Swamp Thing #22

This is, hands down, the best written comic on the stands today for that reason among many others. You'll be kicking yourself if you wait too long to get on the bandwagon. Read Full Review

This issue features John Constantine, a character who appears in every one of DC's Dark books whether you like it or not. I wasn't keen on having him guest star in Swamp Thing, but Soule has such a knack for writing true to character that I pretty much loved him by the end. This definitely isn't as humorous as Soule's previous issues of Swamp Thing, but when the horror is this good, it's best to just enjoy the thrill ride. Read Full Review

There's a lot of talk in the issue, but nearly all of it is useful and engaging, well-punctuated with bursts of activity. Read Full Review

Swamp Thing #22 is a sickening, frightening, and blast of a ride. Pick it up, if you're looking for a good horror comic. Read Full Review

This is another brilliant issue of Soule's Swamp Thing, which shows no sign of slowing down, building momentum with each successful issue. There are answers, questions, and a rock-solid, completely crazy story that has a whiplash plot twist halfway through, with art that supports Soule's writing every step of the way. Bravo yet again. Read Full Review

Swamp Thing #21 is an engaging small-scale tale, perfect for longtime readers seeking a more calm and personal Alec Holland story, as well as new readers, who want a taste of the obscurity that Holland faces. Read Full Review

There's some serious business going on yet this was a fun issue. I'm still recovering from the end of the previous run and the results that caused Alec Holland to be a little less cheerful. With the pursuit of Seeder, the Whisky Tree and appearance by Constantine, Charles Soule is shaking things up in a good way. Things are getting interesting and with the way it ends here, there's no telling what might happen next. Read Full Review

As a team, Soule and Kano are bringing back the classic, edgy feel of horror comics from the 1970s and the dark ages of the 1980s, while also giving a softer side to the Swamp Thing. This is one of DCs more compelling and moralistic books; it makes you think, thats its nature. Swamp Thing #22 does not disappoint in terms of art or literary value. Read Full Review

Overall, Swamp Thing #22 was an interesting story, with a shock at the end which leaves me interested. I am a bit concerned that we might have another jump back to Capucine which would not be good. The art worked for me, it wasn't anything mind blowing, and we have another issue of Swamp Thing that left me satisfied. Read Full Review

Overall, Soule continues to surprise and impress with his rendition of Swamp Thing. Having a more consistent artist is more of a personal preference than a complaint"a complaint shared on Snyder's run as well"and it's nothing that should hold this book back or stop anybody from reading the book. This is one to watch. DC has a keeper with Charles Soule, no question. Read Full Review

Soule and Kano give readers a solid story in "Swamp Thing" #22, but it could use a bit more depth and polish. The story is raw, but there is no doubting that Soule is continuing to develop the world around Swamp Thing and the parameters of the Green. Seeder is a competent foe for a being with near limitless power and reuniting Swamp Thing with the foil of Constantine just makes the series feel fuller. Read Full Review

GreyMouser

Jul 03, 2013

. . $3, 20pgs + 2 pg 'news'. Too many damn ADs! Busy B grade cover. . . Part one of a 2 part story, starts off with mood & feels correct for the title. Dialog and characters are good and the play between Swampy and Constantine is interesting and arcane. 18 pages in it suddenly it turns ballistic and outrageous, but attention grabbing. Soule is doing a good job and has me in for his Swamp Thing with this kind of writing. Although i will say it moves more into supe comics dynamics then the alternative supernatural vibe. Kano, Lopez and Wilson are doing a good job with art, but that also seems to have moved more into standard comics style and expressions become caricature toward the end. A very worthwhile read and series in general, despite t hese tone and style changes. more