A little-known writer was asked by DC to do his first major American work: to take over the scripting chores on their horror title Saga of the Swamp Thing. And so Alan Moore began a body of work that would radically reinvent the US comic industry's whole approach to storytelling. Many have argued that the direction and approach of a large number of today's comics -- especially DC's Vertigo line -- can be traced back to Moore's run on Swamp Thing. In this, the first of two volumes collecting his Swamp Thing stories, discover how it all began.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By H Flatley
Format:Paperback
Swamp Thing, legend of Vertigo and DC comics, but where is the best point to start reading it? Here.
Alan Moore gave Swamp Thing his humanity, by taking it away.
Swamp Thing, began as a figure of horror, and in many respects was not entirely original. A mixture of chemicals and a terrible accident created a huge green and terrifying monster with a thirst for revenge (Hulk anybody?).
Moore changed this recipe, made the Swamp Thing think, and brought in old and memorable characters from all over the place at the least likely moments. His characters were alive, and created a deep kind of story telling not often seen in the comic world. This collection lets you see where it all began, and is worth buying for those reasons alone.
Some readers may be drawn to this book, because of the revitalised Vertigo Swamp Thing version two. Whilst version 2, (Tefe's tale) is generally considered not to be as good, it may throw up some questions you need answering, such as just who was Mr Swamp Thing? Reading this will help you understand the comic's history, and let you into some of its wonder.
Maybe you jumped into the original series late, and want to know more about old Swampy's transformation from Angry to Confused to Almost Good Guy. There's a slim possibility you read the first issues that were all about horror but not much about character. In any case, this book is a good starting point.
I can't say much else about the content of this book as I would almost certainly spoil it for you. Buy it now, and show comic's finest writer your appreciation.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Truly one of the best TPB's I read in a LONG time. This one reprints #21-27 of the Alan Moore run on Saga of the Swamp Thing. It starts of with one of the best issues in the trade and then after a minor backfall with #22 (it's not bad, just less than #21) it keeps on getting better and better with the coming of Abby,Jason Blood and Swamp Thing himself mixing in more. Especially the last three issues are for the fans of better horror-comics. I think every comic-reader who's mind isn't stuck on just superheroes can enjoy him/herself greatly with this one.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Alan Moore takes over the Swamp Thing... and WOW! Completely rewrites the origin story, setting Swampy (and pretty much every minor demonic DC character) up for one hell of an epic story. If you get this, you really have to follow up with the next 5 Alan Moore collections (Love & Death, Curse, Murder of Crows, Earth to Earth and Reunion).
In response to the reviewer who claims this is a poor reproduction: please ignore, as they must be reviewing a different collection that they bought in a store... or their seller send the wrong book! This is the Vertigo/DC collection, volume 1, in full colour... just click to magnify the book image to confirm (top left is clearly DC/Vertigo), or check the ISBN against the Titan Books Ltd store.
In response to the reviewer who claims this is a poor reproduction: please ignore, as they must be reviewing a different collection that they bought in a store... or their seller send the wrong book! This is the Vertigo/DC collection, volume 1, in full colour... just click to magnify the book image to confirm (top left is clearly DC/Vertigo), or check the ISBN against the Titan Books Ltd store.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Cordovil
Format:Paperback
I was introduced to Alan Moore through "Watchmen", "From Hell" and "V for Vendetta", all of them essential reads. "Saga of the Swamp Thing" is an early work and while it already shows Moore's intelligence and potential, it isn't as satisfying as the titles I mentioned. I have the feeling that Moore was trying too hard to please the "comic horror" public by playing along with some of the silly conventions of the genre - notably the insistence with which demons and all sorts of monsters spring out of the ground to terrify the human populace for no reason. I mean, the "Monkey King" was well constructed as a representation of fear and paranoia, but the minute that other yellow demon comes along to do battle it all gets a little too much for me.
I enjoyed the first story arc, where Moore reinvents the figure of the Swamp Thing and, through the conflict with the Floronic Man character, reflects on environmentalist issues. The plot of the second storyline was more shallow, too "mystical hack n slash", and dind't deliver. The Swamp Thing's role in it is completely arbitrary.
The art is very good (the swamp scenes are mesmerizing in detail and colouring), although perhaps a little dated and not for everyone's taste.
With that said, although I am curious to find out what happens next, I will take my time and read some other stuff before going on as it did not exactly grip me.
I enjoyed the first story arc, where Moore reinvents the figure of the Swamp Thing and, through the conflict with the Floronic Man character, reflects on environmentalist issues. The plot of the second storyline was more shallow, too "mystical hack n slash", and dind't deliver. The Swamp Thing's role in it is completely arbitrary.
The art is very good (the swamp scenes are mesmerizing in detail and colouring), although perhaps a little dated and not for everyone's taste.
With that said, although I am curious to find out what happens next, I will take my time and read some other stuff before going on as it did not exactly grip me.
2 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Alan moore at his finest! He took a stupid monster book and turned it into one of the greatest comics of all time!
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