



In 1983, a revolutionary English writer joined a trio of trailblazing American artists to revitalize a longstanding comic book icon. This first volume includes the issues THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #20-34 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2 and features a monumental new afterword from Bissette accompanied by a wealth of historic behind-the-scenes material from the title's original creative team. Comprising three deluxe hardcover volumes, ABSOLUTE SWAMP THING BY ALAN MOORE debuts completely new coloring for every page, crafted exclusively for this definitive collector's edition by legendary color artist Steve Oliff (Akira, Miracleman). Now DC Comics and Vertigo are proud to present an all-new vision of this landmark achievement. By the time they'd finished their work four years later, SWAMP THING by Alan Moore, Stephen R, Bissette, John Totleben, and Rick Veitch was universally recognized as one of the handful of titles that defined a new era of complexity and depth in modern graphic storytelling, and their run on the series remains one of the medium's most enduring masterpieces. Softcover, 160 pages, full color.In 1983, a revolutionary English writer joined a trio of trailblazing American artists to revitalize a longstanding comic book icon. A new Swamp Thing is being born, and the old must make a decision: destroy it and maintain his supremacy, or allow it to be born and risk the destruction of the Green. After his joyful reunion with his beloved Abby, the thing that was once called Alec Holland must now face the consquences of his long sojourn through space. As both writer and penciller, Veitch displays a masterful grasp of the unique world of the Swamp Thing and brings a new energy to the story of the Avatar of the Green. Picking up where Alan Moore's run leaves off, the first story arc from Moore's veteran artistic collaborator on the title: Rick Veitch. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
