Keith Veronese :: DC

Swamp Thing #60 p. 12 Original Art - "Loving the Alien" Watchface and Zipper Splash by Alan Moore and John Totleben

Artists: John Totleben (All) , Alan Moore (Writer)

14 Comments - 767 Views - 9 Likes

Swamp Thing #60 p. 12 Original Art - Loving the Alien Watchface and Zipper Splash by Alan Moore and John Totleben Comic Art

Click Image to View Full Size

Additional Images:

Script Image from Absolute Swamp Thing Vol. 3

Next Item:
Warrior Magazine #14 V for Vendetta "The Veil" Original Script from Alan Moore's typewriter

Artwork Details

Title:	Swamp Thing #60 p. 12 Original Art - "Loving the Alien" Watchface and Zipper Splash by Alan Moore and John Totleben
Artist:	John Totleben (All)
Artist:	Alan Moore (Writer)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	767
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Comments:	14
Added to Site:	5/16/2022
Comic Art Archive:

Description

In the midst of writing Watchmen, Alan Moore paired with the long-time illustrator/inker of his Swamp Thing run, John Totleben, for a one-off issue just months before Moore left the book. What was created is the issue entitled "Loving the Alien," with the name stemming from the David Bowie release of a year and a half before. In my mind, this issue stands out as the most adventurous and bizarre offering of the mainstream modern comics era. It features a mix of pen and ink, spray paint, found art including zippers and watchfaces, and other sundry materials to create the individual pages of the issue, in what one could consider a harbinger of the forthcoming work of Dave McKean. The process by which it was scripted is unique as well. To begin, Totleben created 11 pages and labeled them as A through K. He then sent them off to Alan Moore so that he could craft a story around them. Moore then wrote 11 additional pages to finish the story, with Totleben then providing the art for them.

An image of this piece of original art was included in the extra materials for Absolute Swamp Thing Vol. 3, along with the script for this issue and an essay from Totleben describing how it came into being. The letter designation for the page is unknown, but from the script devised by Alan Moore for this issue, it is noted to be of the initial batch of 11 sent by Totleben.

I feel this is easily one of Totleben's best pages from his tenure on Swamp Thing (and maybe the most adventurous of his career) - it is a standout page from a run that Totleben calls, "one of the greatest mainstream horror comics of all time." This page itself has a certain heft to it, with a plethora of watchfaces and even a zipper sturdily attached to a piece of roughly 11x17 illustration board. Glad to have this one, it has been one of my favorites on CAF for quite some time.

Social/Sharing

About the Owner

	Keith Veronese ( 1 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	July 2005
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
On CAF:	Keith's Classifieds Artworks Commented On Liked Art Site Activity on CAF

Contact the Owner

Use can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
but, you must be logged in to use this feature.

Comments on this Artwork

You must be logged in to make comments.

Harry M
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 5/16/2022

I have never read Swamp Thing, so I rarely comment on its art. But this piece is just out of sight. Congrats.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/16/2022

A fantastic collage that one could infer some Dr. Manhattan connection especially with the Moore connection.

Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/16/2022

Very cool!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 5/16/2022

Cooler than the Andy Warhol Rolling Stones "Sticky Fingers" album cover!

David Matheny
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 5/16/2022

just fuckin beautiful. this is a definite wall hanger and a jaw dropper. congrats

Carlo B
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 5/18/2022

Spectacular! Thanks for sharing!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/18/2022

A classic, incredibly original and unique page. Great acquisition, Keith!

smoky man
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 6/1/2022

Simply pure magic! Congrats for your amazing collection! :)

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 6/2/2022

NIce one!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/13/2022

Wow! What an innovative splash page! John Totleben really pushed the limits of what comic art could be with this one. Great find!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 2/23/2023

Alan and John sure got excited in this issue, which would explain the pulled down zipper....Couldn't resist it. Sorry. Great page.

Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012

Posted on 10/9/2023

Totleben channeling his inner Robert Rauschenberg. Awesome!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 4/21/2024

I have had the the opportunity to see some of the original page from this one-of-a-kind issue, so, I can easily imagine how thrilled you must be! On top of the artistic tour de force, what struck me is how heavy these pieces were! I hope, then, it is not too fragile...

Keith Veronese
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/21/2024

Al Simpleton wrote:

Extremely sturdy, they have well stood the test of time.

All
	Chris Johnson 9/5/2025 8:31:00 PM
	Paul P Spiderversity 9/5/2025 8:26:00 PM
	Aaron O 9/5/2025 8:13:00 PM
	Chris Lutes 9/5/2025 7:43:00 PM
	Andy E 9/5/2025 7:42:00 PM
View All


	Casey A 9/5/2025 7:30:00 PM
	Matt Kennedy 9/5/2025 7:25:00 PM
	James Posey 9/5/2025 7:19:00 PM
	Indy Jones 9/5/2025 6:46:00 PM
	JN 80 9/5/2025 6:37:00 PM