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A review by unladylike
Swamp Thing, Vol. 2: Love and Death by Alan Moore
5.0
This particular trade paperback ranks in my top 3 favourite Alan Moore story sets, along with [b: Promethea|821800|Promethea, Vol. 1|Alan Moore|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1436628635l/821800._SY75_.jpg|3735636] and [b: From Hell|11381643|Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell, #1)|R.L. Mathewson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1406585295l/11381643._SX50_.jpg|16313158].
I remember admiring my childhood mentor's collection of Swamp Thing art in the early '90s. I expected it was a corny old story that should have ended with the 1950s' notion of horror. Now, as an adult, I have learned well the literary and philosophical beauty and goodness found in some comics.
In Swamp Thing Vol. 2, Moore preserves the qualities of calmness, sensitivity, and sanctity characteristic of the title's great, loving lead monster. Found herein are theological dialogues that escape cliches common to religion critics and one of the most touching romances I've come across anywhere, on paper or in the world.
I remember admiring my childhood mentor's collection of Swamp Thing art in the early '90s. I expected it was a corny old story that should have ended with the 1950s' notion of horror. Now, as an adult, I have learned well the literary and philosophical beauty and goodness found in some comics.
In Swamp Thing Vol. 2, Moore preserves the qualities of calmness, sensitivity, and sanctity characteristic of the title's great, loving lead monster. Found herein are theological dialogues that escape cliches common to religion critics and one of the most touching romances I've come across anywhere, on paper or in the world.