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This seminal horror series was given a whole new lease of life in the 1980s when a then-unknown British writer named Alan Moore took it over. The creature that once thought itself to be murdered scientist Alec Holland says farewell to its dream of humanity, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders, and finds a new connection to the human world in the form of a loving - if somewhat unconventional - relationship with Abigail Cable (formerly Alec Holland's wife). This groundbreaking work features more genre-defying tales with Moore's unique, visionary insight, which made comic-book horror credible again, and features art by John Totleben ("The Sandman") and Steve Bissette ("Heavy Metal"). Warning: This title is for adults only!
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Alan Moore is one of the most respected and admired writers in comics today, with a host of industry awards and accolades. His credits include The Ballad of Halo Jones, Captain Britain, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Lost Girls, Promethea, Swamp Thing, Tom Strong, V For Vendetta and Watchmen. John Totleben has drawn for such titles as Sandman, Miracleman and Heavy Metal.
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Grade 11 Up Swamp Thing, a sentient mass of vegetation with the memories of a dead scientist, dwells peacefully in the Louisiana bayou, but he must come to the aid of his human friend Abby when they find out that her alcoholic husband has been possessed by the spirit of Arcane, an evil magician. Unfortunately, Swamp Thing is too late to stop Arcane from consigning Abby's soul to the underworld, forcing him to enter the afterlife in order to rescue her. With the help of Etrigan, a sympathetic demon, Swamp Thing is able to recover his friend from a squiggling, Boschlike version of hell. The accompanying stories in this volume cover Swamp Thing's origins, a visit from a band of Walt Kelly-like aliens, and the main characters' burgeoning relationship. They're all fine in their own way, but not nearly as good as the main story line. An early work of noted comic writer Moore, Saga of the Swamp Thing is an eerie, imaginative, and unique work that blends classic horror-comic themes with dense, nearly Shakespearean dialogue and a macabre version of Orpheus's trip to underworld. Although the art is a bit dated, it's still quite expressive especially its excellent use of color. The sinister and violent story line makes it appropriate for older teens and adults. This fine work is sure to appeal to fans of Moore, Neil Gaiman, etc., and deserves to be a first purchase. Dave Inabnitt, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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- PublisherTitan
- ISBN 10 184856466X
- ISBN 13 9781848564664
- BindingHardcover
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