Marvel has done this crossmarketing storyline thing ever since. The swamp thing first appeared in a oneshot horror tale in house of. Find the value of the dc comic swamp thing volume 3. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of holland, the chemicals in the formula. Presenting a variant look into the culture we all love.
Has no ties to the series, comic adaptation of the film. The unofficial dc comics sub reddit a place for fans of dcs comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. Apr 16, 2020 this is the second volume of the swamp thing. The unmen capture swamp thing who is said to be 7 3 in height and 547 pounds in this story and take him to their creator, dr. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. Find the value of the dc comic swamp thing volume 1. Jan 11, 2016 his cover for the standard edition of the comic is ironically the weakest image of the book, showing on oddly proportioned swamp thing who appears partially disemboweled, but the character still manages to look striking against a night sky and impossibly large moon, which is nicely contrasted by chris sotomayor. Lifelines a 22page story a the thing returns to yancy street, where he grew up, for a little. Script by len wein, art and cover by berni wrightson.
Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas, a friendly and helpful userbase, and much more. This issue lays the groundwork for the debut of a classic swamp thing villain and the beginning of. These graphic novels tell the tale of botanist, alec holland, as he became the avatar of the green, known as the. Swamp thing 1st series the comic book price guide for. Clicking a text link or image marked check live prices will take you to ebay. The concluding trade paperback collecting alan moores groundb. The fictional character the swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles. With the original creator of swamp thing behind the book, its hard to resist. Your ip and username will be stored with the information.
The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the fungus on stale bread to forests of towering oaks. Perhaps the title needs a value readjustment and a reexamining of the content by fans and collectors. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. The unofficial dc comics sub reddit a place for fans of dcs comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. Swamp thing by ace continuado swamp, comic art, comic.
Today these comics seem to be overlooked and sometimes offered at discounted prices to shift them. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. Sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics. Drawn from the midseventies monster title, everybodys favorite green monster reemerged in 1982 in the saga of swamp thing eventually changing its name to swamp. Posted on january 12, 2018 april 24, 2019 by mike brooks. Get the best deals on sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The original swamp thing is backand nothing will ever be the same. While working on a restorative formula that can make forests out of deserts in the louisiana swamps, scientist alec holland is killed by a bomb set off by mr. Swamp thing is the rebirth of the characters glory years. From hobgoblin to monarch, discover the shocking reveals that were originally meant to be other characters. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2017 series 2017 in swamp thing. The masters of comic book art 1989 new to the collection. Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the everlovin blueeyed thing gets his very own comic book series. The opening twoparter featuring swamp thing s adventure with adam strange on another world is moores attempt at a sciencefiction classic, but the end result is just silly. Swamp thing 1982 from comic book to screen mana pop. War of the worlds comic book marvel comics group 1976 volume 1 no. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. Features the art of bernie wrightson screenprinted in fullcolor on a black,100% cotton shirt.
Best swamp thing run to read other than alan moores. Incredible hulk comics are hot right now, and this one has seen a nice bump in values in grades. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name. Fantastic four comic books price guide sell my comic books. Get the best deals on thing marvel comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. You can also connect with others in the comic industry to further and enhance everyones comic experience. The 1982 movie called swamp thing could be classified as a prime example of a comic book adaptation where the filmmakers most likely flipped through some issues of the comics, taking a few notes and character names, and then kind of went off in their own direction paying little to no heed to the source material.
A website devoted to bringing you the best in the world of conventions, comics and cosplay. A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that. We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. The largest comic book store in san diego we have what youve been looking for. Swamp thing 2011 2015 from dc comics league of comic geeks. Will eisner, harvey kurtzman, jack kirby, steve ditko, neal. Witness the fantastic fours strongest members origins from a youthful member in the yancy street gang, to. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp. Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the everlovin blueeyed thing gets his very own comic. Granted the story isnt quite as mature and doesnt offer much in the way of depth, but offers a glimpse at days gone by. Because condition is important to the value of rare comics, the idea of grading by a company that does not buy or sell. Jan 12, 2018 regardless of the end product, the poster was pretty nifty.
Sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics for. These graphic novels tell the tale of botanist, alec holland, as he became the avatar of the green, known as the swamp thing, following his death in a swamp as a result of a horrific accident. Anton arcane, who wants to become a swamp thing himself. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Swamp thing battles his way through the bone kingdom to take on sethe and his. Dear joe, len and berni, you have created the greatest comic book that has ever been published. It felt like moore was trying to take a book that worked so well as a horror series, and shoehorn it into a more contemporary comic book format. Granted the story isnt quite as mature and doesnt offer much in the way of depth, but offers a glimpse. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. Get the best deals on sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics when you.
In 1971 writer len wein and legendary artist bernie wrightson. His cover for the standard edition of the comic is ironically the weakest image of the book, showing on oddly proportioned swamp thing who appears partially disemboweled. Swamp thing battles his way through the bone kingdom to take on sethe and his servants. Get the best deals on thing comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Sad sack harvey silver age cartoon character comics ebay. The saga of the swamp thing was the first mainstream comic book series to completely abandon the comics code authority cca. The saga of the swamp thing september 1982 by comic book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Swamp thing 2011 2015 from dc comics league of comic. Cgc lookup scan or type number on label choose file. Find the value of the marvel comic manthing volume 1. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Letters of comment from dominic count, paul edwards, paul harman, duffy. Andy diggle and enrique breccia join forces to bring new life to the swamp, as its defender is reintroduced to vertigo in an allnew ongoing series.
Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from. Because rising in his place is the swamp thing, a creature made of vegetation thats absorbed alec hollands memories, personalityand grief. Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. If youve been collecting comic books since you were a kid, now is the time to list. A group of 25 swamp thing comic books from the 1980s90s. It was a comic that was somehow sophisticated and cool to be reading, different from the usual superhero fare.
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