Swamp Thing 21 pg 06

Artists: Steve Bissette (Penciller) , John Totleben (Inker)

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Artwork Details

Title:	Swamp Thing 21 pg 06
Artist:	Steve Bissette (Penciller)
Artist:	John Totleben (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,619
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Favorited on CAF:	3
Comments:	10
Added to Site:	9/8/2012
Comic Art Archive:	The Saga of Swamp Thing Issue: 21 Page: 6 View

Description

The Anatomy Lesson was Alan Moore's real breakout story on Swamp Thing. I've always loved the way this issue combines horror and science, with the perfect chilling realization as its conclusion. Unlike most retcons, this one comes with actual science to back it up.

This page is one of my favorites from the issue - as Woodrue begins to dissect Swamp Thing. I love the slow zooming out of the panels on the page, to show the full scope of the operating theatre. There's some classic Bissette/Totleben linework on Woodue's face. Moore's wording really sets this apart as well. "I wonder if he's pounding yet? Pounding on the glass, his fists like withered little apples..."

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J L
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/8/2012

Memorable issue and a great page!!!! Congrats. 8 )

Satya Chetri
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/8/2012

The legend begins...

Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/9/2012

Not bad at all!

Phill R
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/15/2012

great page!

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 10/11/2012

Unforgettable page from the genius run ! Congrats and thanks for sharing !

Timothy Guerrero
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/13/2012

Wow killer page.

Marvelman Excelsior
Member Since 2011

Posted on 10/14/2012

Perfect synthesis of scripting and visuals. Moore and Bissette/Totleben at their best. True Grail.

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/27/2016

"The Anatomy Lesson" was a feast of words and visuals and, when I read it the first time, it really did feel like something new and amazing.

Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/17/2019

Gorgeous page!

Keith Veronese
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/28/2022

Amazing page from a classic issue!

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