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Swamp Thing: Roots of Terror Deluxe Edition (Swamp Thing Winter Special (2018)) Kindle & comiXology

by Christine Valada (Author), Len Wein (Author), Tom King (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
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In this new collection, Swamp Thing is out of his element as he shepherds a lost boy through a blinding blizzard and other hazards of a strange, frozen tundra. In this touching and harrowing tale of survival, the pair must navigate countless threats throughout a bewildering terrain-with a bloodthirsty snow monster hot on their heels. But how long can they rely on each other? Plus, on Halloween, the barrier between worlds grows thin-and only the Swamp Thing is strong enough to face the monsters that come from the other side. In addition, this book features the final Swamp Thing story from the monster's co-creator, Len Wein. Originally intended as the start of a new series, it is presented here with art by Kelley Jones. Collects stories from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1, SWAMP THING HALLOWEEN HORROR GIANT #1 and stories from CURSED COMICS CAVALCADE #1 and YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE #1.
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Tom King is a comic book writer and novelist, best known for his work at DC Comics including Batman, Mister Miracle, Grayson and Omega Men. He often relies on his experience as an ex-CIA agent and experiences during the recent conflicts in the Middle East in his writing, especially apparent in Grayson (alongside co-writer Tim Seeley), Omega Men and in The Sheriff of Babylon, published under the Vertigo imprint.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TYGLJXP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC; Illustrated edition (July 16, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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Bought as a gift and he really enjoys it!
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K Lighthouse
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Swamp Thing
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019
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After I read the last of stories in this book, I realized I was holding the Bible for Swamp Thing. Each of the collected stories presents a facet that is essential to understanding the character of Swamp Thing. A protector? A monster? A hopless romantic? I never understood the character more. And to have Len Wein's final work at the end made me realize the legacy and the evolution this character has had. So thank you Wein, for such an icon.

Also if you ever were interested in how to write comics the last dozen or so pages go into a few of the scripts used for the stories.
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alejandro galvez
5.0 out of 5 stars Art and story was five stars.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022
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Kyle Hotz made this book in the end. All great stories. I must have little short book.
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Richard H. Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars Recent Swamp Thing Short Stories in a Slim but Handsome Collection
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
ROOTS OF TERROR collects a number of recent Swamp Thing short stories, and unless you're a completist like me, it's likely there's one or two that will be new to you. Breaking it down:

"The Talk of the Saints" - Tom King and Jason Fabok's story from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL

"Hollow" - Brian Azzarello and Greg Capullo's tale from the Walmart-exclusive SWAMP THING HALLOWEEN HORROR 100-PAGE GIANT

"Heart-Shaped Box" - Mark Russell and Frazer Irving's story from YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE

"The Spread" - Tim Seeley and Kyle Hotz's story from CURSED COMICS CAVALCADE

"Spring Awakening" - Len Wein and Kelley Jones - Len's final Swamp Thing story, meant to be the first issue of a new series, originally published in SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL

As in the WINTER SPECIAL, Wein's final story is presented with finished art and no text, with the prose script in the pages following.

As a bonus, this hardcover collection also includes Tom King's script for "Talk of the Saints," as well as a selection of original uncolored pages of Jason Fabok's art; all twelve original uncolored pages from "Hollow" by Greg Capullo and inker Jonathan Glapion, as well as Capullo's original thumbnail breakdowns; Mark Russell's script for "Heart-Shaped Box" along with Frazer Irving's silhouette roughs; and Tim Seeley's one-page pitch for "The Spread," accompanied by Kyle Hotz's raw pencils. Also included is a heartfelt forward by Len Wein's widow Christine Valada, as well as Rebecca Taylor's editor's note, the two-page Len Wein obituary spread, the two-page uncolored Bernie Wrightson tribute (featuring the wraparound cover art from the 60-page giant reprint of SWAMP THING #1-2), and the Len Wein / Wolverine / Swamp Thing pinup by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Joe Prado, and Mark Chiarello, all from the WINTER SPECIAL (though the pencils-only and inks-only versions of this pinup are absent in this volume).

That's... quite a lot of bonus content, most of which is appearing here for the first time, so for those who enjoy a peek "under the hood" there's plenty to satisfy here.

The book design is quite something; it says a lot that this is being marketed as an all-inclusive "group effort" rather than framing it as the work of one or two big names. The front of the dust jacket features Greg Capullo's art from the HALLOWEEN HORROR special, while the back shows an interior panel from Frazer Irving's "Heart-Shaped Box," and the inside fold a panel of Fabok's from "Talk of the Saints." Furthermore, the actual book cover beneath features detail art from Kelley Jones' unused cover for "Spring Awakening." The interior is well-designed, though I'm still on the fence about the paper; rather than the thicker, slick pages from the WINTER SPECIAL, the interior pages of his hardcover have a lighter, newsprint-like feel similar to the Walmart-exclusive giants. It seems a weird choice for a "Deluxe Edition" hardcover, but the art still looks incredible, and the paper has a softer, pleasant feel to it. Seems like it would tear easily, but it's not like I'm going to kick it around the room. It's a book, it'll be fine.

Overall, I'm actually impressed with the amount of extra content they packed into this; it certainly justifies the purchase for someone (like me) who already owns all the individual pieces. My main reason for buying, of course, was to show my support for the character in the hopes of getting a new comic series one of these days. Hopefully DC will get the message.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Swampy
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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Excellent collection of Swamp Thing stories. Much more content than I was expecting. Book also includes uncolored inks from Fabok and Capullo's stories, which is an awesome addition for a book this price. A genuine "deluxe" edition
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Sam Musachia
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent stories and nice art!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
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Great reprint and hardbound at a very good price!
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johnnywendy
3.0 out of 5 stars Small collection of Swamp Thing stories
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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Swamp Thing has always felt like such an underrated hero. I've read his early books and have really enjoyed him. He's certainly atypical. The idea of the green and this monster who is, in some ways, more human than the rest of is highly appealing. The stories in this collection were good but not great. I did really like Talk of the Saints even if it feels like I need to sit in it more and really internalize it.
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D.Richmond
5.0 out of 5 stars Gems within
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
I'm not a Tom King fan. But my favorite character is Swamp Thing and Mr. King knocked a story out of the park. Absolutely brilliant. Decades since I've read one as good. I've read it several times and will read it several more. The other stories are good too, with great art. My only disappointment was that I'd hoped this collection would include more. Swamp Thing's appearance in Superman (Rebirth) and his Wal-mart Giant issues would've made the double dip worth it for me.
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oscar Arturo Martinez Vazquez
5.0 out of 5 stars Un homenaje muy especial.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 27, 2023
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A pesar de no contener los números completos es muy gratificante tener el ultimo numero hecho por uno de los creadores.
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Lukas
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice tribute to Len wein & Bernie Wrightson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2024
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A cool collection of short, single issue stories and some bonus material including some nice tributes to the 2 creators of swamp thing who both sadly died quite recently. Only real downside is that it's quite short for a deluxe edition, but the stories and art are very good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jaw dropping
Reviewed in Spain on December 10, 2023
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Amazing book and story collection
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Sakacomics
4.0 out of 5 stars Muito boa!
Reviewed in Brazil on December 26, 2020
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Grandes escritores e desenhistas fazem uma série de histórias curtas do Monstro do Pântano no bom e velho estilo de terror clássico.⠀
A primeira história com o Monstro e a criança na neve é excelente, tem um final surpreendente e já vale a edição.⠀
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WQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandioos
Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 26, 2021
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Verhaal en artistiek werk is gewoonweg super.
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