Swamp Thing #6

‘The Swamp Thing' #6 is another beautiful and bountiful issue that offers up rich language and narrative and equally rich artwork too from Ram V, Mike Perkins and Mike Spicer. An exotic, existential read only spoiled by the arrival of the crass violence of Suicide Squad. Read Full Review

The Swamp Thing #6 is another gem by Ram V. and Mike Perkins that all Swamp Things fans will enjoy. If you're currently reading this series, don't hesitate " get a copy of this issue. If you haven't been reading The Swamp Thing " check it out! It's well worth the price of admission. Read Full Review

DC Comics'THE SWAMP THINGis as divided as its hero. It is simultaneously a story about small familial moments and big world-ending ones. Luckily, this creative team is brilliant enough to make both extremes shine. Read Full Review

Ram V always manages to surprise, and it's impressive how much common DNA there is between this DC comic and his metaphysical indie book The Many Deaths of Laila Starr. Both are about understanding the human experience through the perspective of a god"be it a beautiful god of death or a terrifying god of the Green. Read Full Review

Mike Perkins does amazing work with the art in this issue. The art is as compelling as the story and Mike Spicer's colors give the backgrounds a lush feel that complements the artistic details. Read Full Review

If you thought they would falter on the back half of this series, you were wrong. The Swamp Thing #6 is another amazing issue that is not only beautiful, but thoughtful and touching. I'm running out of superlatives, finish the series already so it can be enshrined alongside other Swamp Thing classics. It will be a shame when this series ends, so enjoy it now! Read Full Review

Ram V uses memory to revitalise, showing that we are more when we connect to our strongest memories. He manages to minimise the disruption the PR push for SS does in the issue but next issue I'll be glad when we cast these aside for more character development from Levi. The two Mikes mix horror with amazingly detailed artwork and colouring. Let's get this next crossover issue finished and get back to the three remaining issues to close off this amazing story arc. Read Full Review

The first part of Swamp Thing's encounter with Task Force X doesn't go at all how you'd expect, as the series takes this opportunity to further flesh out its lead character (literally). Read Full Review

The Swamp Thing is embracing its horror roots in issue #6 and I only expect the creeping poignancy of this series to grow as Levi attempts to protect a rare thing worth saving. Read Full Review

Swamp Thing #6 is taking the concept of a slow burn and a decompressed story to an unpleasant extreme. Half this issue is dedicated to the Suicide Squad acting like buffoons, and the little bit of Levi's backstory we've been waiting for since issue #1 barely fills in a single puzzle piece. Read Full Review

cincyfan

May 30, 2022

This is one of if not the best book out there right now in my opinion. The writing is absolutely phenomenal!!!! The artwork is equally fantastic! I love everything about this run

Fracadactyl

Aug 03, 2021

Looks like Levi confronts the essence of the Green's access of memory as his flashbacks look like they're going to drive him towards a conflict with his former employers. And all it took was the Suicide Squad throwing a bio-agent to drive him towards it and feel the full strength of the Green.

Screaming Enigma

Jul 17, 2023

This was just a little better than the previous issue, for me, but not enough to get a higher rating. This miniseries is loosing a little bit of steam, unfortunately. However, I do like a lot of the concepts here. I was unsure of Suicide Squad's involvement since it was first teased two issues ago, but having them hunt Levi through the jungle is fun enough. Plus, we get more of a glimpse into Levi's backstory and his return to India for Prescott. Despite this not being bad by any means, I really hope this series is able to get back on track and return to the form it was at in its first four issues.

Loafy Trophy

Aug 13, 2021

This issue was probably the weakest in what's been a super strong series so far and even then it still had some really enjoyable stuff. They all can't be as good as #5 was though. The Suicide Squad is really just there to move the plot along and to weaken Levi enough to give us a glimpse into his backstory. Ram's really good at getting into the minds of his characters and the background with Levi's family seems to set him up on a crash course with his former employer. Looking forward to next month.

Merlyn

Aug 03, 2021

The pace for this book is way too slow, Levi's story moves at a snail's pace and Ram V's "philosophical" storytelling is so very boring.

REYNARD

Aug 03, 2021

Pacing is super off, while the art continues to reach new heights. We get some revelations regarding Levi's connection to Prescott and prelude to what went down before he left India. I was hyped for the suicide Squad, the idea of Peacemaker hunting Swamp Thing in the jungles of Kaziranga just sounds cool to me, but the execution was so meh. Hopefully next issue is a step up to the quality of the previous issues.

Psycamorean

Aug 03, 2021

Sorry, but this was super fucking boring. I wanted to find something to really like here, but I can't. I almost fell asleep reading this.