Swamp Thing #1

The Swamp Thing #1 introduces a new face behind a familiar name in a great debut issue. American Gothic meets a more globally flavoured horror from Ram V, Mike Perkins and Mike Spicer. Read Full Review

Like their other work on Swamp Thing, Ram V and Mike Perkins do such a great job of storytelling it doesn't matter if this issue is the story you wanted. The focus on character and making the reader relate to Levi make it easy for the reader to go with it and enjoy this new take on a favorite. It doesn't always work, but the execution in this first issue of The Swamp Thing promise that this will be a great series! Read Full Review

In its first issue 'The Swamp Thing' takes its time introducing the series' players and establishing a foreboding tone. The result is a slow burn of a first issue that will get under your skin and stay with you until the second chapter drops. Read Full Review

Ram V. sets up an intriguing new story that left me greatly anticipating his future issues in this mini-series. The new protagonist is setup to be a unique and likable addition to the Swamp Thing mythos, but with a villain as crazy powerful as this new "pale wanderer", you have to wonder just how this anxious, confused man will even come close to surviving another encounter with the creepy creature. Read Full Review

Get ready. DC Comic's THE SWAMP THING #1 is the start of your next heartbreak. Read Full Review

Swamp Thing #1 feels like a familiar mystery of dark forces told through a refreshing and immensely welcome new lens. Our new Swamp Thing is here, danger is afoot and I can't wait for more. Read Full Review

Its not going to be the flashiest or sexiest title, but Swamp Thing shows a ton of potential to be a breakout book in the Infinite Future slate. Read Full Review

This book is wonderful in every horrific way a Swamp Thing book should be. Read Full Review

Mike Perkins delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. The characters look great and the body horror elements in the characters are intriguing. Read Full Review

This first issue could be seen as rather slow"the main plot really only starts with a few pages to go, and Levi is barely involved"but Ram V and Mike Perkins are expert storytellers who keep you hooked with every page. It might be a while to get there, but I suspect this is a new DC horror classic in the making. Read Full Review

The Swamp Thing #1 is a tremendous horror comic. The story is deeply intriguing, setting up a series in what feels like a very different method to the other comics coming out at the same time. Vs understanding of how to introduce Swamp Thing is ingenious as he isnt actually in the comic very much. But when he is, his presence radiates from the page in a captivating fashion. The atmosphere created by all aspects of the creative team and the art and colours truly immerses the reader within this world. Read Full Review

Even with uncertainty about what The Swamp Thing is about, its first issue offers a compelling hook. I anticipate returning to this new vision for DC Comics' great environmentalist hero. Read Full Review

More Swamp Thing is always a good thing. Some top notch creators like Alan Moore and Scott Snyder have lent their voices to the character over the years and this new iteration comes out swinging, earning its spot among such a great pedigree. It's bold, new, and absolutely terrifying. You can have your capes and tights, leaping buildings in a single bound. Give me the Green and the body horror that comes with it any day. Read Full Review

SWAMP THING #1 is a book with great art and imaginative elements but tries so hard to be different and thought-provoking it gets lost in its own confusion. The Alan Moore chase continues. Read Full Review

REYNARD

Mar 02, 2021

Great start to a new take on the Guardian of the Green. Perkins' art is fantastic as always, just as is Ram V's writing. I'm also happy they launched this as a miniseries, allowing for Ram V to express his unadulterated take on the character.

Miracleman92

Mar 03, 2021

This was a really good first issue. As much as I like Alec Holland, it makes sense that someone new would have to come along eventually given the nature of how Avatars of The Green operate. Levi seems like an interesting character so far and I'm excited to see where his story leads.

Psycamorean

Mar 04, 2021

I was a little hesitant at first, but I actually really liked this issue.

mrDovydas

Mar 31, 2021

What a fantastic start of the story. Great horror elements, and the art is just stunning. Cannot wait for the next issue.

Robert Alexander Auclair-Miran

Jun 01, 2021

An interesting genesis to a new Knight of the Green, Levi Kamei. Unlike the majority of Comic Book Reboots that require contrived explanations, The Swamp Thing gives a lot of room for new creators to try new things. The green finds a new host in that of Levi, how this happened is teased but not entirely revealed (props). As familiar as i am with The Swamp Thing, i find this entry both a fresh new take and a continuation of Aesthetics that have come to define this corner of DC comics. Mysterious, Personal, Cerebral, and Horror. The latter half of this issue directly speaks to what swamp thing is , truly, "An Idea". The Swamp thing is in fact NOT Levi Kamei, The Swamp Thing was NOT alec Holland, No, The Swamp Thing is an Elemental. The First Volume of swamp thing outlines this concisely with the spirit of alec holland wandering the afterlife WHILE swampy is in the living world. The two are separate so in that way The Swamp makes way for countless avenues of storytelling. That said I HIGHLY recommend this comic to any Swamp Thing Fan or someone new to big guy. more

Avanvolk

Apr 21, 2024

A good start. Intriguing story and fantastic art. A bit of a strange introduction to a new character; kinda felt like we were thrown into the middle of something and given minimal information, but I trust that the context will get filled in as we go.

Spacey Medicine

Jun 23, 2021

On principle I really liked this, but I do think that some of the dialogue was a little clunky and that was annoying.

Screaming Enigma

Jul 17, 2023

This was an intriguing beginning. This new host of Swamp Thing, Levi, shows potential to be a good character. However, I think I still need to see more of him before I decided whether I truly like him or not. I really enjoyed the opening scene with the doctor investigating the body and the local police talking about the urban legends. Along with the solid writing, the art is just great in this issue. Perkins fits Swamp Thing nicely and I'm looking forward to seeing the panels he'll do as the series progresses.

Gizmo

Mar 11, 2021

This random new Swamp Thing shows some promise thanks to an interesting villain.

Merlyn

Mar 02, 2021

As always, Ram V's stories are overly pretentious but with very little substance.