Saga of the Swamp Thing #35 page 1 Bissette/Totleben
Artists: Stephen Bissette (Penciller) , John Totleben (Inker) , Alan Moore (Writer)
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DescriptionI remember very clearly picking up Swamp Thing #34 off the spinner rack at the 7-Eleven in Calgary. I had just started reading/collecting comics and this may have been about my 25th comic or so. I was attracted to it by the cover and a quick look at the art. I'd never heard of this comic or character before. I remember reading it and rereading it as soon as I got home. It was the first time I understood comics could be an art form. It was visual poetry. The synergy that existed between the creators had produced what I still consider to be among the most important single comics ever created. This splash is the very first page of issue #35 and is a great image recapturing the content and feel of issue 34. A great image of the Swamp Thing sitting in the forest in front of a sleeping Abby. The text here is also fantastic making for a perfect stand alone Swamp Thing page.#2 in Best of 2016 Splash and Pin-up category with 28 votes. Social/Sharing |
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Tom Coker 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/14/2016
It makes me so happy to see you picked this beautiful page up. I had the same experience with Moore/Bissette/Totleben Swamp Thing where it opened my eyes to the sophistication and beauty that comics could offer. Before Watchmen and Dark Knight, there was Swamp Thing.
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/14/2016
Oh, and the gorgeous work put into this particular page by Totleben is so fine and mind blowing
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/14/2016
As the Monty Python gang would say, "You lucky, lucky ba$t@rd"
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/14/2016
An absolutely fabulous piece from the best period of Moore's writing. Swamp Thing #21 until around #40 is still untouchable even by the still great yet also overrated Watchmen. The synthesis of Moore's writing, Bissette's storytelling and Totleben's brilliant finishes rank right up there in the same pantheon of great creative teams from the same era such as Claremont, Byrne & Austin, Wolfman & Perez, and Miller & Janson. Can't wait to see it framed. Make sure it's done before Sept. 24th! Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/14/2016
Wonderful piece from one of the absolute best runs of the era - congrats!
John B
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/14/2016
I know a few collector's who were after this. Nicely done.
Oystein Sorensen
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/15/2016
What a wonderful,atmospheric page. Many congratulations!
Roger K.
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 8/18/2016
Truly a perfect example with everything you could want from that creative team!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/18/2016
Wonderful example. ST was/is one of Moore's best run. Congrats!!!! 8 )
K. Pasquino
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/31/2016
Wow. Just wow. That is a magnificent addition to your collection. Congratulations!!
Satya Chetri
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/11/2016
Can't believe I missed this. Congratulations, Jeff, this is a wonderful addition to your already fantastic collection!
J. Hiroshi Morisaki
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/5/2016
Does it "get" any better than this-!? What a tremendous pick-up in an already amazing collection! Congratulations!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 1/8/2017
How in the heck did I miss this one?!?! That, my friend, is as good as it gets from the magical Moore/Totleben/Bissette run...
Dan P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/17/2018
Usually a contemplative pose isn't a plus, but it perfectly encapsulates the character as presented by Alan Moore. And the detail work by Bissette & Tottleben is first class. Unquestionably an A+ page!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/17/2020
How did I miss commenting on this exquisite splash page - I'm a big fan of the Bissette / Totleben team!
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