Swamp Thing Annual #3 is, without a doubt, one of the best issues of this series to date. Just about everything went right with the book. The ending to this storyline, the characters and emotions, the writing, the beautiful artwork" it just all came together into a magnificent finale. Fans of the book, you'll come away just loving this" or even being rather sad in a good way. It's one or the other. Read Full Review

Charles Soule and the many talented artists deliver the goodsinSwamp Thing Annual#3. This is a somber tale, for sure, but it's one that fits perfectly into Swamp Thing's mythos. And guest-star Etrigan doesn't hurt. Read Full Review

Swamp Thing Annual #3 is the kind of story you tell when you want to express how saying goodbye can really be that hard. That one word can bring about so many emotions and reactions and it's only human to do so. Again Charles Soule was almost meant to write this story and you want to cherish the stories you get like this until that fateful day. Read Full Review

This Annual felt like a personal story from Charles Soule to those who've been with him for his full run.  Capucine has been such a great character and we get to say goodbye to her in style.  While having five artists on any book is beyond ridiculous, each one does a good enough job to overlook it.  Charles Soule has done so much for the Swamp Thing Mythos, but it's stories like this that I'm going to miss most when he's gone. Read Full Review

A fitting, heartfelt farewell to a character who's become a valuable part of the modern Swamp Thing mythos. Read Full Review

Give Charles Soule the chance to tell a standalone Swamp Thing adventure, and he'll never disappoint. This annual issue serves as the end-cap to the saga of Capucine, as the immortal warrior faces the end of her 1000-year existence and the return of Etrigan. Read Full Review

Charles Soule has now penned two Swamp Thing annuals, and whereas oftentimes annuals are throwaway done-in-one stories, his have been integral parts of the Swamp Thing mythos he has been building. This issue bids farewell to Alec's best friend, and does so with style. His interpretation of Etrigan passes all the tests I put in place (considering he's one of my favourite characters, I had high expectations), and the emotions run high throughout the issue. Add in a consistent yet varied art team and this one is well worth the $5 admission fee. Read Full Review

My major complaint about this issue is not really the fault of the issue itself, but rather the larger story Im annoyed Capucine was only around for 14 issues of Swamp Thing! We got a brief background of her in this issue, but I would have been interested to explore the character more and seen her promoted to full-time Swamp Thing companion. I appreciated how we were able to experience some of her personal growth in the final pages, but it may have felt much more poignant if she had been given more time to develop. Though I am saddened she has to leave, Im glad she was able to go out in an extended-length issue that touched on each end of the emotional spectrum. Also, maybe now Etrigan will join the title on a more regular basis? Read Full Review

Simply put, Swamp Thing Annual was a winner. It wrapped up a story that has been ongoing since Soule took over in a beautiful and heartfelt way while still being interesting and action packed. It had a little bit of everything and even if you haven't been reading this series, you should pick this up and get a taste of what you've been missing. This has easily been one of the best annual issues of any series yet and when Soule inevitably leaves this book, and DC, its' going to be a sad, sad day. Until then, enjoy what you can get. Pick this up. Read Full Review

A strong issue, which would've been a little stronger with one artist working on the "main" story Read Full Review

"Swamp Thing Annual" #3 lacks the amount of punch that Soule's comics normally contain. The art looks good, but the script itself doesn't live up to its own promise. Soule's idea here is good, but this feels like a regular issue that's been forced into the longer, bulkier Annual format. That's a real shame, because the fit just doesn't work. Read Full Review

Despite its missteps, Swamp Thing Annual #3 is a visual spectacle. Although the setting, time, and long narrative detract from the story, the artwork and third act will satisfy readers of the series. Whether the dramatic exit is warranted or not is up to the reader, but a question will linger " a year from now, will anyone even remember Capucine? It's not likely. Read Full Review