Swamp Thing (USA) di Scott Snyder

[V]

ma swamp thing è sempre alec holland?io ho letto solo 2\3 del ciclo di moore.

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[Buddy Baker]

ma swamp thing è sempre alec holland?io ho letto solo 2\3 del ciclo di moore.

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[Clod]

ma swamp thing è sempre alec holland?io ho letto solo 2\3 del ciclo di moore.

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no

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[Azrael]

"Swamp Thing" has been running a seven-part opening story. As a result, this issue was critical. Where would the book go from here? How would it lead into March's big conclusion? "Swamp Thing" #6 ends up being a pivot-point for the story; everything has turned around on the events of this issue, and while it's perhaps a bit too soon to say, "Nothing will ever be the same," this is definitely the moment where all the characters cross an important line.

"Swamp Thing" #6 delves deeper into the world of the Rot, as Scott Snyder shows us just what William Arcane's true plan entails, and the nasty end result it brings about. This is definitely one of those comics where the bad guy doesn't gloat about plans that are still happening, but rather laughs only once it's too late to take back what's already happened.

This issue is William Arcane's far more than Alec Holland's; Alec is primarily in a "react" rather than "act" mode for most of the comic, as the trap is finally sprung and he and Abby are pulled into its center. What's nice is that even though we saw the start of the trap last month, Snyder has saved some of the surprises for this month's issue. There's a nasty turn or two that promises to change the overall nature of the series, but doesn't feel like it's just there for shock value.

Marco Rudy steps in again to spot regular artist Yanick Paquette, and once more it's clear that Rudy is a great substitute for "Swamp Thing." Rudy's page layouts are second only to J.H. Williams III's work on "Batwoman," full of inventive panel borders, central images tying everything together, and joyous to look at. See page 14, for example, where the page is broken into three images (Alec, Abby, and approaching doom), but each image is then sliced in half as well so that we get six panels. It allows Rudy more room to tell Snyder's story, letting the dialogue bounce between Alec and Abby; at the same time, he uses all that space for extra-large images of their faces. Rudy's art does feel a little rougher than normal this month, but that harsher edge works in favor of Snyder's ideas. The full-scale assault of the Rot shouldn't be clean and slick, and I think that Rudy's art matches the tenor of the script quite nicely.

By the time we get to the end of the issue, you can see where the thrust of the series will be heading from here. We've got both old and new adversaries to worry about from this point on, and of course one more issue to finish off this current story. "Swamp Thing" continues to move from strength to strength, and I'm already eagerly awaiting next month's conclusion. Good job, once again.

4 su 5

Da CBR

[V]

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[Bruce Wayne]

E' stato un numero velocissimo... però che bello 

Interessante il colpo di scena finale.

[Azrael]

SWAMP THING #9
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by YANICK PAQUETTE and MARCO RUDY
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
1:25 Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
On sale MAY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
• SWAMP THING battles his way through the BONE KINGDOM to take on SETHE and his servants!
• This issue lays the groundwork for the debut of a classic Swamp Thing villain and the beginning of the next phase for this series.

[Azrael]

SCOTT SNYDER Readies For SWAMP THING's Return; Crossover

Da Newsarama

[Azrael]

Preview: SWAMP THING #7

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[Green Hankey]

 

[Azrael]

Swamp Thing, you are amazing.

Having essentially been depowered by the Parliament of Trees, and Abigail Arcane captured by the force known as Sethe, Alec Holland has to face some hard choices and will confront even harder challenges that soon lie ahead. Scott Snyder and company are taking the first step into a world we haven't seen since Alan Moore's take on the character, and even elevates it from there.
Right off the bat, we're diving into some deep territory here. Holland is being confronted by the Parliament and trialed on basically being too weak, from there he has to earn the right to be a force of nature again, but his reasons differ from that of the Parliament and makes him all that much more human. Snyder does not shy away from usual style of using heavy narration, especially here to demonstrate the transformation of becoming a swamp thing entails, but it's actually much less from his Batman work in the past and present. Here, it's mainly a conversation between Holland and the Trees about the good of man, and his weakness. It's pretty thought provoking, and really gives you an idea of who Holland/Swamp Thing is as a man, monster, and hero. Without knowing much Swamp Thing mythos, everything is almost spelled out for you and potential new readers could jump right in.

Now seriously, Yanick Paquette is a powerhouse here. Using vines and a quasi-nouveau floral pattern to break up the panel construction is still ingenious and gives you a sense of mysticism and sets it apart from the rest of DC's catalog right now. On top of that, you have some brilliant, yet horrific, imagery of Swamp Thing's world that really echoes his horror roots. It's gory, but visually striking. Paquette is going near J.H. Williams III Detective Comics territory here. Nathan Fairburn is quickly becoming one of my favorite colorists in the field. His rich pallet saturates Paquette's lines, but still distinguishes itself from the characters and environment and doesn't take away from what Paquette does here, but shines it up to perfection. His use of reds and yellows here are just golden and really makes the greens stand out all the much more.

If you've been wondering about getting into Swamp Thing but not exactly sure where to start, I say at the very least try here. The one flaw here is that it's all set up for the things to come, but you get the gist of what's going on and what's at stake. Snyder hasn't compromised the character's history, but condensed it to make it more tangible for readers unfamiliar with the Swampy universe.

9 out of 10

Da Newsarama

[Green Hankey]

Letto il numero 7: decisamente il migliore della serie e tra i migliori da settembre 

Paquette semplicemente perfetto

[Azrael]

If you've been part of the vocal minority whining about the slow burn on the relaunch of "Swamp Thing," take note that this is the put-up or shut-up issue of the book. What does that mean to you? Quite simply, the creative team delivers a message with this issue: shut the hell up.

Scott Snyder has been carefully crafting the world around the recently-returned Alec Holland with building materials reclaimed from previous iterations of the character including the uneasy horror from the classic, original volume of "Swamp Thing," pieces from the critically-acclaimed Alan Moore run and aspects from everywhere in between with a whole host of new characters and concepts. The end result is a story pitting the Green and their governing body, the Parliament of the Trees against the Rot and their hideous leader, Seethe.

Stuck in the middle of the scrum are Alec Holland and Abigail Arcane, summoned by the Green and the Rot, respectively. Each undergoes a transformation in "Swamp Thing" #7 in order to champion the cause of their masters. Holland's transformation is the central event of this issue as the Green struggles to save him from the onslaught of the Rot's pawns. Holland chooses to embrace the destiny he has fought against since the beginning of the New 52. Snyder's dialog between Holland and the Parliament nicely compliments (but stays away from oppressively narrating) the stunning artwork from Yanick Paquette.

Paquette's handle on this book is uncanny. The title has enjoyed some wonderful fill-in artists, each of whom are more than worthy to carry "Swamp Thing," but it becomes more of an immersive, borderline psychedelic experience with Paquette drawing the scenery. Paquette's panels grow out from the story, quite often literally. The issue looks alive and seemingly begs to be watered and placed in the sun so it can continue to grow. Amazingly, Paquette manages to make some of the images even more stunning by separating them from the undergrowth of the pages. One such image -- a striking close-up on the nose to forehead section of the new champion of the Green -- is simply jaw dropping in the vast amounts of raw detail.

This is the issue fans of DC's muck monster have been waiting for: the rise of the Swamp Thing. Firmly planted in the rich soil Scott Snyder has tilled for this series, the Green has their champion, but he is not entirely theirs alone. Stretching his branches, the Swamp Thing prepares to engage the greatest foe the world has ever known as he declares war upon the Rot. This war is clearly going to be fought on the terms determined by the Swamp Thing. Presuming the war itself lives up to the expectations set forth in this issue, what comes next is going to be striking. This book is a perfect mix of horror, action, and magnificent big screen visual spectacles that updates a classic DC brand.

5 su 5

Da CBR

[Ozymandias]

Swamp Thing #7

Written by Scott Snyder | Art by Yanick Paquette

"I finished Swamp Thing #7 and wanted to stand up and do a fist pump. It was that kind of a book. For those waiting for Alec Holland to finally accept his fate and become one with the Green, Swamp Thing #7 delivers in spades. It's a beautifully written piece of work with page after page of breathtaking artwork by Yanick Paquette. We've been slobbering over Swamp Thing since its first issue, wondering if the series could ever top its accomplishments to date. Well, Swamp Thing #7 proves that it can. What an absolutely fabulous comic book this is." -Erik

Final Score:
10

da IGN

[Bobby Drake]

Magari la Lion lo presentasse direttamente in HC, manco in America ce l'avrebbero (esce in TP)