Swamp Thing 101: weird "cover" of the week #17

Friday, April 27, 2012

weird "cover" of the week #17

This week goes to Summit City Ink, and whoever was cool enough to cover themselves with our ole buddy over here. Well done.

..might just have to get one myself, but what artist - what shot? ...or do I draw one?

hmmm...

Anyway, that over there is awesome.

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The Irredeemable ShagMay 12, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Have you seen this Swamp Thing drawing? It's gorgeous!
http://www.itsadansworld.net/2012/05/random-work-of-wow-glen-ostranders.html

The Irredeemable Shag
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Arthur CanningMay 13, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Yes, it is..
might have to connect with Glen on that.
Thanks, Shag
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Welcome to the Bayou..

..and my page of MAD-LOVE for the DC Comic's fictional Superhero/Monster - SWAMP THING.
Like myself, his history extends all the way back to the early 1970s, when two young geniuses named Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson created the character for a one-off story in The House of Secrets #92. This succinct 8-pager led to fans demanding a series - and it would feature some of the best storytelling of the decade.
I started reading in 1982 with Swampy's second ongoing book, Saga of the Swamp Thing #1, and was instantly hooked. It was a good comic and the beginning of a series that would eventually influence the entire industry, thanks to Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette and John Tottleben.

Fact is, you should find an issue or collection and see why he's been a favorite character of so many talented artists and writers for almost 50 years - there's just somethin' about Swamp Thing...

I love this character like an old friend.

Have a look around - comment away..

Cheers,
Arthur