Swamp Thing returns in an all-new series written by his co-creator, legendary writer Len Wein! Swamp Thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. These are more than just your average monsters-and there's something much worse looming on the horizon for Alec Holland!
Fans of the Swamp Thing is all his incarnations cannot afford to pass this comic up, nor can anyone who spent their childhood paging through old Tales of the Crypt comics under the bed sheets with a flashlight. Wein and Jones have delivered a stunning reintroduction to an intelligent monster I can't wait to follow into the mysterious depths of the Louisiana swamps and beyond. Welcome back to the good old days, Swamp Thing. It's time to reminisce. Read Full Review
This is a different Swamp Thing - much more along the lines of the original series, with a healthy dose of Moore's horror stylings added. Highly recommended! Read Full Review
Horror and heroics are alive and well in this Swamp Thing. It has the feel of an issue from the 1970s, though it's entirely new. A must-own book. Read Full Review
Well, I'm hooked. This is a fantastic first issue, and so far it's living up to the hype. I could imagine a long term reader may be a little bored by the flash back, but it doesn't take up too much of the comic. Read Full Review
The disturbing and reluctant hero is back as it delivers a great sense of the macabre. Read Full Review
Swamp Thing #1 is a near perfect read and left me with a huge smile on my face. Its good to see Swamp Thing back in his own series. Read Full Review
Even though my favorite Swamp Thing was the version that enveloped all of Gotham in vegetation, and delivered a serious beat down to Batman, this most recent version is still an amazing reflection of the character. The creative team does an awesome job of staying in touch with the character's roots and provides the audience with an incarnation that is true to his history. This remains a solid start with lots of potential, but returning to his origins may take some getting use to because we've had such a variety of creative teams take on the character in a short span of time. Read Full Review
While it has the potential to be somewhat divisive given its total departure from the approach of the previous, critically-acclaimed DC runs of Snyder and Soule, as something of a Swampy aficionado I definitely got a kick out of the return to the classic horror origins of the character. Long-time Swamp Thing fans will be in absolute heaven here, and casual readers looking for a wonderfully old-school horror comic are in for an real treat. Read Full Review
This is still a throwback story and can be a little heavy on the narrative in spots, but it does manage to stir some significant interest about the Swamp Thing himself. I'm going to treat Swamp Thing #1 like a successful re-introduction to that one cool and interesting girl you used to flirt with in High School but nothing ever happened; it's been years since you've seen each other and you both look different but there's something that tells you whatever you had isn't dead yet. Read Full Review
Your enjoyment will probably hinge on if you like classic horror, which tends to be much slower in pacing and somewhat poetic in how the dialogue and thought balloons are written. There's been some revivals of “classic” comics that just haven't worked (*cough* X-Men Forever *cough*), but Wein pulls it off masterfully here. Read Full Review
While this debut issue was quite pleasing, it's missing a certain something that I can't quite put my finger on. Perhaps it will read better once the series can be read as a complete work. Regardless of that, that doesn't mean you should wait for the trade paperback. Read Full Review
Sometimes, a legendary creator will step back into familiar shoes only to embarrass him or herself (Batman: Odyssey, I'm looking at you.), but that thankfully isn't the case here. Swamp Thing #1 feels like a lost issue from the '70s, lovingly dusted off by DC and placed proudly alongside the books of today. Although Wein's script breaks almost every rule of modern comic book storytelling, and Kelley Jones' artwork neglects the finer details, there's a wonderful spirit to Swamp Thing #1 that permeates every page. A tremendously entertaining read. Read Full Review
Its a real shame this is just a mini-series, because this comic is a warm blanket I don't want to take off. Don't expect anything as epic as what Soule offered, but do expect something incredibly easy to enjoy. Read Full Review
Len Weins new Swamp Thing is a fun bit of storytelling. Its purely entertaining and purely enjoyable. The art department does a wonderful job of switching gears on the franchise and planting some new roots for a new narrative. An exciting start to the six part series! Read Full Review
"Swamp Thing" #1 isn't a soul-searching, character-driven story, nor does Wein try to make it one. Instead, he goes for straightforward suspense and horror, with a simple approach that introduces a conflict which fits right in with the character's classic vibe. Jones brings Wein's story to life, making the comic a solid example of basic storytelling that relies on nothing besides its premise to make it worthwhile. Read Full Review
Kelley Jones is the ideal artist for this series. His heavy shadows and muscular details are perfect for SWAMP THING. On some level, his art resembles that of SWAMP THING co-creator Bernie Wrightson, who was obviously an influence on Jones. The character has never looked more terrifying and grotesque. Colorist Michelle Madsen uses very earthy colors for the characters, and they look great when combined with Jones' haunting art. Read Full Review
This book is worth the price of admission solely for Kelley Jones' bold, dramatic, even Gothic depiction of the leafy giant. Read Full Review
Swamp Thing's return isn't off to an exciting start, but the book ends on a cliff hanger some people might care about. As for me, I don't think I care enough to really seek out more. If an issue #2 falls into my lap, I'd read it, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. If you're a huge fan of the big, green guy, maybe this is for you, but I can't see him making any friends like this. Read Full Review
If this were a silent issue that contained onlyKelley Jones' and Michelle Madsen's artwork, I might give this comic a perfectscore (no offense meant to letterer Rob Leigh.) But then Swamp Thing speaks andit comes across sounding silly. Len Wein stunts his trademarksyllabically-intense descriptive captions, but the dialogue really ripped meright out of the spooky tone that was being set. The plot was nothing special,yet not anything to complain about either. It was the stuff in the wordballoons that disappointing and dragged down my score. Read Full Review
Overall, there's definitely a lot to like about this new mini-series, however I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. While there's definitely a very nice charm and personality to this book, it plays it a little bit too safe after how many new elements the previous run brought to the table. The writing can often be clunky and not a lot happens in this first issue, but for fans of olderSwamp Thingcomics or the bronze age style as a whole, this will definitely be right up your alley. A bit of a mixed bag, but still a lot to like for dedicated fans. If your only experience if with the new 52 series though, this might be one to skip. Read Full Review
Longtime fans of Swamp Thing should find enough here to gratify them. For new readers, the setup is satisfactory. However, I wonder if the story is intriguing enough to keep them coming back for more over the coming months. Read Full Review
A throwback to the days when Swamp Thing was rooted more in the gothic horror genre. Read Full Review
A new/old take on Swamp Thing's attitude, with a classical monster-comic feel… Read Full Review
As a big fan of the previously mentioned incarnations of Swamp Thing, I'm curious as to where this one is going. It's not nearly as dense as those, instead going in the complete opposite direction, going light on overall content. Swamp Thing runs around, fights an alligator, talks to some people, and fights a zombie. He's not doing these things because the ancient force of The Green is asking him to. He's doing them because it's either fun or it's the right thing to do...or a little of both. Read Full Review
More than anything else, “Swamp Thing” #1 feels like a throwback. After years of being used to “Swamp Thing” getting wrapped up in gigantic mysteries, it's definitely a change of pace to see Big Green just go after a zombie without any tension. But considering that most of Swamp Thing's fans came after Alan Moore and company changed the game, I can't imagine that many fans will give this issue anything more than a passing glance. Read Full Review
Swamp Thing is back. While it's nigh on impossible to take anything away from all that came after it (especially Alan Moore's work), this takes us back to the start, to what Len Wein had originally envisaged for the character: monsters! And it's nice reading Len Wein's intricate descriptions of old. Wein manages a nostalgia that remains welcome and relevant in the modern era.
This is classic Swamp Thing at its best.
it is SOOOOO good to finally have Len Wein (the original creator) back writing Swamp thing!
if you've never read the original Swamp thing, you really need to!
issue # 1 i available to read for free on comixology >>> https://www.comixology.com/Swamp-Thing-1972-1976-1/digital-comic/24391 <<< definitely check it out!!! over the years many writers have tried to continue the saga of Swamp Thing, but none of them really captured the classic Horror feel of the original.
Kelley Jones handles the art duties in a way that truly does justice to the original artist Bernie Wrightson.
over the years i have always seen a similar vibe to Kelley Jones art, that i could see he was greatly influenced by Wrightson. ans now seeing Kell more
It really feels like old school Swamp Thing, which makes sense with Len Wein at the helm. Pretty cool., check it out if that's your jam.
As someone who's only known the most recent incarnation of Swamp Thing, this felt like a huge leap backwards. I'm not sure whether it was the writing or the art, but it felt so dated. Long-time comic readers might get some nostalgia from that, but otherwise it just feels a bit naff.
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