Absolute Swamp Thing 1

Never was a big fan of the hideous looking plant-thing that made guest appearances in a DC animated movie or two. But after reading Watchmen, I simply craved more Moore, and this came up as a top recco. Putting my dumb bias about the character behind, I went for it. And Boy, am I glad that I did! In classic Moore fashion, there are complex themes, believable characters, thriller/horror elements, world-building, and honest-to-God amazing storytelling! The issue: Anatomy Lesson, I've heard it hyped up a many a time in some comic book circles. They called it legendary...and yeah, that's no lie after all.The overall package is spectacular - gorgeous slipcover, better binding than the first version, and remade art. (Give or take.) Even the hardcovers/binding have a unique suede-like texture. Props to DC for going above and beyond for once. This rarely ever happen at all, especially as they're obsessed overpricing the heck out of everything these days, Absolute, Omnibus, and whatnot - rerelease or not. (Absolute Watchmen is now double the price as opposed to the previous versions. Nothing really changed for the better to warrant such an outrageous jump, in fact, the paper is ever so slightly thinner than before haha.)I got my copy from Gott_books. I've bought a few books from them now - every time, the books arrived quickly in fantastic condition.

Could the early to mid-80s have been a finer time?As Watchmen waited in the wings, as "Whatever Happened to the Man from Tomorrow?" and "For the Man Who Has Everything" cooled, prior to Morrison's American debut with fourth-wall breaking postmodernism in "Animal Man," we always had Alan Moore's reinvention of "Swamp Thing," in those halcyon days prior to the grim days when the industry believed that Moore and Gibbons's magnum opus succeeded due to its mild sexual content or its often 'off the page' violence of a more graphic nature - as the great James 'Starman / JSA, Golden Age' Robinson has pointed out, the industry took the wrong message... it was Watchmen's complexity, its depth, which made it a game-changer in comics history - one, indeed, proceeded by Swamp Thing - an elegiac, even romantic book that didn't lack for mindblowing SF.Moore's save - as the title neared cancelation, it proved a perfect vehicle for Moore and his great art team... Steve Bissette, John Totleben, an initially uncredited Rick Veitch, who will helm the series later, letterer John Costanza, who makes individual voices breathe, and colorist Tatjana Wood, who got more out of pulp paper than anyone this side of Richmond Lewis in Batman: Year One. Of course, the absence of Ms. Wood in these II volumes (pardon, having received them both today after oft-reading them) I am excited and review - the book design here) may, indeed, engender controversy - a concern I had, until I received them, and showed my son. I concede, for this book design, the move to colorist Steve 'Miracleman' Oliff - simply works.Above all, the book is as raw, as vital, living, and organic as it ever was. In fact, these two absolute editions particularly impress with their higher-end production values, better than those on other fine absolute editions. Is the interior cover thread? Whatever the coating, it mimics moss with its tackiness. These production values represent less of a reinterpretation and more of a refining. The additions of Moore's promotional material (Volume 1) "This is the place" - a downright literary flexing of verbal muscle - is better than nice. The full script in volume II - look at Moore's novelistic description... truly he had the right art team in place... make both volumes shine., so now we have The Anatomy Lesson and American Gothic - once more. I am more than eager to revisit Moore's fine, romantic coda in Volume III.

Book came in exceptional condion! Thank you Amazon. Had trouble in the past with issues of bad packing, not this time. And boy what can I say. This book is a work of art. Just gorgeous. Binding seems good, though hard to tell how it'll hold up over time with it being such a massive book (and it is huuuuge). I never read the original work, so I can only speak from my take on this updated edition. And to me.... The art is fantastic! The new color scheme is rich and vibrant. And Alan's writing is still fantastic as always. Just wonderful. So very pleased 😄. Again thank you Amazon for stepping up and packaging this the way art should be packed. Safe and sound with little wiggle room. ..Happy customer

This book is nothing short of amazing. Definitly my most beautiful book. Ribben to read with. Special moss cover. Seriously if a fan of Swamp thing this is a definite on the book itself alone. Not finished reading yet but just on the book itself alone, could not have more stars.

Some have complained about the new coloring.I love it. The slightly oversized pages and the thick paper made my rereading of this classic so much more meaningful.I bought the original comics as they came out (and foolishly sold them on eBay several years ago). But this edition--and the other two volumes--have made my loss of the floppies much more bearable. I've really enjoyed going back into Moore's world. The art is exquisite. This is a great absolute series.If you've never read these books--do it now.

This unique rendition of the Allan Moore run of Swamp Thing is a marvelous remastering of the content from the origiinal series. With enhanced colors and a larger format print, you are given an enhanced version of the classic run of Moore, Bissett and Totleben. The book comes in a deluxe slipcase worthy of the recognition of this incredible reworking of the character. The book when taken out of the slipcase has a mossy feel to it and has earthy like smell! It's beyond a reading experience, you feel like you're holding something genuinely organic! If you're familiar with the story and have read it prior, you'll wanna get your hands on this book. If you're new to Swamp Thing and want to read some of the best stories ever written for this character, then I highly suggest you purchase this book immediately!

Love the artwork. Of course, this is the first time I'm reading this Swamp Thing so I don't miss the original coloring. Sawn binding. Nice Eye. Worth every cent.

Swamp thing de Moore es sin duda una de esas series que tienes que estar en el librero de todos los coleccionistas y aficionados al comic.¿Qué tiene de bueno esta edición?Es Hc tiene los primeros 15 números y una buena cantidad de extras.Algún punto negativo podría ser que no tiene el tamaño de un absolute original sino que tiene el de un HC estandar de smash, sin embargo me parece una buena edición aún con esto.Otra cosa que cabe resaltar es que tiene el recoloreado nuevo coaa que puede molestar a los mas puristas.

Peccato che il secondo volume sia introvabile

If you appreciate the history of comics, this volume contains some of the most important works in the evolution of the form. Alan Moore was already making waves in the industry when he took on Swamp Thing, but this was where his reputation really took off. Moore redefined a famous (if lower-tier) DC character, going deeper into the potential of its origin and its ties to nature. What unfolds Is beautiful and horrific in concept and execution, Moore’s brilliant vision brought to life by the incredible work of a talented collection of artists, notably including Stephen Bissette and John Totleben. But that’s just part of what makes this volume worthwhile. The Absolute format really shines here, as the larger art, extra content and the gorgeous treatment of the cover and slipcase pull in the reader. A fantastic piece for the Moore collector. It does justice to these stories, which represent a bold next-step in mainstream superhero comics.

Falar do Monstro do Pântano do Alan Moore é desnecessário, para mim um dos três melhores materiais do Moore (melhor que Watchmen, V de vingança, Do Inferno e outros). Mas o que chama a a atenção é a edição. Enorme, bem cuidada, recolorida. Linda de morrer. Cara, mas vale a pena ter essa obra de arte, com essa qualidade, na coleção. Os desenhos de Totlebeen e Bissete desse tamanho, com esse papel, com essas cores...deslumbrantes. Compre, você não vai se arrepender.

My first Absolute Edition, but wow! Not only is the story very well written and captivating, even for someone who had never read Swamp Thing before, but the production quality of the book is top notch. It's large and heavy, but with high quality paper and excellent binding with a page marker ribbon!