{"product_id":"saga-of-the-swamp-thing-box-set","title":"Saga of the Swamp Thing Box Set TPB Pre-Order 6\/6\/26","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-left-segment\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll the groundbreaking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaga of the Swamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novels by Alan Moore, the writer of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eV For Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e, in a gorgeous slipcase box set!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Swamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history. With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Swamp Thing \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003estories became commentaries on environmental, political, and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated out of the Swamp by a freak accident, Swamp Thing is an elemental creature who uses the forces of nature and wisdom of the plant kingdom to fight the polluted world's self-destruction. Alan Moore took the Swamp Thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the medium's top artists, made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one of the great comics of the late twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook One begins with the story \"The Anatomy Lesson,\" a haunting origin story that reshapes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003emythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this second collection, The Swamp Thing says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100% plant, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders inspired by the classic comic strip Pogo (also set in the swamp), and consummates his relationship with Abigail Arcane as only he could.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third volume is brimming with visceral horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse, the hideous madman called Nukeface. Best of all, this volume features the comics debut of John Constantine, Hellblazer, who launches Swamp Thing on a voyage of self-discovery that will take him from the darkest corners of America to the roots of his own long-hidden heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume four brings Swamp Thing’s quest for self-discovery with the mystic John Constantine to its shattering conclusion.  A harbinger of doom has been released with the sole charge of waking an evil beyond comprehension, and Swamp Thing, John Constantine, Deadman, The Phantom Stranger, Etrigan the Demon, The Spectre and other masters of the occult must unite against the dark forces that threaten to eradicate Heaven’s light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fifth volume begins as Swamp Thing returns from his sojourn to hell, only to learn that his girlfriend Abby is being persecuted for their “unnatural relations.” When she skips town for Gotham City, he follows and runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor, and the Gotham City Police Department.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sixth and final volume collects Moore's entire run, reprinting issues #57-64 and features the classic stories \"Loving the Alien\" and All Flesh is Grass.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-left-segment\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003eWritten by: Alan Moore\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003eIllustrated by: Various\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-data-left-segment hidden-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tm-info-text-style\"\u003eOn Sale \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11\/16\/2021\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tm-separator\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e 978-1-77951-256-7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39662602354879,"sku":"DC-BOX S-1621-518","price":111.77,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/2396\/1535\/products\/swampthingsaga.jpg?v=1754425539","url":"https:\/\/organicprices.myshopify.com\/products\/saga-of-the-swamp-thing-box-set","provider":"Panel Bound Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}