30 thoughts on “Saga of the Swamp Thing (Book One) by Alan Moore”
Maybe publicity was a problem for the series- I never knew about the series, and after watching the trailer, I would have wanted to had I known about it.
I think it might be indeed. The main reason I always thought it led to cancellation was because it was restricted to their new streaming service, which not everyone had access to…
Hahahaha at least the premise of this series isn’t focused on superheroes, he just made it clear that it wasn’t their terrain.
It is sad but I think it’s because they launched the show on their new streaming service and that wasn’t ideal for the show… especially when it isn’t accessible to everyone around the world and isn’t an easy hook for people to subscribe to…
I really feel that DC shot themselves in the foot with trying to start their own service. They really should have gone with an already existing service. Oh well, I’m not in charge of them 😀
And the worse thing about your idea is that it’s what they did when they joined forces with HBO MAX recently, although it’s still vague… WHILE their streaming service is still active but not international yet…
Thanks, Nicki! Right???? I really thought it was going to be one of the best TV series out there. At least there’s a first season to indulge and is still pretty good to the eyes of many!
Fantastic review Lashaan of a remarkable run of comics. I read through all six volumes throughout last year and it really is (for the most part, it goes a little ‘off the rails’ towards the end I think) another astonishing work from Alan Moore with wonderful artwork. Metaphysical is definitely the right word to describe this run succinctly. I enjoyed the original Wein/Wrightson comics but I love the way Moore takes what was a fun monster/horror title and dive deep into themes of mythology and identity. The redefined origin of Swamp Thing is pure genius and makes the character that much more interesting.
Man, I was gutted about the series being cut short – I currently have two episodes to go and it feels like there’s so much more to be done with it and to develop over subsequent seasons, which we now won’t get. It’ll be interesting to see what happens with Swamp Thing in live action now with J.J. Abrams being handed the keys to the Justice League Dark franchise in film and TV.
Thank you so much, Chris. I look forward to completing this run and then checking out Snyder’s take on it. I really did love the direction he went to reinvent the character, it really gives him that Frankenstein kind of twist to the character.
Oh man, I hope that J.J. Abrams project will come out some day. So much potential in the mere idea of it.
I hope to eventually check out the Snyder run myself – would be interested to hear your thoughts on that. If you’re in Swamp Thing mode I’d also recommend checking out the Tom King/Jason Fabok Winter Special from a couple of years ago (it’s reprinted in the recent ‘Swamp Thing: Roots of Terror’ collection) – great story and phenomenal art!
Speaking of Fabok, couldn’t be more excited about us finally getting a release date for Three Jokers!
Have you seen season 1? The trailer looks creepy. It makes me think of Stranger Things a little.
The comic definitely looks like it has a hallucinogenic feel to it.
Nop. I’m keeping it for after I finish this comic book series but I might cheat and watch it when time allows me. It intrigued me since the day they announced it.
I didn’t realize Moore worked on Swamp Thing. I might have read a couple issues when younger, though I don’t know for sure. If I did I wouldn’t have had a clue who Moore was at that time. I do recall watching the ’80’s movies. It’s interesting (and good) to see this material still out there.
Yep, he did. There are other notable writers who have attempted to write the series (like Scott Snyder) that are also worth checking out. I plan on trying those two movies that were made back then too! Did you enjoy them back then?
You know, I really don’t remember all that much about the movies. I suspect I enjoyed them, but I was a kid who enjoyed ALL the “monster” movies of the time, no matter how corny or poorly made. I had no taste whatsoever at the time, and can’t claim to have much more now. 🙂
This one sounds really interesting. I’ve wanted to give Swamp Thing a try for a while now. Just can’t decide whether I should try the show first or the graphic novels.
I’m glad to hear your interest in it, sir! I think you should just follow your gut in that case. It’ll definitely give you more history and background if you try the comic book series first.
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Maybe publicity was a problem for the series- I never knew about the series, and after watching the trailer, I would have wanted to had I known about it.
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I think it might be indeed. The main reason I always thought it led to cancellation was because it was restricted to their new streaming service, which not everyone had access to…
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Moore, portraying Superheroes as incompetents? Man, he really has that schtick down, doesn’t he?
As for the tv show, I have to say I’m surprised, as DC has seemed to do pretty well on the silver screen.
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Hahahaha at least the premise of this series isn’t focused on superheroes, he just made it clear that it wasn’t their terrain.
It is sad but I think it’s because they launched the show on their new streaming service and that wasn’t ideal for the show… especially when it isn’t accessible to everyone around the world and isn’t an easy hook for people to subscribe to…
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I really feel that DC shot themselves in the foot with trying to start their own service. They really should have gone with an already existing service. Oh well, I’m not in charge of them 😀
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And the worse thing about your idea is that it’s what they did when they joined forces with HBO MAX recently, although it’s still vague… WHILE their streaming service is still active but not international yet…
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Whoa, that is NOT good. How are people supposed to trust them after pulling a move like that?
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Fab review! That trailer was creepy what a shame it was cancelled!
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Thanks, Nicki! Right???? I really thought it was going to be one of the best TV series out there. At least there’s a first season to indulge and is still pretty good to the eyes of many!
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Fantastic review Lashaan of a remarkable run of comics. I read through all six volumes throughout last year and it really is (for the most part, it goes a little ‘off the rails’ towards the end I think) another astonishing work from Alan Moore with wonderful artwork. Metaphysical is definitely the right word to describe this run succinctly. I enjoyed the original Wein/Wrightson comics but I love the way Moore takes what was a fun monster/horror title and dive deep into themes of mythology and identity. The redefined origin of Swamp Thing is pure genius and makes the character that much more interesting.
Man, I was gutted about the series being cut short – I currently have two episodes to go and it feels like there’s so much more to be done with it and to develop over subsequent seasons, which we now won’t get. It’ll be interesting to see what happens with Swamp Thing in live action now with J.J. Abrams being handed the keys to the Justice League Dark franchise in film and TV.
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Thank you so much, Chris. I look forward to completing this run and then checking out Snyder’s take on it. I really did love the direction he went to reinvent the character, it really gives him that Frankenstein kind of twist to the character.
Oh man, I hope that J.J. Abrams project will come out some day. So much potential in the mere idea of it.
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I hope to eventually check out the Snyder run myself – would be interested to hear your thoughts on that. If you’re in Swamp Thing mode I’d also recommend checking out the Tom King/Jason Fabok Winter Special from a couple of years ago (it’s reprinted in the recent ‘Swamp Thing: Roots of Terror’ collection) – great story and phenomenal art!
Speaking of Fabok, couldn’t be more excited about us finally getting a release date for Three Jokers!
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It was about time for them to get things rolling for Three Jokers!
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Lashaan I had to look what hypnagogic meant LOL. But I do agree with you on the art in this book! Excellent and instructive review.
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Hahahah glad to help you discover new words, Sophie! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😀 😀
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Have you seen season 1? The trailer looks creepy. It makes me think of Stranger Things a little.
The comic definitely looks like it has a hallucinogenic feel to it.
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Nop. I’m keeping it for after I finish this comic book series but I might cheat and watch it when time allows me. It intrigued me since the day they announced it.
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Would love to get get my hands on Swamp thing.
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Well worth trying out someday then!
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I read this one! Hallucinogenic is a very apt description 😀
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I’m so glad to hear that! It’s also nice to see we’re on the same page here too. 😛
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I didn’t realize Moore worked on Swamp Thing. I might have read a couple issues when younger, though I don’t know for sure. If I did I wouldn’t have had a clue who Moore was at that time. I do recall watching the ’80’s movies. It’s interesting (and good) to see this material still out there.
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Yep, he did. There are other notable writers who have attempted to write the series (like Scott Snyder) that are also worth checking out. I plan on trying those two movies that were made back then too! Did you enjoy them back then?
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You know, I really don’t remember all that much about the movies. I suspect I enjoyed them, but I was a kid who enjoyed ALL the “monster” movies of the time, no matter how corny or poorly made. I had no taste whatsoever at the time, and can’t claim to have much more now. 🙂
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This one sounds really interesting. I’ve wanted to give Swamp Thing a try for a while now. Just can’t decide whether I should try the show first or the graphic novels.
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I’m glad to hear your interest in it, sir! I think you should just follow your gut in that case. It’ll definitely give you more history and background if you try the comic book series first.
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I was thinking the same. I remember reading a Swamp Thing comic ages ago and enjoying it.
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