Swamp Thing #16 Page 20 by Mike Perkins
Artist: Mike Perkins (All)
47 Comments - 1,078 Views - 42 Likes
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Bissette / Totleben splash
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DescriptionA 2022 collecting highlight for sure from the final issue of Swamp Thing from the Ram V and Mike Perkins run. The series reinvigorated Swamp Thing and made the biggest impact on the character in its history alongside the Alan Moore / Yeates / Bissette/ Totleben / Veitch run and before with the original Wein / Wrightson run. They took it in their own direction, but had a great reverence to the past. Perkins found the perfect placement for visual homages throughout the series and this is the last one of them. It comes after the final conflict when all the weight of the world is off his shoulders where Swamp Thing can celebrate life, nature, and making it through his journey. It is based off the splash page in Saga of the Swamp Thing #24 by Bissette and Totleben from the Moore run. Perkins uses ink, wash, white paint and pencil rendering to achieve this look of joy and to achieve a well earned finale to their Swamp Thing run… for now...Happy Halloween!!! Social/Sharing |
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Daryl R 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Damn you again Marcus! You got all my favorite pages from this great Perkins run on Swampy. Big congrats on this beautiful splash. It belongs in your collection. Now if only I could write you a custom song about it... 🤔 🎶
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
In the last few years Perkins has become a powerhouse artist and one of the best to use ink wash techniques. This image shows Perkins at his very best !
F M
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Fantastic. DC needs to issue a complete hardcover collection of the material soon.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Beautifully iconic image of Swamp Thing and great homage to that memorable splash! I find that Perkins' version shows a more heroic/triumphant mood, compared to that definitely ecstatic one by Bissette and Totleben.
Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
The detail in Perkins' work is just extraordinary. I love his rendition of Swamp Thing.
M L
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 10/31/2022
After 16 issues of CONSTANT struggle, it's nice to see Levi enjoying life a bit. Congrats on the Full Manhattan!!!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
One of the best pages in any of the books! love it. congrats Marcus!!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Spectacular, Marcus! A thrilling image to close out an extraordinary run, and a fantastic example of what you were referring to in your great write up; Ram and Mike boldly taking things forward and putting their own stamp on Swamp Thing while being respectful to (but not ensnared by) the giants that have come before. The perfect punctuation to celebrate surviving the immense struggles of his amazing 16 issues; Levi earned this moment the hard way. You are a worthy guardian of this lovely piece of the Green! :) Sincere congrats, Marcus!
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
It captures those rare moments when you are happy, warm, and safe. You hold on to those for as long as you can.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
In a word: Triumphant!
In two words: Helppppp, I'm trapped in these two words.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Happy Halloween indeed. Marcus is like the kid who always knows what house gives out the good candy.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 10/31/2022
I don't think there's really anything more I can add to everything I've already said about this series and the artistry in particular, but seeing this image again reminds me of what a fantastic and aesthetically pleasing illustration Perkins created for the story's denouement. I see this Swamp Thing run as a true love letter by Ram V & Mike Perkins to the Moore/Bissette/Totleben and Wein/Wrightson runs that came before and a more beautiful love letter could not possibly have been crafted. Kudos to you for snagging this magnificent work of art. Would look great framed. 😉
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
That's one happy looking biomass. Enjoy your moment in the sun Swampy, you earned it. Lovely page, congrats Marcus!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Extraordinary! Congrats!
The creature seems more human than ever. I mean... amazing Perkins job! I can feel the human being behind the Swamp Thing image!
amazing piece of art Marcus
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Great Page! Quick to the draw and well-deserved!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Swamp Thing looks great here! Congrats!!!
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Great homage page from Perkins! His work on Swamp Thing has been exceptional! Congrats!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Fabulous example from this amazing series! Perkins really achieved greatness here and the writing was terrific as well
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Mike Perkins was made to draw this character, and this cover-worthy splash shows exactly why. All those amazing artistic techniques! And I love seeing Swamp Thing experiencing a moment of pure joy. Major congrats, and Happy Halloween!!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/31/2022
Sounds like you getting this was the coup de grâce to the dreams of other lovers of this series. Breaking hearts and taking arts. Congrats, Marcus!
Robert C
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/1/2022
NIce splash of Swamp Thing! Usdually he's so brooding, this one captures a happy-to-be-alive version.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 11/1/2022
Love it, Marcus! It's nice to see a Happy Swampy.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 11/1/2022
One wouldn't think that you can label a picture of a swamp monster as beautiful, yet here we are. Beautiful!
Justin Topages
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 11/1/2022
Marcus, I can imagine you mimicking this same pose when you realized you snagged it and all the weight of the world was off your shoulders and again when you saw it in person. I know I would! Congrats!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 11/2/2022
Such a great Swamp Thing piece. Mike does amazing work. Additionally I must say that little did I know that the Swamp Thing was such a big soccer fan.
Jason Wood
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/3/2022
An exemplary illustration of everyones' favorite sentient plant! Congrats
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Love this Swamp Thing splash by Mike Perkins! The pose is so iconic, with the Swamp Thing revelling in the sun. A nice homage to the Bissette and Totleben run as well. Perkin's use of ink wash really sets this splash apart and gives the drawing a richness and texture that I really love. Congrats!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 11/4/2022
Killer Splash bud! Great taste as usual!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/9/2022
Great page! Perfect balance, layout, and just the right amount of icky - just as it should be for Swampy. Congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/17/2022
Perkins uses every trick in the book to make this splash page a perfect homag to what came before.
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 11/17/2022
Probably the best image of Swampie from the entire run! Great piece!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/21/2022
The artist/character match was definitely a home run with Perkins/SW - seen so many killer examples here on CAF, and congrats on nabbing yours! It looks like SW agrees :) Textural goodness all around. Congrats, Marcus!
Josh F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/13/2022
Wow, I don't think you could ask for a more perfect page! This captures his joy and is a perfect homage to the classic Swamp Thing of yore. Beautiful addition to the collection.
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