Of the new crop of annuals that were just released this week, Swamp Thing Annual #2 is definitely a creepily lyrical must read. Read Full Review

If you haven't been reading this series, you most definitely should be. With DC being dominated by Bat and Justice League titles, Swamp Thing has quietly become the only series in DC that's on par with Snyder's Batman series. (Anyone who knows me knows how big of a Bat-freak I am, I consider that seriously high praise!) Everything about this book is incredible, but don't just take my word for it! Go out and start reading Swamp Thing for yourself! Read Full Review

I will admit that I was not sold on the idea of "Swamp Thing vs Seeder battle for the title of the Green Avatar" that was presented last month. However, with this engrossing look into the history of the Green and the different personalities that comprise it, I can't wait to see what happens next. Read Full Review

There are two different artists on this book: Javier Pina and Kano. Kano only does one part at the very end (which looks good), but the rest is done by Pina. The artwork here is great looking all around. The characters are wonderfully detailed, the creativity and design is memorable, the action is stellar, and the colors really make elevate the imagery. While maybe the panel layouts are not as impressive, there is no way I can do this book justice with just mentioning these aspects of the art. 9.5The creativity, history, and new characters are a joy to read and see.The artwork is amazing.Great Halloween readWhen you get straight down to it, there's not much in terms of story progression. Read Full Review

This is what an annual should be used for: to build story-worlds in a way that the pressing demands of a typical monthly issue won't allow. It's even better if you have strong creative power behind it, as you do here. Read Full Review

"Swamp Thing Annual" #2 deserves the slightly higher profile release this month, and I'm glad to see it here. Soule's script here is strong, and this is easily the best art I've seen from Pina in his career. This is a creative team that should get together more often, if something so much fun is the end result. If you've been wondering how "Swamp Thing" has been post-Scott Snyder, this is a great spot to find out for yourself. Take a look. Read Full Review

"Swamp Thing Annual #2" is a bridge. It's more "road less traveled" than "bridge too far;" but it's a bridge nonetheless. It's one that moved me from the bayou cliffhanger of "Swamp Thing #24" to the strange, green world where he'll battle his challenger in "Swamp Thing #25." It's the quiet before a storm filled with "plump, warm summer rain.**" It's a good jumping off point for new readers. I give "Swamp Thing Annual #2" four out of five stars. Read Full Review

Swamp Thing Annual #2 carries its story forward by focusing on the very nature of Swamp Thing. As a result, we are left with a powerful issue that expands on the Green as well as the inner workings of Swamp Thing. The battle will commence in the next issue of Swamp Thing, and armed with new toys, this issues ends with potential for a promising horizon. Read Full Review

Overall, Swamp Thing Annual #2 really helped establish the story and really dug into the history of this world. It has some excellent art and the anticipation for these two to fight is really building. It will be interesting to see what Alec will do in order to remain the Swamp Thing. Read Full Review

a nice long issue with many pages for a high price, balances things out. many ADs at first but very little in the 2nd half. A great story to round out the green, but a bit dull for swampy.