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SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 2 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Alan Moore | 224 pages | 09 Oct 2012 | DC Comics | 9781401225445 | English | United States Saga Of The Swamp Thing Book 2 PDF Book As sales figures plummeted towards the end of the series, the writers attempted to revive interest by introducing fantasy creatures, sci-fi aliens, and even Alec Holland's brother, Edward a plot point that was never referred to or even mentioned again by later writers , into the picture. Issue 2. We just know the sacrifice is there and is always what is important. Seller Inventory Low point: The filler issue 'Pog', with alien beings that look like 80's kids cartoon characters. Though he once wielded the combined power of all the Earth's elemental forces, the creature known as Swamp Thing has renounced his omnipotence and returned to his original status as the avatar of the Green - the web of energy connecting all of the worlds plant life. Quotes from Swamp Thing, Vol The first volume was great but the second one is even greater! There is a quote of Emerson's which helps elucidate men of mystery: "to be great is to be misunderstood". Or our praise. Comic art that pushes boundaries and works so very well with I was reading this on the train, and it was fairly light outside. Swamp Thing 2. I loved the guest appearances by Phantom Stranger, Deadman, The Spectre and seeing Etrigan the demon was a treat as well. Preview — Swamp Thing, Vol. The last chapter is an apogee, being basically a wild hallucinogenic trip that forces you to physically rotate the book several times a bit of a bummer reading digitally. The Swamp Thing would never be human again because he never was human to start with. She enlists him to help save her half-brother William Arcane, before he becomes the champion of the Rot, the force of decay, once known as the Swamp Thing's archenemy, Anton Arcane. House of Mystery intro page. The primary artist for the bulk of Pasko's run was Tom Yeates ; towards the end of the run he was replaced with Stephen R. In this latest series, the Swamp Thing is reverted to his plant-based Earth elemental status after the first storyline, and he attempts to live an "eventless" life in the Louisiana swamps. Saga of the Swamp Thing—Book 1. HC means hardcover and SC indicates softcover. These haunting stories find the Plant Elemental coming to grips with his true origins and voyaging to the depths of Hell to save the woman he loves. Saga Of The Swamp Thing Book 2 Writer Better than the first volume? Swamp Thing declares,. If this volume reflects the way that the rest of Moore's run on Swamp Thing went, then all of the praise I've heard over the years has been totally justified. Martin St. Swamp Thing: The Curse According to Di Liddo it is "a language that reflects [Swamp Thing's] peculiar qualities, for its balloons are always filled with dots; Moore thus underlines that his protagonist leads a vegetable existence, tuned on the slow rhythms of nature and not on the neurotic pace of human beings" Alan Moore creates such a believable character, along with the colourful world around it. Teams Zombies. Enlarge cover. Who 1 Mrs. The Extraordinary Works of Alan Moore. An extra-special issue featuring eight additional pages! Story Arcs. Labs 2 S. Home 1 Books 2. Bright 2 J. Now he is restored to his proper station and power and has resumed his romantic relationship with Abby, as of issue Art by Dan Spiegle. Unaware of the true danger he poses, Nukeface carelessly comments on the waste he has been ingesting: "'Waste. The series also featured back-up stories involving the Phantom Stranger by Mike W. Issue 2 No image available. View all 5 comments. I've been reading this alongside old Vertigo tiles like Sandman and Hellblazer, so it's so cool seeing characters crossover between them. Error rating book. The Floronic Man's ideology is revealed in a demented speech in which he claims that his actions were commanded by "the Green":. Really good stuff, Alan Moore is fantastic. Muth 's Vertigo graphic novel Swamp Thing: Roots. Add to Wishlist. Beginning with issue 21 onward, Eric Powell The Goon provided covers for the series. However, Holland manages to escape from the Green by becoming one of the Parliament of Trees and grabbing Woodrue to tap into the power of the Avatar. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Establishing a physical dominance over the Floronic Man, and breaking the Floronic Man's arm in the process—an act that demonstrates the Floronic Man's semi-human nature—Swamp Thing undermines the Floronic Man's plan with a simple question: "And what There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted if applicable Book with obvious signs of use CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery. In issue 6, editor Len Wein declared, in response to a published letter, that Alec never had a brother and that every Swamp Thing series story after issue 21 of the original series never happened. Flieger argues of Treebeard's manner of speech that "it is a voice both archetypal and individual, and implicit in it is criticism of the 'hastiness' of humanity, that cuts down what took years to grow and leaves a wasteland in its place" Add to cart Very Fine. In the way that Swamp Thing serves as an archetypal representative of nature, Nukeface appears as an archetypal figure of toxicity, pollution, and nuclear threat. He would be replaced by British writer Alan Moore. But most of all- maybe take away some important lessons about life that are nestled oh so subtly among the art, graphics, deep verbal imagery and the overall plot. Saga Of The Swamp Thing Book 2 Reviews Issue 2 No image available. I was reading this on the train, and it was fairly light outside. Moore's work on Swamp Thing continues in the footsteps of this artistic tradition by using the medium of the comic book to comment on this split and its subsequent consequences. In their new interpretation of his physical appearance, Totleben and Bissette essentially transformed Swamp Thing from a man who happened to be green, to a Green Man—a figure composed of living vines, growing moss, decomposing leaves, and pure earth. Saga of the Swamp Thing Waste from nuculer fishing. I love the artwork and all the fiddling with layouts, this book is absolutely gorgeous to look at. In this latest series, the Swamp Thing is reverted to his plant-based Earth elemental status after the first storyline, and he attempts to live an "eventless" life in the Louisiana swamps. Some people are acting as if it's a natural born paradise John Totleben continued to contribute painted covers up to issue Moore is thereby exposing the cultural tendency towards urban expansion and the simultaneous fencing off of nature into parks and reserves: the Western mindset that places more value on urban areas while isolating, ignoring, or raping natural spaces. Swamp Thing: Love and Death is the second collection of the team's work on the series, presented here in full color. November 2, - 0 comments. Welcome back. Leaves, because of their yearly death and reemergence, "denote fertility, growth and renewal. Cebulski 12 C. Wein ended his run as writer by having the Swamp Thing reveal his identity to Matt Cable and ultimately avenging the death of his wife by killing Nathan Ellery. Oh the things I learn so late. Book is in NEW condition. It is like reading a prequel to Sandman and a continuation of Swamp Thing at the same time. Swamp Thing: Love and Death Story continues from Swamp Thing From September to July , Doug Wheeler wrote issues 88— About Alan Moore. The last one shot was great. And the experience is like some sort of acid trip sex thing. Collins dramatically overhauled the series, restoring the pre-Alan Moore tone of the series as well as incorporating a new set of supporting cast members into the book. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you. Details if other :. The layout and design of this article is licensed under a Creative Commons License to ImageTexT ; note that this applies only to the design of this page and not to the content itself. Book Description Vertigo, If it's life of the mind for you, go for it. Add to cart FN- 5. Swamp Thing, previous to Moore's revamping of the character, cannot be seen as a contemporary manifestation of the Green Man. There is a quote of Emerson's which helps elucidate men of mystery: "to be great is to be misunderstood". Alan Moore. Rosen, "Depicted with a leafy crown and loincloth and striking a statuesque pose, the images of the Floronic Man at the moment of his transformation call to mind classical representations of Spring or nature gods or demigods such as Oberon or Pan" 7. Raglan, Lady. Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. Average rating 4. Available Stock Add to want list Add to cart Fine. Excellent stuff, and if you call yourself a lover of comic books, it's a must-read.