I liked the swamp thing as a character but as a comic i thought it was mediocre. Swamp thing returns in an allnew series written by his cocreator, legendary writer len wein. This comic is absolutely wonderful, and i highly recommend it, even at the eightdollar price tag. It stands equally in creepiness, campiness, and classic, giving readers a lot to look forward to. A killer blackmails a city by causing people to spontaneously combust. Swamp thing volume 5 variant covers, swamp thing volume 5 variant covers, textless covers. Originally published in december, 1991 by dark horse comics. Eternal vows directly following its events, and a serialized visual novel the thing from another world. Jul 30, 2017 the battle between the ff and the hulk only lasted a few pages, with the thing hulk clash cut short when the hulk was knocked unconscious. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Though sharing the same name as the film the thing from another world, in actuality its a sequel in another medium of the storyline of john carpenters the thing, presumably taking the name of the earlier adaptation to avoid confusion with the marvel character who shares his name with carpenters film. The series acted as a continuation of the 1982 film the thing, with three stories the thing from another world, the thing from another world. The flash star grant gustin says hes missed out on opportunities because of the arrowverse series tv shows arrow stars katie cassidy, julilana harkavy and katherine mcnamara reveal what they want. The thing ben grimm is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics.
Theodore ted sallis is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Volume 1 volume 2 annuals volume 3 volume 4 volume 5 annuals volume 6 see also variant covers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 173 pages and is available in paperback format. Unfortunately, more than a few of the stories in this book come up short. Written by awardwinning comics veteran jody houser faith, orphan black, mother panic. When a mysterious unseen assailant wants the thing dead, ben soon finds himself in mortal combat against the amazing spiderman, the superstrong wonder man, and the savage shehulk. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, steve bissette, and john totleben. Originally published in july, 1992 by dark horse comics. The fictional character swamp thing has appeared in five american comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other dc comics titles.
The character is a founding member of the fantastic four. The artwork looked like the same artwork when superman and batman first came out in the 30s this book came out in the 80s. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. But these are or were comic books and there has to be villains to overcome. The thing from another world comic read the thing from. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The thing from another world is the first of the comic series published by dark horse comics. Free comics stories will be made available for one month on the service starting april 2. The thing actor thinks the movie is coming true after violent attack in antarctica horror john carpenter interested in making a new horror movie, depending on where it takes place. The swamp thing winter special is a beautiful love letter to both swamp thing and the creators, len wein and bernie wrightson. A classic example of the silver age in science fiction, the group was. These are more than just your average monstersand theres something much worse looming on the horizon for alec holland. Before watchmen, alan moore made his debut in the u.
Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the everlovin blueeyed. Swamp thing comic books 1982 series also called saga of the swamp thing show covers only. Outpost 31 by a shapeshifting extraterrestrial creature, survivors macready and childs make it to the antarctic coastline. Learn all about the thing both on screen and in comics. Its a shame the story at the end could never be finished, but this book is gorgeous nonetheless. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the midlate 1980s under alan moore, stephen bissette, and john totleben. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. Find more yesteryear comics like swamp thing 001 from our hand picked and reader recommended comic list at. The official marvel page for the thing benjamin grimm.
In the thing s first appearance, jack kirby the original illustrator had intended his skin to be something like a dinosaurs hide. Its dark with just the right twist of horror, but still brings an interesting dilemma to the forefront regarding the pursuit of life against the seemingly neverending forces of death. Its tagline was weird tales of suspense and horror. After the 17th issue, it was cancelled and the series numbering continued as blue beetle vol. An quintessential tough guy and ace pilot, ben was part of an outer. And at a time when comics are releasing on a very limited basis, if at all, its really great to get a. The thing from another world is a comic series by dark horse comics. In addition to appearing in the fantastic four, the thing has been the star of marvel twoinone, strange tales with his fellow fantastic four member the human torch, and two incarnations of his own eponymous series, as well as. Saga of the swamp thing, volume 1 by alan moore, various. This series is somewhat of a continuation of marvel twoinone, a series witch starred the thing and teamed him up with many other marvel heroes and antiheroes.
This is a surprisingly well done swamp thing book that any fan can jump right into. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. The manthing meets a swampdwelling couple and suddenly finds itself drawn into a desperate game of survival against a sinister swamp spirit. A native new yorker and avid comic book fan, jc alvarez is a popculture enthusiast engaged in chronicling the diverse perspective of. 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. Witness the fantastic fours strongest members origins from a youthful member in the yancy street gang, to. This comic is a fine introduction for new readers and a good reminder for returning muck monster fans. Swamp thing volume 1 textless covers swamp thing volume 2 textless covers swamp thing volume 3. The first edition of the novel was published in 1983, and was written by alan moore. Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the everlovin blueeyed thing gets his very own comic book series. A vampiric wraith called the thing curses the last of the scotsworths by turning him into an ageless zombie.
These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. You are currently reading swamp thing 001 page 1 swamp. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. Reed richards, alongside susan storm, and johnny storm. This page contains a list of all the comics included in thing vol 1. It stands equally in creepiness, campiness, and classic, giving readers a lot to look forward to in upcoming issues. Read comics online free swamp thing comic book issue. Marvel unlimited now offering free access to iconic comic book stories.
Get the best deals on swamp thing 1 comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Browse the marvel comic series the thing 2005 2006. The man thing meets a swampdwelling couple and suddenly finds itself drawn into a desperate game of survival against a sinister swamp spirit. Feb 18, 2017 this is a fan made notforprofit motion comic. In the things first appearance, jack kirby the original illustrator had intended his skin to be something like a dinosaurs hide. Plus, john byrne gives a 1page tutorial on how to draw the thing. The thing from another world comic the thing fandom. Lifelines a 22page story a the thing returns to yancy street. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. If you enjoyed this, check out the northman nightmare, questionable research, and volume 1. Swamp thing has received an ominous warning, and now he finds himself under attack from the forces of dark magic. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The anesthetic works overall, and the result is a book that is really just good fun. The thing issue 14 sky wars, vintage the thing comics, comics the thing, vintage the thing comic book, vintage comic book, the thing comics spiritwoodsgiftbox 5. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read thing comic lists by marvel experts. 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. The main characters of this sequential art, comics story are oliver queen, hawkman.
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