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stewreads's review against another edition
5.0
Noticing that this volume was shorter than the rest of the series, I expected it not to be as good. Or at least as full as the rest of the series. And flipping through it, I saw Batman's face as well as Jim Gordon and even the Joker. Let's just say, I didn't have high hopes for this one.
And it turned out to be my favorite so far. The overall storyline (however ridiculous it might be) felt extremely well put together and, despite the length, not rushed at all. The final issue was the best moment of the entire series, and it could have served as an incredible ending if Moore decided to call it quits there. It's quite a testament to Moore's talent that he decided to place most of this storyline in Gotham City and he still didn't manage to screw it up. I love the Swamp Thing. My girlfriend is jealous.
And it turned out to be my favorite so far. The overall storyline (however ridiculous it might be) felt extremely well put together and, despite the length, not rushed at all. The final issue was the best moment of the entire series, and it could have served as an incredible ending if Moore decided to call it quits there. It's quite a testament to Moore's talent that he decided to place most of this storyline in Gotham City and he still didn't manage to screw it up. I love the Swamp Thing. My girlfriend is jealous.
themattacaster's review
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
runningbeard's review
5.0
Nothing quite like this strange and imaginative series; unsurpassed writing by Moore, and unsettling art. Give a talented creative team room to explore and experiment in comic form, and this what you get... it begs the question why doesn't DC and Marvel encourage this more?
ivan_tw's review against another edition
4.0
Somewhat of a slight collection, but featuring Swamp Thing turning the whole of nature against Gotham City, as well as the existential horror of 'My Blue Heaven'. Along with Book II, Book V shows Moore's Swamp Thing to be a true tragic love story more than any other.
spriya31's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, every single cell in my body is on-board this one. There's a ton of social commentary in disguise together with some of the most gorgeous quotes I've ever read.
So excited for the final volume.
Intent on a world that may not exist, I leave the world that I have made behind me. It shall remain here, as a decayed monument to the pain of sundered romance. A bitter loveletter, left tear-stained and crumpled in this obscure corner of the universe. A blue valentine.
So excited for the final volume.
Intent on a world that may not exist, I leave the world that I have made behind me. It shall remain here, as a decayed monument to the pain of sundered romance. A bitter loveletter, left tear-stained and crumpled in this obscure corner of the universe. A blue valentine.
crowyhead's review against another edition
5.0
In this moving installment, Swamp Thing returns from saving the universe (with the help of John Constantine and others) to find that his lover is being held in Gotham on immoral conduct charges (basically, folks in her home town found out that she was in a relationship with the big green guy). What follows is an awe-inspiring confrontation, as Swamp Thing unleashes the full strength of his powers on Gotham. At first I found it a little jarring when Batman shows up, simply because the other DC characters don't show up too often in the series, but it works -- he's not just a celebrity cameo. The final story in the collection, "My Blue Heaven," is both wonderfully written and spectacularly colored. Because of the printing processes used then, I often find that the coloring in older comics doesn't quite do the story justice. In this case, however, Tatjana Wood's work looks truly masterful.
crowyhead's review
5.0
Originally read in 2006, re-read June 2015.
In this moving installment, Swamp Thing returns from saving the universe (with the help of John Constantine and others) to find that his lover is being held in Gotham on immoral conduct charges (basically, folks in her home town found out that she was in a relationship with the big green guy). What follows is an awe-inspiring confrontation, as Swamp Thing unleashes the full strength of his powers on Gotham. At first I found it a little jarring when Batman shows up, simply because the other DC characters don't show up too often in the series, but it works -- he's not just a celebrity cameo. The final story in the collection, "My Blue Heaven," is both wonderfully written and spectacularly colored. Because of the printing processes used then, I often find that the coloring in older comics doesn't quite do the story justice. In this case, and in the case of all of the Swamp Thing run, however, Tatjana Wood's work looks truly masterful.
In this moving installment, Swamp Thing returns from saving the universe (with the help of John Constantine and others) to find that his lover is being held in Gotham on immoral conduct charges (basically, folks in her home town found out that she was in a relationship with the big green guy). What follows is an awe-inspiring confrontation, as Swamp Thing unleashes the full strength of his powers on Gotham. At first I found it a little jarring when Batman shows up, simply because the other DC characters don't show up too often in the series, but it works -- he's not just a celebrity cameo. The final story in the collection, "My Blue Heaven," is both wonderfully written and spectacularly colored. Because of the printing processes used then, I often find that the coloring in older comics doesn't quite do the story justice. In this case, and in the case of all of the Swamp Thing run, however, Tatjana Wood's work looks truly masterful.
kate18's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
4.0
Po válce světů se zdá, že už by mohlo být vše ve starých kolejích. Jenže Bažináče a jeho přítelkyni zahlédl fotograf, který předal fotky i se svým svědectvím novinářům, ti vše předali policii a ta z toho udělala odstrašující případ. Abby vyhodili z práce a zatkli ji. To se Bažináčovi nelíbí a tak se Abby vydá zachránit až do nebezpečného Gothamu…
storyorc's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The most fascinating book yet and barely a supervillain in sight. ST and Abby are easy to root for as they fight for monsterfucker rights by threatening Gotham with a good, green time. Abby also gets the most agency she's ever had, proving herself more than a damsel in distress so I can't make that complaint anymore. And just when the sad part was getting a little mopey, Moore serves up a heaping portion of ST in the grips of horrific existential dread for dessert. Seems any happy endings in the final book will be paid for in trauma AKA good drama.
The art is especially intricate and beautiful in this book. Anyone who says human architecture and machinery is hard mode has never had to illustrate ST.
The art is especially intricate and beautiful in this book. Anyone who says human architecture and machinery is hard mode has never had to illustrate ST.
neven's review against another edition
4.0
After volume 4's battle between heaven, hell, and nothingness, where can Swamp Thing go? The answer is, of course, within. Earth to Earth sees Swamp Thing maddened enough by a trivial human matter to mimic Woodrue's nature-force anger and throw the full weight of his newfound self-understanding against Gotham City, of all places. The result is quite epic, with a tender, emotional waltz of an ending.