Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 1 (New Printing)

My first Absolute Edition, but wow! Not only is the story very well written and captivating, even for someone who had never read Swamp Thing before, but the production quality of the book is top notch. It's large and heavy, but with high quality paper and excellent binding with a page marker ribbon!

Peccato che il secondo volume sia introvabile

Some people seem to be very unhappy about the recolouring, whereas I don’t mind it at all. I do see their point, like some of them I still have the original, so I can go back to them, though I doubt I would. This beautiful hardcover, with solid slipcase is beyond amazing. I bought it in the sale and was blown away by the quality. It looks great on my shelf too! Alan Moore class act.

If you appreciate the history of comics, this volume contains some of the most important works in the evolution of the form. Alan Moore was already making waves in the industry when he took on Swamp Thing, but this was where his reputation really took off. Moore redefined a famous (if lower-tier) DC character, going deeper into the potential of its origin and its ties to nature. What unfolds Is beautiful and horrific in concept and execution, Moore’s brilliant vision brought to life by the incredible work of a talented collection of artists, notably including Stephen Bissette and John Totleben. But that’s just part of what makes this volume worthwhile. The Absolute format really shines here, as the larger art, extra content and the gorgeous treatment of the cover and slipcase pull in the reader. A fantastic piece for the Moore collector. It does justice to these stories, which represent a bold next-step in mainstream superhero comics.

I read both good and bad reviews of this absolute, took a leap of faith and bought it, all good! Absolutely love it