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The trials of Levi Kamei, the new avatar of the Green, grow darker as the Pale Wanderer’s bloody spree leaves a trail of death across the Sonoran Desert. While his “lessons” begin to show Levi the true nature of what he is becoming, it is Jennifer Reece who’ll show Levi that he must contend with his past and his trauma in order to stop the murderous wraith. Will Levi Kamei grasp his newfound place in this world as the Swamp Thing? Or will his fears consume him before the new avatar can even take root? Find out as this eternal conflict of life and death comes to a head!
The Swamp Thing #2 is a beautiful, atmospheric horror comic that builds on the already strong first issue. The writing of the story and dialogue feels so different from anything else thats available that it makes this series stand out on its own. The small cast allows each character, whether they be vulnerable humans or vicious predators of legend, to capture the attention. The art and colors are gorgeous, stylized whilst also helping to tell the story by themselves. Read Full Review
Make no doubt about it, The Swamp Thing #2 is proof that this is one of DC's best books in the "Infinite Frontier" era. The creative team is doing it the old fashioned way, they aren't trying to re-invent or destroy the wheel- they are letting character drive the story, pepper in a couple solid mysteries and wrap it up in magnificent art and colors. You won't be disappointed! Read Full Review
Perkins delivers some great art throughout the issue. Each page is filled with dark and eye-catching details. Read Full Review
As this review comes to a close, to sum up, I really love this book and can’t wait to see where it goes. It is currently supposed to be 10 issues and that is certainly a great way to see if this book will sell. Ram V and Perkins will tell a phenomenal story in those 10 issues. Pick it up now. You won’t regret it. Read Full Review
'The Swamp Thing' #2 gives longtime fans of the character some exciting moments to dissect, and further cements this new elemental as an important part of the wider DC Universe. Read Full Review
This is a slow-burn story with some fantastic visuals, but even after two issues I'm still not sure exactly what's going on here. That's not a complaint per se"it's a fascinating journey"but at the same time, I think the very Vertigo-esque tone of this series might take some people by surprise. It's an interesting experiment that I think will pay off over its twelve-issue run. Read Full Review
Levi Kamei – the newest champion of the Green – seems to be slowly coming to terms with his surreal nightmares, with Ram V and Mike Perkins delivering another macabrely beautiful issue of ‘The Swamp Thing'. Read Full Review
Swamp Thing isn't a fast moving title, but Ram V sets up some intriguing elements for future stories that certainly has me interested in where these next issues will go. Read Full Review
While the core conceits of The Swamp Thing are still developing, it's already apparent that this series possesses ambition not seen with the character for nearly 30 years. Read Full Review
DC Comics'THE SWAMP THINGis doing a lot right. But it's stepping on its own toes in some ways. Its strengths lie in that it doesn't try and be aSWAMP THING that everyone is familiar with. This isn't Alec Holland, it's Levi Kamei. But the creative team backtracks a little on that. They go in a new direction while also using narrative choices from past runs, choices that don't quite jive with their story. Read Full Review
Swamp Thing #2 is a step up from issue #1 with more story and less self-important fluff. The art is severe in its use of dramatic shadow and mood coloring, which works well for the subject matter. The story, despite the gaping pothole, feels like it's growing (*ahem*) into something. There's enough here to warrant sticking around for another issue. Read Full Review
Ok we are officially in the groove here, This is a must read for Swamp Thing Fans. There are TONS of interesting easter eggs to the alan moore run throughout this fantastic issue. In regards to the story we see Levi come to terms with his place as a warrior for the green. We also see that he is quick to get past this stage and his opponent the pale wanderer. The Mentions of Sunderland, Holland, and the Banyan trees all hark to the hallmark Moore Run. A panel of a person turned into a tree that was found in the Moore Run, has been referenced here. That panel it references is from "Garden of Earthly Delights" in Swamp Thing Vol.2 Which in turn is Swamp thing in GOTHAM. Lo and Behold we get a Batman cameo in this issue as well and with the rev more
I wish this wasn't a mini series. Ram and Perkins are awesome
Just read this today and the second issue is better than the first imo. After reading my first book from Ram V called Paradiso published by Image comics. Been a Ram V fan ever since that great read. This is definitely imo the best book from DC's Infinite Frontier line imo at the moment. Instead of ten issues, I wish it was 12 or hopefully they turn it into and ongoing title. This is what I want from DC. 9.5/10
Quite enjoying this series. I figured for sure I'd like the writing as Ram V rules, but the real treat has been the art. This is my first time reading Perkins' work and he's creating some very pretty and scary pages. Very curious to see where this goes from here and I wish it was an ongoing, but any Swamp Thing is good to have.
Really cool. I'm digging this a lot.
As another user stated in their review, the ongoing storyline just felt clearer here. Everything just clicks in a way that the previous issue didn't. That's not to say it was bad, however, as I was a fan of it. However, this one is just better in my opinion and I like the direction this is going. Plus, the art we get from Perkins here is great once again. Of course, he shines when he's able to let loose and draw the crazier stuff going on in this book.
Ram V is probably my favorite writer currently at DC right now. Levi concludes his first trial as the new Avatar of The Green and I'm sure the journey ahead will be a tumultuous one for him. I'm really enjoying having a new Swamp Thing series and this has so far lived up to the high standards set by previous runs on this series.
What a great book. Smart, well-written, and manages to keep the tension going with this fantastic art. Has just enough psychologic horror elements to keep me excited.
This was really good. Very good. It's the standout of Infinite Frontier, for sure. I just think the pacing was a little too fast, but maybe that's just how it has to go, being a miniseries.
Who are the idiots calling Ram V "green"? The man's been dishing out instant classics for years now.
Very well written coming from a fairly "green" writer in the industry. I can put money on Ram V becoming an all star in the next couple years.
Perkins art is just... *Chef's Kiss* ...perfect.
Spooky.
Ram V is expanding the Swamp Thing mithology in such an interesting way. The art fits the story very well.
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