There is something wrong with the trees. A presence screaming out in pain--tearing, gnashing, and gnawing through the very fabric of the Green--calling out for blood. In its wake, a trail of viscera and carnage is left--leading to a mystery that the Parliament of Trees has conscripted Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing to solve. Can the Verdant Villainess and the Avatar of the Green make their way into the heart of this homicidal wilderness and discover the source of this horror, or will they find themselves the next victims of these feral trees? This story, brought to violent life by G. Willow Wilson and Mike Perkins, will answer these questions. Bumore
If you are a fan of Poison Ivy or Swamp Thing, Feral Trees is sure to please. It will also satisfy those readers who enjoy murder mysteries and supernatural horror comic fans in general. In any case, it is the perfect read for Halloween. Read Full Review
Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 is a quiet and creepy horror. This folk horror story is not just ready for Halloween but also for winter. Read Full Review
'Feral Trees' offers readers a gripping character study and a solid one-and-done horror story, making it well worth seeking out for the spooky season. Read Full Review
This story is brimming with righteous rage at the fact that some people are born with no chance and are simply left behind by the world, and the ending is one of the best tear-jerkers I can recall in a comic in a long time. It's also a perfect summary of what Swamp Thing was saying despite Ivy's rage at what humanity has done to the environment, she's never been able to let go of her humanity. This is more like a classic Annual than anything, but it's a must-read for fans of Ivy's series. Read Full Review
I'm sure I'll pick up this one-shot in future Halloween seasons. It's one of those stories that packs a punch in a short page-count and leaves you with a genuine emotional response. G. Willow Wilson continues to be my favorite active writer at DC, and I hope she gets more opportunities to write Swamp Thing in the future. Read Full Review
Poison Ivy/ Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 is a great comic. The art is beautiful and the story is though provoking and touching as Wilson gets some exceptional deep character moments. While this issue may not be part of a larger story, it is a great read. Read Full Review
Overall, Poison Ivy / Swamp Thing: Feral Trees #1 is a satisfying oneshot, pair the characters who are connected to The Green, and having a philosophical discussion about it. Wilson and the rest of the creative team work well together to bring elements of horror and humor together as Ivy questions not only herself, but also grows as a character. It will be interesting to see if this story is tbe beginning of Poison Ivy's "All In era " status quo. Read Full Review
Amazing comic. I would have loved to see Wilson on Absolute WW.
This is horror on a scale that puts the reader in the awkward predicament of seeing both sides of the same coin simultaneously. A very special mention to the art that actually made me feel cold inside and had me walking the forest in my mind. Sometimes we say sensational all to quickly but on this occasion I believe it so. If ever this was made into a Vertigo series or mini series then I for one would be front and centre. Outstanding work...........Jonn
This was a fantastic one shoot and I really appreciated both the story and art. I really liked the start to G. Willow Wilson's Poison Ivy series but it unfortunately went downhill fast after the first arc. But this was a tight focused story and character study that perfectly harmonized the essence of each character.
Very well written, the story was a bit slow and the art didn't really work for me, but it was a good book. I'd love to see a longer story with Ivy and Swampy, something involving the Parliament of Trees would be cool. But the plot for this story worked as a one-shot. It did leave me wanting more information about the girl in the woods, I forget her name. I suppose she wasn't the point of the story, she was just a mystery person with mystery abilities. Good book that left me wanting more.
this was a really solid issue that talked about mature themes that involved a plant being and a woman having plant powers. It took me by surprise, and I think this may win the Eisner award for best single one-shot of 2024. I hope it does, because it had solid art, writing, and a message that is a bit profound.