SWAMP THING #2

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Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

Size: 32 pages
Price: 2.99

This was an interesting way to acknowledge continuity with the Alan Moore years and with Brightest Day. The only criticism is that this issue and #1 could have been combined to make a great first issue. Superman’s appearance in #1 seems to have been a forced effort to tie this book into the DCU which wasted time and was not needed.

Story: 4 - Very Good
Art: 4 - Very Good
 

Comments

  1. tsicroxe says:
    October 11, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    This issue definitely takes off from the previous one. I think it’s odd you have Superman, Batman, Aquaman in the first issue but no mention in the second? Yes I see their appearance to demonstrate their being in the same universe. Did the events that prompted a visit from Superman stop?

    Did Superman have to appear in uniform? I’ve seen other artists draw him in his new uniform, I don’t think any rendition could make it look decent, I just don’t like the forearm, his belt, his over all look, it looks more like a costume than a uniform. It looks like some artist’s IDEA of what we think he would wear as opposed to something Superman would actually LIKE wearing. Wonder Woman, Starfire?

    Back to the book, it appears the Earth elemental needs a human host so I’d like to see more of how the hosts are selected. Is there just one a generation? There’s a two page spread that is a little hard to follow. I like the art but I’d like to see it a little more “gritty, raw .” Some artists I’d love to see do a story arc, Bill Sienkiewicz, Alex Maleev, Dave McKean, or Ben Templesmith. Love how Abigail makes here appearance.

    Of all the books of the new 52, there are very few that draw me in wanting more.

    I want to more of Swamp Thing Mr. Snyder. Keep it up!

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