardcover Octoby Len Wein (Author), Bernie Wrightson (Illustrator) 206 ratings Hardcover 99.80 2 Used from 134.96 7 New from 99.63 Comics from 167.51 3 Collectible from 167. Includes 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 will take him across the stars and beyond.Īuthor Alan Moore and illustrators Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, Shawn McManus, Ron Randall and Dan Day joint togehter to rise from the swamps in slipcased hardcover edition, Absolute Swamp Thing By Alan Moore Vol. With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, Swamp Thing's stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. 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 The Swamp Thing.

Before the ground-breaking graphic novel Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S.

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