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by Punchy » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:32 pm

Now this was good comics. I’ve never really read much Swamp Thing, only the very early Alan Moore stuff, so I was kind of nervous coming into this, would I be lost? Sucked down into a continuity swamp? Thankfully now, Scott Snyder continues to show why he’s one of the comics industry’s rising stars with probably my favourite DC #1 so far. The narration from Alec Holland is interesting, with some truly interesting insights into plant-life, the guest-appearance from Superman was strong, and the scene where those guys had their heads twisted round was creepy as fuck. Snyder is becoming a master of comic-book horror. Add to that career-best work from Yanick Paquette, and you can’t get much better. I guess I’ll need to track down some more classic Swamp Thing now, because this one has it’s roots in me.

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by Punchy » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:32 pm

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by MoneyMelon » Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:25 pm

I'm not a big Swamp Thing guy, but Snyder has really become of of my favorites recently. I'm eagerly waiting for the trade of this.

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by MoneyMelon » Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:25 pm

I'm not a big Swamp Thing guy, but Snyder has really become of of my favorites recently. I'm eagerly waiting for the trade of this.

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by alaska1125 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:04 pm

Now this, friends, is a damn fine comic. Beautiful, creepy stuff.

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by alaska1125 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:04 pm

Now this, friends, is a damn fine comic. Beautiful, creepy stuff.

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by Sromkie » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:22 am

alaska1125 wrote:Now this, friends, is a damn fine comic. Beautiful, creepy stuff.

Agreed. After reading all of the new #1s from this week, I would put this at the top of the stack. Now I wish I had gotten two so I could send one to my brother. My LCS was out of them by the time I got home and read my copy.

Actually... aside from Action, they ran out of all of the new #1s. Stuff's going so fast!

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by Sromkie » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:22 am

alaska1125 wrote:Now this, friends, is a damn fine comic. Beautiful, creepy stuff.

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by eltopo » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:29 am

Punchy wrote:Now this was good comics. I’ve never really read much Swamp Thing, only the very early Alan Moore stuff, so I was kind of nervous coming into this, would I be lost? Sucked down into a continuity swamp? Thankfully now, Scott Snyder continues to show why he’s one of the comics industry’s rising stars with probably my favourite DC #1 so far. The narration from Alec Holland is interesting, with some truly interesting insights into plant-life, the guest-appearance from Superman was strong, and the scene where those guys had their heads twisted round was creepy as fuck. Snyder is becoming a master of comic-book horror. Add to that career-best work from Yanick Paquette, and you can’t get much better. I guess I’ll need to track down some more classic Swamp Thing now, because this one has it’s roots in me.

I'm looking forward to this book

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by eltopo » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:29 am

Punchy wrote:Now this was good comics. I’ve never really read much Swamp Thing, only the very early Alan Moore stuff, so I was kind of nervous coming into this, would I be lost? Sucked down into a continuity swamp? Thankfully now, Scott Snyder continues to show why he’s one of the comics industry’s rising stars with probably my favourite DC #1 so far. The narration from Alec Holland is interesting, with some truly interesting insights into plant-life, the guest-appearance from Superman was strong, and the scene where those guys had their heads twisted round was creepy as fuck. Snyder is becoming a master of comic-book horror. Add to that career-best work from Yanick Paquette, and you can’t get much better. I guess I’ll need to track down some more classic Swamp Thing now, because this one has it’s roots in me.

I'm looking forward to this book

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by Amoebas » Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:17 pm

A very nice book indeed. Snyder really did some impressive homework on this one. Loved the new 'take' on Holland (did not see that coming). The art was superb. This one's a winner.

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by Amoebas » Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:17 pm

A very nice book indeed. Snyder really did some impressive homework on this one. Loved the new 'take' on Holland (did not see that coming). The art was superb. This one's a winner.

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by eltopo » Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:54 pm

Amoebas wrote:A very nice book indeed. Snyder really did some impressive homework on this one. Loved the new 'take' on Holland (did not see that coming). The art was superb. This one's a winner.

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by eltopo » Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:54 pm

Amoebas wrote:A very nice book indeed. Snyder really did some impressive homework on this one. Loved the new 'take' on Holland (did not see that coming). The art was superb. This one's a winner.

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by Zero » Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:40 pm

Art was good, twist has promise. Looking forward to more of this please.

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by Zero » Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:40 pm

Art was good, twist has promise. Looking forward to more of this please.

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by avengingtitan » Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:04 am

I guess I'm the voice of dissent. It wasnt that good. I mean sure it showed promise and I like Snyder but his books arent as good as they were before the reboot.

I have to wonder what Superman was talking about. "The events of the past year." What events? Flashpoint, Brightest Day, Blackest Night, etc?

I cant say I ever read a lot of Swamp Thing and this doesnt really make me wanna come back for more.

I have to wonder how long until artists get sick of drawing all those lines in Superman's costume. I still dont like the collar or belt but whatever.

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by avengingtitan » Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:04 am

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by Punchy » Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:36 am

avengingtitan wrote:I guess I'm the voice of dissent. It wasnt that good. I mean sure it showed promise and I like Snyder but his books arent as good as they were before the reboot.

I have to wonder what Superman was talking about. "The events of the past year." What events? Flashpoint, Brightest Day, Blackest Night, etc?

I cant say I ever read a lot of Swamp Thing and this doesnt really make me wanna come back for more.

I have to wonder how long until artists get sick of drawing all those lines in Superman's costume. I still dont like the collar or belt but whatever.

Based on one comic?

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by Punchy » Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:36 am

avengingtitan wrote:I guess I'm the voice of dissent. It wasnt that good. I mean sure it showed promise and I like Snyder but his books arent as good as they were before the reboot.

I have to wonder what Superman was talking about. "The events of the past year." What events? Flashpoint, Brightest Day, Blackest Night, etc?

I cant say I ever read a lot of Swamp Thing and this doesnt really make me wanna come back for more.

I have to wonder how long until artists get sick of drawing all those lines in Superman's costume. I still dont like the collar or belt but whatever.

Based on one comic?