- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Vertigo (1 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1401202675
- ISBN-13: 978-1401202675
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 16.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Format:Paperback
Rick Veitch's succession of Alan Moore begins with this collection, which gathers six issues (65-70) of Swamp Thing and picks up where the Reunion TPB left off. Veitch will be familiar to fans of Moore's run as longtime artist and occasional writer, and while this book isn't near Moore's standard it's not terrible either. The biggest problem lies in Veitch's handling of the story he seems to be developing: simply put, not much happens in this volume. Things are set up, yes, but there's little sense of progression and an awful lot of recapping for first-time readers. For versed Swamp Thing enthusiasts like myself (and really, who else is going to be reading this?), such expository dialogues are a chore, a relic from the distant past of comics.
For all my grumbling, I'm interested to see where this goes. With the introduction of a new Swamp Thing and further exploration of The Parliament Of Trees, there's definitely potential here, but you've got the catch-22 of whether to buy all three of Veitch's collections at once (as you'll feel short changed by this book's abrupt cut-off point) or to just buy this book and find it's not to your taste at all.
I'd say, in conclusion, that it's better suited to Swamp Thing fans than Alan Moore fans. Oh, and the art is as great as ever.
For all my grumbling, I'm interested to see where this goes. With the introduction of a new Swamp Thing and further exploration of The Parliament Of Trees, there's definitely potential here, but you've got the catch-22 of whether to buy all three of Veitch's collections at once (as you'll feel short changed by this book's abrupt cut-off point) or to just buy this book and find it's not to your taste at all.
I'd say, in conclusion, that it's better suited to Swamp Thing fans than Alan Moore fans. Oh, and the art is as great as ever.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Good start for Veitch BUT...
15 Jan 2005
Format:Paperback
Rich Veitch certainly gets off to a good start with this collection. This collection picks up after the reunion of Swamp Thing and Abby, his wife. Veitch begins a compelling storyline in which the Parliament of Trees has accidentally planted the "seed" for the NEW Swamp Thing, thinking Alec Holland had died during his time wandering the universe. Swamp Thing goes head to head against his elders, and a new monster, the "Wild Thing," is introduced. Veitch even works some magic in making Abby a stronger character, and bringing back John Constantine.
The "BUT" in my review comes from the relatively scant amount of material included in this book. While it is not as expensive as the others in the Saga series, it collects only SIX issues. And the final issue feels like a cliffhanger. If DC/Vertigo has no plans to release AT LEAST the rest of Veitch's run, I will be very disappointed. A great deal of new information is presented in this collection, without much payoff by the book's conclusion.
The "BUT" in my review comes from the relatively scant amount of material included in this book. While it is not as expensive as the others in the Saga series, it collects only SIX issues. And the final issue feels like a cliffhanger. If DC/Vertigo has no plans to release AT LEAST the rest of Veitch's run, I will be very disappointed. A great deal of new information is presented in this collection, without much payoff by the book's conclusion.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Veitch isn't Moore, but who is ?
15 Feb 2005
Format:Paperback
Following one of comicdoms high-points can't be easy. One of two things usually happens: the writer moves in a new direction leaving the past continuity completely behind (think Geoff Johns on the Flash after Mark Waid) or the writer tries to keep the book what it was but fails (think Doom Patrol after Grant Morrison left - Rachel Pollock was miserable). But in taking the reins on Swamp Thing after Alan Moore finished up his multi-year run, Rick Veitch does a real interesting job. His first few issues are in this collection. It's definately worth reading and I hope DC keeps 'em coming. But if you haven't already read the six collections that make up Mooore's run on the title...well, you should do that first. Then come read this.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Not AM, but good
3 May 2005
Format:Paperback
While no one is (or could be) Alan Moore, and he is certainly the definitive Swamp Thing writer, Veitch does a really good job. Moore concentrates on ST as horror, Veitch centers his story on sci-fi aspects.
These issues make up only a small part of Veitch's (almost) 2 year run (with the abrupt ending caused by the infamous Jesus issue cancellation). Altogether, it is rare that a writer can pick up and produce quality stuff after the great master has left.
These issues make up only a small part of Veitch's (almost) 2 year run (with the abrupt ending caused by the infamous Jesus issue cancellation). Altogether, it is rare that a writer can pick up and produce quality stuff after the great master has left.
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