![]() His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the medium’s top artists, made Swamp Thing one of the great comics of the 20th century. Created 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 world’s self-destruction.Īlan 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 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. All six volumes of Saga of the Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, the writer of Watchmen and V for. ![]() comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book Saga of the Swamp Thing. (W) Alan Moore (A) Steve Bissette, John Totleben, others. Horror artist Berni Wrightson drew the first 10 issues of the series, while Nestor Redondo drew a further 13 issues, the last issue being drawn by Fred Carrillo. ![]() 1 Len Wein was the writer for the first 13 issues before David Michelinie and Gerry Conway finished up the series. ![]() ![]() All 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. The first Swamp Thing series ran for 24 issues, from 1972 to 1976. ![]()
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