Saga of the Swamp Thing #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the final chapters of Alan Moore's landmark run on Swamp Thing, wrapping up the storylines from issues #57-64 of the original series. It includes the conclusion of the 'Exiles' arc and the climactic confrontation with the forces of Hell, showcasing Moore's mature, literary approach to horror and the DC Universe. The collection also features the work of artists Rick Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, and John Totleben.
In "Home Free," Alan Moore and John Totleben deliver a gripping chapter of the Swamp Thing saga as Gotham City, having surrendered Abby to his care, marks the end of his siege. But peace is short-lived—Swamp Thing is ambushed by Wicker and his men, leaving his fate uncertain. The haunting artwork by Totleben, with colors by Tatjana Wood, brings the tension to life, while the cover by Totleben captures the moment’s grim weight.
In "The Garden of Earthly Delights," Swamp Thing, having ended his siege of Gotham, is entrusted with Abby—only to be ambushed and seemingly killed by Wicker and his men. The story unfolds in the shadowed aftermath, where the line between protector and prey blurs in a city still reeling from violence and sacrifice.
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↩ Reprints Swamp Thing #51 (1986), Swamp Thing #52 (1986), Swamp Thing #53 (1986), Swamp Thing #54 (1986), Swamp Thing #55 (1986), Swamp Thing #56 (1987), Saga of the Swamp Thing #5 (2011)
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