{"product_id":"absolute-swamp-thing-by-alan-moore-vol-1-new-printing-hardcover","title":"Absolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 1 (New Printing) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen R. Bissette\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore the groundbreaking graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book market with the revitalization of the horror comic book \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. Moore's classic, critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e stories are now collected with brand-new coloring in \u003ci\u003eAbsolute Swamp Thing by Alan Moore Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1983, a revolutionary English writer joined a trio of trailblazing American artists to revitalize a longstanding comic book icon. By the time they'd finished their work four years later, SWAMP THING by Alan Moore, Stephen R, Bissette, John Totleben, and Rick Veitch was universally recognized as one of the handful of titles that defined a new era of complexity and depth in modern graphic storytelling, and their run on the series remains one of the medium's most enduring masterpieces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow DC Comics and Vertigo are proud to present an all-new vision of this landmark achievement. Comprising three deluxe hardcover volumes, ABSOLUTE SWAMP THING BY ALAN MOORE debuts completely new coloring for every page, crafted exclusively for this definitive collector's edition by legendary color artist Steve Oliff (Akira, Miracleman). This first volume includes the issues \u003ci\u003eTHE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING\u003c\/i\u003e #20-34 and \u003ci\u003eSWAMP THING ANNUAL\u003c\/i\u003e #2 and features a monumental new afterword from Bissette accompanied by a wealth of historic behind-the-scenes material from the title's original creative team.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eV for Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrom Hell\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMiracleman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) \u003ci\u003eThe League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePromethea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTom Strong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTomorrow Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTop 10\u003c\/i\u003e. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to inspire an ever-growing audience. Moore resides in central England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 x 15 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768970445088,"sku":"9781779506955","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/29685dcf162e1d5b43b268cf92076239.webp?v=1780340593","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/absolute-swamp-thing-by-alan-moore-vol-1-new-printing-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}