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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 against another edition
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'.
runningbeard's review against another edition
5.0
If there is any other creative team in comics, whose quality output matches that of Moore, Totleben, Veitch, Alcala, Wood and Bissette... as demonstrated in these six volumes... I haven't heard of it.
If there is? I'd love to hear it.
There are other story arc's that equal Swamp Thing that last a couple issues, or even a year, but a 5 year run? I don't think so.
If there is? I'd love to hear it.
There are other story arc's that equal Swamp Thing that last a couple issues, or even a year, but a 5 year run? I don't think so.
ivan_tw's review against another edition
3.0
A sci-fi tinged epilogue to a fantastic series. Book VI comes off as somewhat slight, occasionally messy, but still immensely satisfying and enjoyable, with the two-part story with Adam Strange and the Alien-esque horror of 'Loving the Alien' the biggest highlights. A great way to finish off an awe-inspiring work of fiction.
crowyhead's review against another edition
4.0
Originally read 2006, re-reading September 2015.
Having been banished from Earth to the farthest reaches of the universe, Swamp Thing journeys from world to world searching for a way to go home. The worlds he visits are beautifully realized by Alan Moore and the artists; particularly surreal is an episode where Swamp Thing encounters what is apparently a massive sentient machine-like creature the size of a planet. Meanwhile, on Earth Abby Cable soldiers on, trying to rebuild her life while desperately hoping she will see Swamp Thing again.
This is a wide-ranging volume and doesn't have quite the same emotional impact as the previous, but it's a very satisfying conclusion to Moore's run.
Having been banished from Earth to the farthest reaches of the universe, Swamp Thing journeys from world to world searching for a way to go home. The worlds he visits are beautifully realized by Alan Moore and the artists; particularly surreal is an episode where Swamp Thing encounters what is apparently a massive sentient machine-like creature the size of a planet. Meanwhile, on Earth Abby Cable soldiers on, trying to rebuild her life while desperately hoping she will see Swamp Thing again.
This is a wide-ranging volume and doesn't have quite the same emotional impact as the previous, but it's a very satisfying conclusion to Moore's run.
storyorc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.5
The creativity and philosophical interest of the plots is still on the rise from the latter half of the previous book. As someone with a tenuous grasp on the wider DC canon, there is plenty that still goes over my head, but what I do get is the best of Swamp Thing yet despite structurally being basically the denouement. Cosmic horror was not where I expected this vegetable to go! It is inspiring how Moore commits to the implications and intricacies of his plots instead of racing back to the status quo after the biggest explosion.
I'm not sold on the ethics of ST's excuse for not fixing the climate and feeding the children but I get that Eden is not really compatible with the DC Earth. Abby and ST's ending is written with the respect and love that they have earned however, so I can't be mad.
I'm not sold on the ethics of ST's excuse for not fixing the climate and feeding the children but I get that Eden is not really compatible with the DC Earth. Abby and ST's ending is written with the respect and love that they have earned however, so I can't be mad.
cemeterygates's review against another edition
2.0
If you want to listen to a pretentious acid trip, by all means please read this Swamp Thing collection. I know it's not the popular opinion, but come on Alan Moore. Some of this was just excruciating.
sardonic_writer's review against another edition
3.0
It's a quieter end than I was expecting, but Moore's run surprisingly ends on a pretty happy note. Moore is a weird guy, Swamp Thing is weirder character, but for the most part they meshed. That being said, I don't think I'll be rushing to pick up any more Swamp Thing after this.