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Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore
Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 3
Before the groundbreaking graphic novel Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book Swamp Thing. 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.
With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, Swamp Thing's stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. Includes the story The Anatomy Lesson, a haunting origin story that reshapes Swamp Thing mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond. Author Alan Moore and illustrators Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, Shawn McManus, Ron Randall and Dan Day join together to rise from the swamps in slipcased hardcover edition, Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 3. This collects Saga of the Swamp Thing #51-64 and DC Comics Presents #85.
With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, Swamp Thing's stories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. Includes the story The Anatomy Lesson, a haunting origin story that reshapes Swamp Thing mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond. Author Alan Moore and illustrators Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, Shawn McManus, Ron Randall and Dan Day join together to rise from the swamps in slipcased hardcover edition, Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 3. This collects Saga of the Swamp Thing #51-64 and DC Comics Presents #85.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1987
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Alan Moore
1,578 books21.7k followersAlan Moore is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. He has also written a novel, Voice of the Fire, and performs "workings" (one-off performance art/spoken word pieces) with The Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels, some of which have been released on CD.
As a comics writer, Moore is notable for being one of the first writers to apply literary and formalist sensibilities to the mainstream of the medium. As well as including challenging subject matter and adult themes, he brings a wide range of influences to his work, from the literary–authors such as William S. Burroughs, Thomas Pynchon, Robert Anton Wilson and Iain Sinclair; New Wave science fiction writers such as Michael Moorcock; horror writers such as Clive Barker; to the cinematic–filmmakers such as Nicolas Roeg. Influences within comics include Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby and Bryan Talbot.
As a comics writer, Moore is notable for being one of the first writers to apply literary and formalist sensibilities to the mainstream of the medium. As well as including challenging subject matter and adult themes, he brings a wide range of influences to his work, from the literary–authors such as William S. Burroughs, Thomas Pynchon, Robert Anton Wilson and Iain Sinclair; New Wave science fiction writers such as Michael Moorcock; horror writers such as Clive Barker; to the cinematic–filmmakers such as Nicolas Roeg. Influences within comics include Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kirby and Bryan Talbot.
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September 13, 2022
Wrapping up Moore's epic run on Swamp Thing. This was wonderful. Without spoiling, Moore does find a good explanation for why Swamp Thing, with his super powers, can't solve all the world's problems.
The re-coloring on this book is a tad controversial. I'm back and forth on it. I think the original is better because it allows the line work to shine more. But for general audiences, this color may be better.
The re-coloring on this book is a tad controversial. I'm back and forth on it. I think the original is better because it allows the line work to shine more. But for general audiences, this color may be better.
November 10, 2024
So due to some events in the last volume, Gotham City is holding Swamp’s girl, Abby in jail. He comes and turns Gotham into a jungle and demands they release her. This causes him to mix it up with Batman of course. Some government types also want Swamp Thing taken out so they hire Lex Luthor to help them. They end up changing Swampy’s frequency so he can’t leave back into the earth and then destroy his body. This sends Swamp’s consciousness out into space searching for somewhere to created another body. Some fun wild space adventures ensue. He ends up on a planet by himself and almost goes crazy. He comes across a hybrid mechanical/vegetation being floating in space. He ends up on Rann and crosses paths with Adam Strange and some Thanargarians and finally an all plant world with plant beings and runs into to Medphyll, the plant man green lantern. All of this in search of a way to gain control of his frequencies so he can return to earth and his girl Abby and to get some revenge. Fun stuff and a nice finale to this great run by Moore and the artists involved.
March 29, 2025
First time reading the absolutes. I wanted to study the new coloring in particular. I read this side by side with the trades and some of the issues. I have come to the conclusion that I prefer the recoloring. There are more than a few instances where too much rendering is added or the style doesn’t match, but for 4 out of 5 of the pages, I do think the recoloring added clarity and visual interest.
March 9, 2021
Acabamos con la etapa de Moore. Aunque hay algunas grapas geniales, en conjunto me parece que es mejor el segundo volumen. Aún así, totalmente recomendable.
January 21, 2024
(Zero spoiler review)
And so we sadly come to the end of a truly spectacular run. And I must admit that had volume 3 not gone AWOL there for a handful of issues towards the end, I would have been ranking this as my favourite of the three. The Alec Holland / Abbey Cable story was not only the heart of this run, although my absolute favourite part of the story. Moore's more realistic tones for the book eschewed big super hero battles, arch nemesis' and the like for what is at it's heart and love story with some very supernatural shit thrown into the mix. To have this shorter volume focus on that entirely was wonderful. I just really could have done without the handful of issues where Moore indulged his more eccentric and less stellar writing qualities. It was always well written, but it really was a slog to push through, being far too abstract and wordy. And given that I would almost certainly skip this on a re-read, it's hard to justify five stars, even with the start and conclusion to this arc being as strong as it is.
The art throughout the entire run has been stellar, despite DC being DC yet again, and messing with the colours when absolutely no one asked them to. They give a handful of pages comparing the two colourisations in the bonus section, as if trying vainly to justify their idiocy. The modern colours aren't atrocious by any means, but god help me if the originals aren't sooo much better.
So another outstanding comic run over and done with, and whilst it probably won't crack my top 3 Alan Moore stories, it really is essential reading for any comics fan to consume at least once. 4/5
OmniBen.
So whilst Swamp Thing probably wouldn't crack my
And so we sadly come to the end of a truly spectacular run. And I must admit that had volume 3 not gone AWOL there for a handful of issues towards the end, I would have been ranking this as my favourite of the three. The Alec Holland / Abbey Cable story was not only the heart of this run, although my absolute favourite part of the story. Moore's more realistic tones for the book eschewed big super hero battles, arch nemesis' and the like for what is at it's heart and love story with some very supernatural shit thrown into the mix. To have this shorter volume focus on that entirely was wonderful. I just really could have done without the handful of issues where Moore indulged his more eccentric and less stellar writing qualities. It was always well written, but it really was a slog to push through, being far too abstract and wordy. And given that I would almost certainly skip this on a re-read, it's hard to justify five stars, even with the start and conclusion to this arc being as strong as it is.
The art throughout the entire run has been stellar, despite DC being DC yet again, and messing with the colours when absolutely no one asked them to. They give a handful of pages comparing the two colourisations in the bonus section, as if trying vainly to justify their idiocy. The modern colours aren't atrocious by any means, but god help me if the originals aren't sooo much better.
So another outstanding comic run over and done with, and whilst it probably won't crack my top 3 Alan Moore stories, it really is essential reading for any comics fan to consume at least once. 4/5
OmniBen.
So whilst Swamp Thing probably wouldn't crack my
May 21, 2022
Finishing Alan Moore's legendary run on Swamp Thing with this third and final Absolute. Alan Moore and a couple american artists took the title to new heights as it was a pretty standard monster title, making Moore a superstar and also jump started the beginning of the english invasion comic wise and the start of DCs much beloved Vertigo inprint. In this third hc we see old Swampy ofcourse with John Constantine, but also with the Green Lanterns, against Batman in Gotham with a big epic story and even in space against Adam Strange. Its fun, but its also a very spiritual book, Moore just has a way with words thats just beautifull. With alot of books the praise just seem to high, not this one people, this is worthy of all of its praise. It just works like a charm, and the artwork and paneling are outstanding aswell. I did not grew up with the original coloring which was changed for these books, and lots of people seem mad about, but i think they did an excellent job and it gives the book a more modern aproach. But again i get that people are mad for sentimental reasons, this is another great Absolute with the same mossy style, a couple extra's and a full issue script which normally does not interesed me but with Alan Moore it does. And the oversized artwork is already worth it alone !
April 7, 2022
Probably 4.5 stars? Some brilliant storytelling but unfortunately a few issues in the latter half are not as good.
August 7, 2021
This is the end of Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing run. It’s not perfect but still something that is essential for any comic fan.
In this trade Abby goes to prison in Gotham for being in a lewd relationship with a non human. This happens while Swamp Thing is handling some overseas business. So when Swamp Thing returns he’s very unhappy at her being thrown in prison and goes a little buck wild. I think this story is cool. Not much wrong with it and the ending is great.
After that story is where this trade loses me. The next series of issues have an interesting concept but I don’t appreciate how they’re written. This seems to be a common problem i have with Alan Moore now. The story involves Swamp Thing being unable to return to earth and finding himself on other planets dealing with problems and trying to figure out to get back to earth. It’s a very cool concept but it bored me. There’s an issue from the perspective of the rogue planet Swamp Thing has found himself on. I found it to be so boring to read page after page of overly wordy musings. I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing it’s just not what I like.
The series finished with two of the stronger issues for me and refocused what the Swamp Thing run excelled on. The relationship between Abby and Swamp Thing, Swamp Thing’s metaphysical struggle with his power and humanity, some whacky side characters, oh and some really cool revenge action sequences involving flora! This run is the business, and even though there’s times where I don’t like how Alan Moore has executed an idea he’s tried out, or liked his wordvomit prose it’s still one of the best comics ever made and deserves the praise it garners.
In this trade Abby goes to prison in Gotham for being in a lewd relationship with a non human. This happens while Swamp Thing is handling some overseas business. So when Swamp Thing returns he’s very unhappy at her being thrown in prison and goes a little buck wild. I think this story is cool. Not much wrong with it and the ending is great.
After that story is where this trade loses me. The next series of issues have an interesting concept but I don’t appreciate how they’re written. This seems to be a common problem i have with Alan Moore now. The story involves Swamp Thing being unable to return to earth and finding himself on other planets dealing with problems and trying to figure out to get back to earth. It’s a very cool concept but it bored me. There’s an issue from the perspective of the rogue planet Swamp Thing has found himself on. I found it to be so boring to read page after page of overly wordy musings. I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing it’s just not what I like.
The series finished with two of the stronger issues for me and refocused what the Swamp Thing run excelled on. The relationship between Abby and Swamp Thing, Swamp Thing’s metaphysical struggle with his power and humanity, some whacky side characters, oh and some really cool revenge action sequences involving flora! This run is the business, and even though there’s times where I don’t like how Alan Moore has executed an idea he’s tried out, or liked his wordvomit prose it’s still one of the best comics ever made and deserves the praise it garners.
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November 3, 2014
Lo leí en su mayoría de los Tacos de Ediciones Zinco pero no en su totalidad, por lo que cabe puntuar esta versión también. Con tiempo le haré su merecida reseña expandida.
December 26, 2020
(Valoración general de los tres tomos que recopilan toda la etapa de Alan Moore)
Seré sincero. No confiaba demasiado en esta obra. De primeras no podía imaginarme que podría ofrecerme un monstruo que vive en un pantano. Dudaba de si más allá del obvio género del terror habría suficientes tramas para mantenerme interesado a lo largo de tres amplios volúmenes. Pero eran dudas infundadas. Siempre, siempre, siempre hay que confiar en Alan Moore.
Porque la Cosa del Pantano son muchas cosas. Es terror puro, pero también ecologismo y amor. Es ciencia ficción y espiritualidad. Pero sobre todo es un derroche de imaginación que te lleva a lugares, a planteamientos que te desafían como lector. Si hay que reprocharle algo, es que adolece demasiado de formar parte del universo DC y sus integraciones con el resto de series no acaban de funcionar. La Cosa del Pantano funciona como un reloj cuando se centra en su propio universo y cose las relaciones entre sus pocos actores principales. Otras obras del mismo sello, Vértigo, pasaron por situaciones parecidas, como Sandman donde las apariciones de Batman, Mr Milagro o el marciano resultaban un tanto impostadas y no fue hasta que la serie se situó en su propio universo cerrado que todo empezó a fluir y a crear una obra de arte. Aquí Moore no se distancia tanto de DC y creo que a pesar de su buen hacer para hacerlo parte de un todo, la historia se resiente.
Porque no nos engañemos, el corazón de la historia está en la Cosa, en Abigail, en la naturaleza y en nuestra relación con ella. En si seremos capaces de entender nuestro lugar en el mundo y aprender a convivir con y con quienes nos rodean. Y para eso no necesitamos más que un enorme manto verde en el que sumergirnos. Y eso, Alan Moore lo hace deliciosamente bien.
Seré sincero. No confiaba demasiado en esta obra. De primeras no podía imaginarme que podría ofrecerme un monstruo que vive en un pantano. Dudaba de si más allá del obvio género del terror habría suficientes tramas para mantenerme interesado a lo largo de tres amplios volúmenes. Pero eran dudas infundadas. Siempre, siempre, siempre hay que confiar en Alan Moore.
Porque la Cosa del Pantano son muchas cosas. Es terror puro, pero también ecologismo y amor. Es ciencia ficción y espiritualidad. Pero sobre todo es un derroche de imaginación que te lleva a lugares, a planteamientos que te desafían como lector. Si hay que reprocharle algo, es que adolece demasiado de formar parte del universo DC y sus integraciones con el resto de series no acaban de funcionar. La Cosa del Pantano funciona como un reloj cuando se centra en su propio universo y cose las relaciones entre sus pocos actores principales. Otras obras del mismo sello, Vértigo, pasaron por situaciones parecidas, como Sandman donde las apariciones de Batman, Mr Milagro o el marciano resultaban un tanto impostadas y no fue hasta que la serie se situó en su propio universo cerrado que todo empezó a fluir y a crear una obra de arte. Aquí Moore no se distancia tanto de DC y creo que a pesar de su buen hacer para hacerlo parte de un todo, la historia se resiente.
Porque no nos engañemos, el corazón de la historia está en la Cosa, en Abigail, en la naturaleza y en nuestra relación con ella. En si seremos capaces de entender nuestro lugar en el mundo y aprender a convivir con y con quienes nos rodean. Y para eso no necesitamos más que un enorme manto verde en el que sumergirnos. Y eso, Alan Moore lo hace deliciosamente bien.
September 26, 2022
Primero es Luisiana, luego Gotham, luego la Tierra y, finalmente, el universo los que se empeñan en separar a Abby y al monstruo. Esta es la historia de cómo van acortando galaxias hasta reencontrarse, tanto física como metafísicamente.
Este volumen tiene capítulos que son un 20 sobre 10 y otros que son normalitos, pero no lo suficientemente malos como para que eso afecte a los demás. Además, la originalidad con la que está narrado cada uno de ellos los hace destacar e individualizar de tal manera que obvia los puntos más flojos.
La narrativa es, sin lugar a dudas, el aspecto más destacable del volumen: es preciosa. Desde las cuestiones filosóficas del monstruo hasta las narraciones de la acción de cada capítulo tienen un nivel literario y un rigor poético que se ve poco en el mundo del cómic "de superhéroes" (no metería a la Cosa del Pantano en el mismo saco que, por ejemplo, Harley Quinn, pero existen en el mismo contexto y universo). Y las sutilezas y la lírica para tratar temas más crudos o explícitos brillan con su propia luz.
Una pena que sea el último tomo.
Este volumen tiene capítulos que son un 20 sobre 10 y otros que son normalitos, pero no lo suficientemente malos como para que eso afecte a los demás. Además, la originalidad con la que está narrado cada uno de ellos los hace destacar e individualizar de tal manera que obvia los puntos más flojos.
La narrativa es, sin lugar a dudas, el aspecto más destacable del volumen: es preciosa. Desde las cuestiones filosóficas del monstruo hasta las narraciones de la acción de cada capítulo tienen un nivel literario y un rigor poético que se ve poco en el mundo del cómic "de superhéroes" (no metería a la Cosa del Pantano en el mismo saco que, por ejemplo, Harley Quinn, pero existen en el mismo contexto y universo). Y las sutilezas y la lírica para tratar temas más crudos o explícitos brillan con su propia luz.
Una pena que sea el último tomo.
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August 3, 2024Alan Moore's Swamp Thing saga is yet another work in his enormous production that turns out to be a masterpiece. A long odyssey that focuses mainly on the emotions of fear and love. Swamp Thing's journey as a human that leads him to understand that he is indeed a god is gradual and fascinating to follow, while the love story that unfolds throughout the entire work is powerful and enchanting. There are many single issues that stand out throughout the saga for their excellent quality but what I would probably define as the highest point of the book is Rite of spring where Moore, Totleben, Bissette and Oliff give their best to portray a psychedelic union between two creatures.
November 19, 2024
The weakest volume of the three Absolutes but still good.
The first half is actually great. The stuff with Gotham, Swamp Thing and Abby, Abby all by herself? All of this was excellent stuff. The stuff with Swampy traveling through the universe to get back to earth was...okay. I didn't love it to be honest. But the final issue was great, and well worth the read and a sad but powerful ending. A 3.5 out of 5, I'll bump it to a 4.
The first half is actually great. The stuff with Gotham, Swamp Thing and Abby, Abby all by herself? All of this was excellent stuff. The stuff with Swampy traveling through the universe to get back to earth was...okay. I didn't love it to be honest. But the final issue was great, and well worth the read and a sad but powerful ending. A 3.5 out of 5, I'll bump it to a 4.
August 8, 2022
5.0. Brilliant!
March 20, 2024
After a bit of a letdown in Volume 2, the quality of the writing and originality of the concepts goes infinite in Volume 3. Alec and Abby’s forbidden love gets a queer reading with political and moral implications (in a Batman crossover, no less), and then we are off into the cosmos, as an exiled Swamp Thing goes planet-hopping through familiar DC sci-fi landscapes for mind-bending sideways takes on Green Lantern, Adam Strange and the New Gods and one truly groundbreaking, gorgeously abstract illustrated prose poem, “Loving the Alien,” that still has the power to shock, enlighten and move even the most open-minded reader 40 years later. LTA is probably the best single issue of the series, and it’s got absolutely nothing to do with ST tropes like the Louisiana bayou, the occult, or the secret life of plants. What _is_ it about? I let my curious mom read my floppy copy when I was a teen, and, taking it on its own terms, and without any context whatsoever, she said, “It’s about motherhood. He really gets it. How does a male writer get it so well?” Alan Moore’s superpower is empathy.
January 21, 2013
Lo leí en su inmensa mayoría de revistas de Zinco, tengo algunas de ellas en tacos (y algún número suelto, creo), y muchas ganas de conseguirla completa, aunque el tenerlo todo en la misma edición parece imposible, salvo que me consiga este carísimo tomo. Ya me explayaré luego con una crítica pedorra y pretenciosa como las que suelo hacer, pero de momento sólo quiero decir que "Mi cielo azul" y "Amor sin fronteras" son dos obras maestras que por sí solas harían que este tomo valiera las cinco estrellitas, de no ser porque el resto de los capítulos también mantienen un nivel de impresionante para arriba.
May 21, 2020
III
Lo único que me queda por decir respecto a La cosa del pantano es que también tiene un aspecto crítico-literario que se expresa muy bien cuando su autor, Moore, deja escrito esto:
Existen personas. Existen historias. Las personas creen modelar las historias, pero lo contrario suele acercarse más a la verdad. Las historias modelan...
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November 9, 2019
Dla mnie problem z tą serią polega na tym, że jest strasznie nierówna. Kiedy widzisz kilka sensownych zeszytów i masz nadzieję na świetną całość, zazwyczaj następuje przełamanie i pojawia się jakaś wydumana, patetyczna treść psująca wszystko i uświadamiająca ci, że trzeba bardzo wiele tolerancji na idiotyzmy, by pokochać "Potwora z Bagien". W sumie przykro.
April 4, 2022
The final part of the Alan Moore Absolutes. This final lies heavily of the sci-fi elements of the hero whilst the other two focused much more on the spitritual, horrer, and religous aspects of the character (although these themes are still ever present). Forced into a space Odyssey in which he is left trapped after being killed the true focus is the ditachment swamp thing and Abby feel for each other. After the events of the previous absolute we see them seperated firstly by the law in which Swamp Thing enfuritaed and threatens Gotham. Then once allowed to reunite, are seperated once again by death as Swamp thing is seperated from the earths green and burned alive. To Abby he seems to have died and for the remainder of the story her character revolves around learning to cope in the absence of Swamp Thing. Life is still as dangrous as ever for her and is tested multiple times. For the Swamp Thing, he survives by jumping into the cosmos and learns to control the flora. he is forced to deal with absolute lonliness of space, the needs of a planet in need, a malicious alien creature, learning to control his inner resinance with the universe, and finally helps morbious by becoming his chair. each of these stories goes to great lengths constucting and dark and paculier air knitted together by and love story akin to Odysseyus and Penelope.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2024
This volume was quite good and Alan Moore sticks the landing.
Right of the bat we get the Gotham War story, which is my favourite story in these 3 Volumes. Alan Moore writes a perfect Swamp Thing (rightfully angry), Batman (rightfully conflicted) and Lex Luthor (calculated evil). And the conclusion of the story seamlessly starts the space adventure, while not forgetting the perspective from Earth. It's really well done overall.
However, there is the unreadable mess in between that is #60 and partially #61 as well. I'm aware that Alan Moore is quite smart, doesn't write for children and is able to tell a lot of story in just a single issue. But sometimes the rambling is just too much too handle and clearly in the way of my enjoyment.
In addition, there is a guest story by Rick Veitch in here, which is nice, albeit more simple and it doesn't really fit into the overall story unfortunately.
The book is still beautiful both on the inside and the outside. This 3 volume set is really really special.
Kind Regards to the DC Comics Collection Edition Department as I would like to continue with the next issue in a collected edition. Unfortunately there is a big chunk of uncollected stories as of 2024 until the Nancy Collins run in Omnibus format, which I'm going to read next.
If it wasn't clear: Very much recommended and for now my favourite Alan Moore work.
Right of the bat we get the Gotham War story, which is my favourite story in these 3 Volumes. Alan Moore writes a perfect Swamp Thing (rightfully angry), Batman (rightfully conflicted) and Lex Luthor (calculated evil). And the conclusion of the story seamlessly starts the space adventure, while not forgetting the perspective from Earth. It's really well done overall.
However, there is the unreadable mess in between that is #60 and partially #61 as well. I'm aware that Alan Moore is quite smart, doesn't write for children and is able to tell a lot of story in just a single issue. But sometimes the rambling is just too much too handle and clearly in the way of my enjoyment.
In addition, there is a guest story by Rick Veitch in here, which is nice, albeit more simple and it doesn't really fit into the overall story unfortunately.
The book is still beautiful both on the inside and the outside. This 3 volume set is really really special.
Kind Regards to the DC Comics Collection Edition Department as I would like to continue with the next issue in a collected edition. Unfortunately there is a big chunk of uncollected stories as of 2024 until the Nancy Collins run in Omnibus format, which I'm going to read next.
If it wasn't clear: Very much recommended and for now my favourite Alan Moore work.
December 30, 2022
"Saga o potworze z bagien" jest pod wieloma względami dziełem wyjątkowym. Według wielu wytworzona na kartach komiksu atmosfera, połączona z bardzo głebokim rozwojem postaci, czynią utwór Alana Moore'a najwybitniejszą powieścią graficzną jaka powstała. To ostatnie jest rzecz jasna problemem subiektywnym, ale wydaje mi się, że niewiele istnieje dzieł tego gatunku, które spotkały się z tak pozytywnym przyjęciem. Osobiście uważam, że jest to utwór wybitny pod każdym względem (fabularnym, graficznym czy "światotwórczym") i każda kolejna powieść graficzna, niestety narażona będzie na porównanie z nim, a to może skończyć się dla niej bardzo kiepsko.
W tomie III Potwór z Bagien postawiony jest w bardzo różnorakich sytuacjach, z którymi musi sobie poradzić. Pomimo tego, że ostatni tom sagi wciąż posiada zalety całości, to jednak oceniam go nieco słabiej niż poprzednie. Przede wszystkim ze względu na wyraźniejsze "rozbicie" historii na wiele mniejszych, które chociaż są nadal bardzo ciekawe, w niewielkim stopniu wiążą się z główną linią fabularną. Wciąż jednak jest to sam top, jeśli chodzi o powieść graficzną i trochę szkoda, że seria już się skończyła.
W tomie III Potwór z Bagien postawiony jest w bardzo różnorakich sytuacjach, z którymi musi sobie poradzić. Pomimo tego, że ostatni tom sagi wciąż posiada zalety całości, to jednak oceniam go nieco słabiej niż poprzednie. Przede wszystkim ze względu na wyraźniejsze "rozbicie" historii na wiele mniejszych, które chociaż są nadal bardzo ciekawe, w niewielkim stopniu wiążą się z główną linią fabularną. Wciąż jednak jest to sam top, jeśli chodzi o powieść graficzną i trochę szkoda, że seria już się skończyła.
August 10, 2020
Bueno. Cerré el volumen 3. Pero la Cosa se queda aquí para siempre. Como Sandman y Muerte. Quizás este personaje me haya llegado incluso más por su serenidad y su complejidad. Moore, que delicia de reflexiones sumergidas en este Gótico americano. Eres el amo.
He echado un poquito de menos la exquisitez de los dibujos de Stephen Bissette y Totleben, aunque el último dibuja El Jardín de las Delicias Terrenales - “A todos nos asombró un amor capaz de detener a una ciudad”- .Empapelaría mi habitación con muchas de sus páginas. Pero las paranoias y los viajes de la Cosa en los Universos dibujados por Rick Veitch&Alfredo Alcalá son un alucine.
Gracias again Moore.
March 13, 2024
The climax for Alan Moore's run was exhilarating and had a few interesting crossovers as well. There's also the bit at the end of Moore's run on the series where corporate executives responsible for disrupting Swamp Thing's connection to the Green, effectively killing him for a while, make the mistake of eating a sandwich with tomatoes as Swamp Thing's consciousness returns to Earth.
Mark Millar and Grant Morrison openly set out to do this to everything between the ending of Moore's run and theirs. In return, it was done to them when Brian K Vaughan's run ignored Millar's finale, making Swamp Thing master of all the elemental forces.
Mark Millar and Grant Morrison openly set out to do this to everything between the ending of Moore's run and theirs. In return, it was done to them when Brian K Vaughan's run ignored Millar's finale, making Swamp Thing master of all the elemental forces.
September 12, 2025
Another excellent read.
I very much enjoyed this run by Moore, especially some of the more anthology-like horror issues.
I had previously read about half of the issues in vol. 3, either as separate comics or in other collections, and they hadn't quite clicked with me. Reading them here, as part of the larger story, made an entirely different, and better impression.
I'm looking forward to reading Veitch's follow-up, though I am trying to adjust my expectations, since it obviously won't be Moore's style.
I very much enjoyed this run by Moore, especially some of the more anthology-like horror issues.
I had previously read about half of the issues in vol. 3, either as separate comics or in other collections, and they hadn't quite clicked with me. Reading them here, as part of the larger story, made an entirely different, and better impression.
I'm looking forward to reading Veitch's follow-up, though I am trying to adjust my expectations, since it obviously won't be Moore's style.
September 1, 2022
A great end to the epic Saga of the Swamp Thing. This volume is much more slow paced and measured than the last, we have seen the epic battles now here we see the fallout and deal with the consequences. At the beginning I thought this would be a fairly paint by the numbers comic but Alan Moore makes a touching and introspective comic with an obscure character. I don’t think I’d have it any other way.
October 21, 2022
A satisfying conclusion to Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. Without going into spoilers, the middle of this run drags a bit and there are a few issues towards the end that are not that good. Things get a bit out there and weird for me. Like the previous absolutes, volume 3 has been recolored which does not bother me as this is my first time reading this run. The art looks great in the absolute sized format.
February 2, 2023
Molto bello, geniale ed una dichiarazione d’amore al verde e alla natura
Bello il momento in guerra con gotham
L’amore che lui e abby provano è qualcosa di bellissimo e super sincero, ma a tratti mieloso
Bello il viaggio che lui fa per tornare sulla terra, anche se pesante da leggere , il peso degli anni si sente come anche la follia di moore
Non gli lascio un 5 perché secondo me diventa appunto pesante sul finale
Va letto non pensando ai super eroi, ma a qualcosa di più
Bello il momento in guerra con gotham
L’amore che lui e abby provano è qualcosa di bellissimo e super sincero, ma a tratti mieloso
Bello il viaggio che lui fa per tornare sulla terra, anche se pesante da leggere , il peso degli anni si sente come anche la follia di moore
Non gli lascio un 5 perché secondo me diventa appunto pesante sul finale
Va letto non pensando ai super eroi, ma a qualcosa di più
November 12, 2024
4.5/5 Stars
The end of Alan Moore's run has proven to be bittersweet. While I'm disappointed there are no further issues, I'm so glad to have been along for the journey. Moore is clearly a master at crafting philosophical stories and this volume had a good number of truly remarkable ones. "Loving the Alien" was particularly interesting and pushed some boundaries on not only writing but art as well. Overall, a wonderful set of stories with a character that is near and dear to my heart.
The end of Alan Moore's run has proven to be bittersweet. While I'm disappointed there are no further issues, I'm so glad to have been along for the journey. Moore is clearly a master at crafting philosophical stories and this volume had a good number of truly remarkable ones. "Loving the Alien" was particularly interesting and pushed some boundaries on not only writing but art as well. Overall, a wonderful set of stories with a character that is near and dear to my heart.
November 30, 2024
No tan alucinante como los volumenes anteriores, pero eso es porque este es claramente un volumen de cierre, cierra el arco del vol2, la etapa de alan moore, el crecimiento de la cosa del pantano, el calvario de su esposa, todo queda en paz.
el regreso de su aventura anterior lleva a la cosa del pantano a su muerte, un viaje espacial por el purgatorio y su resurrección en la tierra como una persona o cosa cambiada.
Mi historia favorita supongo que es Blue heaven.
el regreso de su aventura anterior lleva a la cosa del pantano a su muerte, un viaje espacial por el purgatorio y su resurrección en la tierra como una persona o cosa cambiada.
Mi historia favorita supongo que es Blue heaven.
May 15, 2025
Je ne mets que 3 étoiles à ce volume 3 qui m'a un peu déçu. En effet, si le tome démarre bien avec de très bonne histoires, il glisse progressivement dans un gloubiboulga ésotérique qui n'a pas vraiment sa place dans un comics même si l'intention de faire autrement est louable. Heureusement les deux dernières histoires du run de Moore sur Swamp thing redresse un peu la barre, mais il reste un sentiment d'inachevé.
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