There's always an edge of tragedy to events in the world of Swamp Thing and this is no exception. I continue to really miss the days when standalone comics were a thing – and first issues told a single story from which everything else would leap from – so I continue to be excited about getting digital editions of these stories that were otherwise near-impossible for me to get a hold of. Russell and Santnucci put together a perfect classic tale of Swamp Thing and I really don't think there's much else to be said. It's a great introduction to the basics of the character without being a retread of the origin story or anything. Definitely an easy recommendation to follow. Read Full Review

Though a touch slight in parts, Swamp Thing: New Roots #1 tills rich soil for the future of DC’s supernaturally focused new digital releases. Freed from the confines of the 100-page annuals, Russell, Santucci, and Kalisz have a chance to kick off the rare modern ongoing for Swamp Thing. If they can only slow down a bit to grow it out properly. Plant puns aside, Swamp Thing: New Roots #1 is a fun showing from DC’s new digital release slate. Read Full Review

Mark Russell displays his writing chops here in a neatly plotted self-contained story which, despite its short length, manages to be engaging and, at its end, pretty disturbing. Marco Santucci's art is strong and effective. There's a fair amount of entertainment here for a buck. I'd give it a look, if I were you. Read Full Review

Excellent!