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mcyewfly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The finale issue alone saves this collection from a 3/5. It was very difficult to engage with Swamp Thing’s multi-planet trek back to Earth. This book leans heavily into the science fiction and alien components previously never explored. This story’s genre evolution from purely horror, detouring into science fiction, and finally landing into pure romance has been a beautiful, meaningful experience. I’ve never wanted characters to spend eternity together more. I’ve never yearned for pure justice to overcome every disgusting tragedy lobbed at them, and my celebrations have never been so robust in watching these characters succeed. Despite the massive gulf in quality between volumes 1-5 and the majority of volume 6, this series nailed the landing. I can forgive the pilgrimage in his name. It’s a must read.
zackdihel's review against another edition
4.0
closes on a bit of a weird note, swamp thing traveling through space didnt always work for me. some really great moments though and ultimately a worthy conclusion to an amazing saga.
jcovey's review against another edition
5.0
What could possibly be left after the universe-saving climax of Volume 4? Where could Swamp Thing have left to go after seeing the edges of reality? Alan Moore manages to impress again, because the final two volumes show that the only thing tougher than a universal threat is a personal one. Swamp Thing saved all of reality, but that's nothing compared to having to learn to control his phenomenal power after the woman he loved is imprisoned by the small mindedness of society. Or having to learn humility in his exile through the stars, for though on Earth he is a god, out in the wider cosmos he's merely one of many. All these lessons prove necessary to deliver what is perhaps the most satisfying conclusion of any comic book run.
This volume alone might rank only 4 stars rather than 5, but I'm using it as shorthand for the entire run which is without a doubt 5 star material.
This volume alone might rank only 4 stars rather than 5, but I'm using it as shorthand for the entire run which is without a doubt 5 star material.
tjmassaro's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
flowsthead's review against another edition
3.0
Note: 3 stars for six volume series, not individual volumes
inferiorwit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
stewreads's review against another edition
4.0
This series takes a serious left turn into unfitting science fiction with the first half of this volume, and almost finds itself in 3-star territory. Thankfully, the last two issues were good enough to redeem it, as Swamp Thing returns to Earth to take his revenge and find reunite with Abby. I would have preferred volume five to be the end of Alan Moore's run on the series, but I can't say this one was unnecessary, either.
themattacaster's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
shirohige's review
4.0
Este volumen continua los sucesos ocurridos en [b:La cosa del pantano. Libro cinco|23248894|La cosa del pantano. Libro cinco (Saga of Swamp Thing, #5)|Alan Moore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1461420760s/23248894.jpg|6191084] y de paso cierra la etapa de Alan Moore con el personaje.
Lo hecho acá me gustó mucho, y aunque , creo en esta oportunidad evalúo más la etapa en general, por esos dos portentosos arcos iniciales que son: "Lecciones de Anatomía" y "Ritos de Primavera". Esta "Saga del Exilio" tiene muchas cosas bonitas e interesantes. Swamp Thing navegando por el espacio, a través de su propia odisea volviendo a la Tierra , nos presenta un proceso a ratos cargado de ideas que parecen inseparables de la experiencia gráfica.
Para muchos Watchmen representa lo mejor de Moore y del cómic en general. Personalmente siento que acá, hay una tremenda cantidad de ideas y que no puedo evitar sentir un favoritismo justificado hacia esta 'Cosa Del Pantano'.
Lo hecho acá me gustó mucho, y aunque , creo en esta oportunidad evalúo más la etapa en general, por esos dos portentosos arcos iniciales que son: "Lecciones de Anatomía" y "Ritos de Primavera". Esta "Saga del Exilio" tiene muchas cosas bonitas e interesantes. Swamp Thing navegando por el espacio, a través de su propia odisea volviendo a la Tierra , nos presenta un proceso a ratos cargado de ideas que parecen inseparables de la experiencia gráfica.
Para muchos Watchmen representa lo mejor de Moore y del cómic en general. Personalmente siento que acá, hay una tremenda cantidad de ideas y que no puedo evitar sentir un favoritismo justificado hacia esta 'Cosa Del Pantano'.