Saga of the Swamp Thing Book One

Before <i>Watchmen</i> Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book <i>The Swamp Thing</i>. 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.<p>With modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror <i>The Swamp Thing </i>stories became commentaries on environmental political and social issues unflinching in their relevance. <i>Saga of the Swamp Thing Book One</i> collects issues #20-27 of this seminal series including the never-before-reprinted <i>Saga of The Swamp Thing</i> #20 where Moore takes over as writer and concludes the previous storyline.</p><p>Book One begins with the story The Anatomy Lesson a haunting origin story that reshapes <i>Swamp Thing </i>mythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond.</p>