{"product_id":"saga-of-the-swamp-thing-book-one-9781401220839","title":"Saga of the Swamp Thing Book One","description":"Before \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book \u003ci\u003eThe Swamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history.\u003cp\u003eWith modern-day issues explored against a backdrop of horror, \u003ci\u003eThe Swamp Thing \u003c\/i\u003estories became commentaries on environmental, political and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. \u003ci\u003eSaga of the Swamp Thing Book One\u003c\/i\u003e collects issues #20-27 of this seminal series including the never-before-reprinted \u003ci\u003eSaga of The Swamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e #20, where Moore takes over as writer and concludes the previous storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook One begins with the story \"The Anatomy Lesson,\" a haunting origin story that reshapes \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing \u003c\/i\u003emythology with terrifying revelations that begin a journey of discovery and adventure that will take him across the stars and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vertigo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.17h x 6.70w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781401220839\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Moore\u003c\/b\u003e is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as \u003ci\u003eWatchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMiracleman\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, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTop Ten\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Alan Moore \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47284895121565,"sku":"9781401220839","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7b689bc2-2d87-4bd3-94fa-8d092fdd2e6a.jpg?v=1759996490","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/saga-of-the-swamp-thing-book-one-9781401220839","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}