Swamp Thing #5
This volume collects issues from the 2002 Swamp Thing series, continuing the saga of the elemental protector as he confronts threats both mystical and earthly. The story arc delves into the character's connection to the Green and his struggle to maintain his humanity amidst the forces of nature and corruption.
In "Chapter 1: Home Free," Alan Moore and John Totleben deliver a haunting, pivotal moment in the Swamp Thing saga as Gotham surrenders Abby to the swamp’s guardian, marking the end of a tense standoff. With the city’s surrender, Swamp Thing faces a sudden, brutal assault by Wicker and his men—leaving his fate uncertain in a moment that redefines his role in this fractured world. The issue’s stark, atmospheric art by Totleben and Wood’s evocative colors deepen the emotional weight of a story that lingers long after the final page.
In the aftermath of Gotham’s surrender, Swamp Thing takes custody of Abigail Cable, hoping to protect her from the city’s corruption. But as the fragile peace shatters, a brutal assault by Dwight Wicker and his forces leaves Swamp Thing seemingly dead—leaving Abby, and the city, exposed to an even darker threat.
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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), Swamp Thing #93 (1990)
Reprinted in Swamp Thing l'intégrale #3 (2005)
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