![]() The first three volumes are free with a ComiXology Unlimited subscription. First, you should absolutely read Moore, Bissette, and Totleben’s run (or Saga of the Swamp Thing) before continuing this article. In this edition of Graphic, we’re going to discuss how they did it.īut before we begin, let’s clarify a few things. In an unexpected but ultimately brilliant move, Berger gave the team complete creative freedom, leading to the greatest reinvention of a character in comic history. In order to capitalize on the movie, DC editor (and member of comic pantheon) Karen Berger put then-upcoming British writer Alan Moore on a team with horror artist Stephen Bissette and inker John Totleben. ![]() That series was abruptly cancelled in 1978, but DC’s interest in old Swampy returned in 1982, when Wes Craven’s feature film about the character hit theaters. Created by Wolverine co-creator Len Wein and horror comics titan Bernie Wrightson, the character’s haunting face and mossy aura made him a visual stand-out since the first issue of his series. Swamp Thing has always been comics royalty. So pull up your blanket, dear reader, switch on your flashlight, and turn the page… ![]() Every month, I’ll be telling you about the best horror in comic books, from the early days of EC Comics to the resurgence of the genre in today’s mainstream and indie publishers. ![]() From the paneled pictures of your darkest dreams, this is Graphic. ![]()
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